Belfast Central Library, Public library in Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The red sandstone building with black granite base contains three floors featuring a grand staircase, pillared foyer, and domed reading room.
Established in 1888, Belfast Central Library stands as one of Ireland's first major public libraries, designed by architect William Henry Lynn through a competition.
The Northern Ireland Music Archive within the library maintains recordings and scores from regional composers through Arts Council funding.
Northern Ireland Libraries operates this facility, offering collections of books, magazines, maps, and music recordings for public access.
The library partners with Linen Hall Library to preserve the Northern Ireland Publications Resource, documenting regional publications since 2001.
Location: Northern Ireland
Elevation above the sea: 6.939632 m
Address: Belfast Central Library, 124 Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 1EA BT1 1EA BT1 1EA
Phone: +442890509150
Website: http://librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/Belfast-Central-Library.aspx
GPS coordinates: 54.60285,-5.93132
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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