Libraries NI, Omagh Library

Library Collections

Tyrone County Library was founded in 1928. The Western Education & Library Board assumed responsibility for it in 1973 and it is now known as Omagh Public Library. The Library Service in the Western Board's area operates via 16 branch libraries, 9 public and three specialist mobile libraries. The library also services 106 centres, including hospitals, community homes, as well as 270 schools. All service points offer a wide range of book and non-book materials, to suit all tastes, and for all ages of readers, for adults and children alike. Library staff have extensive links with the wider community.

Collections available at Libraries NI, Omagh Library

Libraries NI, Omagh Library has 1 collections that match your search.

Omagh Library Local Studies Collection
The Local Studies collection held at Omagh Library is extensive and specialises in the history of Tyrone, its towns and villages from the earliest times. Material is available in a variety of formats - books, journals, microfilm, fiche and maps. The Library has a collection of over 1,000 photographs - old and contemporary. A copy of the Lawrence Collection is held on microfilm. Files of information on Tyrone, consisting of photocopies of pages from books, journals and newspapers are available and widely used.

Libraries NI, Omagh Library

Collections available at Libraries NI, Omagh Library

Omagh Library Local Studies Collection