Waterford City Library, Carnegie library in Waterford, Ireland
The Waterford City Library occupies a strategic location above Lady's Gate, incorporating visible sections of the medieval city walls through glass floor panels.
Andrew Carnegie funded this library as the first Carnegie library in Ireland, with its foundation stone being laid in 1903 and construction completed in limestone.
The library serves as one of eight Europe Direct centers in Ireland, connecting local citizens with European Union institutions through resources and information services.
The Central Library maintains a collection of books, digital resources, and educational materials, serving approximately 16,000 members with over 500,000 annual visits and loans.
The building underwent architectural renovations in 2004 and gained international recognition when featured at the 2008 Venice Biennale of Architecture exhibition.
Location: Waterford
Elevation above the sea: 33.06117 m
Website: http://waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/library/branches/central.htm
GPS coordinates: 52.25830,-7.11900
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:35
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