Mitchell Library

Sight Scotland in Glasgow Libraries

Tickets: Free - Drop-in - no 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: 10th Nov 2023 - 10th Nov 2024
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Age: 18+ years
Venue: Mitchell Library

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Sight Scotland is an organisation that works on tackling and supporting people dealing with visual impairments and sight loss.

We are working together to hold regular social sessions for the community.

At each session you’ll find:

• Tea, coffee and chat

• Open dialogue and discussion

• Free and engaging activities.

Come along to a session near you!

• Mitchell Library on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 11am-1pm

• Pollokshaws Library on the first Friday of the month from 11am-1pm

• Knightswood Library on the third Friday of the month from 11am-1pm

Parents and Carers Support Group

We are also holding a regular Parent and Carer Support Group on the last Wednesday of every month from 11am-1pm in the Mitchell Library. The group is for for parents/carers of children with visual impairments or sight loss to gather together and have a chat about their own experiences. At the group you’ll find a relatable space for one another and find new people that are facing similar circumstances.

Sight Scotland social groups aim to gather people together who need support with visual impairment or sight loss and help people to get out there, meet new folks, and grow confidence.

For advice and information call 0800 024 8973 or email hello@sightscotland.org.uk

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

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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