Riddrie Library
What's on at Riddrie Library
Overview
Opened in 1938, Riddrie Library offers a wide range of services and activities in relaxing and inspiring surroundings. With thousands of books and a programme of weekly classes and events, our friendly staff will always be on hand to help you get the most out of your visits.
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Find a book, reserve and renew, search the catalogue and access all of our online resources.
Plan your visit
| Monday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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| Tuesday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
All our venues are operating reduced hours during the festive period. Click the banner above to find out more.
Accessibility guides
View our autism-friendly guide to Riddrie Library.
View the accessibility guide on AccessAble – the new name for DisabledGo.
Accessible toilets
Please note that there are no accessible toilets in this venue.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.
Wheelchair access
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Parking
The venue does not have its own car park.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Study spaces
Free wifi
Location Map
Riddrie Library was the favourite library of artist Alasdair Gray when he was a boy.
“Glasgow Public Libraries were a greater source of learning to me than my secondary school, and my local Library, being Riddrie I knew best usually visiting it twice a week, if not more,” Alasdair Gray, 2017
