About Us

Newbridge Library was originally established as Kildare County’s Central Library and Headquarters in 1936. It was one of the first purpose built library buildings in the country and in 2001 , Library administration moved to Riverbank Arts Centre. The building now houses Newbridge Public Library and the History and Family Research Centre.

The library is on the ground floor of the building and is an open plan area, containing an adult and childrens' section as well as a leisure reading and study area. There are 5 bookable computers in the library which provide Internet access.Assistive technology is available on one computer. Printing and photocopying facilities are also available to library members.

 There is also a separate community room/ exhibition area. The History and Family Research Centre is on the first floor of the building.

Services

• Adult & Children’s lending and reference sections
• Online catalogue
• 5 computers with free Internet access with Microsoft Office
• Photocopying facilities for library material and printing facilities for computer users
• Local and National newspapers
• Wide range of periodicals
• Adult and Children’s literacy collections
• Local studies section
• Community room and Exhibition area
• Large print and Audio books
• Language learning material
• Community information such as application forms, information on rights and entitlements, etc
• Class visits
• Block loans and tours available to groups on request
• Study and Leisure Reading Area
• Community notice board
• Request and Inter Library Loan service
• Local Business directories
• Adult  & Childrens' book Club
• Event Programme
• Assistive Technology