Mitchell Library

From Persia to Glasgow - Coding the Collections

Tickets: Free - ticket required

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Dates and times: Thursday 12th Jun 2025
6:00pm
Age: All ages, Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Venue: Mitchell Library

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Mix historic Persian paintings from the Mitchell Library with modern Glasgow by using a free coding app on your phone to create a tiny game or animation. Run by Glasgow Life staff and volunteers. No coding experience necessary.

18:00 - 18:20

Why does the Mitchell Library have a book of 19th century Persian paintings?

Look at a book of paintings of scenes from a 19th century Persian palace and learn about the paintings and life in the palace. Find out how they came to be in Glasgow and hear about other books donated to the Mitchell for the people of Glasgow.

18:30 - 19:30

Make a tiny game or animation

Create tiny games and animations featuring characters from the paintings against a depiction of the Mitchell in the style of Persian miniature paintings. These can be shared with friends and family or as videos and GIFs on social media. No experience needed - easy-to-follow instructions on how to arrange the instruction blocks will be provided on printed cards. Help will also be available to get rid of any glitches!

Part of Glasgow Science Festival.

Glasgow Science Festival 2025: Glasgow Celebrates

This year, Glasgow turns 850 years old, the perfect excuse for a party! To mark the occasion, Glasgow Science Festival will run from the 5th to 15th June 2025 with the theme ‘Glasgow Celebrates’. Taking inspiration from the city coat of arms and poem- Here's the tree that never grew, here’s the bird that never flew, here’s the bell that never rang, here’s the fish that never swam. Enjoy a packed programme featuring 100’s of events and activities in 50+ venues across the city.

Glasgow Science Festival 2025 Venues across the City Thurs 5th to Sun 15th June Almost all events are free For more information, please visit www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk

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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

Computers

PC's and printing services are available for public use.

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.

Free wifi

We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use

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