Mitchell Library
Exhibition: Glasgow through the Looking-Glass
- Tickets
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Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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Thursday 1st May - Sunday 31st Aug 2025
9:00am
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the ‘Glasgow Looking-Glass’, the world’s first comic, the Mitchell Library presents ‘Glasgow through the Looking-Glass’. This will include a small display of Special Collections material in the foyer of Level 5, during library opening hours, from 1st May-31st August 2025.
In addition, on Saturday 7th June, also on Level 5, we will have a special day of events: from 10.00am to 12.15pm, talks on the creation and legacy of the original ‘Glasgow Looking-Glass’, the city in 1825, and the presentation of a new ‘Looking-Glass for 2025!
Plus, from 2.00-3.00pm, a comic-drawing workshop for ‘kids’ of all ages.
All events are unticketed and available free-of-charge.
Please contact 0141 287 2988 or email specialcollections@glasgowlife.org.uk to reserve your place.
Accessibility guides
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We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.
Accessible toilets
This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wheelchair access
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
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Computers
PC's and printing services are available for public use.
Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
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