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Starting School Storytime

Join Author Shane Hegarty for a very special Storytime for children starting Junior Infants this year at either Johnston Central Library or Virginia Library on Tuesday the 25th of August. You can pick your FREE My Little Library Bag on the day. The ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ initiative is a collaboration between libraries, the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as part of the First 5 Strategy.

Banshees, Omens and Old Ways

Discover stories of supernatural encounters, local customs, folk remedies and rural life recorded by schoolchildren in the 1930s at Johnston Central Library. Drop in, explore the collection and speak with the Local Studies Librarian about the Schools' Folklore Collection . Thursday, 20 August 2026, 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Explore 'Stone and Silence'

Virginia Library enjoyed a fantastic opening event for photography exhibition 'Stone & Silence' by Corey Davenport in celebration of Heritage Week. If you couldn't make the opening, Stone & Silence will be on show in Virginia Library until 5th September, so there's still plenty of time to come along and enjoy this photographic journey through some of Ireland's most remarkable ancient monuments.

Heritage Week 2026

This year Heritage Week will run from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd August with loads for everyone across the county. Cavan Libraries will be running a number of events and exhibitions. Details of which can be found in our leaflet. The theme this year 'Heritage at Risk' encourages us to explore the built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered, for us to reimagine and revive these sites, artefacts and practices.

Summer Reads - Feedback on 10 Day Loans!

This year we tried something a little different with our Summer Reads titles - a shorter loan period of 10 days. Our aim was to get books back quicker to give you a chance to get through more of the titles on the list. Now we want your feedback - loved it or hated it we want to know! Complete a survey online or in branch

Belturbet Library - temporary change in opening hours

Due to a scheduled power outage for ESB works Belturbet Library will not be open until the later time of 5.00pm on Thursday 6th August. Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Free Events in Cavan Libraries - Regular and New

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15 - 22 August 2026

Heritage Week Events

Location: Libraries across Co. Cavan
Age: All
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20 August 2026

Storytime Fun

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Children 3-7 yrs with an adult
Summer Stars Magic Extravaganza (1) (1)
22 August at 2.30pm

Magic Show at Arva Library

Location: Arva Library
Age: 4-9 yr olds
Poster “Handwriting Before Screens Lessons From Bailieborough Model School In The 1880S”. Before Screens And Keyboards, Handwriting Was At The Centre Of Learning. Now We Are Far More Likely To Use
15-22 August during library opening hours

Handwriting Before Screens

Location: Johnston Central Library
Age: All ages
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