The Nassau Public Library, an octagonal shaped building that is located at the southern end of Parliament Square that borders Shirley Street, was constructed as a jail in 1797.  In 1879, it was converted to a library, reading room and museum.  The small prison cells which once housed prisoners are now used to store books, charts, Arawak artifacts and a collection of historic prints, colonial documents and newspapers.  It was the first building to be constructed in Parliament Square.  Admission is Free

 

Library Hours: 

 

Monday - Thursday      10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m.

Friday                           10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Saturday                       10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Sundays & Holidays    Closed