Libraries
Our libraries are vibrant community spaces where you can relax, connect, and discover something new. Yes, we have shelves filled with everything from Billy Connolly’s biography to the latest from Ian Rankin, Jenny Colgan, and Val McDermid... but that’s just the beginning.
Enjoy free access to PCs, the internet, and Wi-Fi, or take part in our exciting programme of events and activities for all ages. Whether you're here to read, learn, or meet others, there’s something for everyone. Find out more
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Join the Library
Become a member today and take advantage of all the great services our libraries provide.
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Events and activities
Find out what's on across Glasgow Life Libraries
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Download our libraries app
The easy way to join, reserve or borrow while on the move
"The library is a constant positive force in my life. It gives access to books and audiobooks I could not afford otherwise. It's a warm and welcoming place." (Anonymous)
Partick Library Centenary Celebrations
Celebrate a whole century of stories with us on Thursday 5 June with an afternoon of free activities, music, history and cake!
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2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden
The Summer Reading Challenge is a fun, free way to help children keep up their reading skills over the summer holidays while making happy memories. Pop into your local library to sign up—kids get an activity pack and collect stickers for each book. Read six to earn a medal and certificate!
2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story GardenVision for Glasgow Life Libraries
The 2022 Refreshed Vision for Glasgow Libraries is based on community feedback about what people value most in library services.
Why Glasgow Life Libraries are awesome
Our libraries are vibrant community spaces that support learning, creativity, and connection for everyone!
Explore our Library Catalogue
Looking for inspiration or already know what title or author you have in mind for your next read. Search our Library Catalogue.
"I’m 71 and have used local libraries since I was a child. Borrowing and reading books has brought me a huge amount of pleasure, and over the years I have seen libraries being much more of a community resource which is wonderful." (Anonymous)
The Mitchell Library
One of Europe's largest public libraries with research, family history, archive and business facilities.
Find out more about The Mitchell LibraryHow Glasgow Life Libraries can help you
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Work, money and learning support
View our vast range of free, paid for and funded courses available to adults and children.
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Health and wellbeing
Glasgow Life Libraries can help you to improve your health and wellbeing.
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Children and families
Children and families are at the heart of everything we do at Glasgow Life Libraries.
Online library
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Explore our online library
Search over one million books and media online
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Log in to your library account
Reserve and renew titles
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eReading
Discover our range of eBooks, eMagazines, eResources, audiobooks and more.
"I am dyslexic. The library staff have supported me using audio books and finding comic-type graphic novels and comics that I can read easily and enjoy. My love of reading and stories has come back and I have improved my confidence too." (Glasgow Life Libraries member)
Aye Write Book Club podcast
Bringing you a curated collection of fascinating conversations with a range of authors featured within the Aye Write 2023 Book Festival programme.
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