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Pollokshaws Library
Browse children’s books, share a reading stop and see the John Maclean stained-glass window in this Shawbridge Street library.
- Price
- Free entry
- Where
- Pollokshaws Library, Shawbridge Street, Glasgow, G43 1RW
About this outing
Pollokshaws Library opened in 1968 and offers books, study space, public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi. Its children’s area has book displays, tables and seating. A stained-glass window by Keira McLean commemorates John Maclean and can be viewed during normal opening hours. Entry is free. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday opening is 10am–5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 10am–8pm; Sunday closed. The operator lists wheelchair access, an accessible toilet to the right of the accessible entrance, baby changing and baby feeding. Assistance dogs are welcome and water is available. There is no dedicated car park. Call 0141 276 1535 about facilities or a particular group. Glasgow Libraries membership provides borrowing and wider library services; individual activities have their own times.
Planning your visit
- Sunday closed; Tuesday and Thursday open until 8pm.
- No dedicated car park. Ask the branch about access or a particular activity.
Plan your visit
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