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Libraries in Glasgow
Glasgow does libraries properly, and nearly all of them are free. GoMA Library sits right above the gallery in the centre with step-free access to every floor, Bridgeton Library has evening opening twice a week for after-work visits, and Gorbals Library stays open till 8pm on two days too. Out towards the edges there's Baillieston Library and, a touch further, Moodiesburn Library with free internet for homework printing. For babies and toddlers, Bookbug sessions turn up again and again, at Partick, Pollokshields, Springburn and plenty more, all free and mostly no booking. School-age kids get more to do at Ibrox and Pollokshaws with Lego Fun, or Possilpark's craft club. Parkhead Library has a changing places toilet, rare enough to matter if you need one. If you want quiet rather than rhymes, Glasgow Women's Library has comfy chairs and an open door, and over in East Renfrewshire, Clarkston Library keeps hours running into Wednesday evening.
29 places 1 upcoming event 28 free to visit
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Places for libraries
FreeAnniesland Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions and shelves of books to browse, with no ticket and no car park to fight for.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyDog friendly+3 more
FreeBaillieston Library
Glasgow · ages 0+
Free Bookbug songs and stories for babies and toddlers, plus a whole library of books to dig into.
ParkingToiletsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
FreeBarmulloch Community Centre
Glasgow
A free local library with Bookbug sessions for babies and a role-playing games club for older kids.
Baby changeBlue badge parkingBreastfeeding friendlyDog friendly+4 more
FreeBearsden Library and Community Hub
Glasgow
A free library and community hub where kids can borrow books, DVDs and games, and get online on the library laptops.
Quiet / SEN sessionsToiletsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
FreeBridgeton Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions and a quiet corner of books for babies and toddlers, with proper evening opening twice a week.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyIndoor seating+1 more
Clarkston Library
East Renfrewshire
A quiet spot to swap books and settle in for a story, with hours that stretch into Wednesday evening.
FreeCouper Institute - Library
Glasgow · ages 0+
Free drop-in sessions for babies and toddlers, plus Lego Fun for the older ones, in a library with no fixed session times to rush for.
Dog friendlyIndoor seatingToiletsWi-Fi
FreeDennistoun Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions, songs and a stack of picture books, with no booking and no charge to walk in.
Accessible toiletBaby changeDog friendlyStep-free access+2 more
FreeDrumchapel Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions and shelves of books to browse, no ticket needed and no car park either.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToilets+1 more
FreeElder Park Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug singing sessions and Saturday Lego drop-ins, with no car park to bank on so leave time for a space on the street.
Accessible toiletBaby changeToiletsWheelchair accessible+1 more
FreeGlasgow Women's Library
Glasgow
A free library and archive of women's history and writing, with comfy chairs, events and a genuinely open door.
Accessible toiletGroup bookingsQuiet / SEN sessionsSensory friendly+3 more
FreeGlasgow Zine Library
Glasgow
A free reference library where kids can try zine-making workshops, poetry readings and a DIY animation club.
Wheelchair accessible
FreeGoMA Library
Glasgow
A free, quiet library above the gallery with Bookbug sessions for under-fives and step-free access to every floor.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyDog friendly+4 more
FreeGorbals Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions of songs and rhymes for under-fives, plus weekly classes, in a library open till 8pm twice a week.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToilets+2 more
FreeGovanhill Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions and shelves of books for little ones, with digital help on hand for the grown-ups too.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyIndoor seating+3 more
FreeIbrox Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug rhymes for under-5s and Lego Fun sessions for school-age kids, no booking needed.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyDog friendly+4 more
FreeLibrary at The Bridge
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions for under-fives and shelves of books to dig into, with a café and free parking round the back.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+6 more
FreeMaryhill Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug rhymes for babies and toddlers, plus arts and crafts drop-ins for the school-age crowd, with no ticket needed.
Accessible toiletBaby changeToiletsWheelchair accessible+1 more
FreeMilton Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug songs and stories for under-fives, with weekly classes and a quiet spot to browse in Milton.
Baby changeBreastfeeding friendlyFree parkingToilets+1 more
FreeMoodiesburn Library
Glasgow
Free rhyme-time sessions and a full shelf of picture books, with free internet if you need to print or search for homework.
Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
FreeParkhead Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug rhymes and books to borrow, with a changing places toilet that a lot of libraries simply don't have.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyChanging Places+2 more
FreePartick Library
Glasgow · ages 0-5
Free Bookbug sessions and baby groups for under-fives, with a quiet corner for feeding and no ticket to sort beforehand.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToilets+2 more
FreePollok Library (Inside Health Centre)
Glasgow · ages 0+
Free Bookbug sessions and shelves of picture books for under-fives, tucked inside a health centre with parking on site.
Baby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCaféParking+3 more
FreePollokshaws Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug singing sessions for babies, Lego Fun for the school-age crowd, and no fee to just browse the shelves.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToilets+2 more
FreePollokshields Library
Glasgow
A free, quiet library with Bookbug sessions for babies and under-fives, plus books to browse on a wet afternoon.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToilets+2 more
FreePossilpark Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions for the under-fives and a craft club for older kids, with step-free access and no booking needed.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyStep-free access+2 more
FreeShettleston Library
Glasgow
Free rhymes and stories for the under-fives, plus shelves of books to browse, in a Glasgow library open six days a week.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyDog friendly+3 more
FreeSpringburn Library
Glasgow
Free Bookbug sessions of songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers, no booking needed, just turn up.
Baby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToiletsWheelchair accessible+1 more
FreeWhiteinch Library
Glasgow · ages 0-5
Free Bookbug songs and stories for babies and under-5s, plus a family book group, in a small local library.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyToilets+1 more
Good to know: libraries in Glasgow
Are any of them free?
Yes, Anniesland Library, Baillieston Library, Barmulloch Community Centre, Bearsden Library and Community Hub and 24 more are free to visit.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find libraries in Glasgow and East Renfrewshire. Every place we list is in or around Glasgow, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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