Where is the library in Galway City?
There are three libraries in Galway City:
Galway City Centre Library
St. Augustine Street
Galway
Tel: 00 353 91 509094
Email: city@galwaylibrary.ie
Ballybane Library
Castlepark Road
Ballybane
Galway
Tel: 00 353 91 509244
Email: ballybane@galwaylibrary.ie
Westside Library
Seamus Quirke Road
Galway
Tel: 091 509091
Email: westside@galwaylibrary.ie
View a map of the locations of the Libraries in Galway City.
What are the opening times of Galway City Library?
| Monday | 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10.30 to 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 10.30 to 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10.30 to 20:00 |
| Friday | 10.30 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10.00 to 17:00 |
* Please note: The Juvenile Library at Saint Augustine Street closes at 5.00pm each day.
What are the opening times of Ballybane Library?
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 |
What are the opening times of Westside Library?
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10.30am to 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.30am to 5.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.30am to 5.00pm |
| Friday | 10.30am to 5.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm |
Who provides the library service in Galway City?
The library service is provided by Galway County Council on behalf of the City Council as a shared service, to which the City Council contributes on an annual basis.
While Galway City Council is a Library Authority, it is not directly involved in the provision of the library service for the City.
Please refer to Galway County Council's website for further information on library services.
You can search the Library Catalogue on-line at www.galwaylibrary.ie