Central Library, Aberdeen facts for kids
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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 of Aberdeen in Scotland is located on Rosemount Viaduct and is the main library for the city.
History
The library is housed in a category C(S) listed building. It cost £10,000 to build and was publicly funded through local campaigning that began in 1889. It was opened 5 July 1892 by Andrew Carnegie after he and his wife contributed £2000 to the construction process. It is one of a group of three civic buildings - the other two being St Mark's Church & His Majesty's Theatre - known as "Education, Salvation and Damnation."
Collection
The library contains large collections of local maps, over 15,000 photographs, birth and death records and a collection of local newspapers. Much of the library's stock is held on microfilm.
See also
In Spanish: Biblioteca Central de Aberdeen para niños
