*Galston Community Centre will be closed 9am-12noon on Thursday 25 April.
* The South Mobile will not be in service on the afternoon of Tues 30 April.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
The Dick Institute
The stunning Dick Institute houses East Ayrshire’s central library as well as the largest museum and galleries space in Ayrshire.
Don't forget that if you aren't able to visit your local library, you can still access e-books, e-audiobooks & e-newspapers via the BorrowBox app and e-magazines through Libbyapp.
Download the apps from the App Store or Google Play and sign in using your membership number. You can also access Borrowbox & Libby via our online catalogue
The lending library, junior library and digital space are all housed on the ground floor. The library offers a host of resources as well as regular Bookbug sessions, meet the author events, art classes, Little Explorer groups and much more.
Spend some time with your favourite author and enjoy a barista coffee and sweet treats in the café.
There’s a great selection of books for all ages and interests and library members also get free access to BorrowBox. Download the app and browse hundreds of ebooks and eaudiobooks giving you access to your favourite authors 24/7.
The refurbished Digital Space plays host to a number of activities. The venue also offers free WiFi for visitors.
I Love My Library because...
"My two children can colour in, select and read literally dozens of books; we come every week and there is always something new to see & do!" Ian Heron Kilmarnock (Winner National Library Day Slogan - Dick Institute)
Venue Details
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Contact Details
Elmbank Avenue
Kilmarnock
KA1 3BU
Enquiries:
Call 01563 554300
info@eastayrshireleisure.com
For School Or Groups:
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Opening Hours
- Sunday: CLOSED
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
- Wednesday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
- Thursday: 1.00pm - 8.00pm
- Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
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Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
- Disabled Toilet Facilities
- Car Parking
- Lift Access
- Available for Hire
- Cafe
- Car parking nearby
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Toilets
Venue Details
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Contact Details
Elmbank Avenue
Kilmarnock
KA1 3BU
Enquiries:
Call 01563 554300
info@eastayrshireleisure.com
For School Or Groups:
info@eastayrshireleisure.com -
Opening Hours
- Sunday: CLOSED
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
- Wednesday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
- Thursday: 1.00pm - 8.00pm
- Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
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Facilities
- Wheelchair Access
- Disabled Toilet Facilities
- Car Parking
- Lift Access
- Available for Hire
- Cafe
- Car parking nearby
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Toilets
For Sat Nav
The postcode is KA1 3BU. The venue is signposted once you are in Kilmarnock and there is car parking around the venue. Alternatively there is town centre parking and the Dick Institute is a 5 minute walk from the centre of town.
Arriving by Train
Exit the train station and cross the road ahead, bear left along West George St, turn right at Gala Bingo and proceed down the pedestrian precinct to The Cross. Look diagonally to the left and you will see Burns Mall. Make your way across the mall, exit the glass doors and proceed through the underpass to the venue on the corner of Green Street and London Road where you will see the Palace Theatre. From here walk up London Road, past the Grand Hall and the Dick Institute is a 5 min walk.
Arriving by Bus
Exit the bus station at the south side either through the mall (turn right into the mall then left to the bottom of the mall and left again to exit the mall and proceed through the underpass). Alternatively exit through the perspex tunnel in the bus station and cross Green Street where you will see the Palace Theatre. From here walk up London Road, past the Grand Hall and the Dick Institute is a 5 min walk.