Sligo County Library

28/05/2026

Just a reminder that if you're interested in BorrowBox's online event featuring Colm Tóibín it's happening on Wednesday 3rd June at 10am.

https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ

📚 BorrowBox Presents an Exclusive Author Event
📖 A Morning with Colm Tóibín

💻 Online Webinar
📅 Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
⏰ 10:00am

🔗 Register here:
https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6_hplIOS6iUDPTZgm4HNQ #/registration

Join award-winning and bestselling Irish author, Colm Tóibín, for a live online discussion and Q&A on his latest release, 'The News from Dublin' - a powerful collection of short stories.

Expect an inspiring conversation with one of today's most admired literary voices.

27/05/2026

🎨✨ Only 10 Days to Go Until Cruinniú na nÓg 2026! ✨🎭

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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Cruinniú na nÓg, a flagship initiative of Creative Ireland’s Creati...

27/05/2026

📦✨ Memories In A Box Workshop Series ✨📦

Join us at Sligo Central Library for a special four-part creative workshop series with Joan Moffitt, Family Learning, MSLETB.

Using your own treasured photographs, letters, postcards, ribbons, and keepsakes, participants will create a beautiful “Memory Box” filled with personal stories and cherished memories. 💌📸

📍 Venue: Sligo Central Library
📅 Dates:
• Tuesday 2nd June | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 9th June | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 16th June | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Tuesday 23rd June | 2.00pm – 4.00pm

This is a four-part workshop series and participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

To reserve your place:
☎️ Call 0719111675
📧 Email: [email protected]

Places are limited, so early booking is advised!


Family Learning Sligo County Council

26/05/2026

📚✨ Thank You for a Wonderful Event! ✨📚

A huge thank you to Tom Sigafoos and Dr Chris Sparks for delivering such an engaging and insightful session, “The Hits and Misses of Aspiring Authors Over 60” today at Sligo Central Library. Your honesty, humour, and wealth of experience made for a truly enjoyable and memorable afternoon.

We’d also like to thank everyone who attended. Your enthusiasm and participation created such a warm atmosphere in the library, and it was fantastic to see so much passion for writing and storytelling.

We hope the event sparked plenty of ideas and inspiration for your own creative journeys. ✍️

24/05/2026

📖🩵🐝🌿🐛🩵📖
TODDLE TIME STORYTIME!

Join us in Sligo Central Library this Friday morning at 10am for our regular baby & toddler storytime session!

Suitable for ages 0-4
No booking required
FREE

23/05/2026

Great Artwork on display! 🥰 Thanks to Hannah for facilitating 👩‍🎨
If you like what you see & would like to have a go then call into us on Saturday 6th June for this & all our other activities

23/05/2026

Let the creative juices flow! Graffiti Art workshop kicking off here in Sligo Central Library as part of Check out our website for loads more activities on Saturday 6th June!

23/05/2026

🎨✨ 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘂́ 𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗢́𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 ✨🎨

Join us on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 for a fantastic day celebrating children’s creativity with a festival of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆! 📚🎭🎶

There’ll be a wonderful mix of art, creativity, storytelling, music, play, workshops and more throughout the day for a range of ages.

📍 Venue: Sligo Central Library, Stephen St., Sligo
🌐 Find full details at: www.sligolibrary.ie/cruinniu-2026

✅ No booking is required for events in Sligo Central Library
⚠️ Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis

We look forward to welcoming everyone for a fun-filled day of creativity and imagination! 🌈🎨📖


Sligo County Council Sligo County Childcare Committee Sligo Family Resource Centre West Sligo Family Resource Centre Sligo Springboard Family Support Service Family Learning

22/05/2026

Dublin Literary Award 2026 Winner!

Huge congratulations to Ali Smith, winner of the 2026 Dublin Literary Award for her brilliant novel Gliff!

Celebrated for its originality and storytelling, Gliff is a must-read for anyone who loves contemporary fiction.

You can borrow Gliff and explore more of Ali Smith’s work at Sligo Central Library. Why not add it to your reading list today?

Find out more: https://dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/books/gliff/