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Riddrie Library

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Riddrie Library

Opening hours

Day Opens Closes
Mon 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun Closed
Please note that Riddrie Library will be closed for essential repairs on Saturday 1st June 2019.

Contact

0141 276 0690
libraries@glasgowlife.org.uk

Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow, G33 2QF

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Opened in 1938, Riddrie Library offers a wide range of services and activities in relaxing and inspiring surroundings. With thousands of books and a programme of weekly classes and events, our friendly staff will always be on hand to help you get the most out of your visits.

Don’t forget you can access all 33 Glasgow Libraries and our 24/7 online library with your Glasgow Libraries membership card: Join Glasgow Libraries 

Find a book, reserve and renew, search the catalogue and access all of our online resources.

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Accessible toilets

PLEASE NOTE: There are no accessible toilets in this venue. 

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog.

Wheelchair access

Additional information

Click here to view our autism-friendly guide to Riddrie Library.

View the accessibility guide here on AccessAble - the new name for DisabledGo.

Baby changing

Baby feeding

Community information

Local history collection

Newspapers and magazines

Novels and factual books

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Photocopying

Photography and video recording

On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.

Study spaces

Free wifi

Riddrie Library was the favourite library of artist Alasdair Gray when he was a boy.

“Glasgow Public Libraries were a greater source of learning to me than my secondary school, and my local Library, being Riddrie I knew best usually visiting it twice a week, if not more,” Alasdair Gray, 2017

Location

Riddrie Library

Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow, G33 2QF

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