Ballymote Community Library

02/06/2026

📖 New Thrillers at Ballymote Community Library 📖

Our thriller section has been updated and is now packed with exciting new titles! 📚✨
Whether you’re looking for a gripping, fast-paced read or something more emotional, there’s plenty to choose from. Call in and explore the latest additions.

Ballymote Community Library opening hours:
• Tuesday 9.30am - 5pm
• Wednesday 9.30am - 5pm
• Thursday 12pm - 7pm
• Friday 9.30am - 5pm
• Saturday 9.30am - 1.30pm
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01/06/2026

🌱♻️ Free Food Waste Caddy Kits available from Ballymote Community Library♻️🌱

Pick up your FREE kit (caddy, compostable liners & leaflet) during National Food Waste Recycling Week 2026.

📅 30 May – 7 June (during staffed hours)
📍 Ballymote Community Library (F56 FT59)
🌍 Use Your Food Waste Bin – Make a Difference!

Separating food waste cuts emissions and turns waste into compost or renewable energy.
👉 https://mywaste.ie/resources-and-campaigns/food-waste-recycling/
✨ While stocks last!


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01/06/2026

🎈 5 days to Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 at Ballymote Community Library! 🎈

🎉 Saturday 6th June | 9.30am – 1.30pm 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating children’s creativity, with a range of FREE workshops and events for all ages, including:

🔸 9.30–10.30am: Niall de Búrca Storytelling (All ages)
🔸 10.45–11.45am: Jay Ryan Interactive Science Show (Ages 5–10)
🔸12.30–1.30pm: Sarah O’Keefe “Anything Can Happen” Story Workshop (Ages 6–10 – booking required)
🍦 Ice-cream van at 11.45am! Pick up your FREE ice-cream voucher at the library desk.

No booking is required for the Niall de Búrca Storytelling or the Jay Ryan Interactive Science Show, and all events are completely FREE.

All events in Sligo Libraries can be found on our website: https://sligolibrary.ie/cruinniu-na-nog-2026/

🎈Cruinniú na nÓg across the country: https://cruinniu.gov.ie/events/location/sligo/

Spread the word!🤩

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31/05/2026

🎉 Cruinniú na nÓg at Ballymote Library – Saturday 6 June 🎉

Join us for a fantastic FREE workshop as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026!

📚 Sarah O’Keefe – ‘The Anything-Can-Happen Workshop’
🗓 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 12.30pm – 1.30pm
👦 Ages 6–10
📍 Ballymote Community Library

Let imaginations run wild! Children will create their own stories using surprise story cards—expect everything from dragons and pirates to magical adventures. With games, storytelling, and drawing, this is a fun, interactive session perfect for young creators.

Booking is required – places are limited
📞 Call 071 9111669
📩 Message us on Facebook
📧 [email protected]
(Please include your childs name & age and your phone number when booking)

👉 More info: www.sligolibrary.ie/cruinniu-2026

30/05/2026

🎈Just 1 week to go until Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 in Ballymote Community Library on Saturday 6th June 🎈

This is an on open invite for you and your child/children to join us in Ballymote Community Library on Saturday 6th June from 9.30am – 1.30pm for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 National Day of FREE creativity for children and young people. 🎈

🌟 All events FREE! 🌟

Ballymote Community Library events schedule:
🔹 9.30am - 10.30am: Niall De Burca (All ages)🔹
(Walk in event for children and adults & no booking necessary)
Grab your seats and hang on tight, Niall de Búrca is coming to Sligo for Cruinniu na nÓg 2026! Join Niall for an exciting story telling performance, that will captivate audiences of all ages. Niall is a Scéalaí, a traditional storyteller from the west of Ireland. As a kid in Galway, he loved traditional tales of all kinds; nowadays he travels worldwide performing and facilitating workshops on traditional storytelling. His credo is the ancient proverb: Níór bhris focal maith fiacal riamh….A good word never broke a tooth!

🔹10.45 - 11.45 am: Jay Ryan (All 5-10)🔹
(Walk in event for children and adults & no booking necessary)
Everything is chaotic in Dr Jay’s laboratory as he tries to tame exploding plastic bottles and bring floating balls back to earth. Hosted by RTÉ childrens’ broadcaster Jay Ryan, expect chaos and a good dose of science all served with the showman’s touch! Dr Jay brings experiments to life with explosions, engineering marvels, and plenty of bangs, whooshes, and oohs.

🔹FREE Ice creams at Ballymote Community Library 🔹
Your child can collect their free ice cream voucher from the desk at time on Saturday 6th to get their 99 cone with sprinkles and syrup! 🍦
11.45am -12.30pm: FREE Ice Creams at Ballymote Community Library

🔹12.30pm – 13.30pm: Sarah O' Keefe ‘The Anything-Can-Happen Story Workshop’ (Ages 6-10) – Booking Required 🔹
Join us for an Anything-Can-Happen Story Workshop where imagination runs wild! Children aged 6-10 will choose surprise story cards to invent a completely new adventure together, from dragons in haunted libraries to pirates discovering magical biscuits. Through interactive storytelling, games, and drawing, participants will help shape a ridiculous and unforgettable tale. Perfect for curious young creators who love stories, laughter, and big ideas. - Booked Required -

All events on the day are FREE and do not require booking (exception is the Sarah O' Keefe ‘The Anything-Can-Happen Story Workshop’)

For further details visit https://sligolibrary.ie/cruinniu-na-nog-2026/ or follow us on our page https://www.facebook.com/ballymotelibrary/

Check what’s happening around the country: https://cruinniu.gov.ie/events/location/sligo/

Please feel free to share this email and the information regarding Cruinniú na nÓg in Ballymote with your friends, family, neighbours, parents of classmates or in WhatsApp groups! 🤩


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29/05/2026

Reminder: 🌅🌞 Public Holiday Closure Notice / Fógra Dúnta Don Lá Saoire Poiblí 🌅🌞

Please note that Ballymote Community Library will close at 𝟱.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 for the Public Holiday weekend and will re-open at 𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.

Tabhair faoi deara go mbeidh Leabharlann Bhaile an Mhóta dúnta ag 5.00pm Dé hAoine 29ú Bealtaine don deireadh seachtaine Saoire Poiblí agus osclóidh sí arís ag 9.30am Dé Máirt 2ú Meitheamh.

28/05/2026

📚 Poetry Day Ireland takes place today, Thursday, May 28, 2026. This year’s island-wide celebration is centred around the theme of “Home”. 🏡

To celebrate the occasion 4th Class Scoil Mhuire gan Smál attended a poetry workshop with Terry McDonagh. The children learned about writing techniques and each had the opportunity to write their own piece.✍️📖

Many thanks to the children for their enthusiasm and participation, and to their teacher, Ms. James, for attending such a wonderful event. Thank you also to Terry for facilitating a lovely event as part of Poetry Day Ireland 2026.✨

🔗 Learn more: https://www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day-ireland

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28/05/2026

🎨✨ Only 9 Days to Go Until Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 in Ballymote Community Library! ✨🎭

Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people is almost here, and Sligo Libraries are getting ready for a fantastic programme of fun, creativity, and imagination! 🎶📚🎬

From art and music to workshops, storytelling, and hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Want a glimpse of the magic? Take a look at the official Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 video and start getting excited for this year’s celebrations! 👇
https://youtu.be/0pg6LJVxTRk?si=MyRFmOlj_Cy-Zkqp

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25/05/2026

✨👶🏻 Toddler Play Time in Ballymote Community Library at 11am every Thursday 👶🏻✨

On Thursdays, our library does not open to the public until 12pm so your little one will have freedom to play, make friends and express themselves in an open environment reserved exclusively for toddlers and their parents.
🔹FREE
🔹Suitable for ages 0-4
🔹No booking required
🔹Tea & coffee for adults


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24/05/2026

🌅🌞 Public Holiday Closure Notice 🌅🌞
🌅🌞 Fógra Dúnta Don Lá Saoire Poiblí 🌅🌞

Please note that Ballymote Community Library will close at 𝟱.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 for the Public Holiday weekend and will re-open at 𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.

Tabhair faoi deara go mbeidh Leabharlann Bhaile an Mhóta dúnta ag 5.00pm Dé hAoine 29ú Bealtaine don deireadh seachtaine Saoire Poiblí agus osclóidh sí arís ag 9.30am Dé Máirt 2ú Meitheamh.