Have Your Say at Elder Park Library
- Tickets
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Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 29th Sept 2026
11:00am
- Age
- 18+ years, Adult
- Venue
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We'd love to hear what you think about your local library. Our Have Your Say sessions are relaxed, informal chats where
you can meet library staff, share your ideas, and tell us what you'd like to
see more of. Whether it's books, events, activities or services, your feedback
helps us build collections and programmes that reflect the needs and interests
of your community. The sessions take place in libraries across Glasgow
throughout the year, giving people in every area the chance to get involved. We use lots of different ways to understand how our
libraries are being used, but there's no better way to learn what matters than
by talking directly to the people who use them. Your ideas, suggestions
and experiences help us improve what we offer, and it's also a chance to tell
us what's working well and what you love about your library.
Whether you have a new idea, a recommendation, or just want to chat about your local library, we'd love to see you at a Have Your Say session. |
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for Elder Park Library on AccessAble
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance. The accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.
Hearing loop
There is a portable loop hearing assistance system.
Wheelchair access
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Computers
PC's and printing services are available for public use.
Parking
This library does not have its own car parking access. The space at the front of the building is for deliveries and accessibility only. There is on-street car parking on Langlands Road.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Study spaces
Free wifi
Location Map
THIN AIR
Michelle Paver
This is a hugely enjoyable ghost story, atmospheric and chilling. It is a story about an attempt in 1935 by five Englishmen to climb Kangchenjunga, a Himalyan mountain more deadly than Everest. A rucksack belonging to a dead mountaineer appears to follow them. Is it an optical illusion? Is someone menacing the group? The ice ‘creaking and groaning’ are vividly described. This is a ghost story to chill and thrill, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Dark Matter by the same author is also excellent.
Karyl, Elder Park Library.
The library was gifted to Govan by Mrs Isabella Elder and opened by Andrew Carnegie in 1903.
Mrs Elder donated £10,000 to meet the cost of building.
Elder Park Library was gifted to Govan by Mrs Isabella Elder, who donated £10,000 to meet the cost of the building in the early 1900s.
The library has served the people and visitors of the city since the building was opened in 1903.
In partnership with Elderpark Housing Association, Elder Park Library and Community Hub has undergone significant work to improve the building so that it best meets the needs of the local community.
The upgrades include a full interior and exterior refurbishment which provides improved library and community spaces, a new community kitchen and more bookable areas for local people to use. These areas are supported by additional library toilets and improved baby changing facilities. The work will also ensure the A-listed building – protected by Historic Environment Scotland because of its architectural and historic interest – is more accessible and sustainable.
The revamped Elder Park Library and Community Hub has improved the building’s energy performance. The new features include more natural ventilation, energy-efficient boilers, new electrical wiring and lighting and a weather station.
All of the new additions connect to a building management system which monitors temperature and ventilation. The building also has new fire safety and security systems. These installations will not only greatly reduce its carbon footprint, but also improve comfort and safety for visitors.