Former Parkhead Library to be disposed of for community and events spaces

The former Parkhead Library - one of Glasgow's 'Carnegie Libraries' when it was completed in 1906 - is to be disposed to Hector House and then used as a multi-purpose community and events space, with a dedicated function hall.

A Glasgow City Council committee today (20 March) approved the disposal of the former Library, located at the corner of Tollcross Road and Helenvale Street. The council will receive £175,000 through the disposal, after the building was placed on the open market.

The former Library is a Grade B-listed, two-storey sandstone building, designed by James R. Rhind. It will now require some refurbishment and maintenance work.

Local library services will now be delivered at the recently-opened Parkhead Hub, and the former Parkhead Library formally closed its doors to the public on 1 February 2025.

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Convener for Housing, Development and Land Use at Glasgow City Council, said: "The disposal of this former Library will see a notable but vacant historic building brought back to life for use by the local community. The services that were delivered in the building will now be accessed in a new purpose-built facility that will itself become a key part of people's lives in this part of Glasgow."

Negotiations on the sale of the adjoining former baths and wash house building are continuing with Hector House.