Limerick City Library and Limerick City Library HQ are located in a converted bonded warehouse built in 1787. The Library is located on the 1st floor and the HQ is located on the 2nd floor. The building was renovated in 1984. The Limerick City Music Library was opened in The Granary on 21st December 1991. The Granary features an enclosed landscaped courtyard. The size of the Library is 1168m² and the HQ is 406m².
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Limerick City Council |
| Library |
Limerick City Library & HQ |
| Library Name |
The Granary City Library and HQ |
| Date Opened |
22 January 1985 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
City Library and library HQ |
| Type of Building |
Conversion |
| Type of Building Converted |
Grain store |
| Leased Building |
Yes |
| Description of Locality |
City centre |
| Urban Population |
54023 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
No |
Locality & Services
| Partnerships |
City Enterprise Board |
| Location on Site |
1st floor |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
1298 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Architectural features |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Accessible lift
Induction loop |
| Special Facilities |
Business information collection
Learning space
Literacy material
Local studies collection
Music library
Writers group |
| Internet Access |
10 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, DEHLG
|
Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Limerick City Engineer's Department (1984) |
| County/City Librarian |
Limerick City Council; Limerick City Librarian (1984) |
For further information please contact Limerick City Council Library Authority