Woodside Library in Glasgow reveals opening date after £2.3m refurb

Woodside Library in Glasgow's West End will show off its new look on Monday, March 28.

Like all libraries across the city, it was forced to close in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is the first time Woodside will re-open to the public.

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Sections of the library were temporarily closed due to safety concerns with some of the original architectural features, including the glazed dome.

Oakgrove and St Joseph's primary pupils help to stack the shelves at Woodside Library

Visitors can enjoy a new, vibrant reading room with study areas, a private kitchen and updated computers. There will also be a range of new books in place.

Children's books were handpicked by pupils from Oakgrove and St Joseph’s primary schools.

Eight year old Sadhil from Oakgrove Primary School checks out the books that will be on offer when Woodside Library reopens at the end of March

Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “We know how much the people of Glasgow value their local libraries which is why we have invested more than £2million into improving this vital community asset, thanks to funding from Glasgow City Council.

Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken

“All of the improvement works at Woodside Library were developed in consultation with the local community, and local primary school pupils, to ensure that the library remains a key community facility for years to come.”

Opened in 1905, the original Carnegie library has been able to maintain its original features, some of which have been given a fresh lick of paint.