Library Centenary Photographs
This year the Central Library celebrates 100 years since it was opened in 1906. Here are some pictures of the library when it first opened and of developments since then.
A programme and souvenir brochure was produced for the Official opening
On the right-hand side of the entrance hall is placed the News Room, accommodating about 150 readers.
The original Lending Library was closed access. Borrowers had to request the book they wanted from library staff, who collected it from the book stacks.
The Magazine room from the Ladies' Reading Room, with the Reference Library in the distance.
Reference Library after refurbishment in 1961.
The Garman Ryan Art Gallery was on the first floor of the library for many years before the collection moved to the New Art Gallery.
The Lending Library in 1962
The Junior Library in the 1960s, when it was upstairs.
The refurbished Library in 2002