Reviews of The Mitchell Library. (Shop) in Glasgow (Other counties).

The Mitchell Library

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North St, Glasgow G3 7DN, United Kingdom

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Reviews of The Mitchell Library

E. C.

I visited the library on a weekday morning at 9am. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I needed to use the scanner with documents slightly bigger than A4 and the staff member couldn't have been more helpful. After quickly issuing me with a library card, she set me up onto one of the computers and showed me how to do everything. Computers and scanners are free to use. I had a lot to get through and the staff were so patient. I will definitely be back.

A.

This place closes at 5:00 pm. I was informed by a member of staff 10 minutes prior to closing that the library was closing. I decided to wait about 5 minutes before heading out as their website says they close at 5 so I did not feel the need to rush. Literally seconds after the first staff member had said about closing, I heard someone with a big booming voice repeating several times in quick concession, "Excuse me, can you move outside!?" There really was no need for that attitude from this person as I was planning to leave but in my own time and by 5 when the library closes. I appreciate people have been working all day and need to go home to their families or wherever/whatever, but seriously whatever your name is, have some compassion and don't let whatever powers you think you may have because of your job go to your head. We all deserve to be treated with some compassion and respect. You are no better than me because of who you are or what you do, and I do not appreciate you watching me in a menacing and bullying manner from your platform above to make sure I left the building. Also, you most definitely do not intimidate me and that is why I chose to speak up for myself. Please think about your attitude and chill out. GOD LOVES YOU. Go on, put a smile on your face and enjoy God's blessings.

M. M.

Really interesting place to visit. The older part of the library is closed to the public because of the need for refurbishment. (2022). The more modern part of the building is less architecturally interesting but the contents / books etc is fascinating.

E. M.

Wonderful place to research your family history. The staff are always so helpful and kind.

W. W.

So this place is currently crumbling and in need of immediate maintenance and repair. It is currently on going with repairs but otherwise this buildings a must visit for all. Excellent wheel chair access. Toilets galore. Update as of 16 july 2020 the place is still crumbling and all works came to a halt with corona. Hopefully will re open soon Fingers crossed

K. L.

Large number of holdings, very helpful knowledgeable librarians. A good place to discover genealogy.

J. R.

Amazing building, huge collection of titles, quiet study areas and friendly staff. Well worth a visit

S. B.

Large library with excellent study area with individual desks and wifi. The library is huge with lots of friendly staff to point in the right direction. Cafe inside as well.

A. N.

Really great place to fulfill your desire of books. Thumbs up.🥰

G. S.

Great cafe and a computers always free.

D. R.

Super efficient and attentive archivists helped me with my family history research.

G. F.

First of all, let me say that the Mitchell is an amazing library with amazing resources, the most amazing of which are the amazing staff. However, the current hours preclude anyone who works from accessing it, so until it changes, I have to rate three stars as opposed to five. You can't be one of the best libraries in the world if no one can get to use it.

o. c.

Great for children, studying and meeting with friends, highly recommended. Spectacular building.

D.

Great place to study, quite and inspiring. You have a choice of floors and noise levels, as well as a choice of working at your laptop or at a computer.Free wifi is available and with a very simple registration you can have access to the computers and you can borrow books. Also, nice cafe with high quality products. And the staff of the library and the cafe are wonderful!

J. S.

Information staff were most helpful on our query.

J. C.

Great library with multiple storeys. The children reading area is a bit on the small side but it's great in terms of the activities such as bounce and rhythm. Two baby changing areas are available for use and there are lifts inside the building too. Plenty of comfortable seating throughout ground floor and the cafe is nice too.

K. N. H. K.

Having a Beautiful and historic building. Staff are so friendly and always happy to help. Nice place to study, in a modern library. Perfect atmosphere for those who really need a quiet place to get work done.

I. M.

Great place to read and study. Only problem is nowadays it closes at 4 pm! Don't know when it will be opening full hours again.

E. P.

Lovely place and very helpful staff

N. M.

Very friendly staff, nice environment to study or meet friends at

C. S.

Incredible multistorey building with plentiful resources and places to study. Computers, books, business gateway hub, really worth exploring!

J. P.

Great library. The best I have been. This library has a great collection of books and the study room is big and very silent, so you can get the necessary concentration. In addition to this, the architecture of the building is really beautiful and you can amuse yourself admiring the beauty of this landmark of Glasgow. In sum, whether you are a user or a tourist, this library really worths a visit. One of my favourites place of Glasgow.

J. H.

I found it to be the most beautiful and sofiscated library so far. The architecture of the building is very nice. The hallway is elegantly decorated with a lot of details, and the floor is gleaming with classical checker patterns. By the way, the gentlemen's toilet at the side of the main hall entrance was classy too. But for apparent reasons I don't have a picture to share :-) The Scottish theme is everywhere, on the floor, on the wall, on the display, on the furnishings, in the book collections. It was a total I'm for me. Maybe not exactly a tourist hot spot, but personally it definitely worth a visit if you are in the vicinity.

L. M.

Always love coming here staff are friendly and helpful and calm relaxed atmosphere, books,computers,printers,all u need and want available.

J. R.

The fastest broadband I've come across. Very friendly staff.

W. U.

A nice place with some outstanding staff.

R. W. M.

Founded by a tobacco merchant, once the biggest library in Europe, this may he the most important place in town. I gave a talk here at the Aye Write book festival but I'd love to come back here and work on my next book. Libraries are essential parts of the community. It's good to see one that is ào big, attractive and well used I'll be back

C. L.

I usually come here when the university's library is overcrowded. The Mitchell Library is a great alternative with lots of spaces with enough plugs for everyone. Perfect atmosphere for those who really need a quiet place to get work done.

G. K.

An amazing resource library for the people of Glasgow, a truly unique thing to have for the people to go in for free and find out about history of the town, or of pretty much any topic. It does have a cafe for internet and stuff like that, but it's the old stuff which you can get from the helpful staff that mark this out as a real treasure for Glasgow and the surrounding area. If you haven't been... go and see what people have kept of our local history. It's amazing.

G. M.

We visited on the vague notion of finding out some information about my 2 x great grandfather who was killed in a mining accident in 1900. To my utter amazement, the very helpful Archivist (Andy, I think) was able to track down the doctors' notes from Glasgow Royal Infirmary, which provided a very full picture of the circumstances of his admission to hospital, shortly before he passed away. It was very poignant to read these notes. What a treasure trove exists at the Mitchell, with very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

S. C.

A big library with a good collection of books. Computers, study areas and Cafe are all excellent. Staff is also very friendly and cooperative.

I. C.

The theatre was good and the staff very friendly

M. I.

Beautiful library probably one of the biggest in UK facilities are great

K. N.

During my time at Glasgow Mitchell was my favorite place to work and study from. Glasgow has a really great public library system with an enviable collection and seating space that can always be counted on.

K. G.

1st time in here went to print stuff off i needed such a lovely building staff at reception were amazing and very helpful thankyou to the lady that helped me with using the scanner. Theres a wee shop in the library sells lots of glasgow goodies and a bonus Theres a cafe that does the amazing rolls n potato scones

M. W.

Love this library used to study there from 9 in the morning to 8 in the evening during my exams times. better than my college library where no one respects the manners of library.

L. R.

Distinctive building with a fabulous family history centre where I could spend hours doing research. Will visit again.

H. J.

I admire the patience and dedication of the staff that helped me with my search for historic books on very obscure and specific topics. The sort of information that I managed to extract from the Mitchell I may not have been able to get even from the internet. That must count for something.

R. M.

Outside the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, there's a rad wee eight stair double-barrelled handrail. It was skate-stopped around a decade ago and would usually only be considered skate-able if you put a sheet of wood down to cover the blind bumps (a few folk hit it popping before the bumps), but recently someone flipped a few slabs making it accessible again. it's a steep wee rail which tends to throw you into the ground but otherwise it's pretty much perfect. Plenty of run up. The run out is on to a road but it's not particularly busy and there's plenty of pavement before the kerb. There's also a fairy notorious road gap which is a little bumpy but really satisfying. It can be found just to the right of the run out of the rail, round at the side entrance to the library where you'll also find a rad wee driveway. There's still a couple of kerbs around, but unfortunately all of the ledges have been skate stopped. This is a rad spot, and one of the best known and most skated handrails in the UK.

v. p.

Awesome library. A huge collection of books and CDs. Spread across in 5 floors with a cafeteria and reading chamber show case it's worth.

K. R.

Reserve books, newspapers and coffee. What more could you want. Worth the council tax for.

H. W.

Absolutely brilliant! Staff book choices and research available to us! 10/10 😁

L. P.

Visited special collections where the staff could not have been anymore helpful. First class service.

J. R.

Great to be back in the family history room at the Mitchell.

J. R.

Great place to go to study. Wi-Fi is superb and the retro carpets are legendary. Place of quiet away from the city

F. M.

Huge library of resources including computing, books, archives and events. The library is a great for meetings also.

H. S.

Very good library contains a lot of facilities, and the building is stunning. I have spent lots of time there.

R. D.

A fantastic building with friendly staff. A great place to study and work with lots of interesting books.

z. k.

A great and useful place with multy services, the library is recognised. The staff in the all departments are friendly and helpful.

J. M.

Superb Library ha so much information, And staff Very Helpful.

K.

Great library and very helpful staff members👌🏽

M. D.

Great for all your special needs in poetry, life and retirement, and good eating habits, the staff are great and professional, well worth the effort to visit. 👍 👍

J. W. j.

Shame a lot of the family history and archives services are still shut down.

H. W.

Better place to study and the environment is nice and freindly would always come to this library if close

A. H.

Excellent place a proper library, where you can enjoy a good read.

L. S.

I went to access the archives. Very informative. Well organised with covid restrictions.

X. R.

Friendly staff, nice place to work, everything you expect from a library!

M. H.

Fantastic place, we are so fortunate to have a place like this, Staff were very helpful in every thing we asked, full of information and went the extra mile even printed a map off for us to use, thank you so much for your help, we found exactly what we were looking for Mark

C. C.

So nice and quite place for both children and adults to read book there.

F. C.

A young lady called Chris that works at the information desk, she assisted me with a very tricky document on computer, A very pleasant and helpful young lady.

D. S.

I love this place. Good coffee and peaceful place. Always lots going on to keep you amused

b. J. W.

I organised a visit today...for a research on my family history...Staff are a AMAZING...a credit to Mitchell Library. Thank you

d. d.

Superb collection, building and top notch staff

J. M.

Visited the archives section, very interesting and very helpful staff.

j. a.

Great place to get some work done. Friendly staff and decent computers

H. S.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was quiet with very few distractions.

Y. K. I.

Perfect place to work and study in peace. Quite and peaceful most of time :)

J. B.

The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to help you. Great place!

E. M.

Such a relaxing place to study, lovely surroundings.

S. K.

Very helpful staffs and very peaceful place to study

L. P.

Good collection and books and very helpful staff

C. S.

Great place to be if you want to focus on your studies!

P. C.

A great Glasgow venue and it has a fine cafe.

J. P.

A truly world class library in one of the finest buildings in the country

L. T.

These guys are 100% on the ball, very helpful, nothing to much hassle for them

M. S.

Best library I have ever been to

S. M.

really friendly staff and well kept building. fab

D. M.

Great place to relax and soak up the history of Glasgow.

P. F.

Stunning old building, very well kept.

L. W.

Staff are super friendly and always happy to help.

S. O.

Good workspace

A. M.

beautiful old glasgow building a fantastic piece of local history

J. S.

Very helpful staff

V. S.

Awesome. Quick service.

J. M.

Great venue for meetings/events!

O. M.

I like this place, so arranged, with all the facilities

S. S.

One of the best place to study in Glasgow

J. M.

Realy nice historic place

D. A.

Historical building u should see when u come in here

J. G.

Some decent books here

M. G.

Best one.

J. S. B.

Amazing staff 👏

h. z.

Good historic buildings

S. V. T.

Such an amazing place.

S. M.

Lots of books for the worms!!!

J. -. P.

Great library

I.

Lovely architecture

Y. Q.

Amazing library

I. K.

Quaint and spacious

J. T.

Great Library

d. w.

Cool place

E. G. W.

(Translated) One of the largest libraries in Europe with over one million items. With its beautiful green dome it does not go unnoticed. (Original) Una delle più grandi biblioteche in Europa con oltre un milione di articoli. Con la sua bellissima cupola verde non passa inosservata.

D. A.

(Translated) Beautiful library housed in one of Glasgow's historic buildings. Priority to culture. Rightly! (Original) Bellissima biblioteca ospitata all'interno di uno dei palazzi storici di Glasgow. Priorità alla cultura. Giustamente!

F. P.

(Translated) The library is in a beautiful historic building not far from the center which can be visited for free. The children were able to consult many texts and read the books that most fascinated them comfortably lying on the carpets between soft cushions; there is also a desk to color and create drawings that they can then hang on the wall.For adults there are in addition to books the magazines to consult while drinking a good tea ... beyond the bar there is also a small area to buy a souvenir. The theater inside usually hosts some paid events though. Great for a relaxing afternoon away from the Glasgow cold. (Original) La biblioteca è in un palazzo storico bellissimo poco distante dal centro che può essere visitato gratuitamente. I bambini hanno potuto consultare tanti testi e leggere i libri che più li hanno affascinati comodamente sdraiati sui tappeti tra morbidi cuscini;c è anche una scrivania per colorare e creare disegni che possono poi appendere alla parete.Per gli adulti ci sono oltre ai libri le riviste da consultare bevendo un buon the ...oltre il bar c è anche una piccola area per comprare un ricordo. Il teatro all'interno in genere ospita sempre qualche manifestazione a pagamento però .Ottimo per un pomeriggio di relax al riparo dal freddo di Glasgow.

H. S.

(Translated) I heard that even though it's Oekugin, it allows me to make a Toshuokwan card, so I can borrow books, use Wi-Fi, use a computer, and even practice musical instruments even though I haven't tried it. He asked me if I was going to practice the piano... Anyway, the building is pretty, and it's a great place to sit and read books by myself~ :) (Original) 외쿠긴인데도 토숴콴 카드 만둘게 해줘서 (나눈여횡괙인대도) 책도 빌리고, 와이파이도 쓸 수 있고, 컴터도 쓸수있고, 안해봤는데 악기 연습하는 곳도 사용할 수 있다고 들었습니다. 나보구 피아노 연습할거냐고 물어보시던데.. 암튼 건물도 예쁘고 혼자 앉아서 할거 하고 책 읽기 너무 좋은곳~ :)

S. T.

(Translated) He was on my way to the Aikido practice, I stopped by. A very pleasant library. A book on fishing caught my attention. The food source of prehistoric people was gathering, hunting and fishing, and in this age, collecting was replaced by farming and hunting by animal breeding. Fishing, however, continues to be implemented as in ancient times. (Original) Aikido antrenmanına giderken yolumun üzerindeydi, uğradım. Gayet keyifli bir kütüphane. Balıkçılıkla ilgili bir kitap dikkatimi çekti. Tarih öncesi insanların besin kaynağı, toplayıcılık, avcılık ve balıkçılıktı, bu çağda toplayıcılık yerini çiftçiliğe, avcılık yerini hayvan yetiştiriciliğine bıraktı. Balıkçılık ise hala eski çağlarda ki gibi uygulanmaya devam ediyor.

N. O. B. C.

(Translated) Beautiful building with amazing architecture and well preserved. With theater and reading rooms. A great space for reading and concentration. (Original) Hermoso edificio con una arquitectura asombrosa y bien conservada. Con teatro y salas de lectura. Un gran espacio para la lectura y concentración.

S. X. Z.

(Translated) Closed too early, other aspects are perfect. (Original) 关门太早了，其他方面perfect.

W. O.

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