Health and Wellbeing
Computer’s First Christmas Card: Poetry Coding Workshop with the Edwin Morgan Collection
- Tickets
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Free - ticket required
- Dates and times
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Thursday 4th Dec 2025
6:00pm
- Age
- 16+ years
- Venue
Want to try coding with a creative, Christmas twist? Come along to our Poetry/Coding workshop with the poet Michael Mullen and our STEM Co-ordinator, Dr Claire Quigley. Inspired by Edwin Morgan’s poem ‘The Computer’s First Christmas Card’, we’ll code our very own festive poem and leave with a handmade Christmas card! There will also be a chance to see some items from the Edwin Morgan collection. No experience of coding or creative writing necessary.
This free workshop takes place in the Mitchell Library on Thursday 4th December, 6:00-7:30pm. For more information, please call 0141 287 2988 or email specialcollections@glasgowlife.org
A ‘Treasure-Bytes’ event.
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We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.
Accessible toilets
This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wheelchair access
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
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Computers
PC's and printing services are available for public use.
Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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