Belfast Central Library

Belfast Central Library is a public library in Belfast operated by the Belfast Education and Library Board, situated on Royal Avenue close to the campus of the University of Ulster. Opened in 1888, it is one of the major public buildings in Belfast City Centre. The library houses a range of collections, including a dedicated music department (the only one in Northern Ireland) storing works by Northern Irish composers.

History
The building was designed in 1882 as part of an architectural competition by W.H Lynn and opened in 1888 as the first public library in Belfast. The condition of the building was unaffected by both the Belfast Blitz and the Troubles.