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

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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.

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

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

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

Due to unforseen circumstances Urlingford and Callan Libraries will be closed on Saturday 19th September 2026.

As communities across the country mark SDG Week Ireland 2026, Kilkenny County Council Library Service is showcasing a wide range of events and initiatives that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Bookville, a Kilkenny festival of books for families and children, celebrates its ninth year in 2026 with events from the 1st to the 8th October.