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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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
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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What's on at Parkhead Library
Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries - Parkhead Library
Parkhead Library
Tue 3 Sep 2019 to Tue 20 Oct 2020
Cancelled
Digi-PALS at Parkhead Library
Parkhead Library
Thu 5 Sep 2019 to Thu 25 Mar 2021
Cancelled
Bounce and Rhyme - Parkhead - Funded by Clyde Gateway
Parkhead Library
Mon 7 Oct 2019 to Mon 28 Sep 2020