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Press Release Ireland Reads Day February 28th

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

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In the papers, 16th January 2026

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.

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Kilkenny Library Launches Development Plan

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

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Christmas Holiday Arrangements

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

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Virtual Treasury Press Release

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

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Children’s Book Festival 2025 – Press Release

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

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Science Week 2025 Press Release

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

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Family Time At Your Library

Celebrate December with Family Time at Your Library!

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Creative Director and Festival Co Ordinator needed.

We are looking for a Creative Director and Festival Co-Ordinator for Bookville 2026.

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In the papers, 21st November 2025 Fado Fado

Learn more about Fado Fado and the Virtual Treasury at Kilkenny Libraries