Mitchell Library
RUVI - RNIB - Glasgow Tech Hub
- Tickets
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Free - no ticket required
- Box office telephone
- Dates and times
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Every month on the last Wednesday from 28th Oct 2026
12:00pm
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Glasgow Tech Hub
RNIB’s appointment-based Tech
Hub in Glasgow is held at Mitchell Library - The Resource Unit for Vision Impaired People on the
afternoon of the last Wednesday of every month.
You can book a one-to-one session with a RNIB Technology Volunteer to help troubleshoot issues, improve your digital skills or learn how to use accessibility functions on your device.
We can help you with laptops, smartphones, tablets and home devices such as Amazon Echo’s as well as helping you to get started with apps including RNIB Reading Services.
How do I book?
- Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999.
- Select option 3 and then option 4 to speak to one of our Digital Skills Advisors.
- Ask for an appointment at Glasgow’s Tech Hub and discuss what support you require.
- A volunteer will call you back to finalise a date and time – Glasgow’s Tech Hub happens on the last Wednesday of the month.
- On the day of your appointment just make sure you bring your device and ensure it is fully charged, and we’ll handle the rest!
Accessibility guides
The accessible entrance to The Mitchell Library is on Granville Street.
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 located on the ground floor and open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
Click here to see the Café menu
Computers
PC, printing and photocopying services are available for public use.
Photocopying: Cash only. Black and white: A4 - 16p, A3 - 30p. Colour: A4 - £1, A3 - £2. Costs are per sheet.
Printing: A4 black and white - 15p. A4 colour - £1. Costs are per sheet.
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.
Study spaces
Study desks available on Levels 2, 3 & 4, with free Wi-Fi throughout. Most desks are for one person, but there are two group study desks located on Level 3.
Study carrels are available to book.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
Location Map
A range of free and accredited digital skills courses designed to suit you. From the basics to help get you back in to work to coding for a career boost, Glasgow Code Learning is learning that fits your lifestyle. View our courses and session times.
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