The library is located on the refurbished ground floor of the Old Schoolhouse, an attractive stone cut building dating from 1832.
The
NIAH describes the building as ' five-bay two-storey over basement Tudor Revival former school, dated
1832, with projecting porches and cut stone dressings. Renovated, c.
1899, with ashlar bell tower and corner finials added'.
Library Details
| Local Authority Name |
Carlow County Council |
| Library |
Borris |
| Library Name |
Borris |
| Date Opened |
28 June 2010 |
Locality & Services
| Type of Service |
Branch library |
| Type of Building |
Conversion |
| Type of Building Converted |
School |
| Leased Building |
Yes |
| Description of Locality |
Village centre |
| Urban Population |
582 |
| Stand Alone Facility |
No |
Locality & Services
| Partnerships |
CRISP (Carlow Rural Information Services Project) |
| Location on Site |
Ground floor |
Size & Costs
| Number of Floors |
2 |
| Size (m2) |
85 |
| Cost of Library |
€282,999 |
| Funding Sources |
Local Authority, DEHLG |
Features & Facilities
| Special Features |
Cut stone facade |
| Accessibility |
Accessible entrance
Accessible ramp
Accessible toilets
Assistive technology
Automatic main doors |
| Special Facilities |
WiFI |
| Parking |
Free parking adjacent |
| Internet Access |
4 terminals |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Printing |
No |
| Photocopying |
No |
| References |
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Architect & Design Team
| Architect Name |
Thomas A. Cobden (1832)
Keith Graham Architects (2008) |
| County/City Librarian |
Carlow County Council; Carlow County Librarian (2010) |
Additional Information
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The architect has cleverly designed the library in keeping with the
building’s former use as a primary school. Features such as wooden wall
shelving, bespoke furniture designed by a local crafts person and the sensitive
restoration of the original casement windows contribute to a warm, calm
interior for staff and library users of all ages. Natural materials were
preferred throughout. Borris Library features an oak floor, birch plywood and
lime plaster. Services include Adult Lending and Reference, Junior Lending and
Reference, Services for Young Adults, Full Audio Visual Collection including
Music and a programme of special events for children and young people.
The library shares the building with CRISP (Carlow Rural Information Services Project). and a Scouts' Den (1st floor)
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For further information please contact Carlow County Council Library Authority