20 May 2022

£183,000 investment in essential structural works at Govanhill Library

Image of Govanhill Library, which will undergo a £183,000 upgrade in June

A £183,000 upgrade of Govanhill Library is about to get under way, Glasgow Life, the charity which delivers culture and sport services in the city, has confirmed.

The work, which includes essential internal and external structural improvements, including strengthening the library’s back wall and installing roof railings for safety purposes, starts on Saturday 4 June. The library will be open from 10am-2pm on this day.

To support library users during this temporary closure, nearby Gorbals Library will return to its pre-pandemic hours from Monday 6 June:

Monday 10am-5pm

Tuesday 10am-8pm

Wednesday 10am-5pm

Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday closed

Glasgow Life Libraries users will also be able to borrow books and attend weekly classes and events at nearby Langside and Pollokshields libraries while the work is carried out.

Glasgow Life’s Communities Team is currently exploring ways of offering alternative services and access to activities for children, young people, and families within Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre throughout this temporary closure, including the opportunity to get involved in the national Summer Reading Challenge.

Andrew Olney, Head of Communities and Libraries at Glasgow Life, said:

"Libraries are at the heart of Glasgow’s communities, and Govanhill Library is no different. This investment of £183,000 is necessary to improve the structure of the library and will ensure it remains a vital community facility, for the people who love and use it, for years to come. Our nearby libraries at Langside, Gorbals and Pollokshields will be providing the same services for users while the work is being carried out.”

The programme of repairs to Govanhill Library is projected to take 10 weeks. It was halted by the pandemic, and will be carried out by contractor City Building Glasgow. Once reopen, it’s intended Govanhill Library will return to its pre-pandemic hours: