Elder Park Library

The Map of my Heart - Mapa Mojego Serca

The Map of my Heart - Mapa Mojego Serca
Tickets
Free - ticket required
This event is run by an external organisation but takes place in a Glasgow Life venue. Glasgow Life does not take any responsibility for this event including the communication of any cancellations or rearrangements, or the ticket sales for this event.
Dates and times
Sunday 22nd Nov 2026
2:00pm
Age
Family

Mapa Mojego Serca to warsztat poświęcony wspomnieniom, emocjom i osobistym historiom związanym z Polską. To wyjątkowa przestrzeń, w której sztuka spotyka się z historią, lokalną tożsamością oraz indywidualnymi doświadczeniami uczestników.

Spotkanie rozpocznie się rozmową o Polsce i jej znaczeniu w życiu uczestników. Wspólnie zastanowimy się, z czym kojarzy się Polska, jakie obrazy, miejsca, symbole i wspomnienia przywołuje oraz jakie wartości chcemy zachować i przekazywać dalej.

W pierwszej części warsztatu uczestnicy stworzą własne stemple z linoleum i gąbki, przedstawiające symbole ważne dla ich tożsamości narodowej. Mogą to być herby miast, charakterystyczne budynki, pomniki, zwierzęta, rośliny lub inne motywy mające osobiste znaczenie. Każdy projekt stanie się elementem wyjątkowego, indywidualnego portretu Polaka.

Procesowi twórczemu będzie towarzyszyć dyskusja i refleksja nad tym, czym jest przynależność, pamięć i dziedzictwo kulturowe. Będzie to również okazja do rozmowy o przekazywaniu wartości, tradycji i miłości do Polski dzieciom oraz partnerom pochodzącym z innych kultur.

W drugiej części warsztatu uczestnicy wykorzystają przygotowane stemple do tworzenia grafik metodą monodruku. Wspólna praca stanie się pretekstem do wymiany doświadczeń, oglądania prac innych osób oraz dzielenia się historiami i inspiracjami.

Mapa Mojego Serca to nie tylko warsztat artystyczny, ale także okazja do budowania więzi, odkrywania własnych korzeni i spojrzenia na Polskę poprzez osobiste opowieści i symbole.


Map of My Heart is a workshop dedicated to memories, emotions, and personal stories connected to Poland. It is a unique space where art meets history, local identity, and individual experiences.

The workshop begins with a conversation about Poland and its significance in the participants' lives. Together, we will reflect on what Poland means to us, the images, places, symbols, and memories it evokes, and the values we wish to preserve and pass on.

In the first part of the workshop, participants will create their own stamps from linoleum and sponge, depicting symbols that are important to their national identity. These may include city coats of arms, iconic buildings, monuments, animals, plants, or any other motifs that hold personal meaning. Each design will become part of a unique and individual portrait of a Pole.

The creative process will be accompanied by discussion and reflection on belonging, memory, and cultural heritage. It will also provide an opportunity to talk about passing on values, traditions, and a love of Poland to children and partners who may come from different cultural backgrounds.

In the second part of the workshop, participants will use their handmade stamps to create prints using the mono printing technique. This shared creative experience will encourage participants to view one another's work, exchange ideas, and share stories and reflections.

Map of My Heart is more than an art workshop. It is an opportunity to build connections, explore one/s roots, and discover Poland through personal stories, memories, and symbols.


Free workshop with Beetroots Collective CIC. Book via Eventbrite.

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, 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

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

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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.


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