Parkhead Library

Free entry

Contact

0141 276 1530

libraries@glasgowlife.org.uk

Tollcross Road, Glasgow, G31 4XA

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS LIBRARY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. PLEASE SEE OUR LATEST INFORMATION PAGE FOR DETAILS OF REOPENED LIBRARIES AND UPDATES ON VENUES REOPENING IN FUTURE.

Opened in 1906, Parkhead Library offers a wide range of services and activities in relaxing, comfortable and inspiring surroundings. Our friendly staff will always be on hand to help you get the most out of your visits. With thousands of books and a programme of weekly classes and events, Parkhead Library has something for everyone.

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Find a book, reserve and renew, search the catalogue and access all of our online resources.

Accessible toilets

This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.

Wheelchair access

Additional information

View our autism-friendly guide to Parkhead Library.

View the accessibility guide on AccessAble – the new name for DisabledGo.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Community languages collection

Newspapers and magazines

Novels and factual books

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Photocopying

Photography and video recording

On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Study spaces

Free wifi

Parkhead Library, one of Glasgow’s Carnegie Libraries, used to have a separate entrance for children. Today, the library is home to a large, bright children’s area, and everybody can enter the library through the same door!

Glasgow Libraries are working with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Services in your community. If you're affected by cancer you may want to know there's someone you can turn to for help. Someone who can help find answers to your questions, whatever they may be.

There is a drop in session at Parkhead Library every Tuesday at 10.30am - 2.30pm.

Find out more about Glasgow Libraries' partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

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