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01 October 2024

Events Space at Belturbet Library for FREE

Did you know that Belturbet Library has an Events Space? It is available for exhibitions, workshops, classes, meetings etc. to compliment the role of the Library Service in the community. Belturbet Library is at the heart of the Community in the Townhall – a central & convenient location. The Event space is free for local, community, charitable & non-profit groups. Click through to find out more.

20 September 2024

Library Open Day! Saturday 28th September

Saturday 28th of September is National Library Open Day! Why not come along to learn more about all the services the library provides. With events in Johnston Central Library, Bailieborough, Cootehill, Virginia, Arva and Belturbet Libraries there's something for everyone. Ckeck out our Programme for full details of everything that's happening.

17 September 2024

Culture Night! This Friday 20th September

Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts. It is delivered nationwide in cities, towns, villages and rural locations and across venues (including our libraries) you can enjoy an eclectic mix of arts events - all for FREE! Check our the brochure for events in you area!

01 August 2024

New fishy friend to meet in Johnston Central Library

The Aquarium is a riot of colour in Johnston Central Library this summer but if you look closely you will see that we have a new Baby Shark... we mean baby fish! Make sure to have a close look the next time you visit us. (He's very hard to spot!)

19 June 2024

C-Pens available at all Cavan Libraries

We are delighted to make C-Pen Readers  available for lending from all of our branch libraries, as part of our Toys, Technology and Training Collection.  The C-Pen is a reader pen which scans and then reads text aloud to assist with independent reading. Visit your local Cavan Library branch to find out how to borrow a C-Pen Reader pen.  Members of the public can borrow a Reader Pen for a period of three weeks.

19 June 2024

Sensory Toy Collection - Borrow at Virginia Library

We are delighted to announce that our Sensory Toy Collection is now available to borrow from Virginia Library. This means that toys & aids that have been selected to support children and adults with additional needs are available to parents, teachers and caregivers in Cavan. Register for a Toys, Technology and Training Card to borrow from the collection for FREE of course!

Events

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Monthly

Reminiscence Groups

Location: Johnston Central Library, Virginia Library & Cootehill Library
Age: Adults
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Monthly

Reading Groups

Location: Various Library Branches
Open-Day
28 Sep 2024

National Public Libraries Open Day 2024

Location: Various Library Branches
Age: Everyone Welcome
Vans
18 Oct 2024 and others

VANS Virginia Additional Needs Support

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Adults