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- SoonkeumEugene, OR234 contributionsWe happened to walk by and visited unexpectedly. It was a wonderful surprise. The history of Troubles and particularly the role of women was enlightening and sobering. The poster exhibit on 4 levels of stairs was amazing
Upstairs there is a coffee bar in old world antiques and furnishings.
In the library we found some details of family history in the note cards going back decades.
So happy we found this exceptional museum.Written 5 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - toomanybedsME316 contributionsFirst class reference library with the most helpful staff I’ve ever met. They couldn’t do enough for us, helping with research queries and finding information. Wonderful.Written 1 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SUELLEABelfast, UK19 contributionsAbsolutely amazing library. More like a community centre than somewhere to borrow books. Everything you need in one place, from computers and printers - so important for school or university students, to baby classes, scrabble, knitting, newspaper groups, book clubs, and creative projects. The library plays a vital role in bringing together all kinds of people. The wonderful staff are both helpful and knowledgeable and really care about their customers. This is the gold standard for libraries everywhere. I hope this wonderful library just keeps growing.Written 4 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EllieMay62Templepatrick, UK24 contributionsGo occasionally. Building a bit old fashioned. Rather nice. Staff friendly. Nice to spend time picking books.Written 1 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- carina1232015Belfast, UK27 contributionsGreat library with helpful and friendly staff. Just what you expect. It is a bit small but if you can't find what you are looking for they can order it for you to pick up at a later date.Written 4 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mismay1 contributionVery friendly staff and lots of great books nice layout bright and clean and warm and a great place to study.Written 23 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cpc2212Belfast, UK6 contributionsI was in a rush, no membership card, staff quickly sorted it out, I was able to finish my work. Great range of books for a local library.Written 3 January 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heather LKilkeel, UK89 contributionsI'm a regular here by cause of the selection of books. Great friendly helpful staff. Lots of computers and good WiFi access. Plenty going on got everyone. Events etc. For me its just the books and WiFi. Appreciate these people.Written 28 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- T5562SWsamBelfast, UK254 contributionsA fantastic library with lots of space and lots of books! Nice and quiet too! Very handy if you live in the shankill and want to go to the nearest library!Written 14 February 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robin MBelfast, UK7 contributionsFriendly library. Great theme days and sessions on for kids. Great selection of kids books. Relaxing seats and atmosphereWritten 4 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PandzaManBelfast, UK1 contributionRegularly visit with my 2 daughters. Excellently resourced for a small local library . Librarians very knowledgable and helpful when it comes to selecting books and authors/ styles of books. Only issue is that the library has the children’s section in with the IT section and the more adult selection of books are on a mezzanine above - this can make it difficult to find a quite space to study and revise. Libraries are traditionally meant to be a quiet place, unfortunately ‘sometimes’ this is far from the case, hence 4 instead of 5 stars!Written 17 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daytripper24182Belfast, UK614 contributionsOpening hours improved after the major refurbishment, no more half day openings during the week, which always caught me out previously.
An initiative on Monday mornings runs, which provides free tea and coffee along with the obligatory biccies. There's a nice crowd of regulars as well as students nearer exams times.
Pleasingly, the new self service style machines have now been installed, some libraries in more rural areas have had them for some time now. WiFi free to members. Staff always pleasant and helpful.Written 9 April 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SteveodoCarrickfergus, UK6,036 contributionsThis was right beside the C.S. Lewis wardrobe sculpture. I’m sure the famous author would approve of his work being celebrated next to a free library. Big airy main hall, a new building, high arched roof on girders. Lots of light from windows high up on both sides and skylights above. There was a very impressive lion made of bits and stripes of stuff in the entryway. There was a World War I Irish speaking soldiers display in the main area. A clock in the wall was useful. They had Daily Mail (yuk) and the Ulster Scot newspapers to read. Computers. No one looked up to say “hello”, when I was entering or leaving. Shut for lunch when I passed by later.Written 1 April 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daytripper24182Belfast, UK614 contributionsThis library has a good location, near the carriageway on the upper part of the Cregagh Road, and is set well back from the road. There's some limited parking available beside the library itself. Although it's quite nice to walk in from the road, and a few benches are handily positioned at the front.
Just a few computers are located within the library, so at busier times it's difficult to seated at one if you're under pressure.
Cregagh library has a homely feel to it, helped by the interesting exhibitions displayed. And an art gallery is accessed via the main library. Generally speaking, this is a peaceful, bright building ideal for relaxing and building your knowledge up with a good book.Written 13 August 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alex HamiDundonald, UK17 contributionsAs a book lover, I was overwhelmed with the joy this library give me. STUNNING . Will be back , you won't be able to get rid of me haha.Written 27 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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