Cork County Council Library & Arts Service

Cork County Council Library & Arts Service has 25 branches & 4 mobile libraries which serve a population of over 360,000 people.

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Join us at #SkibbereenLibrary to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg to enjoy a lovely & lively Storytime with Sandra.

This event will take place at Skibbereen library at 11 am on Saturday 6th June- all are welcome, no booking required! ✨

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✨A warm welcome to our newest book club ✨

‘The Famous Ten Book Club’ is a fantastic group of young adults with Down syndrome who meet every month in our HQ Lending Library. The Famous Ten are enthusiastic readers who love classic stories, music, cooking & sport. Their meetings are lively; everyone gets a chance to share and the support the group give each other is second to none! 😄

The Famous Ten is an apt name for this book club as many of the members will be representing Munster in the Ireland Summer Games this month and we want to wish them all the best of luck!✨🙌

If you would like to know more about our book club service, email [email protected].

#LibrariesIreland #WhatLibrariesDo #DownSyndromeIreland #RightToRead #IrelandSummerGames2026 #JourneyToJune #SpecialOlympicsIreland @LibrariesIre @Corkcoco @DownSyndromeIRL @DSCork

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Cois Laoi Productions will be celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg in #Carrigalinelibrary, with a performance of their bilingual show NA TRÍ GHABHAR CHLISTE!

Join the three billy-goats on a journey full of magic, singing, scary trolls and lots more!

This event will take place in the library at 10am on Saturday 6th June- all are welcome, no booking required!
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For #PoetryDayIreland, Ber Gallagher hosted a poetry performance in #Macroomlibrary, reading from her wonderful work, followed by an open-mic session and a lively discussion!

#Bealtaine

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🌟📚 Summer Stars returns!! 📚🌟

Starting in June, Cork County Council Libraries are delighted to welcome children across the county back to Summer Stars, the national summer reading programme that runs throughout June, July and August.

Summer Stars is all about enjoying reading right across the summer holidays — discovering new stories, revisiting favourite books, and making reading a fun, regular part of summer life. Children are encouraged to keep coming back to the library to explore books, e‑books, comics and more, reading at their own pace and in their own way.

The programme is free and non‑competitive, with no targets or pressure — just the joy of reading and the excitement of finding the next great book.

Drop into your local Cork County Council Library to sign up and keep the reading going all summer long.

Let’s make this a summer filled with stories, imagination and a lifelong love of reading 📖✨

#SummerStars2026 #RéaltaíSamhraidh2026 #DiscoverTheJoyOfReading #RightToRead #LibrariesIre

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🌟📚Filleann Réaltaí an tSamhraidh !! 📚🌟

Ag tosú i mí an Mheithimh, tá ríméad ar Leabharlanna Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí fáilte a chur roimh pháistí ar fud an chontae ar ais chuig Réaltaí an tSamhraidh, clár náisiúnta léitheoireachta an tsamhraidh a bheidh ar siúl i rith mhí an Mheithimh, Iúil agus Lúnasa.

Is éard atá i gceist le Réaltaí an tSamhraidh ná taitneamh a bhaint as an léitheoireacht ar fud laethanta saoire an tsamhraidh - scéalta nua a fhionnadh, athchuairt a thabhairt ar na leabhair is fearr leat, agus an léitheoireacht a dhéanamh mar chuid spraíúil, rialta de shaol an tsamhraidh. Spreagtar páistí chun teacht ar ais chuig an leabharlann chun leabhair, ríomhleabhair, greannáin agus go leor eile a iniúchadh, ag léamh ar a luas féin agus ar a mbealach féin.

Tá an clár saor in aisce agus neamhiomaíoch, gan aon spriocanna ná brú - ach an t-áthas a bhaineann leis an léitheoireacht agus an sceitimíní a bhaineann leis an gcéad leabhar iontach eile a aimsiú.

Buail isteach i do Leabharlann áitiúile de chuid Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí chun clárú agus an léitheoireacht a choinneáil ar siúl i rith an tsamhraidh.

Déanaimis samhradh seo lán le scéalta, samhlaíocht agus grá don léitheoireacht ar feadh an tsaoil. 📖✨

#SummerStars2026 #RéaltaíSamhraidh2026 #DiscoverTheJoyOfReading #RightToRead #LibrariesIre

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Delighted young explorers stepped into a world of imagination and movement at our Fairytale Yoga session with the wonderful Mandy Engelke Desmond of Seanachai Yoga! 🌿✨

Through storytelling, gentle yoga poses, and playful breathing, children journeyed through enchanted lands, meeting magical characters along the way. From stretching like tall trees to curling up like sleepy dragons, every moment was filled with creativity, calm, and joy.

It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces engaging their bodies and minds, building confidence, and discovering the magic of mindfulness in such a fun and accessible way. 💫

A huge thank you to Mandy for bringing her unique blend of yoga and storytelling to #MacroomLibrary, and to all the children who joined us for this special event. We loved sharing this magical adventure with you!

All participants were delighted to begin their library journey and took home their first Little Library Book Bag.

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Little Library Book Bags and radio dramatist Ann Dalton brought her magical story to life through her enchanting radio drama, The Adventures of the Stripy Pyjamas in #FermoyLibrary .

Charlie — a curious, energetic boy full of questions, feelings, and imagination. With his dad working abroad and life’s worries sometimes keeping him awake, Charlie finds comfort in his special stripy pyjamas, especially the bold Orange Stripe that helps him tackle nighttime fears. Alongside his caring sister Lizzie and his mum’s daily tokens of love, Charlie learns how to understand his feelings and navigate growing up.

The workshops are carefully designed to:
• 📖 Develop literacy skills
• 👂 Enhance listening and comprehension
• 💡 Spark creativity and imagination
• ✍️ Inspire a love of storytelling, reading, and writing

This workshop embraces all learning styles — aural, visual, and kinaesthetic — ensuring every child can participate, learn and shine in a fun, interactive environment.
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🎨✨ Bealtaine 2026 at Your Library ✨🎨

Take a look back at some of the wonderful activities that took place in Cork County Council's libraries this May as part of Bealtaine – Ireland’s national celebration of arts and creativity as we age 💛

From creative writing and willow weaving to photography, painting, music and even puppetry, it was a joy to see so many people getting involved:

📚 Newmarket Library Creative Writing Workshop
🌿 Dunmanway Library Willow Weaving Workshop
📸 Clonakilty Library Smartphone Photography Workshop
🌊 Sherkin Library Coastal Foraging Workshop
🪞 Skibbereen Library with Marion Creedon Hegarty
🎨 Bandon Library Painting Workshop
📷 Bantry Library Active Retirement Camera Club Exhibit
🪆 Leabharlann Oileán Chléire – Bhí áthas ar Leabharlann Oileán Chléire ceardlann Aaron Towers a cur i láthair inar bhain daoine triail as ceann de na cineálacha puipéadóireachta sreinge is sine.
🎻 Leabharlann Bhaile Bhuirne – Comhaltas Ceoltóirí álainn óga

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported events, and helped make Bealtaine 2026 such a success!

@bealt #CreativityAtEveryAge #Bealtaine2026 @Corkcoco

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Join Éidín Griffin, on World Environment Day 2026 - Friday June 5th at 11.30am, for a creative workshop around garden ideas and skills. Everyone is welcome to this free event where you will be inspired and receive some lovely seeds and cuttings to take home. Booking essential.
Please contact Castletownbere Library - 027 70233.
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Youghal Library staff were delighted to welcome Brian Sampson, American endurance cyclist when he visited Youghal this week.

Brian is on a global bicycle tour of destinations listed in the book, "1000 places to see before you die."

We wish Brian safe and exciting travels on this, his 33rd country!

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The Ballyvourney Knitters are always busy meeting every Tuesday from 11 to 1pm.  New members welcome!

The beautifully knitted toys are given to Munster Lost & Found to raise money for the charity.

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We had a lovely intimate session with two authors yesterday in #Macroomlibrary.

Madeline D'Arcy and Kate Barry discussed the possible reasons why some people publish books only in their later years.

Madeliine shared what inspires her and also brought a prop which evoked ideas and memories and a great discussion .

A lovely event!

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#AgeandOpportunity
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“Poetry is music written for the human voice” – Maya Angelou ✏️

#CarrigalineLibrary is celebrating #PoetryDayIRL with some of our favourite verse - there’s something for everyone, so come visit and celebrate with us! 📚✨

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Please take note of the June Bank Holiday closure notice.

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Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, an fógra dúnta seo do Laethanta Saoire Bainc an Mheithimh.

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📖✨ Poetry Day Ireland 2026 ✨📖

Poetry Day Ireland is an annual all-island celebration of poetry and creativity - and this year’s theme is “Home”.

This theme invites us to reflect on what home means to us - whether it’s a place, a memory, a feeling, or a community. It’s a powerful and deeply relevant theme in today’s world, and one that poets continue to explore in many different ways.

💬 Today, people across Ireland are taking part by:
• Attending poetry events
• Visiting their local library
• Reading or reciting a favourite poem
• Sharing poems with friends or online

📚 Why not join in?
Pick up a poetry collection in your local library, revisit an old favourite, or discover something new. You could even share a poem that feels like home to you ❤️

👉 Need inspiration? Explore a selection of poems on the theme of "Home" here:
https://t.co/wo0aKYbfwW

#PoetryDayIreland #PoetryDayIRL #Home #LibrariesIreland @PoetryDay_IRL

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🎉📚 Celebrating the birthday of Maeve Binchy❤️

One of Ireland’s most loved storytellers, Maeve Binchy captured the warmth, humour and everyday drama of Irish life like no other. From Circle of Friends and Tara Road to Evening Class and Light a Penny Candle, her novels are filled with memorable characters and heartfelt stories that readers return to time and again.

📖 Whether you’re rediscovering a favourite or reading Maeve Binchy for the first time, her books are perfect for anyone who enjoys rich storytelling and a strong sense of place.

👉 You can request Maeve Binchy titles through your local library or online with our Cork County Council Library app.
https://t.co/hDsPvfyDk5

#OnThisDay #MaeveBinchy

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As we celebrate 100 years of the library service, let’s look back at the history of our Library Headquarters!
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Fantasy comes in all shapes and sizes, and there’s something for everyone at #Carrigalinelibrary

Whether you want to curl up with a cosy read or be transported to another world, come pick up a book from our new display and discover your next favourite genre. 🧚‍♂️✨

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