Rush Library to open, at last

LeoB

Great news for the people of Rush is that the long awaited new state of the art library is to open on Monday 12th July.

I would encourage anyone on here to pay it a visit it is magnificent what has been done to the building.
Just wonder if the spirit shown by the local community in recent times had anything to do with it?

Below is email I got from Michael Kennedy the other day




A Chara

Following my continued representations on this issue, I am delighted to advise you that Fingal County Council have confirmed that the new Rush Library will open on Monday 12th July 2010.

The library will initially open for 31 hours per week (the same as Skerries library), with a fuller service provided later in the year. I will continue to follow up on this issue and will keep you updated when I receive further information.

The new library will be a wonderful facility for all the people of Rush, old and young alike. I am very pleased that we now have a confirmed opening date at last and I look forward to the fuller service being rolled out later in the year.

I trust this information is of interest to you and please feel free to pass this email on to your other email contacts for their information. Should you require assistance in relation to other queries you may have, please fill out the section below and return.

Yours Sincerely,

___________________
Michael Kennedy TD

BlanchLibrary

Fingal Libraries have also introduced "Online Registration" - you can join up as a member of Fingal Libraries from the comfort of your home!!!

You can sign up online now and then collect your Fingal Library Card when Rush Library opens in July (or collect your card from another Fingal Library before then!).

http://library.fingalcoco.ie/cgi-bin/vps2.6_selfreg.sh?session_no=1485871&sess_id=g6jUr2dSBfR4v5InxeFVZuNi146mZmHVYwZY3s8Pdnrpu92haeo6AT3ayE8lIWZi#

Click on the above link to become a member of Fingal Libraries.

Fingal Libraries stock the latest Books (including Graphic Novels & Manga), DVDs, CDs and Prints, AND (coming soon) Playstations, Wii games and consoles.

Enjoy YOUR library!

Please note that joining the Library is Free of Charge.

billyhead

Folks,

Would you know if the new Library will have wireless internet activity?

LeoB

billyhead wrote: »

Folks,

Would you know if the new Library will have wireless internet activity?

AFIK Yes

cbreeze

billyhead wrote: »

Folks,

Would you know if the new Library will have wireless internet activity?

Skerries has, so a superduper place like Rush is bound to have it. I hear you can check out your books yourself. Worth getting the bus round for a look!

BlanchLibrary

Rush Library will not have WIFI access when it opens.

It will have FREE Internet access on computers in the Library (as in all Fingal Libraries).

It is planned to roll out WIFI access in all Fingal Libraries in the future.

Chinafoot

cbreeze wrote: »

Skerries has, so a superduper place like Rush is bound to have it.

Skerries doesn't, but like BlanchLibrary says its in the pipeline

BlanchLibrary

Fingal Libraries are now on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/FingalLibraries?ref=ts

We'd love if you became a fan!!!!! Please click on "Like"!

Kickstart

Paid a visit on saturday & what a library..you can take up to 10 items at one time..i reckon it must have been half empty that evening! Self service is the business too. Well worth a visit and the restoration job is fantastic. I see it was given a mention in the Irish Times magazine on saturday last as a place to visit if even only to see the building. A credit to all involved on this project.

Martron

going to pop in to it tommorrow.

cowzerp

Went in to see it the other day, Have to say i was impressed-laid out very well and a good selection of books, dvd's etc...

Got me some good boxing books to read..
I'll be using it regularly anyway..

BlanchLibrary

Kickstart wrote: »

Self service is the business too.

Yes, the Self Service is a great success. Borrowers find it so easy to use and so quick!!!

The Self Service machines were delivered to Blanchardstown Library yesterday evening and are currently being installed.

We look forward to rolling out Self Service in this branch shortly!

hitman79

Dropped into the library today and am wondering am i the only one who thinks everything is a bit cramped? Think it could have been laid out better and made the aisles a bit wider but other than that its fantastic. Hats off to Fingal co co.

Lorri_L

Hitman79 I agree about it being cramped. Dropped in this morning and had the baby in his stroller and people had trouble getting by me. Theres so much space to use it could have been laid out better.
Other than that, its fab! Now I'm off to hury my head in books!

LeoB

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Photo below is from the Sandy Road side of the building. Limited grabbing a few photos as there was quite a few people present......

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dan_d

Looks like a superb job. I keep meaning to get in there, hopefully I will in the next couple of days.Saw 3 kids (8/9 years old) coming down the main street with books under their arms from it yesterday - it was really nice to see.

Thanks for the photo Leo

Kickstart

An exhibition of the 2010 Irish Architecture Award winners is currently on display in Rush Library of which Rush Library itself won the Best Conservation/Restoration Project category. The exhibition runs until the 4th of September. Must check it out and return my books while i'm at it...

BlanchLibrary

Great to hear how you are all enjoying Rush Library!

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ToyotaCorolla

was in the library last week have to say its brillant signed up with my eldest child for a library card , even checked the book out through the self service option , you can view your details on line too and even renew .

The girl there we dealt with was excellent.

I can see what some people meant about the upstairs not really being that big but its beautifully designed , its great for the town

billyhead

Does anyone know if it will be open this Saturday?

focus_mad

I am using St Maurs for my final year project, been trying to design concepts for it using the old photos so can't wait to get a day off work to drop down and photograph the hell out of it!!

LeoB

Hope I get to photograph the library some day when there are no people about.

For thoes of you who have not been in it yet this is just a small sample of what it now looks like.

Junior section with big bean bags

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The alter which now overlooks the main body of the library. Stunning setting.
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Martron

Leo have you though of using a long exposure. if there is people there but if they are moving they may not appear in the final picture. if they do appear could gie a nice ghostly image

A.Partridge

I received an email through Skerries Community Association to say that as part of the National Heritage Week a talk will take place in Rush Library tomorrow evening.

The talk will be provided by Fionnuala May FCC Senior Architect and will detail the conversion of St Maur's from church to library.

I think I'll drop along there as I'd say it will be good.:pac:

eddiem74

A.Partridge wrote: »

I received an email through Skerries Community Association to say that as part of the National Heritage Week a talk will take place in Rush Library tomorrow evening.

The talk will be provided by Fionnuala May FCC Senior Architect and will detail the conversion of St Maur's from church to library.

I think I'll drop along there as I'd say it will be good.:pac:

Had also just spotted that on the "Whats on" page too.

Events in Rush Library

Tuesday 24th August. Talk on the conversion of St. Maurs Church into Rush Library by Senior Architect Fionnuala May as part of Heritage Week. http://heritageweek.ie/

Wednesday 25th August at 10.00am. Animal Magic Road Show: Learn about wild animals with Animal Magic. All welcome.

The Hill Billy

Please use the 'Events' thread for these posts.

Thanks,

HB

LeoB

Martron wrote: »

Leo have you though of using a long exposure. if there is people there but if they are moving they may not appear in the final picture. if they do appear could gie a nice ghostly image

Yeah. But only wanted to get a few of the building and the transformation that has taken place.

Acyually I think it might be against rules as there is usually a lot of kids around. Mind you I am off to a match now and if a kid gets in the shot its different. I just keep taking shots. Mind you I am P.R.O and most people dont mind.

Martron

LeoB wrote: »

Yeah. But only wanted to get a few of the building and the transformation that has taken place.

Acyually I think it might be against rules as there is usually a lot of kids around. Mind you I am off to a match now and if a kid gets in the shot its different. I just keep taking shots. Mind you I am P.R.O and most people dont mind.

janey mack i never thought of that. i suppose some people would mind if you were to do that.

there is great potential for some stunning shots in the library. a great blend of the new and old.

LeoB

Martron wrote: »

janey mack i never thought of that. i suppose some people would mind if you were to do that.

there is great potential for some stunning shots in the library. a great blend of the new and old.

Am putting a bit more time into my photography this year. Iv been promising myself for ages I would. Hope to get back into library soon to get a fe more. Or if you can come up with a few models............ Im ready oh and would need a helper!!

The footfall at the library looks good. Hope it keeps up.

Chinafoot

Rush Library is going to be featured on Nationwide tomorrow night, 29th of September, at 7pm on RTE1.

LeoB

Chinafoot wrote: »

Rush Library is going to be featured on Nationwide tomorrow night, 29th of September, at 7pm on RTE1.

Put back to future date as Nationwide were doing some extra programmes for "Age Action Week" so you will have to wait another while to see me on T.V.

In Library yesterday and it was very busy which is good to see. Never realised the amount of extra stuff that goes on in Fingal Library. They have a lot going on, Staff excellent and more than helpful