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

	The Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 7DN
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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.

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Upcoming Events at The Mitchell Library and Theatre

Books

Glasgow Mitchell Library Classics Book Group

Selected dates between 5th December 2024 - 4th December 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow West End

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!

Exhibitions

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening

2nd May 2025 - 10th August 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a free display at The Mitchell Library, explores the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.

Music

Ask Our Musician In Residence

Selected dates between 13th May 2025 - 24th June 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Are you a musician looking for free advice from an industry professional? Ask Music Broth's Musician-In-Residence!

History

Library Resources For Family History

17th May 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Starting out on your family history journey can be daunting... join one the Mitchell Library librarians for a FREE introductory session on library resources for family history.

History

Introduction to the British Newspaper Archive

3rd June 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Find out more about using the British Newspaper Archive and how it can help with Family History research at the Mitchell Library on Tuesday 3rd June.

Workshops

Glasgow Science Festival: From Persia to Glasgow - Coding the Collections

12th June 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Mix historic Persian paintings from the Mitchell Library with modern Glasgow by using a free coding app on your phone to create a tiny game or animation.

Family and Kids

Great Big Green Week Celebrations at The Mitchell Library with Cara Rooney

14th June 2025

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Join illustrator and plaything maker, Cara Rooney, for a themed creative session inspired by her book, A Little World of Ants, as part of the Great Big Green Week Celebrations at The Mitchell Library!

Theatres

Gilmorehill Theatre

9-11 University Avenue, Glasgow West End G12 8QQ

Gilmorehill Theatre G12 is run by Glasgow University and housed in a modern church conversion. In addition to the theatre the building also contains a...

Theatres

Queens Park Arena

Queens Park Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42

Queen's Park Arena is a unique urban outdoor destination in the heart of Glasgow's Southside. The venue can accommodate many types of events from small community events to headlining acts!

Theatres

The Savings Bank

67 Bridge Street, Glasgow South Side G5 9JB

The Savings Bank is a spectacular independent venue in the immediate south of Glasgow.

Theatres

Kings Theatre Glasgow

297 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4JN

King's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres and is a must-visit for any theatre lover!

Theatres

Tramway

25 Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE

Tramway is an international art-space that commissions, produces and presents contemporary arts projects.

Theatres

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3DB

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world-leading conservatoire of music, drama, dance, production and film located in Glasgow City Centre.

Theatres

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!

Theatres

Websters Theatre

416 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G4 9HZ

Websters Glasgow is a performing arts theatre, bar and restaurant situated in Glasgow's West End occupying the building of the 19th century former Lansdowne Parish Church.

Theatres

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!

Theatres

Govanhill Baths

99 Calder Street, Glasgow South Side G42 7RA

The Govanhill Baths is a community hub based in the heart of Govanhill providing free Health and Wellbeing educational workshops and classes for the local community free of charge.

Theatres