Pollokshields Library

Pollokshields Library is in Leslie Street, central Pollokshields, Glasgow. The plans were prepared by Thomas Gilmour under the supervision of City Engineer and Surveyor, Alexander B. McDonald.[1] The library was officially opened on 20 February 1907 by Sir John Stirling Maxwell.[2] The Edwardian Baroque building is protected as a category B listed building.[3]

The area is home to many New Scots, consisting mainly of Sri Lankan, Pakistani and Indian residents. The library holds a good stock of books and magazines in Urdu, as well as English.

Regular events are held at the library, including talks by authors, children's activities and reading challenges.

References

  1. ↑ Elizabeth., Williamson; Riches, Anne; Higgs, Malcolm (2002). The Buildings of Scotland: Glasgow. Yale University Press. p. 571. ISBN 9780300096743.
  2. ↑ "Architecture in Pollokshields Pollokshaws and Langside". www.scotcities.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  3. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "30 Leslie Street and Kenmure Street, Pollokshields District Library (Category B Listed Building) (LB33419)". Retrieved 20 March 2019.

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