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My Account

My Account allows you to access your library account, anytime, anywhere. You can renew, request and update your details. You will need your library card number and PIN to login.

Events In Your Library

Our library branches across Co. Cavan have a packed programme of regular events and once off/special events for all ages and interests. All our events are free of charge of course!

Library Catalogue

It couldn't be easier to find what you are looking for! You can now browse, search and reserve items held in Cavan Libraries and in public libraries across Ireland by accessing our online catalogue.

All Cavan Libraries will be closed on Tuesday 18th March. On Wednesday 19th March libraries will open at the slightly later time of 11.00am to facilitate staff training. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh.

Phone: +353 (0)49 4378500
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Mon 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Tue 10am - 8.30pm
Wed 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm

*Johnston Central Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0)42 9665779
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Thur 10am - 8.30pm
Frid 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm

*Bailieborough Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 5559873
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Thur 10am - 8.30pm
Frid 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Sat 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm

*Cootehill Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 9522683

Tue 10am - 1.15pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Thurs 1pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm
Sat 10am-1.15pm & 2pm - 5pm

*Belturbet Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4335905
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tue 12pm-2pm & 3pm-6.30pm
Thu 2pm-5pm & 6pm-8.30pm
Sat 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm

*Arva Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0) 49 9526844
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Monday 10am-1pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 1pm-4.15pm & 5pm-8pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm

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Phone: +353 (049) 8544445
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Mon 2pm – 5pm & 6pm - 8.30pm
Wed 2pm – 5pm

Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 854 8456
Email: virginialibrary@cavancoco.ie

Tue 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm

*Virginia Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.

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Kingscourt Library
Main St.
Kingscourt
Co. Cavan
A82W52E

Phone: 049 4378510
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Monday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4378505
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

County Librarian: Emma Clancy

Mon 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Tues 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Wed 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Thu 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Fri 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Sat Closed.

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Latest News

13 March 2026

Winner of the February Challenge!

Congratulations to Indigo who won the overall prize in our February Challenge. She was one of only 10 people who managed to visit all 9 libraries in County Cavan last month! We'd like to offer a huge thank you to everyone who signed up to take part - we hope you enjoyed all that our libraries have to offer!

11 March 2026

Leanann an spraoi ar siúl do Shéachtain na Gaeilge

Bhí seachtain iomlán le gach rud ón mBingo do scoileanna náisiúnta í Leabharlann Bhéal Átha Conaill go dtí plé ar na saothair mhóra dfhilí Éireannacha i Leabharlann Mhuinchille agus imeacht Lá Teaghlaigh Oifig na nEalaíon i Leabharlann Cheannais Mhic Sheáin. Is féidir bróisiúr iomlán d’imeachtaí a fháil ag aon cheann de na brainseanna leabharlainne againn agus ar ár suíomh gréasáin ag www.cavanlibrary.ie le sonraí faoi imeachtaí ar leith ar ár leathanach Facebook.

28 February 2026

Scoláireacht 2026 - Scholarships 2026

Tá an t-ócáid scoláireachta i mbliana maoinithe ag Comhairle Chontae an Chabháin agus ag Coláiste Sheosaimh, Conamara, agus á riar ag Seirbhísí Leabharlainne an Chabháin. Soláthraíonn an scéim maoiniú chun tacú le ceathrar daltaí meánscoile freastal ar chúrsa trí seachtaine i rith an tsamhraidh seo. Tá foirmeacha iarratais ar fáil ó gach leabharlann brainse agus le híoslódáil ó ár suíomh gréasáin www.cavanlibrary.ie Is é an dáta deiridh le haghaidh iarratas Dé hAoine 20 Márta. week course this summer. Application forms are available from all branch libraries and to download from our website www.cavanlibrary.ie. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March.

26 February 2026

New Book Club Sets

Cavan Library Service is delighted to offer the opportunity to borrow from our new Book Club Collection - available to borrow from any library branch in Cavan. Launching on Ireland Reads, Saturday 28th February, this is a brilliant starting point for both new and existing book clubs!

29 January 2026

Irish Cancer Society Roadshow

Your Health Matter Roadshow with the Irish Cancer Society. Cavan Library Service, through the Healthy Ireland at Your Library initiative, is delighted to welcome the Irish Cancer Society’s Your Health Matters Roadshow to Cavan for the first time. The Roadshow will take place in Johnston Central Library on Wednesday, 4th February, (World Cancer Day 2026) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

29 January 2026

Bank Holiday Closure

All libraries in Cavan will be closed on Saturday 31st January and Monday 2nd February. Services will resume as normal from 10am Tuesday 3rd February. You can access your library account and online library 24/7 with your library card number and PIN. Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh!

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