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Cavan Library Service

Latest News

01 May 2025

Study Hub Opens!

Johnston Central Library Study Hub will open from 10am on Wednesday 7th May for all students. Running through May and the first week of June we will provide study spaces in a dedicated room. You can book your space the day before. Please note all hub users must be members of the library service. Drop into our library desk to sign up for your FREE account

01 May 2025

Bealtaine Begins!

Bealtaine Festival which runs throughout May is our national festival celebrating creativity in older age and Cavan Library Service has exciting programme of events planned. Tea parties, craft and creative events, music and song and even a Bealtaine Festival Quiz. All events are free but note that booking is essential for some. We look forward to seeing you... the library is the place!

29 April 2025

Big Bealtaine Birthday Tea Parties!!

Any one for tea? To mark the 30th anniversary of Bealtaine Festival we are hosting a Tea Party in our libraries on Tuesday 6th May. This is our opportunity to say ‘thank you’ and celebrate the wonderful creativity of older people in our communities. Enjoy light refreshments, a little music and perhaps a song or two! The Tea Parties will be held in Johnston Central Library, Virginia Library, Cootehill Library, Bailieborough Library, Belturbet Library and Arva Library. All welcome but booking essential - ring your library or pop in.

11 April 2025

Easter Spring into Storytime events booking out!

Spring Into Storytime is celebrated in all libraries across the country in the month of April. The programme is in full swing in our libraries and we have some fantastic events programmed over the Easter break. Booking essential for some events so don't delay... pick up the phone or drop in!

11 April 2025

Bealtaine Festival with Cavan Library Service!

Our Bealtaine Festival plans are set... and it's going to be a busy month of May! We're celebrating the festival run by Age and Opportunity with a packed programme of events - all free but booking essential on some. There is something for everyone!

25 March 2025

Spring Into Storytime Colouring Competition

Spring Into Storytime is delivered in all libraries across the country in the month of April, with storytimes and activities for in the library for preschool and primary school aged children.  Cavan Library Service is delighted to launch it's annual Spring Into Storytime Colouring Competition which opens today, 25th March. Download the entry for the two Categories 5-7 yr olds and 8-12 yr olds or pick up a copy in your local library branch. The closing date for the competition is 9th April. Good luck everyone!

Events

Neurogarden
01 May 2025

Neurogarden

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Adults
National-Gallery
Booking Required
16 May 2025

National Gallery of Ireland Talk

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Adults
Quiz
Booking Required
29 May 2025

Bealtaine Quiz

Location: Belturbet Library
Age: Adults aged 55+