Castlebar Library is a two-storey purpose built library, built in 1990. The library area was extended and the County Library Headquarters added in 2007. The lending library is located on the ground floor and local studies department and exhibition area are located on the 1st floor of the original building. The extension has a total floor size of(900m²) and houses the Library HQ, lecture room, exhibition space and computer room.
The library's patent glazed window wall with entrance door, opens onto a raised paved area and courtyard. Distinctive colour scheme to demarcate the different functions of the library.There are exhibition areas in the lobby and at mezzanine level. Extensive areas of patent glazing and roof-lighting help maximise day-lighting.
The library's patent glazed window wall with entrance door, opens onto a raised paved area and courtyard. Distinctive colour scheme to demarcate the different functions of the library.There are exhibition areas in the lobby and at mezzanine level. Extensive areas of patent glazing and roof-lighting help maximise day-lighting.
The library's patent glazed window wall with entrance door, opens onto a raised paved area and courtyard. Distinctive colour scheme to demarcate the different functions of the library.There are exhibition areas in the lobby and at mezzanine level. Extensive areas of patent glazing and roof-lighting help maximise day-lighting.
The library's patent glazed window wall with entrance door, opens onto a raised paved area and courtyard. Distinctive colour scheme to demarcate the different functions of the library.There are exhibition areas in the lobby and at mezzanine level. Extensive areas of patent glazing and roof-lighting help maximise day-lighting.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Mayo County Council |
| Library |
Castlebar Central Library & Mayo County Library HQ |
| Library Name |
Leabharlann Uí Mháille |
| Date Opened |
28 May 1990 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Central library and library HQ |
| Type of Building |
Extension and renovation |
| Description of Locality |
Town centre |
| Urban Population |
10655 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
Yes |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
1736 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Art work |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Accessible lift
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Induction loop |
| Sustainability / Future Proofing |
Cross ventilation
Maximum day-lighting |
| Special Facilities |
Children's learning space
Exhibition area
Learning space
Local studies centre
Reference Library |
| Parking |
Free parking on site |
| Internet Access |
18 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- Leabharlann Uí Mháille Castlebar / Peter Hynes, Local Authority News, 7 (3), 1992, pp20-25.
- 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 |
Mayo County Council Architect's Department (1990)
Taylor Architects (2007) |
| County/City Librarian |
Mayo County Council; Mayo County Librarian (2007) |
Additional Information
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Connaught Region winner of PLAN Building Awards 1990.
The library houses 3 sculptures: 'Mobile Glass Art' by Maud Cotter; 'Chisel Jazz' created by a cross-cultural project involving Michael Anders from Germany, Ronnie Graham from Galway and George Osborne from Belfast; and a sculpture of Micheal O'Malley by Marion O'Donnell. HQ extension to open in the early summer of 2007. |
For further information please contact Mayo County Council Library Authority