Inverness Public Library is housed in a historic building originally constructed as Bell’s Institution in 1841. After serving as a school, courthouse, police station, and theatre, it became a public library in 1980. Today, it offers access to a lending library and reference room, along with a wide range of services and activities for all ages.
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Watch Women of the Revolution by Katy Turton
As part of our Author Visits, Katy Turton discusses her debut novel 'Blackbird Song'. Watch a recording of her talk at Inverness Library on Youtube.
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Our services
Regular activities
Discover regular activities hosted at Inverness Library.
Inverness Reference Library
Inverness Library offers reference books and magazines, microfilm scanning public PCs and hosts regular events.
Local history pamphlets
Explore local history pamphlets and learn about upcoming events and projects at the Inverness Reference Library. Select a subject to open a digital version of the original pamphlet.
Collect and Returns Service
A quick, convenient way to request books for collection and return at your local Highland library.
Microbits and coding
Micro:bit is a tiny programmable computer, designed to make learning and teaching easy and fun!
Internet and computers
Access free internet, computers and friendly digital support at your library to help with everyday online tasks.
Digital library services
Explore thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, comics and more in our digital collections.
membership
Become a High Life Highland library member and enjoy free access to books, computers, thousands of eBooks, and hundreds of online resources across all Highland libraries.
Join nowDonate to Inverness Library
Make a donation to gift children's or adult's books to your local library on behalf of someone special. Each book will be inscribed with their name and they will be recognised on our Donor Wall of Fame.
Opening times
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mon
09:00 - 18:30
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tue
09:00 - 18:30
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wed
09:00 - 18:30
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thu
09:00 - 19:00
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fri
09:00 - 18:30
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sat
09:00 - 17:00
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sun
Closed
From the Inverness Town House, cross Bridge Street at the crossing onto Church Street. Walk along Church Street and turn right onto Queensgate. Cross Academy Street at the lights and walk up Strothers Lane. Turn left into Farraline Park. Library is on the right hand side. (approx. 8 minutes)
From the Inverness Town House, cross Bridge Street at the crossing onto Church Street. Cycle along Church Street and turn right onto Queensgate. Cross Academy Street at the junction and cycle up Strothers Lane. Turn left into Farraline Park. Library is on the right hand side, the bike racks are located at the front of the building. (approx. 3 minutes)
Located next to the bus station - Simply cross the road from the bus stances. From the train station (4 minutes walk) - Exit from the back of the train station into the car park. Cross the road at Strothers Lane pedestrian crossing.
From the A9 heading North, enter into Inverness at the Longman Roundabout. Drive along Longman Rd and turn off on the slip lane to the left on the Rose Street Roundabout. Drive along Rail Way Terrace which takes you onto Strothers Lane and follow the road into the bus station. Library is on your right before the mini roundabout and exit. (approx. 5 minutes) From the Ness Bridge turn left onto Bank Street and follow the road onto Friars Lane. At the traffic lights turn right onto Academy Street. Turn left onto Strothers Lane. Stop at the junction and turn left onto Farraline Park. Library is on your right before the mini roundabout and exit. (approx. 6 minutes)
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Level access from entrance to reception
- Level access to all public areas
- Ramp to main entrance
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Wheelchair access throughout
Additional accessibility information:
Accessible parking is available nearby, including two disabled spaces in the adjacent Rose Street car park.
