An excellent library (but pity it doesn't have parking facilities). The childrens area is a good…read moresize and very well stocked, albeit the seating for accompanying parents sometimes isn't adequate and a bench or two more would be helpful. Computers available in this area too and a couple of desks to sit and read at (or sometimes colour in). Upstairs is the main library, with more computers (and there are computers for the adults downstairs too), served well by stairs and a lift. There are toilets on site, but you need to ask for a key. A Local Studies section is a great boon to folk wanting to do some research and the staff are very knowledgeable and approachable in relation to the subject. If you are in a hurry, there is a self service section downstairs where you can scan through your books without waiting for a librarian to do it.

The public library service has moved to Pat's Brae in Ballymena town centre. The closest carparking…read moreis available at the Tower Centre. It is now situated in a large two-storey building and has photocopying, computing and archive facilities. Library users may now borrow both books and audio/video materials. The Education and Library Board still own the building at Demesne Avenue but it now only contains the Teacher's collection, Schools Library Service and Historical Research departments.

One star only as, unfortunately, like many in the NEELB area, this has now closed down. Locals can…read moreeither avail of a mobile library service or visit the small library at Portglenone or the main library in Ballymena. A loss to the community!

Best food in Belfast so far. Linen Hall breakfast is fantastic, vegetarian Linen Hall breakfast is…read moreevery bit as good. Poached egg on avocado toast with walnuts and feta highly recommended. Service quick and friendly. Atmosphere absolutely beautiful and a library to boot. Prices lower than many others of lesser quality and ambience. Don't pass up this Belfast gem.

The Linen Hall library is plonked inbetween two banks which for something steeped in so much…read morehistory, it was somewhat a surprise (borderline disappointment) to actually find out where this place was located. I love books, bookshops, librarys, words, dictionaries, the old 'shift+f7' shortcut on word, but there is just too many flaws with this place to make it five stars. Yes it has the history, yes it has a proper traditional uneven floors and some books which you know if you tried to sell you could probably get a holiday out of it. But... and I don't strive to be controversial, the entire library and the entire experience is ruined by the coffee shop. It is an old-fashioned library set in the heart of Belfast's city centre. The Library is tiny compared to Queen's Library and simply cannot compete for the depth of knowledge or academic texts. But what is has is character. So why, please tell me, would you take this terrific library and stick a chain coffee store in the middle of it. If you step outside and throw a book, you will probably hit a coffee shop. Don't stick one in the middle of the blooming library. It's not necessary, it's trying to capitalise on the experience of going to the library and if it were to be taken out, you could put in a few squishy, coffee smelling sofas and a couple of newspapers to read. The library has character, it has history, it has a proper library atmosphere. It should not have a chain coffee shop (even though it is a NI coffee shop) in the middle of it. Let it be a library. Don't try and make money out of it.

One of the oldest librarys in the north eastern area, staff are very friendly and cant do enough to…read morehelp you. they will order any books you ask for and will also do photocopying for a small fee. They now have computers out in the rear with net access for around £1, Listed building but very modern inside

Really nice library now with the bonus of having a computer suite and internet access for only a £1…read moreper hour. Not the biggest inside but any book you want will be ordered and you will get it the next day day. You can also hire cds and documentry dvds, staff are really nice and you can park right outside the door on the street or theres a car park at the back

Set out over 3 levels it is an expansive library. They have roughly 20 computers which are free for…read morelibrary members to use for periods of 30-60 mins. They ahve a fantastic chldrens section in the basement section and host story telling morning every other wednesday and one saturday in the month.

Coleraine Library brings many happy memories of Saturday morning spent browsing the books in the…read morechildrens section to pick 3 books which I could take home to read. As the years went on the memories change slightly to sitting up on the upper floor supposedly studying books or was it boys! Then things move on until I was taking my own children to the library to choose their books. Staff are really helpful and a couple of them have worked there for years so know everyone by name and exactly what they will be looking for. I suppose as Libraries go it is quite small but big is not always better!

A small but very welcoming library. Carries a good range of books and has computers available for…read morepublic use. Librarian is always very friendly and helpful. Would have been five stars, but opening hours are limited, hence only four - do check days/times as it is easy to forget and arrive to a closed building. Small but adequate car park adjacent, but mind the very narrow gateway into same.