Pollokshields Library, Public library in Pollokshields, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Description
Pollokshields Library is an Edwardian Baroque building on Leslie Street with ornate stonework and symmetrical design elements across its facade. The library provides books, magazines, free internet access, and study spaces for public use.
History
Thomas Gilmour designed the building under the supervision of City Engineer Alexander B. McDonald, with Sir John Stirling Maxwell opening it in February 1907. The project was part of early 20th-century development in south Glasgow.
Culture
The library holds collections in English and Urdu, reflecting how the neighborhood is home to people from Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka. You can see this diversity in the books on the shelves and how locals use the space as a community gathering place.
Practical
The building is open to the public with regular opening hours, offering free internet access and study spaces. Joining the Glasgow Libraries system grants access to its collections and facilities.
Did you know?
The building is listed as a Category B historic structure and carefully preserves early 20th-century architectural features. Its design reflects the role libraries played as important civic institutions in community development.
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