The Mitchell Library

Glasgow Family History Centre

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Mitchell Library is one of Europe’s largest public libraries with over one million items of stock and is the hub of a city-wide information service. With its distinctive green dome, the building has been one of the city’s iconic landmarks since it opened in 1911 and is also home to The Mitchell Theatre, an exhibition hall and the Herald Café Bar.

The Family History resources at the Mitchell Library are made up of records from the Glasgow City Archives, the Registrar’s Service, the library’s Special Collections and the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Archives.

Customers have access to 96 public PCs and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The Information Desk is located at the Granville Street entrance, which is fully accessible. There is another entrance to the Library on North Street but this is not suitable for people who might require assistance.

North Street
Glasgow G3 Scotland GB
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Monday 9am ​8pm ​Tuesday ​ 9am ​8pm ​Wednesday ​9am ​8pm ​Thursday ​9am ​8pm ​Friday ​ 9am ​5pm ​Saturday ​ 9am ​5pm ​Sunday ​ Closed ​ Family History at The Mitchell The Mitchell North Street Glasgow G3 7DN Fax: 0141 226 8452​ Email: familyhistory@glasgowlife.org.uk​​ ​​​​​​