The Mitchell Library and Theatre
The Mitchell Library is one of Europe's largest public libraries with over one million items of stock and is the hub of a city-wide information service, it's also home to the Mitchell Theatre!
About The Mitchell Library and Theatre
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With its distinctive green dome, the building has been one of the city’s iconic landmarks since it opened in 1911 and is also home to the Mitchell Theatre, an exhibition hall and the Herald Café Bar.
Archives And Collections
The library specialises in material relating to Glasgow’s history, including the city’s Archives and has extensive family history resources. Collections range from rare books and manuscripts to newspapers and online databases.
Business @ The Mitchell
With a range of online business resources available in the library or remotely from your own PC, Business @ The Mitchell has everything you need for starting your own business.
Computers And Internet Access
Customers have access to 96 public PCs and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The Information Desk is located at the Granville Street entrance, which is fully accessible. There is another entrance to the Library on North Street but this is not suitable for people who might require assistance.
The Herald Café Bar
The Herald Café Bar is a light, modern, welcoming space situated on the ground floor of The Mitchell Library. It’s great place to have a break if you’re doing some research at the library or are looking for somewhere to meet up with friends for lunch. The menu includes snacks and light meals, hot drinks and sandwiches.
The Café is right next to The Mitchell Theatre so it’s an ideal place to grab something to eat before an event. The Café is fully licensed too so you can even enjoy a glass of wine or a cool beer with your meal too.
You'll find The Mitchell’s main surf area with 50 PCs with FREE Internet access nearby and there’s free Wi-Fi too so you can check your emails over a coffee.
The staff on the Information Desk will be happy to help with any enquiry whether it's about events, exhibitions or services in the Library or how to access material from the collections.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
Upcoming Events at The Mitchell Library and Theatre
Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group
Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group runs on the first Thursday of each month with the library kindly providing books for all members, so there is no cost involved!
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Exhibition: Performing 19th Century Glasgow: Nation, Celebrity, Empire
The Mitchell Library presents an exhibition showcasing the city's vibrant theatrical culture between 1800 and 1900.
READ MOREDoors Open Days: Mitchell Library
As part of Doors Open Days, come along to hear about the Mitchell Library's fascinating history, explore its beautiful spaces, and discover some of the unique collections that make it so special.
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Glasgow Firsts at the Mitchell Library: Doors Open Day Handling Session
Feast your eyes on some 'Glasgow Firsts' at the Mitchell Library's Doors Open Day handling session on Saturday 20th September!
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Cut and Paste Tuesday
Cut and Paste Tuesday at The Mitchell Library is a monthly workshop for seasoned zine makers and newbies alike!
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Introduction to Playwriting workshops with John Binnie
Have you ever wanted to try and begin writing a short play? Come along to three friendly playwriting workshops led by award-winner writer John Binnie.
READ MORETalk: Performing Race and Empire in Victorian Glasgow
This talk at the Mitchell Library will examine two forms of popular entertainment that engaged with race in ways both controversial and subversive.
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Love Letters to A Murder: The Mythology of Madeleine Smith
Join Kirsten McQuarrie and Lesley McDowell at the Mitchell Library, and hear about Madeleine Smith's extraordinary story as portrayed in McDowell's historical novel, Love and Other Poisons (Wildfire).
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Aye Write: The Guide to Gaelic Scotland: Coinneach Maclean with Maureen Macleod
Gaelic speaker and South Uist native Coinneach Maclean sits down with travel writer and BBC radio presenter Mauren Macleod to discuss his new book as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Alison Stroak, Fiona Shepherd & Jonathan Trew with Bandeoke
The founders of the Glasgow Music Tours will discuss their brand new book Glasgow's Greatest Hits at the Mitchell Library as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Sudden Fame: Federation of Writers
A spoken word event where members of the Federation of Writers, the public and members of writers' groups are provided with an opportunity to perform a selection of their work in 3 minute slots.
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Aye Write: How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis: Kate Muir
Journalist Vicky Allan joins writer, filmmaker, and women's health campaigner Kate Muir to discuss Kate's new book, How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis for Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Hold Fast: Catherine Simpson & Nina Mega with Gabriella Bennett
Award-winning novelist and memoir writer Catherine Simpson is joined on stage by her adult daughter, Nina Mega, for an in-depth conversation with journalist Gabriella Bennett as part of Aye Write!
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Aye Write: Who Will Be Remembered Here - Queer Spaces in Scotland: Mae Diansangu, Louise Welsh, Lewis Hetherington
In this collection, fourteen authors explore the places and spaces which define their queer history – wherever has meaning for them.
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Aye Write: The Incidental Feminist: Tina Gaudoin with Kate Muir
As part of Aye Write 2025 Tina Gaudoin introduces us to the woman behind the politician in her new book, The Incidental Feminist: Friend, Foe, Femme Fatale? The Truth About Thatcher.
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Aye Write: Childless by Choice: Helen Taylor with Lesley McDowell
As the world debates issues around population the spotlight is on childless women, join Helen Taylor as she discusses her book, Childless by Choice, with Lesley McDowell for Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Sit Down with Serial Killers: Shaun Atwood
In his Aye Write Festival debut, Shaun Atwood discusses his new book, Sitdowns with Serial Killers & Murderers and what it's like talking to some of the most menacing and violent people on the planet.
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Aye Write: The Old Divide - Sectarianism in Scotland: A History: Chris Bambery with Kirsteen Paterson
Chris Bambery sits down with Kirsteen Paterson to discuss the historical events that have constructed sectarianism in Scotland for Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Irish Unity Dividend: Ben Collins
Author Ben Collins sits down to discuss his new book, The Irish Unity Dividend, as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: The Road to Mons Gaupius: Alan Montgomery
Dr Alan Montgomery gives an illustrated talk about Roman Scotland based on his new book, The Road to Mons Graupius as part of Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Conversations with Tim Ingold: Anthropology, Education and Life with Hannah Whaley
Don't miss a lively conversation with internationally renowned anthropologist Tim Ingold, tackling the big questions on what makes a good life with warmth and irreverence in equal measure.
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Aye Write: Happy Healthy Sober: Janey Lee Grace
With her signature blend of honesty, humour, and holistic wisdom, former WHAM! backing singer Janey Lee Grace discusses her book, Happy Healthy Sober, with host Frankie Burr for Aye Write 2025.
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Aye Write: Concrete Dreams: Chris Leslie, Mitch Miller & Alison Irvine
Writer Alison Irvine, photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie, and illustrator Mitch Miller combine their considerable talents in Concrete Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre.
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Aye Write: Barrowland: The Inside Story of Glasgow’s Beloved Ballroom and One Love, One Life: Alison Irvine and Billy Sloan
Music lovers rejoice as Aye Write welcomes two writers to the festival, each with their own love letter to the Glasgow music scene!
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Aye Write: Words from Whaleback City: Andy Jackson & Bill Herbert
Whaleback City Press is Dundee's new and vibrant small publisher, specialising in big ideas in small packages and this event showcases work from its first two projects!
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Aye Write: The Pen is Mightier: Edward Tudor Pole
Edward Tudor Pole takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his autobiography, The Pen is Mightier.
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Aye Write: You Don’t Have to be Mad to Work Here: Benji Waterhouse
With a mix of stand-up comedy and readings from his book, award-winning comedian, best-selling author, and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse considers some of life's big questions.
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Aye Write: Single and Psycho: Caroline Young with Zoe Venditozzi
Edinburgh-based author Caroline Young joins podcaster and writer Zoe Venditozzi to discuss Young's latest book, Single and Psycho: How pop culture created the unstable single woman.
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Aye Write: Rhyme and Reason: A Short History of Poetry and People (for People who Don’t Usually Read Poetry): Mark Forsyth
Mark Forsyth makes his Aye Write debut to talk about his latest book, Rhyme & Reason, a funny, charming guide to poetry (and people) for people who don't usually read poetry!
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Aye Write: My Mother’s Murder: Gina McGavin and Jane Hamilton with Douglas Skelton
Join journalist Jane Hamilton and co-author Gina McGavin as they take you behind the headlines of one of Scotland's most haunting cold cases: The 1984 murder of Gina’s mother, Mary McLaughlin.
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Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter
In Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age, Professor Bruce Peter (Glasgow School of Art) explores the remarkable range of Art Deco objects and images created here in Scotland.
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Aye Write: Following Sam: Jon and Sam’s Journey Conquering the 42: Jon Attenborough
Jon Attenborough discusses Following Sam, his memoir chronicling his experience of visiting all 42 Scottish Professional Football League stadiums with his guide dog, Sam.
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Aye Write: Wild Mountain Times: Gary Robertson with Gabriella Bennett
Dundee-based author Gary Robertson joins journalist Gabriella Bennett for a lively discussion about Gary's new book, Wild Mountain Times as part of Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Unfinished Business and Thrive: Henry McLeish & James Mitchell and Lesley Riddoch with Kirsteen Paterson
In this special sit-down examining the potential future of Scotland and Scottish politics, Kirsteen Paterson is a journalist with 20 years experience of covering politics and policy in Scotland.
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Aye Write: Universality and Alive in the Merciful Country: Natasha Brown and A L Kennedy with Gabriella Bennett
Award-winning Scots writer, academic, and occasional stand-up comedian A L Kennedy returns to Aye Write to discuss her latest acclaimed novel.
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Aye Write: The Secret Christmas Library and Christmas at the Movies: Jenny Colgan and Anne Marie Ryan with Dawn Vallance
A talk with a festive flair as Glasgow Life Principal Librarian Dawn Vallance joins two authors in conversation about their respective Christmas-themed books for Aye Write 2025!
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Aye Write: Dead Man’s Tale and Acts of Malice: Quiintin Jardine and Alex Gray with Douglas Skelton
In this special Aye Write event, crime writer Douglas Skelton welcomes two contemporaries to the stage to discuss their new books — each with a grizzled Scottish detective and a murder to solve.
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Aye Write: Pop Scars: Anthony Kavanagh with Carrie Marshall
One-time teen popstar Anthony Kavanagh takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his searingly honest memoir, Pop Scars.
READ MOREMore Theatres in Glasgow
The Social Hub Glasgow
15 Candleriggs Square,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1TQ
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3QA
Theatre Royal Glasgow is home to Scotland's resident companies, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment for all!
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Theatre 118
118 Osborne Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5RP
Glasgow’s newest producing theatre, supporting grassroots theatre making across the city.
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Centre for Contemporary Arts Glasgow
350 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3JD
The CCA is a unique contemporary arts organisation at the heart of Glasgow's city centre and vibrant cultural community.
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Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose Street,
Glasgow City Centre G3 6RB
What began as a single screen cinema over 80 years ago has become Scotland’s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema, and home to the award-winning Glasgow Film Festival.
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Glee Club Glasgow
11 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3AB
Comedy in Glasgow has a rich history, and Glee Club are proud to bring our newest venue to such a vibrant city!
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Fort Theatre
Fort Theatre Kenmure Avenue,
Bishopbriggs G64 2DW
The Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.
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The Briggait
141 Bridgegate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ
The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.
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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
113-117 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
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The OVO Hydro
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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The Social Hub Glasgow
The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a coworking space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals!
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
Theatre Royal Glasgow is home to Scotland's resident companies, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment for all!
READ MORE
Theatre 118
Glasgow’s newest producing theatre, supporting grassroots theatre making across the city.
READ MORE
Centre for Contemporary Arts Glasgow
The CCA is a unique contemporary arts organisation at the heart of Glasgow's city centre and vibrant cultural community.
READ MORE
Glasgow Film Theatre
What began as a single screen cinema over 80 years ago has become Scotland’s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema, and home to the award-winning Glasgow Film Festival.
READ MORE
Glee Club Glasgow
Comedy in Glasgow has a rich history, and Glee Club are proud to bring our newest venue to such a vibrant city!
READ MORE
Fort Theatre
The Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.
READ MORE
The Briggait
The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.
READ MORE
The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
READ MORE
The OVO Hydro
Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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