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Mitchell Library

North Street | Charing Cross, Glasgow G3 7DN, Scotland
44-141-287-2999
Ranked #11 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Libraries
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- 26 May 2012
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Scotland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Mitchell library is a fantastic place for any kind of research you want to do. I've been there many a time for research and always found the staff amazing and helpful. More

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Scotland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I love this grand old Glasgow institution. Wander about upstairs from the lending library for a taste of what it once was. There are various exhibitions (including a puppet collection with puppeteer for the kids - so fascinating). The cafe is excellent and reasonably priced. Exactly what a 21st century library should be. More

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glasgow
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49 reviews 49 reviews
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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my little girl likes the permanant puppet exhibition and i regularly pop in to do university research, read the paper or use the free wifi. the toilets are always clean and there is a cafeteria where you can grab a bite to eat, a coffee and relax. there are several massive floors stocking all imaginable books and the staff are... More

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glasgow
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Very helpful staff with huge amounts of information available . Comfortable seating and a vibrant atmosphere. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I like the fact its a library, has exhibitions and litle theatre..... Always a pleasant place to visit xxx More

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Irvine, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Originally visited this building on a walk around the city centre....but came back on a specific trip to take photographs of the architecture. Its a fantastic building, both inside and out... The layout inside is informative and there were plenty of signs and staff to help. Outside its a marvel...gotta walk all around to see all the wee statues and... More

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Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This is a terrific resource in Glasgow. A beautiful building, great library with the Glasgow Room. Super exhibitions and home of the wonderful Aye Write Festival. More

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Glasgow
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26 reviews 26 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Fascinating place to visit if you have plenty time. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I think they must have everything you could ever want to find out about in this library! Easy to use computers and public access as well. Toilets very clean - always a bonus! Nice cafe. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Had my own room within the premises.Staff were so obliging.Nothing was a problem. More

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