18th Sep 2025 to 20th Sep 2025 | |
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The Mitchell Library and Theatre The Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 7DN what3words location: admits.calls.going |
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Free but booking required | |
Event organiser/part of Doors Open Days | |
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Doors Open Days is Scotland's largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.
Join us at the Mitchell Library for an engaging talk, guided tours, and drop-in sessions exploring its rich history and remarkable collections.
Come along to hear about the library’s fascinating history, explore its beautiful spaces, and discover some of the unique collections that make it so special.
This iconic Glasgow landmark offers a unique glimpse into the city's literary and architectural heritage.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular, there’s always something new to learn and enjoy.
Thursday 18th September at 18:00pm. 'History of the Mitchell Illustrated Talk'
Please pre-book your free tickets for the talk via Eventbrite
Thursday 18th - Saturday 20th September. Guided tours (SOLD OUT)
13:00pm and 16:00pm on Thursday 18th September
10:00am and 14:00pm on Friday 19th September
10:00am, 11:30am, 14:00pm and 15:00pm on Saturday 20th September
Please pre-book your free tickets for our guided tours using this Eventbrite link
Saturday 20th September: Glasgow Firsts
Feast your eyes on some "Glasgow Firsts" at our Doors Open Day handling session!
Join our librarians to "turn the pages" of historic Glasgow with:
The first newspaper printed in Glasgow
The first history of Glasgow
The first directory of Glasgow
First book printed in the city.
Drop in between 11am - 12 noon & 3pm - 4pm on the ground floor.
While you're here, why not spend some time at our current exhibition, Performing 19th Century Glasgow: Nation, Celebrity, Empire, now running on the ground floor.
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