Age Friendly Libraries
Kilkenny Library Service achieved an Age Friendly Status for each of our 8 library branches and our mobile library service.
Some of the changes that we implemented to improve our services included;
- An Age Friendly parking space at Castlecomer Library
- Age Friendly trolleys available in many branches
- Reading aids available in all branches
- Age Friendly programming in all library branches
Age Friendly Events
Bealtaine
Kilkenny Library Service participates in the national Bealtaine Festival each year which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age.
Our events for Bealtaine 2025 will be updated soon!
For details of all events check out our calendar of events
All are welcome to attend.
Age Friendly Technologies and I.T. support
Magic Tables
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Magic tables can be found in the following library branches;
Loughboy library (fixed unit, projects light onto a table)
Graig Library (portable unit)
Castlecomer Library (portable unit)
Ferrybank Library (portable unit)
Mayfair Library (portable unit)
For further details on using these magic tables, please contact these libraries directly.
C-Pens
Reader Pens read words and full lines of text aloud for independent reading. These digital highlighters can be helpful if you have vision problems. The Reader pen reads text out with a natural speaking voice. They have built-in dictionaries so you can access definitions as you read for better understanding.
We have Reader pens for borrowing in all branches and the mobile library. They can be borrowed, by any library member, for a three-week loan period.
To register your interest in borrowing a Reader Pen, please contact your local branch with your details, including your library card number and we will let you know when one becomes available See https://www.kilkennylibrary.ie/eng/contact_us/
Age Friendly Digital Ambassador
We now have library staff trained as Age Friendly ambassadors who can offer help with getting started on our Borrow Box library app which allows you to download eBooks and eAudiobooks. All of our branches carry age friendly formats like large print and audio books.
For further details contact Karyn in Castlecomer Library 056 4440561
I.T. Classes
Age Action will be providing FREE one-on-one computer classes at Mayfair Library for people over the age of 55 who have little or no experience with their device be it a phone, tablet or laptop.
Covering topics of your choice, for example: Search the Internet, Email, Online Shopping, Banking Security, Government Websites, Social Media, Booking Holidays, WhatsApp, Zoom etc.
Classes run for 2 hours per week over 5 weeks. To book a place, contact the Mayfair Library on 056 7794174 or email mayfair@kilkennylibrary.ie
One-to-one Tech support drop in sessions
The following libraries are currently providing one-to-one tech support sessions for older people. These are facilitated by TY students who are on hand to help older people with their smart devices, phones, tablets or laptops.
Mayfair Library
Loughboy Library
For further details, please contact Mayfair Library 056 7794174 or Loughboy Library 056 7794176.
Door to door service
Our door to door service was established during the Covid pandemic with great success and we are delighted that we can continue this personalised service. Our delivery driver will drop books of your choice straight to your door - if you know someone who is over 65yrs living in County Kilkenny and would like to avail of this service, please contact your local library.
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