Offaly Libraries

You'll find our opening hours, along with any temporary changes or updates, in the library branch pages on our website: offaly.ie/libraries/

Due to ongoing technical issues, Tullamore MOL will be unavailable tonight Tuesday June 4th. We hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

See this Instagram video by @offalycountycouncil instagram.com/reel/C6_P8lmt_…

#YourCouncil is delighted to share news regarding #OurRuralFuture as €12.2m has been provided by @DeptRCD, for the redevelopment of 33/34 JKL Street, #Edenderry into a Community Library & Arts Space. Total cost €15.2m (balance funded by OCC). 💻offaly.ie

Offaly Libraries Comic Con is back – 14th September 2024! We are currently welcoming applications from Vendors and Artists for stall spaces. These is no fee for a stall, but spaces are limited. Details can be found here tinyurl.com/r5a4uthe #ComicCon

Spring is definitely sprung as #SpringIntoStorytime begins at #ClaraLibrary! Get in touch to book your children into storytime and #ArtsAndCrafts on Wednesday. #RightToRead @offalycoco @LibrariesIre

#ClaraLibrary was overrun with chicks this week - great work from all the children! @offalycoco @LibrariesIre #ArtsAndCrafts

Offaly Libraries will be closed from Friday, March 29th to Monday, April 1st. We'll be back to our regular hours from Tuesday - see you all next week! @offalycoco #ReadMoreBooks

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained? All throughout April, free storytime events for pre-school and primary school aged kids will be happening in libraries all over. Check your local library to find out what is happening near you and #SpringIntoStorytime!

#KilcormacLibrary and #FerbaneLibrary will close at the earlier time of 17.00 today, March 28th. We regret any inconvenience to our patrons. @offalycoco

Today, March 25th, is the Day of European Authors - pick up a book by a European author today! @offalycoco @LibrariesIre #ReadWithEurope #RightToRead

The staff of Offaly Libraries wish all our patrons a happy St Patrick's Day. We will close on the Saturday and Monday of the bank holiday weekend, and will return to normal opening hours on March 19th. @offalycoco

Join us & find out how #YourCouncil can support your micro, private SME, or community enterprise with the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme. 📌County Arms Hotel, Birr on 13th March (7pm) 💻 failteireland.ie/JustTransition… @local enterprise office

Ms McMahon and her second class students from Oxmantown National School visited #BirrLibrary today all dressed up in their #WBD24 costumes for a story time. Staff enjoyed learning all about how they spent hours creating their wonderful costumes! #RightToRead

We're looking forward to speaking to @mrkocnnll about his book, 'A Thread of Violence' at Tullamore Library on Thursday, Feb 22nd at 6.30pm. #IrelandReads #GetLost #RightToRead

Bígí linn le haghaidh Grúpa Cniotáil & Cróiseáil ag Leabharlann Chlóirthigh ag 6.00i.n gach Céadaoin. @OffalyCoco @LibrariesIre #ArtsAndCrafts #AgeFriendlyOffaly #LoveIrishLibraries

Interested in learning about farming on peat soils plus the social life, conservation, and sacral landscape of Clara Bog? Join us next Friday 1st March from 2-4pm, meeting at Clara Swimming Pool. Register: eventbrite.ie/e/farmers-of-c…

Are you a professional artist aged 50+? Our three Artists Awards are now open for applications, designed to fund artists at any stage in their career. 📅Deadline: 22nd March 2024 For info on how to apply, see our website: bealtaine.ie/2024-artist-aw…

#BirrLibrary staff were delighted to collaborate with @offalycoco biodiversity officer, Ricky Whelan to celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay. Students from St. Brendan’s Primary School and Mercy Primary School came to learn about biodiversity and the importance of protecting our wetlands

The most borrowed books in Irish libraries 2023 - how many have you read? #IrelandReads irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4132…

Drumroll please…. Here are the most borrowed books in Irish libraries last year!