Galway Libraries

🏛️ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 Learn about protecting Galway’s historic buildings & the role of the Architectural Conservation Officer. 📅 18 Aug ⏰ 2:15–3:15pm 📍 Ballinasloe Library All welcome! #HeritageWeek2026 @GalwayCoCo

Creativity was in full flow in Ballygar & Moylough libraries yesterday! 🎨 Illustrator Shane Cluskey taught children how to draw Matchstick McGraw from Alan Nolan's books in two fun-filled workshops. Lots of creativity, talent & smiles on display! 📚✨ #SummerStars

Clifden Library has had a very special delivery🚐 Here is a sneak peek at some of the wonderful new books available there now... #NewBooks #AtYourLibrary #ClifdenLibrary #LoveGalwayLibraries @GalwayCoCo @LibrariesIre

🎶 Join Úna Ní Fhlannagáin at Ballinasloe Library for #HeritageWeek2026. Discover Ireland’s ancient harp traditions, ask questions, and bring an instrument for a music session. ☘️🎵 🗓️15 August 2026 ⏰2.30pm @GalwayCoCo @EDBallinasloe

📖🧸Am Scéalaíochta speisialta le Nóirín Ní Cheannabháin. Beidh Séamásín an Téidí léi chomh maith! Special storytime with Nóirín Ní Cheannabháin. Séamásín the Teddy will be with her too! 📍Leabharlann na Ceathrún Rua 🗓️Dé Sathairn, 25 Iúil ⏰11:30am #Scéalaíocht

🪨🎨 Creativity was flowing at Woodford Library's #StoneArt workshop last Saturday! Thanks to Eleanor for leading the session and to Gretel from Loughrea for helping out. Fantastic creations by everyone who took part. 👏✨ #WoodfordLibrary #GalwayLibraries

🎨 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆! 📅 Thurs 6 Aug 💎 Teens & Adults: 12–2pm 🏡 Kids (6–10): 3–4.30pm 📞 Booking essential: 087 411 5750 Places limited! #KillimorLibrary #SummerStars #GalwayLibraries #FreeWorkshop

📢 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 Join us on for the launch of Inniú agus Inné, a new local history podcast by Abbie McGowan. 🗓️Sat 15 Aug ⏰11:30am ✨ Everyone welcome! #HeritageWeek2026 #BallinasloeLibrary #LocalHistory @GalwayCoCo

📚 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲! 🎙️ Join the FREE BorrowBox author talk & Q&A on 21 July, 10am BST. Hear David Baldacci discuss his latest thriller, Hope Rises.📖✨ 🔗 Register: bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #DavidBaldacci #BorrowBox #FreeEvent #AuthorTalk

A big thank you to all the talented children who created these wonderful sunshine-inspired artworks – your colourful creations are bringing summer smiles to everyone at Clifden Library! ☀️🎨🌈

🎨 Illustrator Shane Cluskey is coming to our libraries on Tuesday, 21 July! 📚 Ballygar Library: 10am–11am 📚 Moylough Library: 12pm–1pm A fun creative event for children and families. All welcome! ✨ #SummerStars #ShaneCluskey #LibraryEvents #LoveGalwayLibraries

🌘 Don't miss “The Upcoming Eclipses and How to See Them” with Paul Evans of Connemara Astronomy Club! 📅 18 July | ⏰ 11am 📍 Clifden Library Learn how to spot the next eclipses safely. 🌌 #ClifdenLibrary #Astronomy #Eclipse #SpaceTalk

My Open Library in Clifden Library is suspended for technical issues. We apologise for any inconvenince caused.

Session 2 of the Financial Empowerment Programme in Loughrea had a strong turnout. Funded by the Collaboration and Innovation Fund, Galway County Council, and delivered with Galway Rural Development. #SkillsForLife

📨✨ Letters of Imagination – Cruinniú na nÓg ✨ Write, draw & design your own letter 💭🎨 📚 Drop it at Westside Library (June 6) 💌 Some will be read on local radio! Let your imagination be heard 💫 #CruinniúNanÓg #LettersOfImagination

Buail isteach le haghaidh cupán tae/caife.👶 Drop in for a cup of Tea/Coffee and a chat with other new parents. 📍Leabharlann an Spidéil / Spiddal Library 🗓 Gach Dé Mairt / Every Tuesday ⏰11:00 - 12:00 #MáthairAgusLeanbh #MotherAndBaby

Oughterard Library will be closed Saturday 23rd May. Open again on Wednesday 27th at 10:30 as usual. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

𝗖𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘂́𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗵 𝗙𝗲́𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲🇮🇪🎶 Bígí linn le tae, císte, ceol, caint agus craic! Tá fáilte roimh chách! Join us for tea, cake, music, chat and fun! Everyone is welcome! 🗓️21ú Bealtaine/21st May ⏰10.00-11.00 📍Leabharlann an Bhaile Bháin/Ballybane Library

Buíochas ó chroí le chuile dhuine a tháinig ag ár Am Scéalaíochta agus Ealaíne maidin Dé Sathairn i Leabharlann na Ceathrún Rua! Bhí an-spraoi againn agus muid ag léamh agus ag déanamh ár mbeachain 🐝 #AmScéalaíochta

📱 Acorn #AgeFriendly tablet lending launched in Tuam Library! Free, easy‑to‑use tablets now available for adult members in Athenry, Ballinasloe, An Cheathrú Rua, Tuam & Loughrea. ℹ️ Contact your local library or email mmcintyre@galwaycoco.ie #SkillsForLife