Coatbridge Library, Carnegie public library in Coatbridge, Scotland.
The Beaux-Arts style library building features pink Corsehill sandstone construction and stands prominently on Academy Street atop a steep hill in Coatbridge.
Architect Alexander Lamb Cullen designed this library, which opened in 1905 with funding from Scottish-American entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic initiative.
The library remains an educational center in North Lanarkshire, offering resources in multiple languages and supporting community learning through various programs.
Located at 126 Main Street in the Buchanan Centre, the library provides free Wi-Fi, computer access, study spaces, and operates six days per week.
In 2016, the original building received approval for conversion into residential units through the Coatbridge Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme.
Location: North Lanarkshire
Inception: 1905
Architects: Alexander Lamb Cullen
Address: Coatbridge Library, Buchanan Centre, 126 Main Street, Coatbridge ML5 3BJ, United Kingdom ML5 3BJ ML5 3BJ
Website: https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/coatbridge-library
GPS coordinates: 55.86332,-4.02855
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:52
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