Bealtaine Festival which runs throughout May is our national festival celebrating creativity in older age and Cavan Library Service has exciting programme of events planned. Tea parties, craft and creative events, music and song and even a Bealtaine Festival Quiz. All events are free but note that booking is essential for some. We look forward to seeing you... the library is the place!
Any one for tea? To mark the 30th anniversary of Bealtaine Festival we are hosting a Tea Party in our libraries on Tuesday 6th May. This is our opportunity to say ‘thank you’ and celebrate the wonderful creativity of older people in our communities. Enjoy light refreshments, a little music and perhaps a song or two! The Tea Parties will be held in Johnston Central Library, Virginia Library, Cootehill Library, Bailieborough Library, Belturbet Library and Arva Library. All welcome but booking essential - ring your library or pop in.
Spring Into Storytime is celebrated in all libraries across the country in the month of April. The programme is in full swing in our libraries and we have some fantastic events programmed over the Easter break. Booking essential for some events so don't delay... pick up the phone or drop in!
Our Bealtaine Festival plans are set... and it's going to be a busy month of May! We're celebrating the festival run by Age and Opportunity with a packed programme of events - all free but booking essential on some. There is something for everyone!
Spring Into Storytime is delivered in all libraries across the country in the month of April, with storytimes and activities for in the library for preschool and primary school aged children. Cavan Library Service is delighted to launch it's annual Spring Into Storytime Colouring Competition which opens today, 25th March. Download the entry for the two Categories 5-7 yr olds and 8-12 yr olds or pick up a copy in your local library branch. The closing date for the competition is 9th April. Good luck everyone!
Together with pupils from the DEN class, 2nd Class and young Green School Committee at St. Mary's N.S., with the generous help of Virginia Men's Shed, Virginia Library planted a tree for generations to come as part of #NationalTreeWeek. Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Niall Smith welcomed everyone and the tree was settled in by the children after a storytime session all about the wonder of trees!
We are delighted to announce the arrival of LOTE4Kids with Cavan Library Service! LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's picture books in a variety of world languages which allows you to enjoy books and learn languages through storytelling! Accessible through a free user-friendly web App, LOTE4Kids ensures your children can access their best-loved books in their native language in the library, at home, and on the go!
Creideann Leabharlanna an Chabháin i gcaomhnú agus i dtacaíocht leanúnach na Gaeilge. Mar léiriú air sin, tá síneadh ama curtha lenár gClár Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta do 2025. Tá an-áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh scoláireachtaí ar fáil do dhaoine fásta agus do daltaí meánscoile
Do you fondly remember St. Patrick's Day of old? Maybe you have a yarn or two about the parades in the past or traditions on the 17th March. Then join us at Virginia Library for our Reminiscence Café on Friday 7th March from 11.00am-12.30pm. We'll view some reels and photos from archives of parades around the country and enjoy a cuppa together. We'll even share some shamrock! No need to book - just come along and bring a friend!
An fhéile Ghaeilge is mó in Éirinn agus ar fud an domhain! Is féile idirnáisiúnta Ghaeilge í Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia, atá ar an gceiliúradh is mó dár dteanga agus dár gcultúr dúchais a bhíonn ar siúl in Éirinn agus in go leor tíortha eile gach bliain. Tá Leabharlanna an Chabháin ag ceiliúradh le clár lán imeachtaí ar fud na naoi mbrainse.
The multipurpose space at Virginia Library will host 'Meet My Ukraine', an exhibition and display by 'Women Without Borders' Ukrainian Women's Group on Friday 21st Feb and Saturday 22nd Feb from 11.00am-5.00pm. You are invited to come along to discover Ukrainian traditions, culture, crafts, music, cuisine and much more. Suitable for all the family - free of charge of course!
Get lost in a good book on Saturday 22 February. Celebrate Ireland Reads Day in the natural home of books - Cavan Library Service! Join us for storytimes, crafts, reading activities and more in your local library,
It's challenging times for lots of people in our community with no power or connectivity. We're here to help. Pop into your local library to charge your devices, log on to our WIFI or just keep warm for a while. Check local library opening hours.
Belturbet's Agricultural Show was a community highlight in Belturbet every August for many decades. Recently, an archive of records was presented to the County Archives by two of the show's former organisers, Nuala Corrigan (treasurer) and Declan Fitzpatrick (secretary). This collection will be invaluable for researchers.
Cavan Library Service recently acquired a bound copy of Cavan Grand Jury reports covering the years 1811 to 1814. Purchased from a seller in Nova Scotia, the publication was printed in 1815 by the printer William Ireland of Cavan. This is an important addition to our archival resources.
Are you yearning to try a new hobby or discover some hidden talents this new year? Join textile artist Morag Donald - Crafting Your Soul, for 4 FREE workshops designed to lift your spirit this dreary January! Workshops will take place at both Johnston Central Library, Cavan and Virginia Library. Booking essential. Check our events page for details
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Marleen Kennedy, Branch Librarian at Bailieborough & Kingscourt Libraries. As a mark of respect, all libraries in Co. Cavan will close at 4.00pm on Friday, 3rd of January.
We're excited for 2025 and we wish all out members and friends a very happy and healthy New Year! Normal opening hours have resumed across all library branches in Cavan. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025!
Virginia Library welcomed an extra special visitor during monthly Quiet Time. Santa came along to meet children and their families to enjoy a calm and sensory experience that was pure magic! This was arranged and coordinated by Bright side of Dyslexia Cavan and we would like to congratulate them on organising this fantastic event for children with additional needs. Virginia Library staff got to meet the man of the moment too which was a real treat!
All libraries in Co. Cavan will be closed from 4.00pm on Friday 20th December. Johnston Central Library, Ballyconnell Library, Ballyjamesduff Library and Kingscourt Library will be open on the 30th & 31st December. Virginia Library, Bailieborough Library, Cootehill Library and Belturbet Library will be open on the 31st December. All Libraries remain closed on New Years Day. Normal opening hours resume on January 2nd 2025
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