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Service Name Library
Opening Hours

Central Library, Grand Parade, Cork.
Opening Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Douglas Library, Village Shopping Centre, Douglas, Cork.
Douglas Branch Library is jointly funded by Cork City Council and Cork County Council.
Opening Hours:
Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Late opening Thurs till 8.00pm

Hollyhill Library, Foyle Avenue, Knocknaheeny, Cork.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday:
10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Frank O'Connor Library, Murmont, Mayfield, Cork.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday:
10.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 - 5.30 p.m.; Late opening Wed till 8.00pm

Blackpool Library Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Mahon Mobile Library:
Avenue de Rennes , Mahon (near the Mahon Community Centre gates)
On alternate Tuesdays from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Blackrock Mobile Library:
The Pier, Blackrock
On alternate Tuesdays from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Bishopstown Library, Wilton (in the grounds of Wilton Shopping Centre), Cork.
Opening Hours:
Mon. - Sat., 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Late opening Thurs till 8.00pm

Tory Top Library, Tory Top Road, Ballyphehane, Cork. Opening Hours: Tuesdays 10.00am - 8.00pm, Wed to Sat.: 10.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Cost of Service

Registration Charges
Adults: €22.00
Students (Full-time with USIT/ISIC card): €1.25
Unemployed and Dependant Spouses (in receipt of UB or UA): €1.25
Single Parents (in receipt of Social Welfare Benefit): €1.25
Children: Free Membership
Under 18s: Free Membership
Old-age Pensioners and Dependant Spouses: Free Membership
Disabled Persons and Dependant Spouses: Free Membership
Music Library : €40.00
Music Library ( State pensioners & Dependent Spouses): €30.00

Membership

Everyone living and working in Cork can join the Library. Proof of address is required before registration. Applicants living in rented accommodation must show proof of both temporary and home addresses.

Under 18s require the counter signature and contact telephone number of a parent/guardian guarantor.

Please notify the Library of any change of address. 6 items (books/CDs/tapes) may be borrowed for a loan period of two weeks.

Your library card is required to borrow items. No membership is required to use the reference or information facilities of the Library. These services are provided free of charge (except for photocopying charges).

Contact Officer City Librarian
Directorate Recreation, Amenity and Culture
Address Cork City Library 57-61 Grand Parade Cork
Phone Number 021 4924900
Fax Number 021 4275684
Email Address libraries@corkcity.ie

Further information on the Cork City Library is available here.

Online Library Catalogue

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