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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
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.
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.
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.
Tue 10am - 1.15pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Thurs 1pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm
Sat 10am-1.15pm & 2pm - 5pm
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Arva Branch Library is currently closed for improvement works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you have any library queries, please contact Cavan Library on 049-4378500 or at library@cavancoco.ie. Remember you can still avail of our FREE online library services at www.cavanlibrary.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.
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Wednesday 1pm-4.15pm & 5pm-8pm
Thursday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Mon 2pm – 5pm & 6pm - 8.30pm
Wed 2pm – 5pm
Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.
The following opening hours are valid until Sat 30th September
Wed 2pm-5pm
Fri 2pm-5pm & 6.30pm-8.30pm
Sat 11am -1pm
Cavan Library Service is delighted to announce that the new library at the Virginia, Civic, Cultural and Library Service Centre will open its doors in the coming weeks!
To facilitate the move to our fantastic new location, the current Virginia Library on the Bailieborough Rd. will close at 1.00pm on Saturday 30th September.
You can continue to access library services at our branches in Bailieborough, Ballyjamesduff and Cavan or online of course.
We look forward to welcoming you at our new library very soon!
For library enquiries, please contact 049-4378505 or library@cavancoco.ie.
St Mary's Hall,
Kingscourt,
Cavan A82 D1H7
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Note: Kingscourt Library is currently closed until further notice.
Any outstanding items may be returned to Bailieborough Library or your nearest branch.
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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My Little Library Bag
A ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ is available free for every child starting school in 2023 to help them to prepare for this big step. Children and their parents or guardians can collect their bag at any Cavan library!

My Account - Renew & Request
My Account allows you to access your library account, anytime, anywhere. You will need your library card number and PIN to login.

Online Library & Learning
FREE access to eBook, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and international newspapers, online courses and language learning.

Summer Stars Reading Adventure
Summer Stars is the free national reading programme for children in all public libraries and online throughout the summer. All children are invited to join the fun, so pop into your local library and start your child on their adventure today!

Healthy Ireland at Your Library
Healthy Ireland at Your Library service is a key element of ‘Healthy Ireland’, a Government-led initiative to improve health and wellbeing. Access book collections, e-books & e-audiobooks, e-magazines and provides events focused on health and wellbeing.

Image Gallery
Browse through images from events in our libraries across Co. Cavan.
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My Little Library Book Bag
