Darwen Library Explained

Library Name:Darwen Library
Location:Darwen, Lancashire
Established:1908
Website:https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/Pages/Darwen-library.aspx

Darwen Library is a Carnegie library in Darwen, Lancashire, England. It opened in 1908 and is located on Knott Street.

History

The library was officially opened in May 1908 by Andrew Carnegie, who had donated £8,000 to build it.[1] It has continued to provide book-lending services to members of the local community.

Centenary of library

As part of the library's centenary celebrations in 2008, the library ran a number of events throughout May. In April 2008, local brewers Fallons Exquisite Ales announced they had created a new beer and were dedicating it to the library.[2]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Darwen Library . 2011-01-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101122073303/http://cottontown.org/page.cfm?LANGUAGE=eng&pageID=535 . 2010-11-22 . dead .
  2. http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/mostpopular.var.2210665.mostviewed.library_brew_gives_darwen_beer_fans_some_cheer.php Library brew