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Cavan Library Service

Latest News

10 May 2025

My Little Library Bag

Have you a child starting school in September? Did you know libraries across County Cavan have a FREE 'My Little Library Bag' for every child making the leap from preschool to Junior Infants. Each bag contains two fabulous books, one on starting school and one on making friends, a special library card wallet and a range of resources for parents and children to support the transition to primary school. Library membership is FREE and you can continue to top up your book bag with new stories and adventures anytime you visit your local library.

10 May 2025

Special Tea Party Success!

We had an absolutely wonderful day across our libraries on 6th May as we opened our doors for a countywide Tea Party. Johnston Central Library, Virginia Library, Arva Library, Bailieborough Library, Belturbet Library and Cootehill Library were buzzing with chat, laughter, song, music, craft as we celebrated Bealtaine Festival in style! A BIG thank you to the groups who joined us to make it a very special day including the Cavan Singers, Friends of Parkinsons Music Group, Holistic Harmonies Community Choir and Bailieborough Creative Hub. It was truly uplifting to see everyone enjoying a cuppa, making connections and enjoying the entertainment. Thank you to all the members and visitors who joined us - we were delighted to see you! Find out about further Bealtaine Festival events in your local library or browse the guide

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!

Events

BBET-Mindful-moments
Weekly

Mindful Moments at Belturbet Library

Location: Belturbet Library
Age: Adults
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+