Children in Glasgow now have the opportunity to borrow musical instruments from The Mitchell Library in the same way they would a book.

The library has teamed up with Music Broth, Scotland's first musical instrument library, as part of the We Make Music Instrument Libraries project, Glasgow Life confirmed.

The project is supported and workshops fully funded by the Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative and the Music Education Partnership Group (MEPG), aiming to increase access to musical instruments into libraries across Scotland.

Glasgow Times: Instruments such as guitars, keyboards, ukuleles, and violins can be borrowed from The Mitchell

Bailie Annette Christie, chairperson of Glasgow Life, said: "The We Make Music Instrument Libraries initiative at The Mitchell Library will help young people experience the joy of music and learning a musical instrument."

“This wonderful project highlights how Glasgow’s libraries are much more than books. They are safe spaces where people can relax, socialise, and learn something new. The programme makes music more accessible and gives people the chance to try something new for free. It is also a great example of how culture and sport can improve people’s wellbeing.”

Those up to 25 years old can use their Glasgow Life Library card to borrow over 30 types of instruments, including guitars, keyboards, ukuleles and violins from The Mitchell Library.

Glasgow Times: From February 20, the Music Broth tutors will lead two 45-minute sessions from 6pm to teach the

The initiative offers youth the chance to explore music without any financial burden.

There was a drop-in session on February 14 where individuals had the chance to experiment with the various instruments.

From February 20, the Music Broth tutors will lead two 45-minute sessions from 6pm to teach the guitar and ukulele.

John Wallace, director of the Music Education Partnership Group, said there is an "insatiable demand" for music in society.

He said: "Music is one of the glories as well as the glues in our society, and We Make Music Libraries are agents of happiness and cohesion."

Glasgow Times: Those up to 25 years old can use their Glasgow Life Library card to borrow over 30 types of

Jen O'Brien, founding director of Music Broth, said: "We have always worked to support people across Glasgow since first establishing our library hub in Govanhill in 2017.

"We are delighted to share our instruments directly through The Mitchell Library system, giving access to more people, and further value to our mutual sharing economy ethos."

Details on the available instruments can be found on the Glasgow Life Libraries online catalogue at http://tinyurl.com/49yarnmc.