Historic libraries · East Midlands
Nottingham Central Library
Nottingham Central Library — public library in Nottingham.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham · 0.3 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Nottingham Central Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Managed by Nottingham City Council. Wikidata describes it as: "public library in Nottingham". Coordinates: 52.9495°, -1.1481°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nottingham Central Library is the name given to the main public lending library in Nottingham, England. The current library building on Carrington St opened in November 2023, closer to the railway station. The previous library at Angel Row was closed to the public in 2020, with the contents placed into storage until the new building was completed.
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Background
History
The first Nottingham Public Lending Library opened on 13 April 1868. It was opened by Mayor John Barber. It contained almost 10,000 books, 400 members signed up on the first day and 70,512 books were issued in the first year. It started life on Thurland Street in premises formerly used by Artizans’ Library. The Artizans’ library had been founded in 1824. The Thurland Street premises eventually proved to be inadequate and a new building was erected on Sherwood Street in 1879 adjoining University College. In 1932 this was extended when a new reading hall was added, and a gymnasium was provided for staff (a feature unique in libraries in the country). The architect for the extension and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9495, -1.1481
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG1 7FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham East
- Established
- 1868
- Nearest railway station
- Nottingham — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28920226 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nottingham Central Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nottingham Central Library, external.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nottingham Central Library?
- Nottingham Central Library is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG1 7FH), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- When was Nottingham Central Library built?
- Built or established in 1868.
- Who runs Nottingham Central Library?
- Nottingham Central Library is operated by Nottingham City Council.
- How do I get to Nottingham Central Library?
- The nearest railway station is Nottingham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG1 7FH.