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31 May 2024

Author Elaine Feeney in Conversation!

We've been keeping this news under the radar for a while but delighted to now announce that Booker Prize nominee Elaine Feeney will visit Virginia Library for an 'In Conversation' evening with Brendan Scott on Thursday 20 June at 7.00pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL!!! Ring Virginia Library at 049 8548456 or email virginialibrary@cavancoco.ie.

31 May 2024

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people on Saturday 15 June 2024. This year’s Cruinniú na nÓg Cavan will spread its (fairy) wings for a special cross-border event in Cavan Burren Park as well as a host of other locations throughout Co Cavan. Check out the full programme and start booking!

31 May 2024

Bank Holiday Closures

All Cavan County Library branches will be closed this Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 1st June - Monday 3rd June). Branches will reopen as normal from 10.00am on Tuesday 4th June. Don't forget you can avail of our FREE online library services over the bank holiday weekend!

10 May 2024

Our Community Garden Workshops

In preparation for Cruinniú na nÓg children can take part this month in workshops across the county creating paper flowers representing the national flowers of everyone in our community. The gardens will be on display in the library from 15 June onwards!

08 May 2024

'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve' Book Launch

Friends of Castle Lake Catchment is proud to announce that one of their members Donna Mullen has written a book “ How to Make Your Home a Nature Reserve”, published by O'Brien Press. The book will be launched at Bailieborough Library on Saturday 11th May at 3pm Everyone is welcome to attend! Refreshments will be served

02 May 2024

eMagazines and Digital Newspapers now on BorrowBox!

Great News for BorrowBox users - BorrowBox is getting even better! From today the 1st of May, you will be able to access newspapers and magazines through the ePress Tab on your BorrowBox app. This means that BorrowBox will be your one stop shop for ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines, all in one place and available 24/7.

Events

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Weekly

Storytime for 3-5 yr olds

Location: Belturbet Library
Age: 3-5 yr olds accompanied by an adult
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Through Our Lense Exhibition

Location: Virginia Library - Multipurpose Space
Age: All Ages
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Booking Required
Monthly

Children's Book Club

Location: Belturbet Library
Age: 8-10 yr olds
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Booking Required
12 Jun 2024

Taster Tai Chi for Men

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Adults