A beautiful building, paid for by the legendary Andrew Carnegie, who was by all accounts the Bill…read moreGates of his day. Great selection of books, and peaceful surroundings, and even free internet access. Fantastic library

I cannot fault these people.I had travelled 350 miles from Oxford to Dumfries to do research.The…read morestaff simply couldn't do enough to help me.I spent several days off and on and enjoyed every minute there.This was a few years ago but is fresh in my memory.

My favourite small library. It does not look much from the outside (concretey). At one end is the…read morebright and cheerful children's library, which also lends out story sacks (books, games and toys or puppets on a particular theme). Friendly staff. I can always find something to read here, it's small enough to browse and read stuff you perhaps wouldn't usually. Shame it isn't open for longer hours. There are 4 computers and a photocopier.

When Michael Moon was on Roper Street back in the day I could have spent all day in that Bookstore…read moreit was better than the library which was not so far away but Moon's was the best

The best second hand bookshop in North West England. Well worth a visit. And Mr Moon is so…read moreknowledgeable. Graeme

Welcoming, spacious and airy. Good stock of reading material. Lovely children's library. Shame it's…read moreon the first floor, but there is a lift, and there are toilets (always a plus if you've got kids in tow!)