Blessington library is located on the 1st floor of the Town Centre development, above Dunnes Stores. The library is an L-shaped design with two entrances. The community/activity room has a partition that opens onto the main library.
Due to the library's south-west aspect, tinted glass has been installed to minimise solar glare and overheating. The large windows look out on the surrounding countryside and town.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Wicklow County Council |
| Library |
Blessington |
| Date Opened |
21 November 2006 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Purpose-built library |
| Description of Locality |
Commercial town centre |
| Urban Population |
4018 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
No |
Locality & Services
| Partnerships |
Shopping Centre |
| Location on Site |
1st floor |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
1 |
| Size (m2) |
385 |
| Cost of Library |
€2,354,000 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Furnishings |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Accessible lift
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Induction loop
Signage |
| Sustainability / Future Proofing |
Maximum day-lighting
Tinted glazing |
| Special Facilities |
Audio listening posts
Baby changing facilities
Coffee dock
Community/activity room
Foreign language collection
Learning space
Local studies collection
Relaxation and reading area
Teenzone |
| Parking |
Free parking on site |
| Internet Access |
8 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- 'Take 5 - of the best modern civic buildings in Europe' Irish Library News, No. 267, January/February 2007
- 'New Blessington Library' Local Authority News, 27(2) 2007, p.12-13.
- Census 2006 Table 12 Alphabetical list of Towns with their population, 2002 and 2006 (Population within legally defined boundary)
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Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Henry J Lyons and Partners (2006) |
| County/City Librarian |
Wicklow County Council; Wicklow County Librarian (2006) |
Additional Information
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Flexible shelving in children's library to facilitate events and activities. |
For further information please contact Wicklow County Council Library Authority