Kilkenny County Council Library Service

17/06/2026

Would you like to learn more about the wealth of online resources available from Kilkenny Libraries?
Make sure to pop in to Loughboy Library for our weekly online clinic, each Tuesday from 2.30 – 3.30 pm. We can demonstrate to you how to use such fabulous online resources as Borrowbox, Universal Class and more!
No booking required. Just drop in!

16/06/2026

🎩✨ Magic at Mayfair Library this Saturday! ✨🎩
Join us for a magical morning of fun at Mayfair Library this Saturday 20th June at 11:30am with Paul from Really Grand Events 🪄
This special magic show is part of the launch of our Summer Stars Reading Adventure 🌟📚 – a fantastic programme to encourage children to keep reading all summer long!
🎉 Don’t forget:
📖 Drop in and sign up for Summer Stars while you’re here!
📞 Booking is required – secure your spot by calling 056 779 4174 or emailing [email protected]
Bring the kids along for laughs, surprises, and plenty of magic… we can’t wait to see you there! 🎈✨

16/06/2026

A lovely morning at the Mayfair Library 📚💛
We’ve been delighted to welcome so many school groups to the library this year, this is just one of the many we’ve loved having in each week. It’s always great to see them come in, get settled, and enjoy some quiet reading time together.
If you’re a teacher interested in arranging class visits for next year, we’d love to hear from you just get in touch and we can arrange scheduled visits😊

15/06/2026

Prepare for Father’s Day with a burst of creativity. Children are invited to design and decorate their very own card for Dad — bespoke and completely unique. Our friendly workshop provides everything they need to get crafting, from colourful papers to fun embellishments, with gentle guidance along the way.
Ages 7+
Booking essential - call 051897200 or email [email protected]
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15/06/2026

Join us in Graiguenamanagh Library on Tuesday June 23 at 11:00 for an informative and useful talk on Decluttering.

This workshop is presented by Fiona Hall, , Ireland's first and only psychotherapist working in this area for over 10 years. We will be looking at the emotional hurdles we face when decluttering as well as practical advice on how to finally declutter and organise your home!

Contact Graig Library for more information: 0567794178 or [email protected]

14/06/2026

Test your book smarts with a fresh mix of literary teasers, from today’s chart‑toppers to beloved classics. Children’s tales, adult fiction, and a few surprises are all in the blend. Think you can hit a perfect score?
https://qz.app.do/2026-general-9

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14/06/2026

☀️📗 A little sneak peek of what you might discover inside a My Little Library Bag...

If your child is starting school this September, they can collect a FREE My Little Library Bag from their local Library! Each bag is filled with specially selected books and fun resources to help make the transition to school an exciting adventure ✨🎒

Pop into your local Library to pick up yours and begin your family's reading journey together 💛

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

Ruth sent Kathleen and Lori off with one simple task: fill the new bean bags for Castlecomer Library. A short while later, Ruth went to check on their progress… and was greeted by what can only be described as a bean bag explosion. 😂🫘

What started as a simple job quickly turned into tiny beads everywhere, plenty of laughter, and a reminder that not all library adventures involve books. Thankfully, the bean bags survived, the clean-up crew stepped in, and Castlecomer Library is now one step closer to having some very cosy new reading spots. 📚❤️

After supervising the chaos (and documenting the evidence), Ruth decided she’d earned a well-deserved break to test out the finished product. Research purposes, of course. 📖☕🛋️

Safe to say, Kathleen and Lori won’t be volunteering for bean bag duty again anytime soon… but Ruth highly recommends the final result! 😂

12/06/2026

A summer of reading starts here!
From picture books to novels, Summer Stars 2026 welcomes every child across Kilkenny to take part.
Join your local library to:
🎨 Take part in fun events and creative workshops
📖 Track your reading and set your own goals
🏅 Earn rewards along the way
No matter what you love to read — stories, facts, comics or audiobooks — there’s something for everyone.
Pop into your library to get started!