Mayfair Library

Community at Abbey Quarter

Previously home to the Mayfair Ballroom, this building has been transformed into a major 21st-century public library with more than 1,800 sq.m over two floors.

The new Mayfair Library was officially opened to the public on 24th April 2024. It is a modern purpose built facility with adult fiction and factual books, a teenage collection, children’s stock and reference materials. This facility, previously home to the Mayfair Ballroom, has been transformed into a major public facility with more than 1,800 sq m of community library space available over two floors.

The project was funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Kilkenny County Council representing an investment of just under €7.2m. The library reflects what a 21st Century library should be with comfortable seating and browsing areas, dedicated community exhibition space, programming and events throughout the year, public internet access, printing and scanning facilities, makerspace with 3D printing and scanning, sewing machines and more.

The facility will operate as a “My Open Library” space available for use to registered users for up to 98 hours per week making it an accessible space for study and contemplation at the times that suit people the most. The facilities at the new Mayfair library will allow for the continued expansion of library services in Kilkenny representing an investment in our communities and citizens.

Kilkenny County Councils overall library development programme which includes the Mayfair City Library and future projects at Thomastown, Callan and the Carnegie library demonstrates a real commitment to the principles of education, literacy, reliable information and democracy. Opening the doors on the Mayfair facility today makes available a fantastic library to every citizen of the county for generations to come.

Learn more at Kilkenny Library Services