LINEN HALL

The Linen Hall is the oldest library in Belfast but we are much more than that. Since 1788, we have been opening minds in the city and beyond, promoting the pursuit of knowledge and preserving our world-renowned collections for you... Founded as the Belfast Library and Society for Promoting Knowledge in 1788, The Linen Hall is a unique institution. It is the oldest library in the city and remains the only subscription library in Ireland, continuing to generate a proportion of its income from membership. Founding members established the society on radical and Enlightenment ideals. Over more than 200 years, The Linen Hall has retained its independence, maintaining the principle that its resources are owned by the community for the community.

Also known as: Linen Hall Library, The Linen Hall