Darwen Library

Darwen Library
Established	1908
Location	Darwen, Lancashire
Website	http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.1116

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 £8000 to build it. 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.

Groups and events

The library runs a group for 11-16 year-olds called 'Chill Out', where youngsters can relax and test their skills on the Wii video game console. It also runs reading groups, hosts class visits and runs computer courses.

It has also been host to the surgery of the Rossendale & Darwen MP.^{[citation needed]}