Keighley Library

Disabled access
Self service
Photocopier
Reference collection
Asian language books
Local history
DVDs
Audio books
Children's activities
Free Internet access, word processing
Free Wi-Fi
Local Studies

Opening hours

Day	Opening times
Monday	9am to 7pm
Tuesday	9am to 7pm
Wednesday	9am to 7pm
Thursday	9am to 7pm
Friday	9am to 7pm
Saturday	9am to 5pm

About Keighley Library

Keighley Library is a Grade 2 listed building and is one of the most remarkable public buildings in the North of England. It was the first public library in England to be funded by Andrew Carnegie and opened to the public in 1904. An extension was added in 1961. The building was fully refurbished in 2007, with many original features restored, and improvements made to lighting, heating and internal layout.

The building has a total floor area of 1847 square metres. All public areas are accessible. A fully accessible lift to the Local Studies Library on the first floor is now in place.

As well as over 40,000 books and free internet access, the library offers regular storytimes, taster sessions for IT learners, and access to information throughout the district.

Standards	Actual
Floor Area (IFLA 1962): 40 square metres per 1,000 population	1,847
New items purchased: 216 per 1,000 population	3,102
Public access computers: 6 per 10,000 population	21
Book Issues	158,693
Audio Visual Issues	6,702
Visitors per Annum: l 6,000 visits per 1,000 population	249,026