Athy Community Library, The Minihan Gallery and Reading Room, Athy, Co Kildare R14 DK33

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Details

Accessibility

http://www.kildare.ie/Library/Library/AthyLibrary/Accessibility/

"The gallery and library are fully wheelchair accessible, by ramp to the building, and by lift to the first floor.

Large print fiction and non fiction stock

Audio books,

Adult and children’s literacy collections,

Community information,

Facility for library tours and block loans for local groups on request,

Main area of the library is fully wheelchair accessible 

Library car park is free for library patrons and has two disabled parking bays"

Brief description

http://www.kildare.ie/Library/Library/AthyLibrary/TheMinihanGalleryandReadingRoom/ "Athy Community Library is located within the restored 19th century Town Hall. The library and Minihan Gallery and reading Room are situated on the first floor of the building. Period details such as double height walls and large feature windows enhance the spaces. The gallery and library are fully wheelchair accessible, by ramp to the building, and by lift to the first floor.

Born in Dublin in 1946, John Minihan was raised in Athy from the age of four months.  His father died before he was born; his mother abandoned him to the care of her sister before emigrating to England."

Address

Convent Lane

Athy

Co Kildare R14 DK33

Email

athylib@kildarecoco.ie

colibrary@kildarecoco.ie

Phone

045 980555

Website

http://www.kildare.ie/Library/Library/AthyLibrary/TheMinihanGalleryandReadingRoom/

Directions

"The Town Hall is in the centre of Athy on Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 KW65.  Parking is available in front and behind the Town Hall and is a pay by meter system.  Coach parking is also available."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

"Bus : The Town Hall is within two-minute walk from town central bus stop

Train Station: The Town Hall is within a five-minute walk from the Athy Train Station"

Amenities

Various cafes & restaurants close by on Emily Square

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.transportforireland.ie

Or call Transport for Ireland on +353 1 879 8300