Louth County Council is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Drogheda Library on Stockwell Lane throughout May and borrowers old and new are invited to join Library staff in a celebratory event on May 17th at 2:30pm.
Drogheda Library was first opened in 1906 in a Carnegie building on Fair Street by Cardinal Logue, the Mayor Alderman Gerald Daly, and the Drogheda Corporation members.
Within three months of opening 1,223 books had been borrowed. The library moved from Fair Street to Stockwell Lane’s Municipal Centre in 1994. The centre was built on the site of the former Peter Lyons bakery.
Over the past 30 years Irish society has seen many changes in terms of population growth and advancements in technology, leading to a more vibrant and culturally diverse society. Louth Library Service has embraced these changes with Drogheda Library expanding and adapting its current building in Stockwell Lane to suit the growing needs of the community.
Drogheda Library offers a varied, relevant physical stock, Local Studies resources, a suite of e-Services including e-books, e-audio books, language learning opportunities and much more. Louth Library Service continues to upgrade the technology on offer with new PC’s and printing devices installed, an enhanced WiFi solution, interactive whiteboards, I-Macs and gaming equipment. The introduction of a sensory space and equipment has enhanced Drogheda Library as a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.
Acting County Librarian, Amanda Branigan, says: “The anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate all the changes the library has seen over these years and reflect on its’ treasured role in the community of Drogheda.”
