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Glasgow Life Libraries Enjoy books, internet access & events at Glasgow Life Libraries. Social Media House Rules: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/social

Search the Glasgow Libraries catalogue online at http://libcat.csglasgow.org/

Free to join and borrow
Novels and factual books
Newspapers, magazines and periodicals
CDs and feature film DVDs
PCs with FREE Internet access
Computer coursesCommunity language services
Home library service
ā€œBooks to Goā€ service
Events and activities for all ages
Book reservation and renewal service
Online catalogue
Children and young peopleā€™s services
Family history centre
Archives and local history
Literature centre
Business @ The Mitchell
Exhibitions and events
Maps and photographs
Collections of rare and unique books and manuscripts
Conference and meeting rooms for hire

For information on all our services and for individual library opening times, check our website...

Macmillan Coffee Morning success at Pollok Community CentreA huge thank you to everyone who joined in the Macmillan Coff...
25/10/2026

Macmillan Coffee Morning success at Pollok Community Centre

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the Macmillan Coffee Morning at Pollok Community Centre, bringing the community together to connect, support one another and raise an amazing Ā£563.26 for Macmillan Cancer Support!

Pollok Community Centre welcomed local people and are grateful to local businesses, community groups, staff and partners who helped make the event such a success.

Together, building connections, reducing social isolation and supporting positive wellbeing. Thank you for being part of our community.

24/10/2026

Weā€™re getting ready for Halloween at Easterhouse, Riddrie and Drumchapel libraries!

Stop in and pick up spook-tacular read! šŸ•·ļøšŸŽƒšŸ“–

This year, the team delivered a successful Creative Writer in Residence programme at HMP Barlinnie, working with acclaim...
23/10/2026

This year, the team delivered a successful Creative Writer in Residence programme at HMP Barlinnie, working with acclaimed author Lisa Ballantyne. The residency culminated in the publication of 'Inspired', an anthology showcasing the creative writing of prisoners who took part in the programme.

'Inspired' is now available for loan from Glasgow Life Libraires.

Look at these spook-tacular paper lanterns! šŸŽƒšŸ® The Arts and Crafts group at Maryhill Library had lots of fun getting cre...
23/10/2026

Look at these spook-tacular paper lanterns! šŸŽƒšŸ® The Arts and Crafts group at Maryhill Library had lots of fun getting creative for Halloween.

Want to join in? Come along every Saturday, 12.30ā€“1.30pm, and get crafty with us! Suitable for ages 4-12 yearsāœ‚ļøāœØ

šŸ”Ž Calling all budding crime writers! Join award-winning dramatist, John Binnie for two fun, creative playwriting worksho...
23/10/2026

šŸ”Ž Calling all budding crime writers!

Join award-winning dramatist, John Binnie for two fun, creative playwriting workshops inspired by the murder mysteries of Agatha Christie.

Dream up suspicious characters, mysterious settings and dramatic plot twists as you explore the world of intrigue, disguise and deception!

No writing experience needed ā€“ just bring your imagination!

šŸ“ The Mitchell Library
šŸ“… Saturdays 7 & 14 November
ā° 2.30ā€“4pm

Please note: participants must be able to attend both sessions.

Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-away-with-murder-playwriting-workshops-with-john-binnie-tickets-2002962289125?aff=oddtdtcreator

Things are getting spooky at Pollok Community Centre! The Halloween decorations are up and the team are getting into the...
22/10/2026

Things are getting spooky at Pollok Community Centre!

The Halloween decorations are up and the team are getting into the spooky spirit. From creepy corners to fang-tastic fun, Pollok Community Centre is ready for a frightfully good time! šŸ’€

Pop in and have a look if you dareā€¦

šŸŒæ Green Libraries Week from 21ā€“28 October is a national celebration marking the ways libraries help people take positive...
22/10/2026

šŸŒæ Green Libraries Week from 21ā€“28 October is a national celebration marking the ways libraries help people take positive steps to make their lives and communities more sustainable.

This yearā€™s theme is Climate facts for a greener future: Navigating mis- and dis-information ā€” shines a light on how libraries help people access reliable and trustworthy sources of informationšŸŒ

New! RNIB Tech HubRNIBā€™s Tech Hub takes place at The Mitchell Libraryā€™s Resource Unit for Vision Impaired People on the ...
22/10/2026

New! RNIB Tech Hub

RNIBā€™s Tech Hub takes place at The Mitchell Libraryā€™s Resource Unit for Vision Impaired People on the last Wednesday of every month starting on 28 October.

Book a friendly one-to-one session with an RNIB Technology Volunteer. They can help you troubleshoot problems, build your digital skills and make the most of your deviceā€™s accessibility features.

Support is available for laptops, smartphones, tablets and smart home devices such as Amazon Echo, as well as apps including RNIB Reading Services.

Visit our webpage to find out more and book your session: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/ruvi-rnib-glasgow-tech-hub

šŸ” Step into a world of mystery at the Mitchell Library!Join a free guided tour of our new exhibition, Agatha Christie: A...
21/10/2026

šŸ” Step into a world of mystery at the Mitchell Library!

Join a free guided tour of our new exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery. A member of our curatorial team will reveal stories behind the fascinating items on display and our wider collections, alongside British Library panels exploring Christieā€™s iconic characters and writing process.

Tour dates:
šŸ“… Thursday 29 October, 3pmā€“3.30pm
šŸ“… Saturday 31 October, 1pmā€“1.30pm
šŸ“… Saturday 7 November, 1.30pmā€“2pm
šŸ“… Saturday 14 November, 11.30amā€“12 noon

Tours are free and thereā€™s no need to bookā€”just come along! šŸ•µļø

Pollok Library brought together two customers from different generationsā€”and sparked a wonderful friendship. When Ruby (...
21/10/2026

Pollok Library brought together two customers from different generationsā€”and sparked a wonderful friendship. When Ruby (now 19) and Helena (now 82) got chatting in the library one day, Ruby mentioned that she wanted to learn Latin, Helena had studied Latin and offered to teach her, and the pair began meeting every Tuesday at the library.

After Ruby earned a place at the University of Glasgow, Helenaā€”who had studied there and lived in the West Endā€”began showing her around the area to help her prepare for university life.

Their story is a lovely reminder that libraries are about so much more than booksā€”they bring people together, encourage learning and create lasting connections.

To celebrate how the library brought them together, they wanted to take a day out to tour the Mitchell Library and we were delighted to welcome them along recently.

Thank you, Ruby and Helena, for letting us share your story!

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