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Library at the Bridge (Easterhouse)
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Elder Park Library is currently undergoing refurbishment and is due to open in Summer 2023.
We have 31 libraries open across the city operating a variety of opening hours. Please click on your chosen library below to find out its latest opening hours.
Library at the Bridge (Easterhouse)
Elder Park Library is currently undergoing refurbishment and is due to open in Summer 2023.
In line with Scottish Government guidance, we advise customers to continue wearing face coverings within our facilities, however this is no longer mandatory from Monday 18 April.
Due to anticipated demand, we recommend that customers continue to book ahead to use public PCs. This can be arranged by phone or by visiting the venue directly. Bookings can also be made on the day, subject to availability.
Yes, a maximum of two people can use a PC at the same time.
Access will be limited to one hour per customer. On occasions where there are no subsequent bookings it may be possible to extend your booking time, however this cannot be guaranteed. Please speak to a member of staff as far in advance as possible should you think you need additional time beyond your booked slot.
Yes. Staff will issue you with a temporary membership in order for you to make your booking, and you will be issued with your membership card when you arrive for your PC slot.
Yes, you can use these services too. Staff will be able to help you with a limited number of printing or photocopying where possible. Your local branch can provide information on prices.
Yes. Toilets will be available for customers to use.
Fines for late book returns are being abolished to ensure Glasgow’s libraries continue to be accessible to all. We have removed charges for overdue books and cleared outstanding fines for items yet to be returned across all of Glasgow’s 33 public libraries, including The Mitchell Library.
Yes.
Bookbug is back at selected libraries, find a session here.
We are now able to welcome all under 5s to our sessions.
We are encouraging the wearing of masks within our venues, however these can be removed by adults during the session when directly interacting with young children under 5. We will also continue to provide distancing between adults, not of the same household, undertaking the activity.
Currently, we are experiencing high demand for this programme, and whilst advance booking is not required, we do have an upper limit of families in our venues and attendance continues to be on a first come basis. Managing the numbers in this way ensures that Bookbug continues to be an effective and enjoyable experience for all.
Remember we have weekly Bookbug sessions online every Wednesday at 10am for you to join in at home. Further details are available here.
Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries provide free emotional, practical and financial support to any one affected by cancer. We have relaunched in-person support across the city to complement the telephone support currently being provided. Cancer support and information is now being provided in 4 libraries for people living with or beyond cancer, family, friends or carers, and people who are bereaved.
We’re hosting drop ins offering support, information and the space to talk confidentially. Anyone who is affected by cancer is welcome along to either an appointment or drop in at the Mitchell, Dennistoun, Royston and Castlemilk libraries. More info here.
In line with Scottish Government guidelines and existing procedures in place across all Glasgow Libraries, spaces have been rearranged to allow for social distancing. Hand sanitiser and face coverings are being utilised to ensure a safe environment.
You can find free, expert and easy to understand information on cancer in all reopened Glasgow Libraries. A wide range of topics is covered for people with cancer, their loved ones and carers. Find out more about Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries and get in touch on 0141 287 2903, macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk or www.glasgowlife.org.uk/macmillan
Face to face Universal Credit support is available by appointment in selected libraries. This service is appointment based only and can be booked using the freephone number 0808 169 9901 or by speaking to a member of library staff.
For a list of our current sessions or for further information about Universal Credit support click here.
The Family Finances Support Service will be available for pre-booked appointments. For further information click here visit or contact the team on 07443 814 190 or by email.
No – newspapers or magazines will not be available for the time being. However, we do offer eMagazines which you'll find online here
Yes.
The café at The Mitchell Library has reopened. The café opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm and Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm
There are no catering or retail (gift shop) facilities available in any of the other reopened libraries.
Glasgow Life received £448,068 to support the reopening of five Glasgow Libraries and increase opening hours in all reopened libraries, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Glasgow Life has also been awarded a further £31,791 from the Scottish Government, administered by Scottish Library and Information Council, for two projects aimed at helping to address the impact of the pandemic.
More than £22,000 will go towards a home library service, designed to deliver books to people unable to visit their local library. And, nearly £10,000 has also been awarded to the charity to enable them to deliver an early years’ literacy project to help to reduce the attainment gap created during the pandemic
Glasgow Life has confirmed that five more community libraries will reopen to the public in early 2022, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, administered by the Scottish Library and Information Council.
The Scottish Government Public Library Covid Recovery Fund grant of £448,068 means every Glasgow Library now has a projected reopening date.
The funding will also enable Glasgow Life to increase opening hours to pre-Covid levels in all reopened libraries from the end of January 2022.
The £1.26m figure was the cost for operating the five libraries for the whole of the 2021/22 financial year, taking into account the guidance and restrictions we have been operating under.
The Scottish Government Public Library Covid Recovery Fund requires any grant awarded to be fully spent in the 2021/22 financial year. With funding applications being considered at the end of October the application could only cover the remaining part of the financial year. The £448,068 awarded covers the partial year costs for 2021/22 up to 31 March.
This amount will also support an increase of opening hours across all reopened libraries to pre-pandemic levels.
We will provide regular updates through our social media channels as well as on the Glasgow Life website.
As a charity, Glasgow Life is hugely grateful for the support it has received during the coronavirus pandemic, which has helped us to continue vital work in communities across the city during the most challenging of times. You can continue to help us by donating here.
