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Paisley Central Library
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Paisley Central Library is housed in a stunning category A listed building.
The history of the Paisley library dates back to 1871.
Opening hours for Paisley library
Lending library and local studies library | |
Monday | 9am-5pm |
Tuesday | 9am-8pm |
Wednesday | 9am-5pm |
Thursday | 9am-8pm |
Friday | 9am-5pm |
Saturday | 9am-5pm |
Sunday | closed |
The library is attached to Paisley museum where there is a side door providing disabled access from 9:00am until 4.15pm, except on a Saturday when the side door is opened at 10:00am. Please phone in advance for disabled parking.
There are specialist collections with unique resources, as well as the usual library services:
- lending library - books, cds and dvds for loan
- learning centre - free access to computers, the internet and online learning packages
- reference library - books, directories, maps, e-resources and an information enquiry service
- local studies library - an extensive collection of local history and family history materials
by email: libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
by phone: 0141 887 3672
by fax: 0141 887 6468
or write to or visit us at:
Central library
68 High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BB
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