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News from Kilkenny County Libraries. Ireland Reads Day is fast approaching on 28th February 2026 and to encourage everyone "To Get Lost in a Good Book" we share what happens behind the scenes.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to join libraries nationwide in celebrating Ireland Reads Day on Saturday, February 28.

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Some of the most exciting names in contemporary Irish fiction are returning this year, and 2026 is already shaping up to be one for the books.

Kilkenny Library Launches Ambitious Library Development Plan: Creating Vibrant and Sustainable Communities 2025–2029.

The Libraries will be closed from 2pm on Tuesday 23rd 2025 and will reopen on January 2nd 2026.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service proudly hosted the Virtual Treasury Roadshow at Mayfair Library on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Press Release - Children’s Book Festival 2025 – Celebrating Stories, Creativity & Imagination.

Kilkenny Library is proud to announce an exciting programme of events for Science Week 2025.

Celebrate December with Family Time at Your Library!