Skills for Life is a new nationwide programme delivered through Ireland’s public libraries, offering people across the country access to practical learning opportunities to support everyday life. Whether you want to feel more confident online, manage your finances, understand media, or live more sustainably – your local library is here to help.
The programme is available in all 30 local authority library services and focuses on six key themes:
- Basic Digital Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Media Literacy
- Business and Employment Skills
- Health Awareness
- Sustainable Lifestyles and Environmental Awareness
Get Involved With Cavan Library Service
Our Skills for LIfe programme offers a mix of in-person events, online resources, book collections, and one-to-one support. Activities are free, inclusive, and practical — open to all adults in the community.
Upcoming Events
Online Know-How: Be Informed, Be Secure
A practical talk by Ceinwen Fergus (Regional Literacy Coordinator for Cavan Monaghan)
When: Thursday 11 Sept at 11.00am
Where: Johnston Central Library, Cavan
Book Now: Ring 049 4378500
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Have your say about AI - pick up a postcard in your local Cavan Library.
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.
The postcards, which are easy to read and fill out, ask three key questions:
● What are your hopes for AI?
● What are your biggest concerns about AI?
● What ideas do you have for making AI more age friendly?
Anonymous contributions can also be submitted online using the “Share Your Thoughts” form on the Age-Friendly AI website: https://agefriendlyai.ie/share-your-thoughts/.
Opinions from all sources will be compiled in a publicly accessible database to help inform and guide the development of ethical and inclusive AI in Ireland.