- Arts & Culture
Priaulx Library
Our aims and objectives
The Priaulx Library is Guernsey's local studies centre, established in 1889 We celebrate Guernsey's unique identity with our Guernsey Photographic Archive, the finest collection of local newspapers in the Channel Islands, and books and documents on Guernsey's language, history and culture
We welcome islanders and visitors into the island's first free public library, guide them in their research and put on exhibitions and other activities that promote the study of local history.
Organisation and management
The Priaulx Library received grant funding from the States of Guernsey The Council of the Priaulx Library is responsible to the States for the care of the collections
Contact information
- Key contact
- General Enquiries
- Phone Number
- 01481 721998
- Email address
- info@priaulxlibrary.gg
- Website
- priaulxlibrary.co.uk
- Address
- Candie St Peter Port GY1 1UG
- Registered Number
- NP212*
- Social Pages
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*The Guernsey Registry is responsible for administration of the registers of charities and non-profit organisations. The number indicated above was originally issued to the charity, but this is not an indication that registration is up to date. Please see guernseyregistry.com/charities for a current list of registered organisations