Central Library, Aberdeen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aberdeen Central Library |
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Aberdeen Central Library
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| General information | |
| Type | Library |
| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°8′52.44″N 2°6′21.6″W / 57.1479000°N 2.106000°W |
| Inaugurated | 5 July 1892 |
The Central Library in Aberdeen, Scotland, is the main library for the city. You can find it on Rosemount Viaduct. It's a very important building for people who love books and learning in Aberdeen.
A Look Back in Time: How the Library Started
The Central Library is a very old and special building. It's called a category C(S) listed building. This means it's protected because of its history and architecture.
Building the library cost about £10,000. People in Aberdeen helped raise this money. They started a campaign in 1889 to get the library built.
The library officially opened on July 5, 1892. A famous businessman named Andrew Carnegie opened it. He and his wife gave £2,000 to help build it.
The library is part of a group of three important buildings. These buildings are close together on Rosemount Viaduct. The other two are St Mark's Church and His Majesty's Theatre. People used to call these three buildings "Education, Salvation and Damnation." This was a fun way to describe their different purposes.
What You Can Find: The Library's Collections
The Central Library has many interesting collections. It's not just about books!
- Local Maps: You can find old maps of Aberdeen and the area. These maps show how the city has changed over time.
- Photographs: The library has over 15,000 old photos. These pictures show what life was like in Aberdeen long ago.
- Records: They keep records of births and deaths. These are useful for people researching their family history.
- Newspapers: You can read old local newspapers. This is a great way to learn about past events.
Many of these old documents are stored on microfilm. Microfilm is a special way to store tiny pictures of documents. You need a special machine to read them. It helps save space and protect old papers.
See also
In Spanish: Biblioteca Central de Aberdeen para niños
