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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).

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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.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce an exciting programme of events for Heritage Week 2026, taking place from 15 to 23 August 2026.

Kilkenny County Council Library Services announces Heritage Week programme for 2026 Exploring Our Foundations:

Kilkenny County Council Library Service welcomed Minister Dara Calleary yesterday to officially open the new Thomastown Library.

Confessions of a Library Addict. What I read, watched, and listened to with my free library card last month...

The Summer Stars reading adventure began in early June and many young readers have already joined their local library, picked up their reading cards and are on their way.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to launch the Summer Stars Reading Adventure 2026, a nationwide initiative that encourages children to explore the joy of reading throughout the summer holidays.