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System Maintenance Monday 26th October 2026 from 10pm

Please note that all online services will be unavailable for a period of up to 4 hours from 10pm on Monday 26th October 2026

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October Bank Holiday Weekend

Please be advised that Kilkenny Libraries will be closed over the bank holiday weekend (Saturday 24th - Monday 26th inclusive)

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In the papers, 21st October 2026

Make a splash during Science Week Ireland 2026 with Kilkenny Libraries with an exciting programme of events inspired by this year's theme, "Water: from Molecule to Ocean."

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Autumn Winter Adult Reading Challenge

Keep reading this Autumn Winter and be in with a chance to win a prize!

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In the papers, 7th October 2026

Kilkenny Library Service Presents a Packed Halloween and Gothic Programme for All Ages

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Radon Monitors Press Release

Kilkenny County Council Library Service Celebrates SDG Week with Launch of Free Radon Monitor Loan Scheme. This scheme enables members of the public to borrow digital radon monitors to check radon levels in their homes. This is a Healthy Ireland at Your Library initiative, supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to raise awareness of radon and promote proactive health measures.

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In the papers, 25th September 2026

Announcing the return of Bookville, Kilkenny's Children's Arts and Literature Festival

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In the papers, 26th August 2026

Joining is Easy as ABC: How Kilkenny libraries are supporting back-to-school

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Fado, Fadó Competition 2027 Press Release

Every Building Has a Story: Kilkenny’s Fadó, Fadó History Competition Returns for Primary and Secondary Schools