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24 October 2025

Bank Holiday Closure

Please note that all Cavan Libraries will be closed on Saturday 25 October. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 28 October. You can access your Online Library to enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and much more - login to BorrowBox with your library card and PIN 24/7.

11 October 2025

Children's Book Festival in full swing!

Cavan County Library Service has been organising Children's Book Festival events in October for many years, and it remains a central focus of our annual programming calendar. The aim is to spread the enjoyment of books and reading among children of all ages. 2025 is a bumper year for author visits with Peter Donnelly, Sadhbh Devlin, Nina Carbery and more! Don't miss our storytimes and activites in libraries through the month of October.

17 September 2025

Culture Night Awaits!

Culture Night is taking place this Friday across the county. The programme is packed with exciting and diverse events- from Dowra to Bailieborough and everywhere in-between including Johnston Central Library, Cootehill Library and Bailieborough LIbrary. Culture Night is a celebration of creativity and community, with all events completely free and open to everyone. We’d love for you, your friends, and your families to come along and enjoy the evening’s offerings.

17 September 2025

Pirates and Princesses Storytime at Virginia Library

Storytime is extra special on the 27th September from 11.30am-12.15pm at Virginia Library. We're inviting all young pirates and princesses to join us (in costume if they so wish) for 45 minutes of swashbuckling and royal tales and fun for 3-7 yr olds. No formal invite needed - just come along!!

17 September 2025

National Public Libraries Open Day

Think you know your library? Think again. Join us on Saturday, 27 September for National Public Libraries Open Day and discover what’s waiting beyond the bookshelves. From digital resources like eBooks and audiobooks to creative spaces, book clubs, exhibitions, and quiet study zones, there’s a whole world to explore—right in your local library. Take a closer look and be surprised!

11 September 2025

Age-Friendly AI: Have your say!

Age-Friendly AI, a national initiative led by TU Dublin and the Research Ireland ADAPT Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology, has launched its “AI Opinions”, a FREEPOST postcard campaign to mark International Literacy Day. The campaign sees Age-Friendly AI partnering with libraries across Ireland to capture the thoughts and ideas of older adults on the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). FREEPOST postcards available in all Cavan Libraries, invite library users to share their hopes, concerns and ideas for making AI more age-friendly.

Events

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Monthly

Drop in BorrowBox Clinics

Location: Belturbet Library & Virginia Library
Age: Adults
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Monthly

eAudiobook Club at Virginia Library

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Adults
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Booking Required
Weekly (recurring)

Byte and Brew

Location: Virginia Library
Age: Adults