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Fife’s biggest and busiest library is situated in the historic part of Dunfermline, next to the Abbey and Abbot House. It opened on 29th August 1883, making it the first Carnegie library in the world.
There’s pay-parking close by, and the library’s a short walk from Dunfermline’s bus and train stations.
When you get here, you’ll find a huge range of books and services.
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Books to suit all ages, from babies onwards
- Information resources - community information and quick reference material.
- Free computers - access to the Internet and Microsoft Office
- Online information and learning – newspapers, IT courses, careers and jobs.
- Activities, storytimes and Bounce & Tickle sessions for children
- Specially-selected materials for teenagers
- Reading Groups
- Free Taster sessions to get you started using computers
- Extensive Local and Family History resources
- Comprehensive Reference and enquiry services
- Photocopying and fax facilities are available.
- Events, exhibitions and displays
- Free bookable display space for community groups
Dunfermline Carnegie Library is a SPICe Library – Scottish Parliament Information Centre
A Category B listed building, designed in the classic Tudor style, Dunfermline Carnegie Library retains many of its original interesting architectural features e.g. gargoyles, carvings and a traditional wrought iron balustrade.
The contents are as interesting as the building itself and include special collections donated by John Murison - the Burns collection - and George Reid - Mediaeval Manuscripts.
Carnegie Library Treasures
Opening Hours
Monday . 9.30am - 7pmTuesday . 9.30am - 7pm
Wednesday . 9.30am - 5pm
Thursday . 9.30am - 7pm
Friday . 9.30am - 7pm
Saturday . 9.30am - 5pm
Closed between 9.30am and 10.30am on the undernoted dates in 2010 for staff training -
Tuesday 23rd March,
Thursday 6th May,
Tuesday 15th June,
Thursday 29th July,
Tuesday 7th September,
Thursday 21st October,
Tuesday 30th November
Disabled Access
An automatic door and lift is available via the entrance on St. Margaret's Street. If the lift is out of order ramps can be made available at Abbot Street entrance - please ask a member of staff in main lending department.
Resources
• Books • Books-on-tape • CD ROMs • Children's Section • Conference Room • Disabled Parking • Disabled Toilets • Exhibition Space • Exhibition Space - Picture Rail • Fax • Free internet access • Induction Loop • IT Training Room • Large Print Books • Learning Centre • Learning Materials • Library Catalogue (Public access) • Lift • Maps - Historical • Meeting Room - 20+ • Microfilm/fiche Reader-printer • Newspapers - Current • Newspapers - Historical • Newspapers - Online • PCs for Public Use • Photocopier • Photograph Collections • Public Toilets • Training Room • Video/TV Facilities • Videos Resource detailsCurrent News
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Pharaohs in Fife at Dunfermline Carnegie Library
(01 Sep 2010)
An exhibition of 'Pharaohs in Fife' is being held in Dunfermline Carnegie Library over the next few months.
What's On
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Surgery - Cllr W Sullivan
(04 Sep 2010)
- Bookbug Session for Toddlers at Dunfermline Carnegie Library (06 Sep 2010)
- Bookbug Session for Babies at Dunfermline Carnegie Library (10 Sep 2010)
- Bookbug Session for Toddlers at Dunfermline Carnegie Library (13 Sep 2010)
- Bookbug Session for Babies at Dunfermline Carnegie Library (17 Sep 2010)
- Bookbug Session for Toddlers at Dunfermline Carnegie Library (20 Sep 2010)
- See all 29 What's On
For more information contact
Samantha MacDougall, Customer Services LibrarianTel: 08451 55 55 55 + Ext 49 27 88 Fax: 01383 602307 Contact Samantha MacDougall online
By Post: Fife Council, Carnegie Library, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL
Doreen Howie, Library Supervisor
Tel: 01383 602365 Fax: 01383 602307 Contact Doreen Howie online
By Post: Fife Council, Carnegie Library, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL
Marlene Sinclair, Library Supervisor
Tel: 01383 602365 Fax: 01383 602307 Contact Marlene Sinclair online
By Post: Fife Council, Carnegie Library, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL
Bob Izatt, Libraries Arts and Museums Team Leader (Dunfermline)
Tel: 01383 602365 Fax: 01383 602307 Contact Bob Izatt online
By Post: Fife Council, Carnegie Library, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL
Margaret Duffy, Library Supervisor
Tel: 01383 602365 Fax: 01383 602307 Contact Margaret Duffy online
By Post: Fife Council, Carnegie Library, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL
Margaret Rhind, Customer Services Librarian
Tel: 01383 602365 Fax: 01383 602307 Contact Margaret Rhind online
By Post: Fife Council, Carnegie Library, Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL