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05 July 2025

Sensory Saturdays at Belturbet Library

Join us for Sensory Saturdays at Belturbet Library, a new initiative starting on 12th July from 10.15 – 11.30 a.m. designed for children of all ages and abilities. Experience our Magic Table – an interactive tool that stimulates the senses and encourages engagement. Explore our sensory toy collection – perfect for supporting both gross and fine motor skills through play. Booking is advised but walk-ins will be welcome, please call 049 95 22683

05 July 2025

Did you know??

Cavan County Libraries offer a wide range of services that you may not be aware of including sensory services, literacy supports, a range of healthy Ireland at your Library events, access to online services such as e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and e-newspapers and local history clinics and lectures. Find out more by visiting your local library. Library Membership is FREE for everyone.

05 July 2025

Don't miss author event with Roisín O'Donnell

As part of Summer Reads with Cavan Library Service we will be hosting bestselling author Roisin O'Donnell whose debut novel Nesting is part of the 2025 summer reading list! Join us in Johnston Central Library on Thursday 17th July at 7.00pm for a talk, followed by an audience Q&A. Spaces are limited so please call Johnston Central Library on 049 437 8500 to book your seat.

21 May 2025

Bealtaine Festival Storytime

Sharing a story with a loved one is precious time spent together. Join us for our Intergenerational Storytime events in libraries across the county as part of Bealtaine Festival this May. No need book - just come along to enjoy stories with the little ones in your life.

21 May 2025

Cruinniú na nÓg - 7 June 2025

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people on Saturday 7 June 2025.Booking for events is open - check out the programme in your area.

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.

Events

Sensory-Saturday
12 Jul 2025

Sensory Saturdays

Location: Belturbet Library
Age: Family Event
CMETB-in-Beltrbet
08 Jul 2025

Family Learning with CMETB

Location: Belturbet Library
Age: Family Event
Lego-Spike-with-CMETB-Copy
Booking Required
09 Jul 2025

Lego Spike Workshops with CMETB

Location: Bailieborough Library, Cootehill Library, Johnston Central Library & Virginia Library
Age: 6-12yrs accompanied by an adult
SRL-Author-Visit
Booking Required
17 Jul 2025

Roisin O'Donnell Author Visit

Location: Johnston Central Library
Age: Adults