14/02/20 14:11
FIRST EVER NATIONAL LIBRARY OPEN DAY TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH
Everyone is invited to visit their local library and take a closer look at all it has to offer on National Library Open Day, Saturday, February 29th.
An Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere recently launched National Library Open Day in Graiguenamanagh Library recently.
“Myself and my family are avid library users, and always find the local library is a warm, welcoming space we can all enjoy together. Many people don’t fully realise the wide range of free resources, supports and services provided on their doorstep, so the National Library Open Day is a great opportunity to get a flavour of what is on offer.”
Libraries all around the country will be taking part in National Library Open Day on February 29th, and are issuing a special invitation to everyone to come along and see all that’s on offer for them at their library completely free.
Friendly library staff will also be on hand to show everyone around, demonstrate our free online services, and sign you up for a library card.
For a flavour of what is on offer, including upcoming events, visit our website www.kilkennylibrary.ie
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For queries in relation to the National Library Open Day, please contact:
Brigid Fitzgerald, LGMA Communications Manager
087-6522527 / bfitzgerald@lgma.ie
For queries in relation to Kilkenny County Council Library Service, please contact
Aisling Kelly T: 056 7794977
Library services
Libraries provide a free, accessible service with something for everyone – completely free.
- · More than 12 million items free to borrow, including books, music, DVDs and more
- · A wide spectrum of classes, events, clubs and activities for all ages and interests
- · Order online and collect/drop off items at any library in the country (the first of its kind in the world)
- · Browse and download eBooks, Audiobooks, eMagazines and e-Newspapers on your phone or other device
- · Hundreds of free easy to access online courses and language learning
- · Free internet access
- · Space to study, work or just read and relax
- · Access to digital equipment including Virtual Reality, 3D printing, sensory equipment, laptops, etc.
- · Specific programmes and supports for reading and literacy and health and wellbeing
- · Resources to support those seeking employment or who want to set up businesses
- · Services for schools, students and teachers
- · Culture and local history resources.
For more on library services, visit www.librariesireland.ie or www.kilkennylibrary.ie