THE LIBRARY
Here you will find information about library services that have nominated books for the Dublin Literary Award over the last decade.
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LIBRARIES
Denmark
Aarhus Public Libraries consists of a main library at Dokk1 and 18 branch libraries.
United Kingdom
The Central Library of Aberdeen in Scotland is located on Rosemount Viaduct and is the main library for the city.
Norway
Sølvberget Library and Culture Centre is the main library in Stavanger and a hub for cultural activities in the Rogaland Region. Its central location and..
Russia
The Margarita Rudomino All-Russian State Library For Foreign Literature, historically known as the All-Union Library of Foreign Literature under the Soviet Union is a special..
New Zealand
When the Auckland Free Public Library opened in 1880, Auckland’s population was 27,000 and some 7000 books were held.
United Kingdom
Belfast Central Library is a public library in Royal Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Serbia
Since October 1986, the Belgrade City Library has been located in the former building of the hotel Srpska kruna. The hotel was constructed around 1867..
Nigeria
We do not have information on this library service. We have reached out to Benue State Library to rectify this.
Norway
Bergen Public Library is Norway’s second largest public library. The current institution was established in 1872, but builds on much older library traditions in the..
Mexico
The collection consists of more than 625,000 book titles and brochures, and approximately 770,000 volumes.
Spain
The Library of Andalusia is the central library of the Andalusian System of Libraries and Documentation Centres.
Brazil
The Maria da Conceição Moreira Salles Demonstration Library, also known as BDB, a reference to its previous name, is a federal public library created in..
Colombia
The EPM Library (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) is a Colombian library inaugurated on June 2, 2005, in the Plaza de Cisneros in the city of..
Colombia
The Luis Ángel Arango Library, located in La Candelaria, in the historic center of Bogotá, is the most important public library in the country and..
Portugal
The main mission of the Network of Municipal Libraries of Oeiras is to contribute to the socio-cultural development of the citizens of Oeiras, so that..
Italy
The Biblioteca nazionale centrale di Roma (Rome National central Library), in Rome, is one of two central national libraries of Italy, along with Biblioteca Nazionale..
Italy
The Biblioteca Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele III (Victor Emmanuel III National Library) is a national library of Italy. It occupies the eastern wing of the 18th-century..
Portugal
The Municipal Public Library of Porto is a library located at the beginning of Rua de D. João IV, in front of the Jardim de..
Spain
The local collection consists of all kinds of documents thematically related to the neighborhood of Vila de Gràcia and Camp d’en Grassot i Gràcia Nova..
Portugal
The Lisbon Libraries, or BLX – Lisbon Libraries, are a set of libraries created and active in the municipality of Lisbon, the first being created..
Poland
The library, popularly known as the “Library on Koszykowa” is one of the largest and oldest public libraries in Poland.
Spain
The library network facilitates free access for all citizens to information and knowledge, and encourages reading.
Egypt
The new Library of Alexandria, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), is dedicated to recapturing the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Bibliotheca Alexandrina…
Netherlands
The Hague Library is there for all residents of The Hague.
Germany
The Academic City Library, Rheinallee 3B, and the Public Library – Anna Seghers – with its headquarters in the Bonifaziuszentrum as well as five district..
France
The Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon is a library in Lyon, France. In addition to providing standard library services it also hosts a variety of special..
Canada
The Bibliothèque de Québec is a network of twenty-six libraries in the six boroughs of Quebec City. The Gabrielle-Roy Library is the network’s main library…
Canada
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) provides citizens with democratic access to culture and knowledge. Its collections, services and activities are offered online as..
France
The City of Colmar has a network of libraries to best satisfy the inhabitants of each neighborhood. Pôle média-culture (PMC) Edmond Gerrer – 1 place..
France
The municipal libraries of the City of Lyon are a public service whose purpose is to contribute to leisure, information, education and culture for all.
France
The library network is composed of 7 libraries-media libraries comprising more than 320,000 documents: books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, novels recorded on CD, large print..
France
The Carnegie Library is a notable monument in Reims renowned for its Art Deco architecture. The Library houses an important collection of ancient manuscripts, crime..
France
The Bpi is a public library for anyone looking for information or in training, whether for personal or professional reasons, for school or university study…
France
The Municipal Library with Regional Vocation of Nice, BMVR includes all the municipal libraries: the Louis Nucera library, the Raoul Mille library, the Romain Gary..
Switzerland
The BMs are a service of the Department of Culture and Sport of the City of Geneva and operate as a network. This network makes..
USA
The Boston Public Library is a municipal public library system in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1848. The Boston Public Library is also the Library for..
Austria
38 branches throughout Vienna are available during opening hours. We offer 1.4 million books, movies, music and much more. 250,000 CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, console..
Canada
Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries (NLPL) has been an integral part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador since it’s inception in 1935.
Canada
Our promise is that everyone belongs at the Library because the Library belongs to you.
Canada
The mission of the Cape Breton Regional Library is to strengthen and inspire our communities by providing quality collections, cultural resources, programs and services in..
USA
Guided by our mission of literacy and learning and our dedication to patron-focused services and programs, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a destination space for..
Colombia
The Luis Echavarría Villegas Library Cultural Center supports the processes of discovery-learning, research and extension. To this end, it gathers, manages and disseminates information resources..
USA
Since first opening our doors in 1873, we’ve served all Chicagoans with free and open places to gather, learn, connect, read and be transformed.
New Zealand
Christchurch City Libraries has grown from a single room opened at the city’s Mechanics Institute in 1859 to today’s network of 20 libraries, a mobile..
South Africa
Our department consists of 102 service points, including 101 libraries and 1 satellite library. These service points not only loan out books, CDs and DVDs,..
South Africa
The main library – the Johannesburg Public Library – has over 1.5-million books in its collection and more than 250 000 members.
USA
The Cleveland Public Library is a public library system in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1869, it had a circulation of 3.5 million items in 2020.
Sri Lanka
The Colombo Public library is established in July 1925, by the amalgamation of the Colombo library & the Pettah library. At the beginning the library..
Denmark
Copenhagen Libraries is the largest public library organization in Denmark. It consists of a main library and 19 branch libraries, a mobile library and special..
Ireland
Cork City Libraries is a service of Cork City Council. Cork City Libraries provides a range of library and information services to the people of..
USA
The District of Columbia Public Library is a vibrant center of activity for residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. The library provides environments that..
Netherlands
Utrecht Public Library is a place where you can read, borrow items and acquire knowledge.
USA
The Denver Public Library takes great pride in designing programs and services for the unique neighborhoods and communities that each of our branch libraries serves…
USA
The Detroit Public Library opened for service on March 25, 1865. The 5,000 book collection was located in one room of the old Capitol High..
Ireland
Dublin City Council’s mission is to “provide quality services for its citizens and visitors and act to protect and promote Dublin’s distinct identity in a..
Ireland
The mission of the library service is to connect and empower people, inspire ideas and support community potential.
New Zealand
Dunedin Public Libraries is a network of six libraries and two bookbuses in Dunedin, New Zealand, owned and operated by the Dunedin City Council. The..
South Africa
Main library of the City of Durban; on the ground floor of the Durban City Hall. The Natural History Museum is on the floor above,..
Scotland
With 28 libraries across Edinburgh, the information you need to support your learning is never far away.
Canada
There are so many reasons to love the revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library. After patiently waiting three years, we opened our doors to the public..
Finland
The Espoo City Library cooperates with the neighbouring municipalities (Helsinki, Kauniainen and Vantaa), and together they form the Helmet Library. You can borrow materials from..
USA
The Ferguson Library helps individuals and organizations achieve success in an effort to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community.
Ireland
Fingal Libraries operates 10 library branches, a mobile library and housebound service, as well as a Local Studies and Archives service.
USA
The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community..
Ireland
The Galway Library Service consists of 29 libraries in total across the City and County. The 3 libraries in the City are purpose built, full time..
Scotland
We inspire people to become engaged and active in a city globally renowned for culture and sport.
Croatia
Central public library in Rijeka, Croatia. Library which is seen as one of the most innovative, progressive and proactive in the region. Focused on quality..
Canada
Halifax Public Libraries (HPL) is a Canadian public library system serving residents of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is the largest public library system in Nova..
USA
Hartford Public Library provides free resources that inspire reading, guide learning, and encourage individual exploration.
USA
The Hawaii State Public Library System nurtures a lifelong love of reading and learning through its staff, collections, programs, services, and physical and virtual spaces.
Finland
Oodi is one of 37 branches of Helsinki City Library and part of the Helmet library network. Oodi’s lending collection is mostly located on the..
USA
The Houston Public Library system serves the City’s culturally diverse community by offering a broad program of free educational, informational and recreational activities through a..
India
The Library of the India International Centre established in 1962 is the magnet that draws writers, readers, researchers to its quality collection and beautiful ambience…
USA
The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages with information, engages them with the world of..
USA
The Jacksonville Public Library is a large library system, consisting of a 300,000 sq. ft. Main Library and twenty regional, community and neighborhood branch libraries.
Lebannon
Jafet Library at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is one such repository of primary sources that might inspire researchers to think critically when building..
Jamaica
The Jamaica Library Service was established in 1948 and provides, under the Ministry of Education and Youth, a Library Service free to the public and..
China
Jinling library, formerly called Nanjing Municipal Library, was founded in 1927. It has been hosting “the Readers” activity since 2012, holding diverse reading activities for..
USA
The Kansas City Public Library is a doorway to knowledge for all people in our community.
Hungary
The Katona József Library launched the Bács-Kiskun County Library Supply Service (BKSZ) in 2005.
Netherlands
The KB is the national library of the Netherlands. We make research, reading, discovery and lifelong learning possible for everyone in the Netherlands.
Germany
The Leipziger Städtische Bibliotheken (LSB) are an important part of the city’s cultural and educational landscape and provide centres for communication and information, reading promotion..
USA
The LCLCPL system offers books, DVDs, audio books, CDs, telescopes, hotspots, and seasonal seeds.
Australia
Tasmania opened one of Australia’s first libraries in 1825 and was the first state in Australia to provide library and archive services.
United Kingdom
The Library of Birmingham is a public library in Birmingham, England. It is situated on the west side of the city centre at Centenary Square,..
Greece
The Departmental Library contains more than 33.000 volumes, (26.000 books and 7.000 periodicals), a number increasing every year.
Ireland
The City Library was originally a Carnegie library set up in 1893 and soon became the Limerick Free library.
USA
The new library made its grand opening to the public on February 21, 1977 with a collection of over 250,000 volumes. The building was noted..
Republic of Korea
The Literature Translation Institute of Korea (Korean: 한국문학번역원, LTI Korea, formerly known as Korean Literature Translation Fund) was founded in 1996 by the Government of..
United Kingdom
See the famous collections of rare books housed in the magnificent Hornby Library and Oak Room. View the impressive Picton Reading Room, one of the..
United Kingdom
London Libraries is the London region of Libraries Connected and has membership of all 32 boroughs and the City of London. It works collaboratively to..
USA
The Los Angeles Public Library system (LAPL) is a public library system in Los Angeles, California. The system holds more than six million volumes, and..
Slovenia
The Maribor Public Library was established in 1949 as the City Library by the Culture Association. At the end of the 1960’s, a group of..
Slovenia
Ljubljana City Library, with 35 libraries and 47 bibliobus stops, is the largest general library in Slovenia and the most networked cultural institution in the..
USA
This is an exciting time for the Miami‑Dade Public Library System.
Poland
Tadeusz Różewicz Municipal Public Library in Wrocław utilizes most up-to-date technology as well as knowledge and experience of our employees to provide free and full..
USA
The Milwaukee Public Library’s historic downtown Central Library is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The building is evolving; in 2010 a 30,000 sq. ft. green roof..
USA
Minneapolis Public Library was founded in 1885 and opened in the city’s first public library building on 10th Street and Hennepin Avenue in 1889. In..
USA
Multnomah County Library is the oldest public library west of the Mississippi, with a history that reaches back to 1864. Today, Central Library and the..
Germany
With around two million books and media as well as numerous events, the city library is a crowd puller in Munich. Its headquarters have been..
Czech Republic
The so-called Idiom, a column made of 8,000 books, has been present in the vestibule of the Central Library at Mariánské Square since 1998. The..
Belgium
Muntpunt is full of stories, of people, of Brussels. Of questions and answers, of wonder and curiosity. But boxes, we have no place for that.
Macedonia
The National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Skopje was one of the first institutions established by the decision of the Anti-Fascist Assembly of..
Singapore
Our libraries and archives promote reading, learning, information literacy and an interest in Singapore’s history and heritage. We reach more than 6 in 10 residents..
Liechtenstein
The National Library of Liechtenstein (“Liechtensteinische Landesbibliothek”) was founded in 1961 by public law. It collects all printed and digital publications about Liechtenstein and from..
Nigeria
As Nigeria’s National Library, we are committed to the collection of all published materials in Nigeria as well as materials published by Nigerians anywhere in..
Barbados
The mission of the National Library Service is to serve the Barbadian community as a ready source of dynamic information products and services.
USA
The New Hampshire State Library is the first state library in America and was founded on January 25, 1717.
USA
“The New York Public Library has provided essential access to books and information for more than a century. Today, we are building on that legacy..
United Kingdom
Library services in Newcastle are delivered through a network of 14 libraries. All Newcastle libraries offer superb facilities with staff on hand to help with..
Canada
Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries (NLPL) has been an integral part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador since it’s inception in 1935.
United Kingdom
Norfolk Library and Information Service is nationally recognised as being one of the best library services in the country.
England
At Nottingham City Libraries we want everyone to get the most out of their local library. We understand that life can be hard and money..
Romania
“”Octavian Goga” Cluj County Library is one of the biggest public libraries in Romania that has a new building perfectly adapted to the needs of..
USA
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) is a department of the state of Oklahoma and serves as the official state library for the state of..
Belgium
The Bruges Public Library comprises the main library “De Biekorf (Beehives)” situated in the medieval heart of the city of Bruges, as well as a..
Belgium
‘De Krook’ opened the 10th of March 2017. The complex contains the library of Gent but also offices and laboratories of the university of Gent..
Netherlands
The Amsterdam Public Library Foundation (OBA) is a cultural institution that aims to promote the free flow of information in Amsterdam society. The OBA is..
Netherlands
Are you a keen reader? The ‘Witte Dame’ has a varied collection of English novels and thrillers. Do you prefer to read using an e-reader,..
Netherlands
The Rotterdam Library received more than 2019.2 million physical visits in 6, making it the knowledge centre and cultural stage of Rotterdam. Visitors come from..
Norway
Deichman consists of 22 local libraries located all over Oslo. Deichman was founded in 1785 and is Norway’s oldest and largest public library. Oslo’s new..
Canada
OPL’s vision is to build community and transform lives; our mission is to inspire learning, spark curiosity, and connect people; our core values are Community,..
USA
From a small reading room established 136 years ago, Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of our sprawling and..
USA
The Pima County Public Library (PCPL) system serves Pima County, Arizona, with a main library and 26 branch libraries as well as a bookmobile service.
USA
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has one library card and 41 locations to serve you. Our mission is to connect people with the..
England
Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure is a registered charity and as a non-profit organisation any surplus we make will be reinvested for community benefit, to..
Czech Republic
The Regional Library of Karviná is a contributory organization of the statutory city of Karviná. It is a municipal library that offers users access to..
Canada
Montréal Libraries provide access to reading, information, knowledge, culture and leisure. As a local service, they facilitate inclusion and participation in cultural and civic life.
Iceland
The Reykjavík City Library is where you can browse books, join activities, have a coffee, catch an art exhibit, use the Makerspace facilities, enjoy a..
USA
Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and..
USA
The mission of the Richmond Public Library is to inform, enrich, and empower Richmond’s residents: to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all citizens by..
Croatia
Central public library in Rijeka, Croatia. Library which is seen as one of the most innovative, progressive and proactive in the region. Focused on quality..
Canada
The Saint John Free Public Library incorporated in 1883, was the first tax-supported public library in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, hence the inclusion of..
USA
The City of San Diego Public Library serves the informational, educational and recreational interests of San Diego through 35 branches, Central Library, the READ/San Diego..
USA
The San Francisco Public Library is the public library system of the city and county of San Francisco. The Main Library is located at Civic..
USA
San José Public Library (SJPL), located in Silicon Valley, is the largest public library system between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
USA
Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class Library system with 27 locations. Learn more about us,..
Iraq
Sulaimani Public Library is a library located on Salim Street in Sulaimani. The first culture was created through the sicochkai of the Babans (Nali, Salim,..
Bulgaria
With the proclamation of Sofia as capital of the new independent Bulgaria in 1879 starts the collection of literature in city organization, economy, book keeping,..
Norway
Sølvberget Library and Culture Centre is the main library in Stavanger and a hub for cultural activities in the Rogaland Region.
Ireland
South Dublin Libraries is proud to be a part of several national and local initiatives.
Austria
The Salzburg City Library is the largest public library in the province of Salzburg, operated by the Austrian city of Salzburg.
Germany
We actively secure and mediate access to the cultural heritage of humanity as well as the wide range of knowledge and up-to-date information. We are..
Germany
The Public Library includes the Central Library with Music Library, the Central Children’s and Youth Library, 16 libraries in the city districts, the Mobile Library..
Germany
The Heidelberg Public Library is a meeting place for young and old. This is where people learn and read, people exchange ideas. Whether it’s the..
Germany
Stadtbüchereien Düsseldorf nominated the 2023 Dublin Literary Award winner, Marzahn, Mon Amour, by Katja Oskamp, translated by Jo Heinrich and published by Pereine Press
Australia
The State Library of New South Wales, part of which is known as the Mitchell Library, is a large heritage-listed special collections, reference and research..
Australia
Founded in 1896, State Library of Queensland is the leading reference and research library in Queensland. State Library is responsible for collecting and preserving a..
Australia
The State Library of South Australia, or SLSA, formerly known as the Public Library of South Australia, located on North Terrace, Adelaide, is the official..
Sweden
Did you know that the library is always open? It is if you visit the library online via a computer, mobile phone or tablet PC…
Estonia
The Department of Estonian Literature, the Department of Foreign Language Literature, the Music and Film Hall, 17 branch libraries and the library bus Katarina Jee..
Finland
Tampere City Library offers spaces and collections for information, education and refreshment. At the library you can read and borrow, visit events, meet friends or..
Estonia
Tartu Public Library (Estonian: Tartu Linnaraamatukogu) is a public library in Tartu, Estonia. Its predecessor was the library which was established in 1913 by Tartu..
China
Located in the east of Huawei Bridge in the southeast 3rd ring of Beijing, the Capital Library of China is a large public library owned..
Australia
The Library’s role, as defined by the National Library Act 1960, is to ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Australia and the..
Estonia
The National Library of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu) is a national public institution in Estonia, which operates pursuant to the National Library of Estonia Act
Malaysia
The National Library is responsible for providing a collection of knowledge at national level for the present and future generations. In its effort to strengthen..
Maldives
The National Library of Maldives began functioning as both national library and public library for lending items. The library continued to operate under the President’s..
Australia
Established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in..
Australia
The State Library is a highly valued cultural institution for Western Australians. Serving the entire State, we enrich the lives of all Western Australians by..
New Zealand
Timaru District is a local government district on New Zealand’s South Island, administered by the Timaru District Council. It is part of the larger Canterbury..
Canada
With 100 Toronto Public Library branches in every neighbourhood, bookmobiles crisscrossing the city, and a wide range of services and resources available on our website,..
Belgium
The Bib Leuven gives its visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in information, literature and culture.
Germany
The University and State Library of Bonn (ULB Bonn) is the central university and archive library of the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. The University and State..
Switzerland
The University Library of Bern not only provides books and journals in print and electronic format and access to subject-specific databases, but also offers courses..
Canada
Vancouver Public Library has been dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning, reading and information needs of Vancouver residents for more than 100 years.
Greece
The Central Public Library of Veria provides services for education, information and entertainment which contribute to the improvement of the quality of living. We develop..
Ireland
Waterford Libraries has 12 public branches spread throughout Waterford City and County, with a centrally located headquarters on the outskirts of Waterford City. Our libraries..
New Zealand
Our libraries are community focal points, providing knowledge facilities and resources in a welcoming environment.
Canada
Visitors to the Winnipeg Public Library checked out over 4.8 million items in 2018, including e-Books. The library has both adult and children’s books in..
Poland
The Marshal Józef Piłsudski Provincial Public Library is an institution with a pedigree dating back to 1917.
Poland
Among the almost half a million collections available in 14 thematic lending and reading rooms, readers will find not only books and magazines, but also..
Germany
With a total of over 3.5 million individual media and currently 1.5 million visitors a year, the Berlin Central and Regional Library (ZLB) is Germany’s..
Switzerland
With over six million media and more than half a million visitors a year, the Zentralbibliothek Zürich – Zurich’s central library – is one of..
Bulgaria
The SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library is the national library of Bulgaria, situated in the capital city of Sofia. Founded on 4 April 1878,..