Cork City Libraries

Please note that the public PCs in Tory Top Library are currently unavailable until further notice. The photocopying, scanning, and remote printing services remain fully operational. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

My Open Library in Bishopstown will be operating as normal from 5.30pm this evening. Thank you for your understanding as we worked to resolve the issue.

Due to essential maintenance My Open Library Services in Glanmire Library will be temporarily unavailable from Thursday 15 January at 5.30 pm until Friday 16 January at 5.30 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #CorkCityLibraries

Have you joined Cork City Libraries popular "My Open Library" service? MOL offers extended open hours! My Open Library is available in Bishopstown, Glanmire, Blackpool and Douglas Libraries. Check details on how to join here 👇 buff.ly/a4OA4D0 #CorkCityLibraries

Take a little time out of your day to enjoy our boardgames and jigsaws collection! Did you know you can also loan these out on your library card? We have a selection to suit all ages! #CorkCityLibraries #TakeACloserLook

Find your favourite books under the tree with Borrowbox! Borrow and renew books anytime. Customise the font, text size and background to suit your needs. And best of all, it's FREE for library members! Not a member yet? You can join online here 👇 buff.ly/GBFRlO7

All of us at Cork City Libraries would like to wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! While our libraries are closed for a short time, you can still access our range of digital services. Find out more here: buff.ly/W3Gx3Vz #CorkCityLibraries

Explore the Holly Bough Christmas Advertisements Exhibition on Cork Past and Present. Take a festive trip down memory lane with a curated selection of the Christmas advertisements which were published in the Holly Bough from the 1920s to the 1970s 👇 buff.ly/t5m79le

Christmas Opening Hours 🎄✨ My Open Library will be accessible to registered library members in selected libraries over Christmas. Please note, MOL will not be available in Douglas Library on Christmas Day, and shorter opening hours will apply on certain days. #CorkCityLibraries

Santa! We know him! Santa Claus made a very special appearance at Storytime with Deirdre Ryan in the City Library, spreading Christmas cheer and wishing all our young readers a Happy Christmas. 🎅🎄 #CorkCityLibraries #ChristmasAtTheLibrary #Corkmas

Cork City Library celebrated the 250th Birthday of Jane Austen with a costumed talk by Dr Melissa Shiels. She displayed day and evening wear worn by elite Regency women with examples of their daily activities. It finished with a demonstration of tea etiquette from the period.

Samantha helped make the season merry and bright with an afternoon of festive storytelling in the Children's Library. 🎄✨ Forgot to pick up some Christmas reading material? Don't worry, we are open tomorrow Tuesday 23 December from 10.00 am - 5.30 pm! #CorkCityLibraries

The Jane Austen Book Club in the City Library had a robust discussion of ‘Persuasion’ in their December meeting 📖 Due to its popularity, the book club will continue in 2026. Emma is the book that will be discussed in January 2026. See you there! #CorkCityLibraries

We were delighted to present Jerome Kenneally with a prize for winning the Rory Gallagher Music Library Christmas Quiz competition all about Cork and Christmas music🎄🎵 Presented by music staff member Conor. Well done Jerome! 👏 #RoryGallagherMusicLibrary #CorkCityLibraries

Cork City Libraries now has LED magnifiers that you can use in your local Cork branch! You can see small text and details more clearly, while reduce eye strain, fatigue, and headaches caused by reading in low-light. Just ask a member of staff for more information.

Christmas is in full festive swing in Tory Top Library! Library visitors took part in a special Christmas Colouring Competition, a Christmas Jumper Competition and enjoyed a Christmas themed Storytime with Donal! 🎄🎁 #CorkCityLibraries #ToryTopLibrary

Blarney Street School 2nd Class had a fun-filled event of creativity with special guest, Meath-based author and illustrator Tatyana Feeney! Tatyana is the author of "Socks for Mr Wolf: A Woolly Adventure Around Ireland" and "Mr Wolf Goes To The Ball". #CorkCityLibraries

What a great few weeks of festive music at the City Library! 🎶✨ From the incredible Linda Kenny & friends to our staff Christmas show and beautiful choral performances, it's been all go!❤️ #RoryGallagherMusicLibrary #CorkCityLibraries

We were thrilled to welcome the North Mon Primary School to the City Library this week! After performing a variety of Christmas songs, the budding young musicians explored the Rory Gallagher Music Library and discovered the instruments available there 🎵🎄✨ #CorkCityLibraries

Lots of exciting new arrivals this week at the Rory Gallagher Music Library! 📚 From books about Bruce Springsteen and Chappell Roan, to movie soundtracks and K-Pop CDs. There’s something for every music fan to enjoy. Everything is FREE to borrow with your library card!🆓