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.

Helensburgh Library is situated just outside of the town centre on the western side. It spreads…read moreover two floors, and is actually a very well equipped facility. I only use the library these days to hire out the odd novel, but in my previous life I used to regularly request specialist titles and was usually very pleased with the speed and availability of most of these. They have computers available for public use for those who don't have the internet at home, and carry out services such as photocopying and faxing for a small fee. One of the few things the council have got right in this area!

As libraries go this one is on par with most but nothing special. Found at the bottom of Maryhill…read moreRoad (after the big tesco, before the railway bridge) this old but nicely restored building (big old colums, moulding and a cracking skylight) is cosy, quiet and filled with a decent collection of reading material for all ages. As for other services, its DVD collection is maybe on the wee side, as is the CD collection, but hey its got books....if you want a DVD go to a DVD rental store!! The only down side for this place is the lack of Wifi, however this is made up for with a number of well maintained PC's available for use if you remember your library card. Must also make mention to the friendly and helpful staff who, by the looks of the customer review sheets on the main desk, make sure that all enquires and questions are answered in a nice manner....seems like this should be a given, but hey we have all had the STARE from other library staff when asking a "stupid" question.

Lovely little library, warm, bright and welcoming. I enjoyed spending some quality time there…read moretoday. It's a beautiful old building but has been very pleasantly and attractively modernised inside. I particularly liked all the pictures around the walls which reflect the industrial heritage of this very interesting district of Glasgow. There's a varied collection of books for adults and children, plus DVDs and CDs. There are computers and free internet for public use too, study spaces, a toilet (ask for key) and very helpful and friendly staff. Opening times: Monday 10am 5pm Tuesday 10am 8pm Wednesday 10am 5pm Thursday 1pm 8pm Friday 10am 5pm Saturday 10am 5pm Sunday Closed

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

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.

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 spent many a grim hour in the basement study room of Clydebank library cramming for my university…read moreexams. Most of the time it was pretty peaceful but occasionally the place was overrun by excitable teenagers. The staff were pretty good at telling them to shut up though. My main complaint was the opening hours. Eight pm Monday to Thursday, 5pm Friday and Saturday and closed on Sunday, many a time I was just beginning to get the grips of a literary theory when the librarian told me it was time to pack up and go home. Interesting fact: Clydebank Library was funded by American Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Anyone want to start a petition to change the name of the building to Carnegie Hall 2? Anyone?

Fantastic library in lovely building, easily accesible! Great selection of books, dvds and cds…read more Also plenty of pc's with internet access. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Downstairs is the study room which is nice and quiet.

Giffnock library is a fantastic little local library, it isn't huge but it still has a good…read moreselection of books, computers, scanners and various other library resources. My local library is Clarkston library but often if they don't have something then Giffnock will have so I take a little trip down to collect my book. It's really handy as Clarkston library is right next to Clarkston train station, so I can hop onto the train and get off at the next stop three minutes along the road which is Giffnock. Even more handy is the fact that Giffnock library is right next to the station too, so minimal walking effort required, fabulous! I don't use this library so much now but I used to all the time when I was younger as I was a total book worm. I still am a book worm but tend to use Amazon most of the time when I need a book. The staff are always super helpful and can give you great recommendations if like me, you struggle to pick a good book and after reading a couple of pages give up as you're bored stiff.

I'm doing a review for the last time I was in here a few weeks ago. I was waiting for the train,…read moreand I needed to use a toilet, I was almost in tears needing to go, as I missed train and had to wait for another. They kindly directed me to their toilets to use. I never seen much of the library as I was there for one thing. But it looked a very clean looking place inside of what I seen. And thank you to the lady who let me use it. Thanks xxxxxx I believe in good karma:)

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