Pollokshields Library, Glasgow

Name: Pollokshields Library
Address: 1 Albert Dr, Glasgow, G41 2PE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 423 1247

#308 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

Pollokshields Library is in Leslie Street, central Pollokshields, Glasgow. The plans were prepared by Thomas Gilmour under the supervision of City Engineer and Surveyor, Alexander B. McDonald. The library was officially opened on 20 February 1907 by Sir John Stirling Maxwell. The Edwardian Baroque building is protected as a category B listed building. ()

Coordinates: 55°50'27"N, 4°15'59"W

Address

1 Albert DrSouth Side (Pollokshields East)Glasgow G41 2PE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 423 1247

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Day trips

Pollokshields Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Govanhill Baths, Cathkin Park, Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Scotland Street School Museum.

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Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow
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0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cathkin Park, Glasgow
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0.7 miS
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
18 min walk • Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church is a 19th-century church building in the south-side of Glasgow, immediately opposite Queen's Park. It was built in the French Gothic style, on designs by William Leiper. The church hall was built in 1873, while the church was completed by 8 October 1876.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, History museum
Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
17 min walk • Scotland Street School Museum is a museum of school education in Glasgow, Scotland, in the district of Kingston. It is located in a former school designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906.
0.9 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
23 min walk • The Citizens Theatre, in what was the Royal Princess's Theatre, is the creation of James Bridie and is based in Glasgow, Scotland as a principal producing theatre.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Kingston Bridge, Glasgow
24 min walk • The Kingston Bridge is a balanced cantilever dual-span ten lane road bridge made of triple-cell segmented prestressed concrete box girders crossing the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland.
0.4 miW
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
11 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
0.9 miSE
Park
Polmadie, Glasgow
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0.7 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow
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0.4 miS
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
12 min walk • Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church is a 19th-century Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the south side of Glasgow, near Queen's Park, from which the church's name derives.
0.4 miS
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
11 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pollokshields Library open?

Pollokshields Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 10:45 am
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 12:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pollokshields Library?

Nearby attractions include Tramway, Glasgow (2 min walk), The Hidden Gardens, Glasgow (2 min walk), Strathbungo, Glasgow (10 min walk), Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow (11 min walk).

How to get to Pollokshields Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pollokshields Library:

Bus

Pollokshaws Road / Albert Drive • Lines: 3, 38 (2 min walk)
Pollokshaws Road • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (2 min walk)

Train

Pollokshields East (3 min walk)
Queens Park (10 min walk)

Metro

West Street • Lines: Subway (16 min walk)
Shields Road • Lines: Subway (19 min walk)