Take a look at our upcoming events and courses below.
- 20th February 2019
- 2-4PM
- Mitchell Library, Blythswood Room, Level 5.
- Free
A friendly introduction to the unique sources in the archives for genealogical research by one of the City Archivistc. Suitable for family history beginners.
Places are limited pleas3e book on 0141 287 2999 or at Granville St reception.
Read More- 20th February 2019
- 3-4pm
- Mitchell Library, Moir/Dyer Room
- Free
Inspired by The Glasgow Herald review of the opening of a Lewis concert-hall organ in the New Halls in 1877, John Power traced the 85-year history of this fine instrumentuntil its destruction by fire in October 1962. Join him to hear more about this fascinating story.
Read More- 26th February 2019
- 6-7pm
- Mitchell Library, Blythswood Room, Level 5.
- Free
Through their extraordinary family histories, author John McGee will share the untold stories of the men and women who made the greatest Scottish football managers.
Limited places,please book on 0141 287 2999 or at Granville Street reception.
Read More- 27th February 2019
- 2.30-3.45pm
- Mitchell Library, Blythswood Room, Level 5.
- free
An introduction to print and online resources for family history beginners.
Places are limited, please book on 0141 287 2999 or at Granville St reception.
Read More- 6th March 2019
- 2-3.30pm
- Mitchell Library, learning Centre, Level 3
- free
Learn how to use Ancestry. This session will look at the family histories of various people featured in our Level 5 display on William Morris and the Kelmscott Press.
Places are limited, please book on 0141 287 2999 or at Granville St reception.
Read More- 13th March 2019
- 2-4pm
- Family History Centre Level 5.
- FREE
Book a 30 minute session with one of our librarians for advice on your search- suitable for those with family history experience.
Places are limited, please book on 0141 287 2999 or at Granville St reception.
Read More- 19th March 2019
- 2-4pm
- Archives Searchroom, Level 5, Mitchell Library
- Free
Need advice on researching your Irish Family History?
Why not book one of these 20 minute sessions with one of our archivists?
Book your place on 0141 287 2999.
Read More- 20th March 2019
- 6-7.30pm
- Mitchell Library, Old Glasgow Room (meet at North St reception)
- free
Join The Mitchell's librarians and archivists to explore resources relating to four notorious cases that took place in Glasgow's historical 'square mile of murder'.
Limited places, book on 0141 287 2999 or at Granville St reception.
Read More- 20th March 2019
- 2-4pm
- Moir Dyer Room, Mitchell Library
- Free
Talk by Dr Irene O'Brien on the background to the Ulster Plantation and describing family history sources for Ulster Scots from 1600 to 1800.
Read More- 28th March 2019
- 2-3.45pm
- Blythswood Room, Level 5, Mitchell Library
An introduction to print and online resources for family history beginners.
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