Limerick City's Watch House Cross Library consists of the lending library, a children's activity and crafts area (18m²), a music laboratory (22m²), language laboratory (12m²), IT suite (60m²) and exhibition area (70m²). These are all located on the ground floor. The exhibition area can be used independently of library opening hours. The two community/meeting rooms, located on the 1st floor can be converted into one large space (54m²) using a folding partition. The lending library and entrance foyer are located in a double height space.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Limerick City Council |
| Library |
Watch House Cross, Limerick City |
| Library Name |
Watch House Cross Community Library |
| Date Opened |
1 June 2007 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Purpose-built library |
| Description of Locality |
Suburban residential area |
| Urban Population |
0 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
Yes |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
833 |
| Cost of Library |
€3,500,000 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Art work
Landscaping |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Assistive technology
Induction loop
Signage |
| Sustainability / Future Proofing |
Maximum day-lighting
Shading/overshadowing
Ventilation |
| Special Facilities |
Children's activity zone with washing facilities
Exhibition area
Language learning facilities
LCD information display
Meeting room/community space
Music laboratory
Relaxation and reading area
Story-telling area
Teenzone |
| Parking |
Free parking on site |
| Internet Access |
32 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Healy & Partners Architects (2007) |
| County/City Librarian |
Limerick City Council; Limerick City Librarian (2007) |
Additional Information
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A landscaped courtyard can be accessed off the library. The sound-proof music laboratory is equipped with drums and a range of electric guitars.
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For further information please contact Limerick City Council Library Authority