Boyle Library, Grounds of King House, Boyle

Boyle Town Library is located in the basement of King House and originally would have been the kitchens, stores and servant quarters of the House. The original floor and barrel vaulted ceiling can still be seen as you walk into this excellent facility which is more than just a library as it hosts several events thoughout the year, including art exhibitions, book readings etc.

Excellent value!
Boyle Library is one of the best-equipped libraries in the country. For €3.80 annual membership you can take six books, cassette tapes, DVD,s or CDs out at any time. They also have a reference library, including information on local history and much more.

Full free internet service, as well as daily and weekly papers and many weekly and monthly publications.

The library service is now on-line and you can search their catalogue and reserve books as well as renew your books on-line if you cannot get to the library.

Open hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 1-8pm and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-1pm and from 2-5pm. Telephone 071-9662800 for information. View the library facilities online at www.roscommoncoco.ie

A comprehensive reference section within the Library houses many important local documents and books including the annals of Boyle, the annals of Lough Key, histories of the Earls of Kingston and the Connaught Rangers, and Estate Records from the Rockingham Demense.

Membership Details
Adults - Annual subscription cost: €3.80
Loan amount: 6 items. Loan period: 3 weeks

Children (Under18) - Cost: Free
Loan Amount: 3 items. Loan Period: 3 weeks

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Boyle Library Events

Wed 4th Mar - Literacy and love of books through puppetry & magic, suit 4 to 9 year olds at 10am

Thurs 5th Mar Boyle library Book Club, the book to be discussed will be Bernard MacLaverty's 'Matters of Life and Death' 6.45pm

Fri 6th Mar Hunger Strike Exhibition 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Sat 7th Mar Hunger Strike Exhibition 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

View the library facilities online at www.roscommoncoco.ie