What's ON


We’ve made some big changes in the background here at OnFife Libraries and moved over to a new, shiny library system.  From our new online library catalogue you’ll be able to easily see what you have out on loan and renew anything you want to keep a bit longer. Our previous online catalogue is no longer live so if you had it saved as a favourite or bookmark on your device then please change it to new link. You can place reservations for books and see where you are on the waiting list for really popular titles. And it’s just a nice place to browse through all the gorgeous book jackets and pick your next great read.  It’s the best bookshelf in Fife and it’s all free!

Follow the link for updates: Library Updates

We are a dedicated warm space. Providing a warm and friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help through the cost of living crisis.

For more information about warm spaces and how to get help if needed visit onfife.com/warmspaces


At Cupar Library you can select books, use public access PCs and other offerings such as photocopying, printing and collecting hearing aids batteries.

As you would expect, there will be safety measures in place to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and visitors and we encourage you to follow the current Covid guidelines.

Overdue fines

Good news – we are waiving overdue fines on books. You can return your books to any OnFife library, it doesn’t have to be the branch you borrowed them from.

It’s all going ON at Cupar Library! One of the most distinctive buildings in the town, it has stood for nearly 150 years – a fitting home for the main Family History and Local History Collection for North East Fife. You can explore your past and the local area through census and parish records, microfilm & bound newspapers. Come along and find out more, visit us on https://www.facebook.com/CuparLibrary or check our What’s ON page.

Fife Family History Society – FFHS are located at Cupar library in the Local Studies area Friday and Saturday 10.15-12.15 and 1.30-2.45 by appointment only.  To make an appointment please email: enquiries@fifefhs.org

ON at Cupar Library:

  • Books to suit all ages and interests, including on CD and in large print
  • Free requests for our books not on the shelf when you visit
  • Access to quality reference books and online information
  • Local History resources (appointments available, please book in advance)
  • Basic IT skills taster sessions
  • Children’s BookBug, BuggyWalks, storytelling and craft sessions
  • WalkOn – a short health walk combined with a book chat
  • Adult Create and Craft weekly drop in session 
  • A meeting room for community groups to hire
  • Reading group for adults
  • Photocopying and scanning
  • Self serve issue and return
  • Free computers with internet – please note that the computers use the Libre Office package (including Writer, Calc, etc) instead of Microsoft Office. While it is compatible with Microsoft Office, there may be issues converting formatting from Microsoft files, or compatibility with other websites. 
  • RADAR Keys
  • FREE Wifi

Local Studies Department:

  • Census Records
  • Old Parish Registers
  • Newspaper and Photographic Archive
  • Maps; Valuation Rolls; Sasines
  • Books and other resources

This department is in the Duncan Room on the first floor. It is currently open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Planning your visit:

  • On street parking
  • Nearby bus stops
  • Toilets with baby changing facilities