{"id":121546,"date":"2026-08-19T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibliostaged.wpengine.com\/?p=121546"},"modified":"2026-08-21T22:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T22:15:36","slug":"library-story-transforming-heritage-empowering-community-the-naas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/library-story-transforming-heritage-empowering-community-the-naas\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Heritage, Empowering Community: The Naas Library Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"121546\" class=\"elementor elementor-121546\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12dab08a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12dab08a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e10cdb8&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-285ec545\" data-id=\"285ec545\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f7515d hero hero-post hero-sub hero-content-dark hero-product elementor-cta--layout-image-left elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"11f7515d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1434.webp);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Front entrance of Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre, a restored historic building transformed into a modern community library with Bibliotheca self-service technology.\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLIBRARY STORY\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransforming Heritage, Empowering Community: The Naas Library Story\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7df828e bb-1 bt-1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7df828e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;0144005&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2aa32c44\" data-id=\"2aa32c44\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70bf4037\" data-id=\"70bf4037\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d85a1d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d85a1d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/f157ccd0-98c6-4703-98d3-adf597ca65e3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-121625\" alt=\"Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre logo representing the transformed community library and cultural hub in County Kildare, Ireland.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/f157ccd0-98c6-4703-98d3-adf597ca65e3.png 717w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/f157ccd0-98c6-4703-98d3-adf597ca65e3-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce457f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ce457f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>August 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75f4c650\" data-id=\"75f4c650\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bb891db elementor-section-full_width content-two-columns content-two-columns-no-bottom-margin bb-1 elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bb891db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;023c89a&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f739a5e br-1-desktop bb-1-mobile\" data-id=\"7f739a5e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76118d64 elementor-cta--layout-image-above cta cta-icon-stack elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"76118d64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-content-item elementor-cta__content-item elementor-cta__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/challenge-icon.svg\" title=\"extension-24px\" alt=\"extension-24px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tChallenge\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTransforming the former Naas Jail and Town Hall into a modern library required preserving its historic character while meeting the demands of a future-ready public service. Accessibility, infrastructure upgrades, and flexible spaces had to be integrated carefully, ensuring the building could evolve without compromising its heritage identity or community significance.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d4a5933 br-1-desktop bb-1-mobile\" data-id=\"1d4a5933\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f356a34 elementor-cta--layout-image-above cta cta-icon-stack elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"1f356a34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-content-item elementor-cta__content-item elementor-cta__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/solution-icon.svg\" title=\"mediation-24px\" alt=\"mediation-24px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSolution\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBibliotheca partnered early in the design phase to embed RFID self-service kiosks, security gates, and open+ Count into the building\u2019s fabric. This ensured seamless integration of technology, supporting accessibility, efficiency, and data-driven insight while preserving the architectural integrity and enabling a flexible, user-focused library experience from the outset.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10227c01\" data-id=\"10227c01\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fdd3401 elementor-cta--layout-image-above cta cta-icon-stack elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"7fdd3401\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-content-item elementor-cta__content-item elementor-cta__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/result-icon.svg\" title=\"done_all-24px\" alt=\"done_all-24px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tResult\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNaas Library has become a thriving cultural hub at the heart of the community, welcoming over 180,000 visitors annually. Self-service technology has improved efficiency and user experience, while freeing staff to focus on engagement. The library now supports learning, connection, and culture, strengthening Naas as a vibrant civic destination.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c47ad7 elementor-section-full_width content-video-contained bb-1 elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c47ad7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;023c89a&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43ea6111 column-narrow\" data-id=\"43ea6111\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf0e86c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf0e86c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19 August 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0874d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0874d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre: Where Heritage Meets a Modern Community Hub<\/strong><\/p><p>Once a disused landmark in the heart of Naas, the former Jail and Town Hall has been transformed into a vibrant library and cultural centre \u2014 a space that now sits firmly at the centre of community life. The vision behind its revival was simple, yet powerful: to create a place where history, learning, and community could come together.<\/p><p>As County Librarian <strong>Gillian Allen<\/strong> explains, <em>\u201cThe vision was centred on transformation\u2026 for the library to become much more than a place to borrow books. It was intended as a welcoming, inclusive hub for the entire community.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/kildarecoco.ie\/library\/Libraries\/Naas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Naas Library<\/a> stands as a striking example of how heritage buildings can be reimagined for modern public service, without losing their identity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c8a45e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63c8a45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transforming heritage into a future-ready library<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55bad0f7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"55bad0f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b39b149 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b39b149\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Turning a historic and disused building into a fully functional, modern library came with significant challenges. The structure needed to be preserved, upgraded, and made fully accessible \u2014 all while meeting the expectations of a contemporary public service.<\/p><p>As Executive Librarian <strong>Ois\u00edn Cleere<\/strong> highlights, <em>\u201cOne of the biggest challenges was finding the right balance between preserving the building\u2019s historic character and meeting the practical demands of a modern public library.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Structural upgrades, accessibility requirements, and the integration of modern services such as lighting, heating, ventilation, and digital connectivity all had to be carefully delivered without compromising the building\u2019s original architecture.<\/p><p>At the same time, the internal layout needed to support a flexible mix of quiet study, children\u2019s services, digital access, and community programming \u2014 ensuring the space could evolve with future needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47dc32e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47dc32e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Embedding modern library technology from the start<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4154bd5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4154bd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec5f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ec5f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bibliotheca became involved early in the construction phase, working closely with the design and delivery teams to ensure technology was fully integrated into the fabric of the building from the outset.<\/p><p>This early collaboration meant that RFID <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/self-service-checkout\/\">self-service<\/a> solutions,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/security-detection\/\"> security gates<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/occupancy-compliance\/\">people-counting<\/a> technology could be seamlessly embedded into the design \u2014 supporting both operational efficiency and user experience.<\/p><p>As <strong>Ois\u00edn Cleere<\/strong> explains, <em>\u201cTheir early involvement was important in ensuring that infrastructure such as power, data, and layout planning could fully support a modern, self-service library model from the outset.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/self-service-checkout\/\">RFID-enabled kiosks<\/a> now allow visitors to borrow and return items independently, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/security-detection\/\">security gates<\/a> ensure smooth stock management without disrupting the open and welcoming feel of the library. Meanwhile,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/occupancy-compliance\/\"> Open+ Count<\/a> provides accurate insights into visitor flow, helping staff understand how the building is being used throughout the day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2adcb4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2adcb4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>\u201cThe renewed building acts as a catalyst for community pride and engagement, contributing meaningfully to the social, cultural, and intellectual life of Naas.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2014 <strong>Gillian Allen<\/strong> &#8211; County Librarian<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b07886a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b07886a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A thriving cultural hub at the heart of Naas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc3b35 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4dc3b35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac884a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac884a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since opening, <a href=\"https:\/\/kildarecoco.ie\/library\/Libraries\/Naas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Naas Library<\/a> has transformed how the community engages with library services. It is no longer simply a place to borrow books \u2014 it has become a destination for learning, connection, and culture.<\/p><p>As <strong>Gillian<\/strong> describes, <em>\u201cIt is a welcoming, inclusive hub where people of all ages gather, learn, connect, and feel a sense of belonging.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p>Visitor numbers have grown significantly, with over 180,000 visitors annually and more than 1,000 people passing through the doors on a typical Saturday. The library now supports a wide range of activity \u2014 from study and digital access to exhibitions, events, and community programmes.<\/p><p>Technology has played a key role in enabling this growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/self-service-checkout\/\">RFID self-service<\/a> has streamlined busy periods, particularly during peak footfall, while freeing staff to focus on more meaningful, community-focused engagement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/en-gb\/solutions\/occupancy-compliance\/\">Open+ Count<\/a> has also helped the team better understand usage patterns, supporting smarter service planning.<\/p><p><strong>Ois\u00edn<\/strong> reflects, <em>\u201cStaff have been able to shift their focus from transactional tasks to more meaningful, value-added interactions with library users.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ee638 image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"53ee638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;justified&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;ideal_row_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:200,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ideal_row_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:150,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ideal_row_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:150,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2675-scaled.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"53ee638\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bibliotheca selfCheck at Naas Library\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A parent and child using a Bibliotheca selfCheck kiosk, demonstrating how RFID technology improves accessibility and enhances the visitor experience at Naas Library\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNjQyLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTI2NzUtc2NhbGVkLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI1M2VlNjM4In0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2675-1022x1024.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"802\" aria-label=\"Parent and child checking out library books using Bibliotheca self-service technology at Naas Library.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2638-2.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"53ee638\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Grandfather Reading at Naas Library\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A grandfather shares a story with his grandchild inside Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre, highlighting the library&#039;s welcoming spaces that encourage literacy, learning, and family connection.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNjM5LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTI2MzgtMi53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNTNlZTYzOCJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2638-2-1024x745.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"582\" aria-label=\"Grandfather reading a children&#039;s book with his grandchild inside Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2540.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"53ee638\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Visitor Using selfCheck at Naas Library\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A library visitor using the Bibliotheca selfCheck kiosk at Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre. RFID self-service technology streamlines borrowing and returns, improves operational efficiency, and enhances the visitor experience while allowing staff to focus on community engagement.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNjM2LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTI1NDAud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjUzZWU2MzgifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2540-1024x700.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"547\" aria-label=\"Library visitor using a Bibliotheca selfCheck kiosk to borrow books at Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1616.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"53ee638\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Reading Area at Naas Library\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A visitor enjoying the dedicated reading area inside Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre. The transformed library provides welcoming spaces for reading, study, and reflection, complemented by Bibliotheca self-service technology that enhances the overall visitor experience.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNTYzLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTE2MTYud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjUzZWU2MzgifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1616-1024x681.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"532\" aria-label=\"Visitor reading a book in the comfortable reading area at Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-605d395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"605d395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A partnership built on impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49805d6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"49805d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d8442 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30d8442\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking back, the collaboration with Bibliotheca has been central to the success of the transformation. By embedding technology early in the design process, Naas Library has been able to deliver a seamless, future-ready service that respects its heritage while embracing innovation.<\/p><p>The result is a library that is both deeply rooted in its history and fully prepared for the future \u2014 a true cultural anchor for Naas.<\/p><p><strong>Gillian<\/strong> sums it up simply, <em>\u201cThe renewed building acts as a catalyst for community pride and engagement, contributing meaningfully to the social, cultural, and intellectual life of Naas.\u201d<\/em><\/p><p><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f78ae9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f78ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1409-1024x681.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-121556\" alt=\"Bibliotheca open+ entrance at Naas Library providing secure and accessible access for library visitors.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1409-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1409-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1409-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1409-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1409-2048x1362.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-136daa1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"136daa1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\">Naas Library&#8217;s open+ entrance combines accessibility, security, and convenience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22e2438a image-gallery elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"22e2438a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;justified&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;ideal_row_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:200,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ideal_row_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:150,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ideal_row_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:150,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2452.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"22e2438a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Naas Library Interior\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Interior view of Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre, highlighting the flexible spaces created through the restoration of the historic building. The library combines modern design, community-focused areas, and Bibliotheca self-service technology to support an inclusive visitor experience.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNjI2LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTI0NTIud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIyZTI0MzhhIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-2452-1024x683.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"534\" aria-label=\"Interior of Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre showcasing modern library spaces for reading, learning, and community activities.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1367-scaled.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"22e2438a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bibliotheca RFID Gates\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Entrance view featuring Bibliotheca RFID security gates at Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre. The system protects library collections while allowing visitors to move freely through the building, supporting efficient operations and an enhanced user experience.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNTQ5LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTEzNjctc2NhbGVkLndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyMmUyNDM4YSJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1367-1024x681.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"532\" aria-label=\"Modern Bibliotheca RFID gates at the entrance of Naas Library, enhancing library security and visitor experience.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1392.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"22e2438a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Welcoming Library Spaces\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Interior view of Naas Library illustrating its role as a modern cultural hub. The library provides accessible spaces for study, reading, collaboration, and community programmes while integrating Bibliotheca technology to enhance the visitor experience.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNTUyLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTEzOTIud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIyZTI0MzhhIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1392-1024x620.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"484\" aria-label=\"Visitors enjoying the welcoming interior of Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1577.webp\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"22e2438a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Private Study Booth at Naas Library\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A private study booth inside Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre, designed to support individual study, remote working, and quiet reading. As part of the library&#039;s transformation into a modern community hub, the flexible interior provides a range of spaces that meet the evolving needs of visitors. Combined with Bibliotheca&#039;s self-service technology, these dedicated areas contribute to an accessible, welcoming, and future-ready library experience.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIxNTYwLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmJpYmxpb3RoZWNhLmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvXHUwMGE5QnJpYW4tQ3JlZ2FuLTE1Nzcud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjIyZTI0MzhhIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.bibliotheca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a9Brian-Cregan-1577-1024x681.webp\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"532\" aria-label=\"Private study booth inside Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre, providing a quiet space for reading, study, and focused work.\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d54f17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d54f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\">Naas Library &amp; Cultural Centre, showcasing how this historic landmark has been reimagined into a modern, accessible community hub where heritage, technology, and learning come together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b666900 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2b666900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373d1caf elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"373d1caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spread the Word<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b73f2a5 elementor-share-buttons--view-icon elementor-share-buttons--skin-minimal elementor-share-buttons--color-custom e-transform elementor-share-buttons--shape-square elementor-grid-0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"6b73f2a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_rotateZ_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;deg&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_linkedin\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_facebook\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_twitter\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_email\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on email\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_whatsapp\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on whatsapp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\" 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