Waterford Central Library
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Waterford City and County Libraries

Ireland

Our Central Library was the first Carnegie library in Ireland – our foundation stone was laid in 1903. The library is built over medieval city gate – uncovered during renovations.

Our libraries are regularly used by 16,000 members and record in excess of 500,000 visits and 500,000 loans annually.

Library Membership is FREE and open to everyone. Join Online or at your local library branch.

 

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