Visit the Library

While we are housed in our temporary accommodation at 81 Parnie Street, most of our collection will remain stored in over 500 large boxes and is therefore not fully accessible. However, if you have a specific research request, or something in particular that you wish to see, we will do our best to help you.

Events and courses are continuing at the Library. Find out more about upcoming events and courses at the Library, or read more about our relocation.

Opening hours

10am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

When we move to the Mitchell Library, these opening hours will be extended. Until then, if you would like to visit the Library outside these hours, please get in touch.

Our current address is:
Glasgow Women’s Library
2nd Floor, 81 Parnie Street
Glasgow G1 5RH

Refreshments

We have a small kitchen where tea and coffee is available for a small donation.

Directions

If you are heading from Argyle Street along Trongate, turn right down King Street, then take the first right again on to Parnie Street. 81 Parnie Street is on the left side of the street.

Map of GWL at 81 Parnie Street, Glasgow

Map of GWL at 81 Parnie Street, Glasgow

The Library is accessible by both lift and stairs.

Accessibility

Glasgow Women’s Library is wheelchair accessible (there is a lift) and has a disabled access toilet. If you would like help in accessing the Library please telephone ahead and we will be pleased to offer assistance.

Getting to us by bus

Lots of bus services stop along Trongate and Argyle Street.

For information on bus services call:

  • FirstGlasgow 0141 423 6600
  • Glasgow Citybus 0141 954 2255
  • Scottish Citylink Coaches 08705 505050

Getting to us by subway

St. Enoch is the subway station closest to the Library. On leaving the station turn right and walk along Argyle Street. Continue straight ahead onto Trongate and turn right down King Street, then take the first right again on to Parnie Street.

Getting to us by car

There is a pay and display car park off King Street behind the Library. There is an NCP multi-storey car park on Glassford Street. Limited meter-parking is available on Trongate.

Please contact the Library if you have any questions about access.

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