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Falkirk Library
In or near Camelon.
Falkirk Library in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
Falkirk Library is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Falkirk Library is a community hub that offers a wide range of resources, including books, digital media, and various programs for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a quiet reading space, access computers, and participate in events and workshops.
From the Wikipedia article
Falkirk Public Library is a public library in Falkirk, Scotland. It is administered by Falkirk Council. Local author Alan Bissett credits the library for giving him his passion for writing.
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Background
History
In March 1886, Robert Dollar, a wealthy Scots-American industrialist born in Bainsford, Falkirk, wrote to the Falkirk YMCA offering them £5,000 fund a “free library without any charges and open to all denominations” for the local community. In October 1887 the local YMCA asked the public for donations to help further fund the first library in the area. After a successful fundraising the Dollar Free Library opened in Falkirk in June 1888. It loaned over 20,000 books and served more 1,000 patrons in the first nine months. Falkirk Town Council took over the library in 1896 under the Public Libraries (Scotland) Act and appointed the first librarian, George Chapman. Dollar had already agreed…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0016, -3.7886
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Established
- 1904
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.falkirkleisureandculture.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17816514 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Falkirk Public Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falkirk Library?
- Falkirk Library is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 5AU).
- What is Falkirk Library?
- Falkirk Library in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Falkirk Library?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK1 5AU.
- When was Falkirk Library built?
- Built or established in 1904.
- How do I get to Falkirk Library?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 5AU.