Contact Library Services
Please note: Following the Scottish Government decision to move South Ayrshire to Tier 4, all South Ayrshire libraries will close from Friday 20 November at their normal closing times (with the exception of Alloway Library that will close at 6pm). Our Connect and Collect service and Mobile Library will also be unavailable. To support our customers, there will be no late fees charged for any borrowed items until further notice. Please keep items at home until branches reopen.
The services below are temporarily unavailable due to Tier 4 restrictions in place.
If you would like a telephone number or opening hours, please go to the branch libraries page.
The Carnegie Library in Ayr is the main library in South Ayrshire.
Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr, KA8 8EB
t: 01292 286385 (currently unavailable)
Email: carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
- For general library enquiries phone your local branch library during temporary revised opening hours, or email Carnegie.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
- For help accessing and using our library online resources, such as eBooks and digital newspapers and magazines, please phone MERC on 01292 313809.
- To join the library please use our online self-registration . If you don’t have access to the internet please phone 01292 612495, Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm.
Children’s Services t: 01292 272232 (currently unavailable)
Cyber Centre t: 01292 618492 (currently unavailable)
Local History Services t: 01292 272231 (currently unavailable)
Local History Library Enquiries: localhistory@south-ayrshire.gov.uk.
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Having just moved into the area I wonder if you need any volunteers at the library?
Hi Sandra,
We are currently looking for a volunteer to help with our home library service. This would require you to use your own vehicle although a mileage allowance would be paid. It is for 4 hours either or a Tuesday morning or afternoon. If this is of any interest to you please contact- Aileen.Cowan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk