Mitchell Library
Special Collections Display - The Dark Fairy Tales of Arthur Rackham
- Tickets
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Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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Thursday 1st - Saturday 31st Oct 2026
10:00am
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
From the 1st to 31st October 2026, the Special Collections department at The Mitchell Library presents The Dark
Fairy Tales of Arthur Rackham, a free display of books and images that celebrates
one of the greatest children’s book illustrators of all time. Alice in
Wonderland, Peter Pan, Gulliver’s Travels; so many of the classics that we
know and love today were artfully illustrated by Rackham in his signature pen
and watercolour style, inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites, Arts and Crafts
Movement, and Art Nouveau.
Come and discover more about Arthur Rackham and our
treasured Children’s Collection in the level 5 foyer at the Mitchell Library! Drop-in, no booking required.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS HALLOWEEN STORIES AND CRAFTS EVENT
This Hallowe’en the Special Collections department is serving up some dark fairy tales
Saturday 31st October 10am - 11am
Level 5, The Mitchell Library
Kids and parents are invited to come and join us as we listen to stories illustrated by Arthur Rackham, one of the greatest children’s illustrators of all time. Enjoy the pictures he painted, then create your own spooky stories in our crafting session with badge making and drawing sheets!
Hallowe’en costumes encouraged but not required. We hope to see you soon!
25 spaces available. Booking required (this includes adults)
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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.
Free wifi
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