Derry Central Library
Derry Central Library
4.5
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letterkennycaint
Letterkenny, Ireland12,167 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
This library can be found on Foyle Street, opposite the bus station, on the Bogside of Derry. It's a fine big, modern building, with helpful staff, who seem to enjoy their work. During the week it opens at 8.30am, but the newspapers don't get delivered till 9.30, for some strange reason.
On my visit today, approx 9am, there were quite a few customers, most of them school kids, but the first thing that struck me was, how loud it was, and it wasn't the school kids! There was 4 or 5 women, having a full blown chat, that the whole library could hear. And every 30 seconds or so, a high pitched buzzer would go off, while a door to some other section was been opened. It was so annoying that I left and came back later.
When I returned about a hour later, it was much better, and the papers had arrived. It was still busy, but the women seemed to have exhausted all their gossip, and the alarmed door was very quiet, maybe somebody locked it. I'm no expert on library's, but apart from the noise, this looks like a very good one. Maybe I caught them on a bad day.
On my visit today, approx 9am, there were quite a few customers, most of them school kids, but the first thing that struck me was, how loud it was, and it wasn't the school kids! There was 4 or 5 women, having a full blown chat, that the whole library could hear. And every 30 seconds or so, a high pitched buzzer would go off, while a door to some other section was been opened. It was so annoying that I left and came back later.
When I returned about a hour later, it was much better, and the papers had arrived. It was still busy, but the women seemed to have exhausted all their gossip, and the alarmed door was very quiet, maybe somebody locked it. I'm no expert on library's, but apart from the noise, this looks like a very good one. Maybe I caught them on a bad day.
Written 9 January 2015
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Pauline M
Truro, UK10 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
I went into the library to use their facilities to check in online and was greeted by the front of house person who was cheerful and hugely helpful. I can see why she is in that position and wish I could remember her name!
Written 9 August 2014
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Steven S
TROY, MI, United States148 contributions
Sept 2019
We spent a full hour on a trip to a conference. The history of Derry section of the second floor was great. I learned that the high explosive used by the IRA in attacks on police stations often came from Cilonel Khadafi (sp?) in Libya. Many of the IRA attacks did not go well since the British had spies and tipsters within the IRA.
Written 22 September 2019
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Rosalind W
Marquartstein, Germany4 contributions
July 2019
i am always impressed by Derry library as it is not just for books or computer use, but is a base for a lot of Derry people to meet and just be with their friends or not to be alone. I use the computers a lot when I could use a computer at home to work because of the sense of community. The staff are also highly professional and very friendly.
Written 13 November 2019
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Shara
Derry, UK84 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
This is a great social group for young babies up to pre school aged children. Two Library staff lead in the Rhymes, songs, dance then they tell a story and children can participate in turning pages, great way to show children how to turn take. Once the singing etc is finished musical instruments are brought out for the children along with a drink and a snack. This is absolutely free and everyone is so friendly a great hour of activity for babies/pre school. We then picked some books to take home to read. The electronic check out is great so easy to use it is just sad that there are very few staff about now. Very clean well kept Library.
Written 14 September 2017
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DerryCityWeekenders
Derry City15 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I only went to the library to use the photocopier
The staff were extremely helpful & asked if I had ever used their photocopier before & if not they would help
A reasonable charge to copy paperwork & privacy
I was amazed to see how many people availed of the library & the surroundings were very pleasant
The staff were extremely helpful & asked if I had ever used their photocopier before & if not they would help
A reasonable charge to copy paperwork & privacy
I was amazed to see how many people availed of the library & the surroundings were very pleasant
Written 23 May 2017
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Tee C
Derry, UK296 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
Great location with friendly, helpful staff. As well as books there is photocopying service and Wi-Fi which is free for registered customers only but there’s a charge for visitors, local history information upstairs which includes local papers on microfilm and on the day that I visited there was a parent and toddler event going on.
There are a selection of daily newspapers and there is also a café with lovely homemade scones, soup and sandwiches so you can take time out to relax and enjoy. Well worth a visit!
There are a selection of daily newspapers and there is also a café with lovely homemade scones, soup and sandwiches so you can take time out to relax and enjoy. Well worth a visit!
Written 25 April 2016
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Adamdcfc
Derry, UK9 contributions
Sept 2019
Staff are always friendly and has a wide range of books to borrow, computer room is great albeit the internet crashed sometimes.
Wish they'd keep the "Quiet in the library rule though"
Wish they'd keep the "Quiet in the library rule though"
Written 18 September 2019
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christinachicago2014
Chicago, IL51 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Their collection of materials related to the civil conflict and especially Bloody Sunday is easy accessible. I love libraries in general and this one is notable for its helpful staff, access to computers, printing, etc. Stop at the desk to learn how and what non-residents can use. I regret not spending more time there.
Written 13 January 2019
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derrycity22
Derry, UK37 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
been in there lots times me house over 150 years old was in there seeing all the street books about me old house there was many dateing back many many long years
Written 12 June 2018
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Hi Karen - Derry Central Library opens on a Thursday at 9:00am.
Written 6 April 2017
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