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Make a splash during Science Week Ireland 2026 with Kilkenny Libraries with an exciting programme of events inspired by this year's theme, "Water: from Molecule to Ocean."

Please be advised that all libraries and the mobile library will be closed on Wednesday 14th October due to Industrial action.

Keep reading this Autumn Winter and be in with a chance to win a prize!

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

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).