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At Giffnock Library you'll find:

Books and more

• books for all, including large print and talking books in CD and MP3 formats
• online access to e-books
• special book collections including books in a variety of community languages 
• a children's area with fiction, non-fiction, dual-language and picture books 
• regular pre-five storytimes and Bookbug sessions
• a wide range of activities throughout the year
• DVD hire
• newspapers  

You can learn more about what's on offer at Giffnock Library in the Related pages area.

Computers, learning and information

• 13 bookable PCs with high speed Internet access, Office applications, assistive technologies and printing facilities
• a wide range of learning courses to suit different interests and abilities
• information about and assistance with our downloadable e-book and e-audiobook service
• a reference and enquiry service, with access to quality online resources

For more information go the Related pages section.

Giffnock Heritage Centre 

The heritage centre can be accessed during Giffnock Community Library opening hours. However, if you require assistance, it is advisable to make an appointment or phone ahead as heritage staff are not always on duty throughout the Library's opening hours.

The following resources are available at Giffnock Heritage Centre

• Local and family history book collection
• 3 bookable PCs
• Census returns for the East Renfrewshire area, 1841-1901
• Valuation rolls for the East Renfrewshire area
• Old parish registers for Eaglesham, Busby and Mearns, Eastwood and Cathcart
• Photograph collection
• Map collection
• Cuttings collection
• Newspaper collection 

For additional information on the local and family history information available at your local library, including the Portal to the Past website, please go the Related pages and External websites sections.

Health Information Point

The following resources are available at Giffnock Library Health Information Point

• a large selection of books on healthy living, illness, bereavement and other life issues
• a Healthy Reading collection
• a dedicated PC where you can check useful health websites  

For more information on  health information available at your local library go to the Related pages section.

Additional facilities

• a Learn Direct Scotland accredited learning centre
• photocopying and fax facilities and access to a digital scanner
• Scottish Parliament contact point for East Renfrewshire Libraries
• recycling facilities for household batteries
• toilet facilities adapted for disabled use
• adjacent car parking and access for people with disabilities

For more information go the Related pages section.