Mitchell Curious - 100 years of Ideal Home magazine
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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Free - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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28th May 2020
6:30PM - 7:00PM
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Join us in the Let’s Talk space as we explore our collections and bring out a selection of materials not normally on display.
Feeling the need for a home makeover? Have your springs finally sprung? Fear not, the Mitchell can help.
How about seeking inspiration from times past? To celebrate 100 years of Ideal Home magazine we are displaying some very early editions from the 1920s along with selected issues from various decades.
Or if you’re looking for something a bit more modern, relax and put your feet up with this month’s edition which is free to download for Glasgow Library members. For more information and details of other great magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices and apps visit https://bit.ly/2QAlBRm
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for The Mitchell Library on AccessAble
Read our autism-friendly guide to the Mitchell Library
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.
Click here to see the Café menu
Parking
Please note that there is on-street surrounding The Mitchell Library, from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday this is metered. As this is also a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is an 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.
Study spaces
Study spaces can be booked by calling 0141 287 7655. Click here for further information.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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