Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Name: Mitchell Library
Address: North St, Glasgow, G3 7DN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 141 287 2917

#173 among attractions in Glasgow

Library, Edwardian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Mitchell Library is a large public library and centre of the City Council public library system of Glasgow, Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1877 (147 years ago)Coordinates: 55°51'53"N, 4°16'19"W

Address

North StCity Centre (Anderston)Glasgow G3 7DN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 141 287 2917

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Sauchiehall Street, O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art, Tenement House.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
15 min walk • Sauchiehall Street is a vibrant artery pulsing through the heart of Glasgow, renowned for its bustling shopping district and dynamic atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare has long been a destination for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse mix of retail therapy...
~1660 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
9 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
~1710 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Glasgow School of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is not only a prestigious educational establishment but also an architectural masterpiece, renowned for its significant contribution to the modern arts...
~1420 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Tenement House, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Tenement House is a historic house museum in Glasgow, owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. It is located at 145 Buccleuch Street, in the Garnethill area, near Charing Cross railway station and Cowcaddens subway station.
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
11 min walk • The Glasgow Film Theatre is an independent cinema in the city centre of Glasgow. GFT is a registered charity. It occupies a purpose-built cinema building, first opened in 1939, and now protected as a category B listed building.
~1610 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
8 min walk • King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, also known as King Tut's, is a live music venue and bar on St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned and managed by Glasgow-based gig promoters DF Concerts. The Glasgow live music venue takes its name from a club in New York that hosted music, comedy and performing arts events in the 1980s.
~1350 ftSW
Church
The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Pyramid at Anderston is a community-owned centre for the people of Anderston in Glasgow, which uses the building of the former Anderston Kelvingrove Parish Church.
0.4 miE
Church
St Aloysius Church, Glasgow
11 min walk • St Aloysius Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Garnethill area of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only church in Glasgow to be run by the Society of Jesus. It is situated on the corner of Hill Street and Rose Street and is next door to St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, having a close relationship with the school.
~1480 ftE
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
8 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
~990 ftSE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow
5 min walk • St. Vincent Street Church is a Presbyterian church on St. Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland. It was designed by Alexander Thomson and built from 1857 to 1859 for the former United Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
~1190 ftNE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow
6 min walk • Garnethill Synagogue is the historic 'cathedral synagogue' of Scotland. It is located in Garnethill, Glasgow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mitchell Library open?

Mitchell Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mitchell Library?

Nearby attractions include M8 Bridge to Nowhere, Glasgow (3 min walk), King's Theatre, Glasgow (4 min walk), The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum, Glasgow (4 min walk), Elphinstone Place, Glasgow (4 min walk).

How to get to Mitchell Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mitchell Library:

Train

Charing Cross (3 min walk)
Anderston (10 min walk)

Bus

Berkeley Street • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Newton Place / Charing Cross • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Metro

St Georges Cross • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)
Cowcaddens • Lines: Subway (14 min walk)