Your place to research local and family history
Location
We are located in the city centre. To find us on Irongate, walk under the archway between Pizza Express restaurant and Your Move estate agents. The library is 10 minutes walk from the bus station and 25 minutes walk from the railway station.
Interactive location map 
Postal Address: 25b Irongate, Derby, Derby, DE1 3GL.
Phone: 01332 255393
Minicom: 01332 380712
Email: localstudies.library@derby.gov.uk
Manager – Family and Local History Services: Mark Young
Support Services Manager: Mandy Henchliffe
Investing in Derby Local Studies Library
We are making it easier for you to access the vast collection of material held by Derby Local Studies Library, which is currently listed in a number of catalogues. We are currently undertaking major re-cataloguing work to improve our service. Our opening hours have altered for a two year period to allow this work to take place, and are being reviewed every six months. Further information on the cataloguing work, including the latest progress updates, are available in the library. You also have the opportunity to have your say regarding the pattern of opening by completing a comments form in the library.
Opening Times 1st January 2010 to 4th July 2010
- Monday 1pm – 7pm
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 1pm – 5pm
- Thursday 9am – 12.30pm
- Friday 9am – 12.30pm
- Saturday 9.30am – 4pm
Opening Times 5th July 2010 to 31st December 2010
- Monday 9am – 7pm
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday 9am – 12.30pm
- Friday 9am – 12.30pm
- Saturday 9.30am – 4pm
Access
There is a ramped access at the side of the building for wheelchairs. We have an induction loop at the enquiry desk. If you will require additional help within the library, please let us know so we can prepare for your visit.
Parking
A car parking space is available for disabled visitors. This needs to be reserved in advance so please contact us on (01332) 255393.
What is available
Please note we charge for some of these services.