The Language Hub & The Library Hub

07/08/2026

We are open for booking! Check out our website and book your favourite sessions: https://thelanguagehub.co.uk

06/08/2026

We have updates on what is happening at the hub, read here: https://lnkd.in/euDaJjYN

06/08/2026

Dear all,

We hope you are all enjoying the summer and hope you won’t mind this post, but we have updates to share! Firstly, we’d like to thank everyone who cared, commented, shared, and showed support following my post almost 4 weeks ago about The Language Hub having to vacate its premises and the loss of our library’s home. It has meant a lot, especially receiving good wishes from people and organisations we have never been in touch with before. When experiencing difficult and stressful times, it can sometimes feel like a very lonely place. It can seem like life around you just goes on, as if nothing has happened, that people just cannot see what is going on, or maybe simply do not care. So, it has been very heartwarming and reassuring that there is a community out there that did stop, did listen, and has had our back as best as it can since our announcement.
As you can probably imagine, the last few weeks have been extremely stressful with moments of despair, thoughts of just running away from it all, and tears of anger about the whole situation. Our biggest worry was what to do with our precious library. As our community asset, it reflects our work and our community as a whole, the sense of togetherness and equality that we have been creating and developing for so long. The thought that this would have to stop or even totally disappear was awful. But wow, have we been lucky! We will be eternally grateful to for storing all our books now for 3 months with a review option of a further 3 months, so happy about storing our precious bespoke bookshelves and very pleased about at Glasgow University for giving some of our resources a place to live for the time being. We are also very thankful for offering all their support and making connections and arranging additional talks with our local Police Scotland office. Thank you to , , and for checking in personally to get an update on what has been happening. A big shout-out goes to , who would have loved to offer storage without hesitation but sadly, they did not have sufficient space. Special thanks also go out , , , , , , , and . You have been stars!!!
To all of you who sent good wishes from near and far, shared our situation and/or their own experiences, and made constructive suggestions on all channels, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We hope we will have the chance one day to meet you in person, online or in Glasgow. All your comments helped getting through the last few weeks leading to where we are today.
Where is this exactly, you ask? Our online sessions will continue as of next week, and our face-to-face sessions have been moved to more public spaces. And our library? Well, we are trying to find some funding streams so we can bring the library back into a public space; it needs to be accessible, and it needs to be used. The aim is to secure sufficient funding for this to happen, find suitable premises, and continue as a library which offers language services rather than being a language centre which operates a library. As the only publicly accessible multilingual lending library, it is unique, special, and needs to progress. We want to secure its long-term future, and I am sure we will! Watch this space…..and if you have any ideas, let us know. 😊

19/07/2026

WE ARE NOT CLOSING!!! WE HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO ANY MEDIA AT ALL!!!

Dear friends, learners, and supporters, some of you might have heard and read about us vacating our premises at 7 Keith Street. Sadly, this is true. For seven months now, we have been under some sort of surveillance project by far-right supporters, which has led to us having to lock the door most of the time to keep everyone safe and them out. Financially, this has caused significant damage, and without the cafe running, the premises are far too expensive in the long term. Having a closed door is against our philosophy and the reason for having the space in the first place. We also do not believe our staff or our learners should be subjected to this. So we are adapting, again, moving on, again. BUT WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR ORGANISATION; classes are merely moving to other venues around Partick. So, if you want to continue with your sessions, you can. Our website is under maintenance and will reopen for bookings at the beginning of August, just like every summer. So, hopefully see you all soon and enjoy the rest of your summer break. :-)

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19/07/2026

WE ARE NOT CLOSING!!! WE HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO ANY MEDIA AT ALL!!!

Dear friends, learners, and supporters, some of you might have heard and read about us vacating our premises at 7 Keith Street. Sadly, this is true. For seven months now, we have been under some sort of surveillance project by far-right supporters, which has led to us having to lock the door most of the time to keep everyone safe and them out. Financially, this has caused significant damage, and without the cafe running, the premises are far too expensive in the long term. Having a closed door is against our philosophy and the reason for having the space in the first place. We also do not believe our staff or our learners should be subjected to this. So we are adapting, again, moving on, again. BUT WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR ORGANISATION; classes are merely moving to other venues around Partick. So, if you want to continue with your sessions, you can. Our website is under maintenance and will reopen for bookings at the beginning of August, just like every summer. So, hopefully see you all soon and enjoy the rest of your summer break. :-)

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18/03/2026

Sneak preview of only some of the items that will be for sale at our flea market on 28./29.3. Grab a bargain, protect the environment and help us raise funds for our library.

17/03/2026

Becoming a parent? Looking to prepare yourself for all things around birth and care? Meeting other parents in waiting? Then book this antenatal course and have access to exactly this. Book via https://thelanguagehub.co.uk

14/03/2026

Please note thst on Tuesday, 17.3.26 the hub will remain closed due to work commitments causing staffing issues. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

21/02/2026

ATTENTION NEW PARENTS TO BE..... we are delighted to be hosting new ante-natal classes in the West End. Our first course will April/May 2026, 18:00-21:00, costs £220/2 adults including hot drinks.
Be part of a small group of other expecting parents, feel welcome and relaxed in our cosy space. This course is led by experienced doulas who are there for you to learn, ask, and feel reassured. Booking via our website is essential. If you have any questions, just let us know.

Expecting a child and looking for personal professional support in a welcoming atmosphere? Then join our antenatal sessions and be

02/02/2026

Due to consistently high demand, we have added an additional Spanish bounce&rhyme session to our timetable: Wednesdays, 11:15, starting this week; as always, please book online via our website https://thelanguagehub.co.uk