Gorbals Library
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Glasgow
What it’s like
Free Bookbug sessions of songs and rhymes for under-fives, plus weekly classes, in a library open till 8pm twice a week.
This is a proper working library, and the main reason to bring a small child along is Bookbug: songs, stories and rhymes aimed at under-fives, and it's free like everything else here. If your toddler is at the age where they'll sit still for ten minutes of singing and then need to toddle off and pull books off a shelf, this is a low-stakes place to let that happen.
There are weekly classes and events beyond Bookbug too, so it's worth being on their radar rather than a one-off visit. Opening hours are generous for a library, with Tuesday and Thursday running till 8pm, which is handy if your day doesn't fit neatly into a 10 to 5 slot. The rest of the week it shuts at 5, and it's closed Sundays, so plan around that if you're hoping for a weekend browse.
It's all indoors and fully accessible, with a baby change and an accessible toilet on site, and wifi if you need to sit and work while the kids are occupied. The one real catch is that there's no on-site car parking. Assistance dogs are welcome, other animals aren't, and some Glasgow Life venues have wheelchairs you can borrow if you ring ahead to check this one does.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Under-5s, thanks to the Bookbug sessions
- Tuesday and Thursday are the late nights, open till 8pm
- No car park on site, so factor in getting there another way
- Assistance dogs only, other pets aren't allowed in
- Wifi's available if you're stuck there while the kids do their thing
Plan your visit
Is it free to visit?
Yes, entry is free and so are the Bookbug sessions.
What age is Bookbug for?
It's aimed at under-fives, with songs, rhymes and stories.
Do we need to book for Bookbug?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like a turn-up session.
Is there parking?
No on-site car parking, so you'll want to plan for street parking or public transport.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 5pm most days, but Tuesday and Thursday it stays open till 8pm. Closed Sundays.
Is it accessible for buggies and wheelchairs?
It's wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet and baby change on site.
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