Libraries
Our libraries are about more than books. Sure, we have shelves filled with everything from Billy Connolly’s biography to the latest Ian Rankin, Jenny Colgan and Val McDermid novels. But that’s only a small part of what we offer.
Our goal is to provide a place to relax, have fun and meet other people. We have an exciting programme of events and activities open to everyone. Not to forget free access to the internet and Wi-Fi to help you get online. Find out more
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Join the Library
Become a member today. You can use any of our Glasgow Life Libraries and our online offer.
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Vision for Glasgow Life Libraries
Find out more and read our refreshed strategy and Vision for Glasgow Libraries which outlines our future direction.
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Why Glasgow Life Libraries are awesome
Our libraries are about more than books.
"The library is a constant positive force in my life. It gives access to books and audiobooks I could not afford otherwise. It is a warm and welcoming place." (Anonymous)
Wee Write Family Day
Wee Write Family Day is back at The Mitchell Library on Saturday 9 November!
Find out more
Book Week Scotland 2024
Book Week Scotland is an annual week-long celebration of books and reading. Join us for a packed programme of events that bring books and stories to life.
Book Week Scotland events
Join the library
Become a member today. You can use any of our Glasgow Life Libraries and our online offer.
Join online
The Mitchell Library
One of Europe's largest public libraries with research, archive and business facilities.
Find out more about The Mitchell Library
How 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.
"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)
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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"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)
Our online library of eBooks – short for electronic books – has bestsellers, fiction and non-fiction for all ages. There is plenty of choice with more than 13,000 titles to pick from.
All eBooks can be downloaded free straight to a mobile phone, tablet or personal computer. We also offer a range of eAudiobooks.
If you don't have access to the internet at home, your local library has free Wi-Fi to help access this service.
Borrow eight titles at a time for up to 21 days.
And it’s not just books…
If you love magazines, you can read digital copies of your favourites for free.
Choose from 3,000 titles covering TV and film, crafts, sport, home and lifestyle, celebrity, science, nature, gardening, news, and politics.
Popular options include the Radio Times, Heat, Grazia, Woman’s Own, Best and Hello!
Glasgow Libraries members can download magazines straight to your computer, mobile phone or tablet.
The best bit: there are no loan periods or limits on how many you can read each week.
Learn more about how to access digital magazines: https://libcat.csglasgow.org/web/arena/emagazines
Online library
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Log in
Log in to your library account.
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eReading
Discover our range of eBooks and more.
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eResources
Access our wide range of free online resources.
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Online catalogue
Search over one million books and media online.
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Reserve and renew
Renew your books or reserve an item online.
Local and family history
Discover your family history with Glasgow Life Libraries.
Family history at The Mitchell LibrarySign up to the Glasgow Life Libraries mailing list
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