Wrexham Library

Wrexham Library (Welsh: Llyfrgell Wrecsam) is the main public library of Wrexham, Wales. Located in the city centre, adjacent to Llwyn Isaf, it opened in 1972, superseding the old carnegie library on Queens Square.

For the old carnegie library that served as Wrexham's library from 1907 to 1973, see Old Library, Wrexham.

Wrexham Library
Llyfrgell Wrecsam (Welsh)
The building's entrance in 2013
Former namesWrexham Library and Arts Centre
General information
TypePublic library
Arts centre (Oriel Wrecsam; 1973–2015)
Police station (2019–)
Council office (2023–)
AddressRhosddu Road, Wrexham, Wales LL11 1AU
Coordinates53.048075°N 2.993892°W / 53.048075; -2.993892
Construction startedJune 1971
OpenedDecember 1972
Cost£178,000 (1971)
Design and construction
Architect(s)James A Roberts
Main contractorRM Douglas Construction

It is the most visited library in North Wales, receiving 100,000 in-person and digital visitors annually.

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