Family Events @ The Mitchell
The Unfamiliar: Kirsty Logan
- Tickets
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Free - ticket required
- Dates and times
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Saturday 15th Feb 2025
2:30PM
- Age
- Adult
- Venue
This February marks the 20th anniversary of LGBT+
History Month, in recognition of this important milestone Glasgow Libraries are
delighted to host two events celebrating LGBT+ families at the Mitchell Library
on Saturday 15th February.
For our second event we welcome award-winning Scottish
author Kirsty Logan to discuss her moving and immersive memoir about
infertility, pregnancy and motherhood. In The Unfamiliar, shortlisted
for the Saltire Society Scottish Book of the Year Award, Kirsty writes with
wisdom, disarming humour and raw honesty to cast a fresh eye on motherhood and
challenge our assumptions about pregnancy, gender roles, queer identity and
what it means to be a parent.
Kirsty is the author of three novels, three story
collections, two chapbooks, a 10-hour audio play for Audible, several
collaborative projects with musicians and visual artists, and around 300 short
stories. She lives in Glasgow with her family, where she is currently working
on film and TV projects in addition to two new books, a short story collection
due to be published on Valentine’s Day 2025 and a very long novel not due to be
published any time soon.
Accessibility guides
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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.
Click here to see the Café menu
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
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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