A good old fashioned Library, intent on offering books and learning and little else. Admirably…read morehesitant to change, the Langside Library is much the same inside and out - bar the selection of computers - as it was ten, fifteen, twenty years ago. The kids section is large and comprehensive, with all the favourites accounted for. However, special mention must go to the classics section which has a particularly extensive Dickens collection. Pretty much every newspaper is accounted for, as well as plenty of magazines and periodicals.

Conveniently located next to the hospital, Langside Library is a little more old fashioned than the…read morenew libraries that are springing up across Glasgow: even the book selection is dated, with the Mind Body and Spirit Section specialising in the Abrahamic religions and the graphic novel section a mere whimper. It isn't a great place for the specialist, unless it it is in crime novels or science fiction, where they have some idiosyncratic choices, and the CDs are mostly mainstream pop with a bit of classical. But the staff are very helpful and, while it might be a sad comment, it is peaceful and underused. Besides, they have a large section for kids, set away from the rest of the building, which keeps the atmosphere relaxed.

One of my regular library haunts which has a good selection of books as well as cds/dvds, the free…read morecomputers to use (if you have a library card), a cafe and a variety of groups meet here inc book & writers groups. Sadly there is no free Wi-Fi at the moment and the staff could be friendlier but they're just small points for me. More important and the reason why it doesn't have 5 stars, is because they only open one evening a week. A city centre library should be open a few more evenings so those of us who work can use it more often. I'm sure there must be a way of closing off the art gallery so this can happen. Anyhoo, it is worth a visit as the sections also include graphic novels, modern classics, lgbt literature and everything in between. They can also order in books from other libraries.

Armed with my new Glasgow library card, I ventured into this place…read more Computer access with my new card plus free wifi AND lots of books makes it a strong contender for a repeat purchase or three, particularly given its good location. It's quite busy during the day and has a good buzz about it, more like a cafe with books than a library with a cafe. Depending on what you're after, this will either be good or bad. A handy wee place I can see me going to alot over the summer.

I found myself down in this neck of the woods after a trip to a local swimming pool with my little…read moreone. In dire need (a small exaggeration) of Internet access i dived in here to see what i could see. Hooray, i found to my delight a number of well maintained PCs (my mouse was a bit dodgy though) and a number of friendly staff behind the counters. Having yelped myself stupid for an hour i wrapped up and had a nosey at the rest of the library. In my opinion its a very neat, clean and welcoming place with a good selection of books, Cd's and DVDs for lend. Ok it ain't got the same range as Hillhead, but in fairness it probably wont have the same demands placed upon it. All in all a fruitful visit and a welcoming environment to spend an hour on ra webbery.

it's a while since I've been in this library but I think I'll be popping in more frequently as…read morethey've made some pleasant changes. Apart from their selection of books,CDs & DVDs being better than before they're doing more such as an afternoon craft programme for young children & a teenage chill time. There are a bank of PCs which are free and I believe MacMillan also come in. The only downside is no comfortable seating to make me want to come and stay a while. Maybe there's a reason for that but with only hard chairs & small study desks I didn't spend as long there as I would have liked.

Fairly large library with a decent selection of books and a large childrens area.read more

The Glasgow Women's Library has moved around a lot in the last 25 years since it was first set up…read more It now has it's permanent premises in Bridgeton near the Eastern end of Glasgow Green. The building is lovely and perfect for housing a small library. It's a grass roots charitable organisation and the only one of it's kind in Scotland. As a lending library its focus is on women writers, feminism, the suffragette movement, LGBTQIA+ stories, and so on. However, it also has a carefully curated collection of artefacts and archive materials. It runs literacy programmes and works to improve adult education - empowering women is one of the key aims of the library and that empowerment is achieved through learning. They run a range of events all year round, from readings to walking tours. Most of this is done by volunteers although they do have a small number of permanent staff. Their opening hours are now a little longer than they used to be which makes it easier to visit (they open on Saturdays now and they open late on Thursdays). I've signed up for a library card, so I hope I'll get back soon.

I joined the Mitchell Library last week (photo ID and a utility bill will do the trick) and look…read moreforward to availing of their PCs for free internet access, and maybe downloading a few ebooks to my tablet/ereader. I rather fancied some of the nicely presented salads and sandwiches coming out of the Mitchell's cafe, but as it wasn't lunch o'clock I didn't bite. Last year I attended a talk by AC Grayling in the comfortable and perfectly formed lecture theatre (part of the Aye Write Festival I think), and more recently was blown away by the George Wyllie Retrospective. The world could do with more George Wyllies! His sculptures, installations, art and poetry are enough to make a career curmudgeon smile. I think the exhibition is running for a few more months yet. Go there! If you have just half an hour to spare, do step into the permanent puppet exhibition to the right of the main reception desk. Some of those puppets are over a thousand years old and hail from all corners of the world. They don't seem to mind if you want to snap away and take photos. Would definitely recommend a visit to the Mitchell Library. Oh, and they have lots of books too.

Up there with the best that Glasgow has to offer on the arts and culture front…read more An awesome choice of books for leisure, academic facilities and IT on offer as well as various exhibitions held over the year. I was here today (25/06) for the Scotch Whisky Association's exhibition, which was first class. Detail on the making of and maturation of Scotland's various whiskies as well as the history of branding, advertising and marketing of the sweet stuff. Highly recommended AND it's free!

It's around 1am on a Spring night in 2006, and at my study booth on the 5th floor, my pile of books…read moreand scribbled notes lies untouched. I'm not at my booth, and have hardly ever been there since I arrived six hours earlier. That's because I'm on the computers playing the infuriatingly addictive Blast Billiards, or reading the graffiti in the bogs, or I've bumped into someone I know in the break room, or I'm on wikipedia reading about dog intelligence, or I'm on the 12th floor, just looking out of the window. I've never felt more at home than late at night here at exam time, with only the security guards, insomniacs, and the odd last minute essay writer for company. I wish I was still allowed in.

To many University of Glasgow Students this building is going to be one of the most important. My…read moredegree was in physics, meaning that most of the course materials I needed were freely available online so I rarely had any real need for the library but every now and then I found myself there anyway. In recent years the library has been updated a lot and it's still going through updates. Current works mean a slightly awkward system of getting in and out of the building but if my experience tells me anything it's that patience will pay off soon enough. The cafe and snack areas are now really nice and those little study booths are ideal - they weren't always there. It's usually pretty easy to find everything you need here, whether that's a specific text, a computer, printer or scanner, or just a cup of coffee. If you're struggling there's always someone to point you in the right direction. There are spaces for group study and quiet or silent study to suit however you work best. This is also where the IT helpdesk is and I've never yet brought them a problem which they haven't solved in under 5 minutes (usually making me feel quite silly but certainly not intentionally). If you're a student at Glasgow, even if you don't technically need the library, I recommend going there to get some quiet work done every now and again. Incidentally, Glasgow University, Strathclyde University, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Glasgow School of Art and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland all share libraries - so if you're at any of those institutes you can use this library.

this is a good library with lots of books for reading pleasure and for reference its next to elder…read morepark which in the summer during the day is quite nice also so u could get a book an go read it by the pond :D

Partick Library's building is absolutely gorgeous, and it stands out from the rest of the uniform…read moretenements along this stretch of Dumbarton Road. Inside, the library still has the decor of long forgotten days (the early nineties), but I quite like the fact it looks caught in a time warp! It doesn't have as much choice as neighbouring Hillhead, but it does offer a huge children's book section (complete with the cute wee chairs and tables for them!), and a good new releases section for adults. They have a score of computers placed in the room opposite, all with internet access if you have your library card. As is the case in all Glasgow libraries you can book a session online, or just turn up on the day and hope for the best. They're a great resource as you won't always have access to the net and it's free if you sign up for a card! I also appreciate the fact they isolate their PC's from the rest of the library as it can become mildly irritating hearing the tap-tap-tap a chorus of typing brings when you're trying to get through a book. Still a slightly old fashioned library but with enough commodities to keep you going. Tip about the internet though - if you're stopping by to use it, don't come during mid-afternoon as it is usually quite busy and you may be waiting a while. If you're really desperate to go online, go up to Hillhead or to Jasmin's coffee shop a few blocks down - they are about the only cafe I can think of now that still have PC's!

Only just got my Glasgow library card, which has served me well so far…read more This place is decent, with a good selection of the books in a fairly large building that has free wifi as with all Glasgow libraries. There are alot of audiobooks and childrens books as well. While it pales in comparison to the likes of The Mitchell Library (everywhere does, by comparison) it's a good wee library that is worth a visit and might turn up a surprise or two.

Its a Library....decent selection of books, CD's, DVD's, internet access ( including free WiFi) and…read moreother such public amenities. However this is not my main reason for writing this review. Having been fairly recently responsible for bringing a small person into this world (as a parent, not through my human trafficking enterprise) i would, nay, must give praise to the Hillhead Library for their "bounce and rhyme" sessions on Friday afternoons. Now, just to clarify. The bouncing and rhyming in question is of the nursery rhyme variety and not of the baby booty shakin' R n B/ gangsta rap stylee' which my brain first suggested would be the case.....its amazing what lack of sleep does to the mind. The session lasts for about 30 to 40 mins and includes singing and dance moves along to a selection of nursery songs. Its fun, easy going and more importantly...freeee! A great way for new parents to introduce the little ones to songs and movement, and also a nice way for parents to meet other each other over a post "rhyme" coffee in one of the local cafes. Hillhead Library come for the books, stay for the bounce....i'll wager that's never been said before.

This is a decent library, that you can access with the same library card that gets you in other…read moreplaces like Mitchell Library and GOMA Library. It's not huge (but then I am used to The Saltire Centre), but has a decent selection of books... and free wifi. It's in a good location near Hillhead tube station and is usually quite quiet (as libraries should be!). There are worse ways to spend your afternoon than in here with a cup of coffee.