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100th anniversary of Partick Library (No. 2)

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1911: tabled on 15 September 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Partick Library in Glasgow West as it celebrates its 100th anniversary; notes that the library, which was opened on 5 June 1925, has played in providing free access to educational resources, promoting literacy and inspiring people of all generations to explore literature; commends the library for its important community work, such as hosting a weekly infant feeding support group, Digi-PALS providing one-to-one support with digital issues and RNID support sessions for those struggling with hearing loss; recognises that the library is cherished by generations of Partick residents, with comedian and broadcaster, Billy Connolly noting his personal connection to the library, describing it as his salvation and sharing how the library sparked his love of reading and expanded his imagination, helping him through periods of isolation; further commends Patrick Library which has so far survived a world war, a global pandemic and the banning of stiletto heeled shoes to save its linoleum floors in its first one hundred years; and wishes it a long and successful future for generations to come.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.