Located in North Edinburgh, Muirhouse Library serves as a vital community anchor and civic hub. Beyond loaning books, it provides essential free public space, digital access, and tailored community services to one of the city's most historically underserved neighbourhoods.
Digital Xtra is pleased to be working with Muirhouse Library to deliver a Code Xtra Community Coding & AI hub for several reasons:
Tackling Digital Inclusion: Situated in an area facing socio-economic challenges, the library directly targets the "postcode lottery" in tech access, giving local youth equal opportunity to learn high-demand coding and AI skills.
Trusted Public Infrastructure: As a established community hub with existing IT hardware and internet access, Muirhouse offers a safe, accessible, and welcoming space for children, young people, and families.
Triple-Impact Hub Model: Under Digital Xtra's framework, the library is equipped to deliver hands-on extracurricular coding/AI sessions, act as an equipment lending library for nearby schools, and train local community educators.
Ecosystem Connection: The hub bridges local learners with Edinburgh’s thriving technology sector and academic landscape, inspiring young people to become creators rather than just consumers of modern technology.
Through this partnership, Muirhouse Library transforms into a focal point for future-focused skills, fostering digital literacy and technical ambition at the heart of the community.