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Cavan History

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4378500
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.

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Phone: +353 (0)42 9665779
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
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.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 5559873
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
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.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 9522683

Tue 10am - 1.15pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Thurs 1pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm
Sat 10am-1.15pm & 2pm - 5pm

*Belturbet Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4335905
Email: library@cavancoco.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.

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Phone: +353 (0) 49 9526844
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Monday 10am-1pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 1pm-4.15pm & 5pm-8pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm

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Phone: +353 (049) 8544445
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Mon 2pm – 5pm & 6pm - 8.30pm
Wed 2pm – 5pm

Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 854 8456
Email: virginialibrary@cavancoco.ie

Tue 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm

*Virginia Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.

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Kingscourt Library
Main St.
Kingscourt
Co. Cavan
A82W52E

Phone: 049 4378510
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Monday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4378505
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

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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Latest News

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.

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