Airdrie Library

Airdrie Library, in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a public library with an unusual neighbour under the same roof: the historic Airdrie Public Observatory.

About Airdrie Library

The library has occupied several buildings in Airdrie over its history, moving to its current home on Wellwynd in 1925. Today it is run by Culture NL on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, and the building sits at an elevation of around 125 metres.

History

When the library relocated to Wellwynd in 1925, the town's observatory moved with it, continuing a connection between books and stargazing in Airdrie that stretches back to 1896.

Location & getting there

The library is on Wellwynd in the centre of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, an easy walk from the town's main shopping streets and transport links.

Visiting Airdrie Library

The library keeps regular public opening hours; for the observatory it shares the building with, opening is by request and for scheduled events, so it's worth checking Culture NL's website before planning a visit around stargazing.

See your named star from here

Because Airdrie Library hosts a working public observatory, it's a rare place where you can pair a library visit with a look at the night sky. If you've named a star, you can find its exact position in our star catalogue before asking observatory volunteers to help you find it.