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Cavan Libraries

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.

Cavan History

Explore Cavan's history, archaeology, literature and culture from our rich collection of resources which has been carefully built up over ninety years and continues to grow.

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

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

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 1pm - 8.30pm
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 1pm - 8.30pm
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 - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm

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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

Thu 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm

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

All Cavan Libraries will be closed on Good Friday 7th April, Easter Saturday 8th April and Easter Monday 10th April. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 11th April. Have a lovely Easter everyone!

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

Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 8548456
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Wed 2pm-5pm
Fri 2pm-5pm & 6.30pm-8.30pm
Sat 11am -1pm

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

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Kingscourt Library
St Mary's Hall,
Kingscourt,
Cavan A82 D1H7

Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Mon 12.00pm - 4.00pm

Note: Kingscourt Library will close on Monday 19 December at 4.00pm and reopen on Monday 9 January 2023 at 12.00pm

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

All Cavan Libraries will be closed on Good Friday 7th April, Easter Saturday 8th April and Easter Monday 10th April. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 11th April. Have a lovely Easter everyone!

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

01 June 2023

Cruinniú na nÓg

Cruinniú na nÓg is our national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Events are happening in libraries and other venues across Co. Cavan and all children are invited to take part. Booking is essential for many of the events so check out cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie or Cavan Library facebook pages for details!

01 June 2023

June Bank Holiday Closures

All Cavan Libraries will be closed on Saturday 3rd June due to the June Bank Holiday. Have a lovely weekend everyone! Make sure you organise a good book and suncream!

25 May 2023

Enclosure Exhibition - well worth a visit!

'Enclosure' - an exhibition of assemblages and mixed media work by artist Celia Richard is currently on show at Cootehill Library. It is such a unique exhibition that will inspire people of all ages. Open during library opening hours until Friday 2nd June!

05 May 2023

Poetry Day Ireland at Cootehill Library

Poetry Day Ireland was celebrated in style at Cootehill Library with local poets and musicians coming together for a very enjoyable at entertaining evening. Thank you to everyone who contributed and this event such a great success!

05 May 2023

Bealtaine Festival events at Johnston Central Library

We had two fantastic events celebrating Bealtaine Festival in Johnston Central Library. During our Oral Reminiscences event, pupils from St. Felim’s attended and thoroughly enjoyed it all. For our Hidden Talents event, children from Coronea N.S. attended. Everyone put on a great display, the library was full of music which brought smiles to many faces.

20 April 2023

Evening with author Gerard Smith

A fabulous evening was had by all with local author, Gerard Smith, who was guest speaker at the Cross-Border Reading Project - 'A Bridge Across Difference' event in the Johnston Central Library on Tuesday evening 18th April. A large attendance from Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh and Tyrone libraries enjoyed the event.

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