THE PRIAULX LIBRARY

founded 1889

Background
Founded by Osmond de Beauvoir Priaulx, the Priaulx Library was presented to the inhabitants of Guernsey as a free public library. In 1983, the Priaulx Library became the local studies and heritage library for the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Building
The Priaulx Library, (formerly Candie House) is a Georgian merchant’s house, ca.1780. The building was altered in 1887-1879 - an attic floor was added and the interior was refitted as a Victorian Library.

Collection
The collection includes the founder’s collection; military and general history collections; Channel Island history; a local newspaper archive (from 1785); Channel Island maps; photographs and ephemera.

Contact information
Miss Susan Laker (Chief Librarian)
Priaulx Library, Candie Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UG
tel: 01481-721998 / email: info@priaulxlibrary.gg

Opening Hours, Membership and Access
Open Mon-Sat (1000-1700)

Free membership for residents of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Proof of address is required. Up to eight items may be borrowed for a period of three weeks (Guernsey, Sark and Herm residents) or six weeks (Alderney residents only).

The Priaulx Library can be used as a reference/research library by non-members.

Occasional lectures under the auspices of the Friends of the Priaulx Library

Website
www.priaulxlibrary.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThePlaceForGuernseyHistory/

Status
Not for profit organisation