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.

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.

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.

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!

Why are there two listings? My Alma Mater! The BEST Uni in the world…read more Glasgow Uni literally changed my life. It made me who I am today and shaped my ideals and view of the world. I arrived an 18 year old kid and came out a 20 year old man. I learnt to cook on my own, to do my own laundry, to take care of myself in a foreign country and across an ocean from family. This university really is the best of the best. My only downsides are that I didn't personally reach out and make more connections and friends. The only real connection I made whilst at uni was my now ex girlfriend who I thought I'd marry. If you're considering the uni or even just in the area to visit, definitely take a tour or just stroll through the Quad. It really has a magical and fantastical feel to it. My personal favourite activity whilst a student was to go to the top of the hill overlooking Kelvingrove and just reflect. On a nice day, which we rarely get in Scotland, it is a great activity. Put your walking shoes on.

The university was founded in 1451. We were in the area and decided to walk around to check out the…read morebeautiful historic campus. We also visited the Hunterian Museum that's part of the campus, which was free.

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

I've spent a lot of my time as an undergrad in this wee building, after it was converted from the…read morepostgrad building to the home of the smlc (school of modern languages and cultures). The first floor is lecture halls and small classrooms, as well as the computer cluster, library, and the student common room, and I think the rest is offices for the teachers. You don't technically need to be at Glasgow to get in here as they don't ask for student cards, but you'd need one if you wanted to connect to the internet or use the computers, or get stuff out the library of course. Still, if you wanted a cheap vending machine coffee in the hillhead area you could get one! I don't find it an easy place to work as there are no windows in the computer cluster, but having said that they have headphones with every computer so that you can listen to recordings for oral language practice. The library is UNREAL. I find it best for movies/music, and you can take out loooads of great French films and tv series, even more recent stuff! Excellent way to pretend you're studying when in fact you're just watching telly. :P All of the teachers I've had from smlc, with very few exceptions, have been outstanding, with special props to Dougal Campbell, probably one of the cleverest, most supportive and most engaging teachers in the whole UK!

I spend pretty much every day of my life here during term time, so my relationship with it is kind…read moreof bittersweet. I've had some good times here, and bad times, like frantically trying to meet coursework deadlines without freaking out! The Hetherington has recently been refurbished and it now hosts a communal social area with funky Ikea furniture, a vending machine and a coffee machine which bizarrely is often out of order due to the cups having holes in them. The first time I saw the "out of order - holes in cups" sign I found it hilarious, but now it's getting more than a little annoying when I want a cup of tea! It makes me wonder who this cup vandal is. What has this day and age come to? The builing hosts a computer room which is usually packed with the same faces, like mine. A language library with a whole host of DVDs, especially European and World Cinema, which you can hire for free for a day if you have a Glasgow Uni matric card, so seriously use this place if you find yourself on a rainy afternoon as they have some awesome films! You can browse the catologue till your hearts content to see what you fancy. There's even a DVD room inside the library where you can sit and watch said DVD. You can also watch the TV which I've only just realised and I spent a while watching that BBC show "Ooglies" which is playdoh fruit and vegatable and household items with googly eyes stuck to them running around. Pretty amusing but probably not what I should have been doing. They also have great book resources if you're interested in languages. I'm hopefully going to Japan next year and as such have been eagerly trying to teach myself Japanese (which isn't really happening) they have a great book here called "Japanese for Busy People" which I've loaned a few time and it's great.

Whiteinch library is a historical place. Not only is it a very old building, but inside there are…read morea few very interesting artefacts celebrating Glasgow's past, with many photographs of local streets and buildings from the early 1900s to the '60s. There is also a display case about the Boy's Brigade, with old medals, photographs and clothing from back in the day. Although an old building, Whiteinch Library is quite modern inside. As well as tables and chairs in a quiet room ideal for studying students, there are a few computers with free internet access. The fact that you don't have to book these in advance and can just jump on any time makes is great - unlike Partick Library where you have to book. With only a few computers you'll be lucky to find one spare though. There is a large, separate children's room, as well as the main room, which has a great selection of fiction and non-fiction books. There are also DVDs and CDs that can be rented out. Ironically, even though one always expects a library to have a strict rule of keeping quiet, the librarians at the desk here were happily broadcasting their summer holiday plans to the entire room. As my old technical teacher used to say: "Cut the chat!".

Ah the memories! I was often in here as a mini human with my gran and it was always a treat…read more It's in a lovely historic building yet is modern and well equipped inside. There are a large selection of books, DVDs, videos, CDs, tapes and magazines. All easily accessible, well organised and extremely tempting. As Gordon has highlighted there are also computer and Internet services which are super handy. Surprisingly, this place is usually relatively quiet which means quick, service and your pick of the place. Ideal for finding a cosy corner to get some work done in peace and quiet. Just as long as the librarians aren't discussing their weekend or holidays...

Situated in a wonderful old building on St Georges Road. The Woodside library offers a good range…read moreof books, Cd's and DVDs for your lending purposes. A fair sized, light and airy building, with a wonderful dome skylight with massive chandelier, Woodside is a pleasant place to whittle away an hour so so perusing the wordy wears on offer. Ad to this an ample array of fairly new ish PCs open to public use and you find yourself with a good decent public library. In terms of staff on hand, everyone seems to be fairly helpful and cheery to boot so no complaints here!!!

This is a really good library run by Glasgow City Council. It has free internet access to members…read moreand allows you to take out all the usual books, dvds, cds etc. You can also return a book taken out of any GCC library here which is very convenient. The range of books is good and they should have something for everyone: they even have books in foreign languages for both children and adults. They have a good children's section and a small reference section. Although it is quite small, I would definitely say it is worth a look, especially as you live nearby. All you need to become a member and have access to all the Glasgow libraries, is proof of ID and address.