Health and Wellbeing
Kerry Hudson - Why Libraries Matter
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- Tickets
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£0
- Dates and times
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Thursday 20th Jul 2023
6:30PM
- Age
- Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Venue
We are delighted to welcome author and journalist Kerry Hudson to the Mitchell Library for a timely discussion on why libraries matter more than ever.
Free access to libraries changes lives. More than “just buildings”, local libraries provide a welcoming multipurpose and multigenerational safe place to learn, connect, enjoy, discover, and unwind.
Offering everything from activities to advice, learning to leisure, resources to relaxation, Libraries have a crucial role to play in mitigating the impact of unprecedented complex social, economic and wellbeing challenges experienced by communities’ post pandemic.
In conversation
with Sean McNamara, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Library and
Information Professionals in Scotland, Kerry will advocate the social benefits
of public libraries and share the positive impact they have had in her own
life.
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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.
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Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is 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
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