New Library for Borris
Registration Week in Borris Library
Borris Library will open for registration only on week commencing Monday 21st June at 10am. Driving Licence or utility bill is required as proof of address. Pre-registration is not required for those with existing library membership. Full library service will commence on Wednesday June 30th.
Borris Library Opening Hours
Monday 10.00 - 1.00 & 2.00 - 5.00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3.00 - 7.00
Thursday 11.00 - 1.00
Friday Closed
Saturday 10.00 - 1.00
Borris is in the south of the county, 18 miles from Carlow and 8 miles from Bagenalstown. The Borris Library Project was sanctioned in August 2009 and construction started in September 2009. This development represents the fourth Library in the County and will allow the community of Borris and its hinterland to avail of a local service.
The library will incorporate adult and children's lending, reference and study facilities. A suite of free public internet access PCs will be provided as well as seating and study tables. Effective use of IT services will allow maximum access to the available resources. The Library represents a community space which is open to all, providing free access to informational, educational, cultural and leisure opportunities.
The library space is located on the ground floor of the Old Schoolhouse, an attractive stone cut building dating from 1832. The Library shares the building with CRISP (Carlow Rural Information Services Project).