Venue Description

Partick Library was first opened on 5 June 1925 by the Lord Provost. In 1963 the library was modernised and new lighting installed. The heating was also improved and modernisation was completed in 1966. Partick Library is a single storey with three separate public rooms. Adult Lending, Junior Library and Reading Room/ Learning Centre. Partick Library offers a wide range of services and activities in relaxing and comforting surroundings. The library offers free access to book lending, Large Print Books and Spoken Word in CD or MP3 form which are ideal for visually impaired members. It has a Gaelic Book selection as well as Urdu and Chinese. The library also has 15 Public PCs in their Computer suite with free access to library members. It also has 2 Junior PCs in Junior department. It also hosts several community groups and also offers meeting space for new groups in the library environment. MacMillan Cancer is also based here offering advice and therapies.

Accessibility

Partick Library is situated on a busy main street in Dumbarton Road. It is all on the ground floor. It has 2 double doors leading into the entrance. It has a disabled toilet/Child Changing Facilities situated in the Junior Library

Awards List

Customer Service Excellence Award Breast Feeding Awareness Certificate

Toilets

The disabled toilet has also baby changing facilities. It is located in the junior department and is kept locked. A key can be attained from a member of staff at public counter in the Adult Lending. The toilet is fitted with a low sink and has a pull cord alarm system. It also has handles on door and on walls next to toilet for assistance where necessary.

Staff

The venue has 10 staff in total on different shift patterns. All of the staff have had Dyslexia Awareness training. There are always staff on duties to assist with enquiries and issues which may occur.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

There is a small park opposite the library further down Dumbarton Road which would facilitate dogs.

Other assistance dog facilities

All assisted dogs are welcome in our venue.