Latest posts tagged with #glasgowlibraries on Bluesky
On old sticker on a lamp post at Glasgow Green. I have no idea why it is there, but this is a slogan which has, over the years, been used in a variety of forms to highlight the importance of education, reading and gaining knowledge.
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The beautifully stylish Elderpark Library on the Southside of Glasgow. Paid for by Isabella Elder and designed by John James Burnet, it was by Andrew Carnegie in 1903.
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The winged statue on the top of Govanhill and Crosshill Public Library in Glasgow. It was created by William Kellock Brown in the early 1900s.
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A close up of the main dome of the former Hutchesontown District Library building in Glasgow (built in 1905) with its finial of a winged figure reading a book created by William Kellock Brown.
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Just another rather glorious Glasgow Public Library building. This is the 1905 former Hutchesontown District Library on McNeil Street. Who wouldn't be inspired to read in a building like this?
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I found this in the library today. @megaheid.bsky.social has me hooked from the first chapter. Weekend plans: ignore #stormamy and stay snug at home.
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William Kellock Brown's winged figure looking out across Glasgow at sunset from the top of James R. Rhind's 1905 Dennistoun Public Library.
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The entrance to Shettleston Library in Glasgow. Opened in 1925 as part of an expansion of Glasgow libraries, it immediately proved very popular, especially with the local children.
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Since then, the library has move to a number of locations around the city (including here at 54 Miller Street) and can currently be found in the basement of the Gallery of Modern Art on Royal Exchange Square.
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Ghost sign for Glasgow's Stirling's Public Library on 54 Miller Street. Established in 1791 using a bequest from Walter Stirling, which included his books and his house at 7 Miller Street, this was one of the first public libraries in the city.
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The entrance to the former Springburn Public Library. It was designed by William B. Whitie in an Edwardian Baroque style and was opened in 1904.
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Anyone up for a quick game of guess the Glasgow library from its carpet? 😀
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Love the decorations around this pair of windows above the main entrance to Dennistoun Public Library in the East End of Glasgow. Designed by J.R. Rhind, it was built in the early 1900s.
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William Kellock Brown's winged figure looking out across Glasgow at sunset from the top of James R. Rhind's 1905 Dennistoun Public Library.
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It's one of fourteen Glasgow libraries constructed with the help of donations from the Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie.
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Dennistoun Public Library in the East End of Glasgow. Designed in an Edwardian Baroque style by James R. Rhind, it was built in the early 1900s.
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He was also responsible in large part for funding the building of Greek Thomson's St Vincent St masterpiece. #Glasgow #mitchelllibrary #theglasgowillustrator #adrianmcmurchie #glasgowlibraries #glasgowarchitecture amcmurchie.com/product/mitc...
SIMPLY STUNNING! Baillie Annette Christie celebrated the opening of the fabulous new Elder Park Library and Community Hub today. #GlasgowLibraries #ElderPark #librarydesign #libraries
If you haven't got your membership for Glasgow 2024 yet, there is still time. Check out our website:
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If you haven't got your membership for Glasgow 2024 yet, there is still time. Check out our website:
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If you haven't got your membership for Glasgow 2024 yet, there is still time. Check out our website:
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This is a hands on, collaborative session with no game design experience necessary!
This 18+ event is free, but a ticket is required to attend. Find out more at this link
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/hack...
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This free event is suitable for children aged 8-12. Please book a ticket before arriving by emailing springburn.lil@glasgowlife.org.ukor phone Springburn Library: 0141 276 1690
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**To book your free place please email:
**woodside.lil@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone Woodside Library: 0141 276 1609
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