Blackrock Library
Overview
Blackrock Library sits on Main Street in the heart of Blackrock, in a 1905 Carnegie building that keeps many of its original features. Renovated in 2014, it has a mezzanine study area, an attractive Reading Room used for events, and a local history collection alongside its books for adults and children.
A Carnegie library on Main Street
Blackrock Library is one of the Carnegie libraries built across Ireland in the early 1900s with funding from the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The 1905 building was fully renovated in 2014, adding a mezzanine study area while keeping its period character.
The Reading Room hosts activities for all ages, and the library has an interesting local history collection, sensory toys for younger visitors and age-friendly tablets.
Facilities
- Books, audiobooks and DVDs for adults, young adults and children
- eBooks, eAudiobooks, online magazines, newspapers and online courses
- Magazines and newspapers
- 6 public PCs and free Wi-Fi
- 17 study spaces
- Printing and photocopying
- ScanEZ scanner for restoring old photos and converting handwritten documents
- Children's section and Reading Room
- Self-service kiosks for borrowing and returns
- Accessible public bathroom
Nearby
Blackrock DART station is a short walk away, as are Blackrock Park and the weekend Blackrock Market.
Good to know
- Free to visit, and library membership in Ireland is free.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays the library opens in the afternoon and stays open until 8pm.
- Phone (01) 204 7215 or email [email protected] with questions about the library or its events.
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