Summer Reading Challenge
Mitchell Library Tour
- Tickets
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Free - ticket required
- Dates and times
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Every day from 16th Sep 2026 until 18th Sep 2026
10:00am
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
A chance to see behind the scenes of the Mitchell Library as part of DOD26
Come and join Mitchell Library staff on a tour of one of Scotland's oldest and most impressive public libraries including:
- A guided tour of our public departments
- A behind-the-scenes look at our incredible stacks, usually inaccessible to the public
- A window into the history of this nearly 150-year-old institution
- The opportunity to ask our staff about how the library operates
Please note this tour involves lots of stairs and walking and is not suitable for those with mobility issues. If you would like to visit but have mobility issues please contact us seperetely.
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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