Pollokshaws Library
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Glasgow
What it’s like
Free Bookbug singing sessions for babies, Lego Fun for the school-age crowd, and no fee to just browse the shelves.
This is a proper local library rather than a big flagship one, and the sessions are the reason to time your visit around them. Bookbug is aimed at babies and under-fives, all songs and rhymes and board books, and it's free. For the slightly older ones there's Lego Fun, pitched at 5 to 11 year olds, which is a decent way to fill an after-school hour without spending anything.
Outside of sessions it's just a library, which is no bad thing. Thousands of books to work through, wifi if you need to get something done while they browse, and nobody's going to chase you out after twenty minutes. There's a baby change and an accessible toilet too, so a buggy-and-nappy trip isn't a problem.
Hours are decent for a weekday, open till 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, though it shuts at 5pm the rest of the week and doesn't open at all on Sundays. There's no on-site parking, which is worth knowing if you're not walking or getting the bus. Entry's free across the board, so the only cost is whatever you end up borrowing and forgetting to return on time.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies through to 11 year olds, thanks to Bookbug and Lego Fun
- Parking
- No on-site parking available
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs only. Other animals not permitted
- Tuesdays and Thursdays are the late nights, open till 8pm
- No on-site parking, so factor that in if you're driving
- Assistance dogs are welcome but other animals aren't
- Wheelchairs can sometimes be borrowed free of charge, worth asking at the desk
Plan your visit
Is it free to get in?
Yes, there's no charge to visit or to join the Bookbug and Lego Fun sessions.
What age are the sessions for?
Bookbug suits babies and under-fives, while Lego Fun is aimed at 5 to 11 year olds.
Do we need to book a spot?
There's nothing listed about booking, so it looks like you can just turn up for opening hours and sessions.
Is there parking?
No on-site parking, so you'll want to plan on walking, cycling or getting the bus.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 5pm most days, but it stays open till 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Closed all day Sunday.
Is it OK for a baby or toddler?
There's a baby change facility and it's wheelchair accessible, and Bookbug is pitched right at that age group.
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