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Mitchell Curious: Glasgow’s Motorways

Mitchell Curious: Glasgow’s Motorways
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Tickets
Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
Dates and times
Every day from 16th Sep 2019 until 19th Sep 2019 excluding 17th Sep 2019
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Age
All ages
Venue
Mitchell Library
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Join us in the Let’s Talk space as we explore our collections and bring out a selection of materials not normally on display. 

The story of Glasgow’s motorways can be traced back to the 1940s with the publication of the first planning report to the Highways and Planning Committee (the Bruce Report) in 1945. During Doors Open week, items from the Mitchell’s Glasgow Collection will be on display, showing the background to the planning of Glasgow’s motorway system.

Please note this event repeats on Wednesday 18th September 12.30-1.00pm and on Thursday 19th September 6.30-7.00pm.

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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.

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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