Galway Libraries

The Galway Library Service in the west of Ireland.
29 libraries covering 5940 sq. km

[Galway Libraries @LibrariesGalway]

Supporting people to stay connected and active can help everyone’s health and wellbeing, including people with dementia. Community Champions are at the heart of the campaign. To get involved visit https://t.co/Ujagus2t1q
@dementia_office

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Staying connected and engaged is important for people with dementia and their families. There are 6 simple actions we can all take to support a person. ​

Visit https://t.co/Ujagus2t1q​

@dementia_office

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Listen to the Health & Wellbeing podcast about Dementia and the Arts. Roisin Nevin and Matthew Gibb, St. James’ Hospital, and Catherine Keogh Daly, Memory Harbour in Clonskeagh, talk about the positive effect creativity can have: https://t.co/CNl00tD9s8 ​
@dementia_office

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Dementia affects everyone differently. It is an umbrella term for a range of diseases that damage the nerve cells in the brain. To learn more through dementia awareness training, contact [email protected] ​
#WorldAlzheimersMonth
@dementia_office

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The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) will launch its Community Archive Scheme for 2027 at an online coffee morning on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 11.00 a.m.
Participation is free but booking is essential: https://t.co/mOlsPq9N3Z.

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A great day of learning & creativity in Ballinasloe library with "The Curlew: A Wader at Risk" talk and a Curlew Lino Print Workshop. Huge thanks to Sally from the Breeding Waders EIP Project, artist Róisín Doherty, and everyone who travelled near and far to attend. #HeritageWeek

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Looking for something to do this Sunday in Loughrea? Join us for free medieval walking tours, music taster sessions for children, and a fantastic evening concert. Something for all ages!
#LoughreaMedievalFestival #HeritageWeek2026 #FreeEvents

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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆!
📅 20 Aug, 5pm
🎤 Free talk by Breeding Waders EIP
🎨 Adults-only lino print workshop after (booking required)
📧 [email protected] 📞 091 509551
#HeritageWeek
@GalwayCoCo @BirdWatchIE

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Headford Library will be closed tomorrow Thursday 20th August.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Beidh Leabharlann Áth Cinn dúnta Déardaoin, an 20 Lúnasa. Tá brón orainn as an míchaoithiúlacht.

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📅 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!
Celebrate #HeritageWeek2026 with free events across Ballinderreen, Oranmore, Kilshanvey & Kinvara. There's something for everyone!
🎟️ Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All welcome
#GalwayEvents

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Join us at Ballinasloe Library during Heritage Week 2026 to learn about the vital role of the Architectural Conservation Officer in protecting Galway’s historic buildings and places.

📅18 August
⏰2:15pm – 3:15pm
📍Ballinasloe Library

#HeritageWeek

@HeritageWeek

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📚🎧 Read, listen, and stay informed with BorrowBox!

Access thousands of FREE eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers anytime, anywhere with your library membership. 📱✨

#BorrowBox #GalwayLibraries

@BorrowBox

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Join renowned Irish harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin for a special Heritage Week 2026 event at Ballinasloe Library on 15th August at 2:30pm.

#HeritageWeek

@HeritageWeek

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📢 Heritage Week 2026 Event | European Heritage Days

Join us at Ballinasloe Library on Saturday, 15 August at 11:30am for the launch of Inniú agus Inné, a new Irish history podcast by historian Abbie McGowan.

#HeritageWeek

@HeritageWeek

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📚🎧 Read, listen, and stay informed with BorrowBox!

Access thousands of FREE eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers anytime, anywhere with your library membership. 📱✨

#BorrowBox #GalwayLibraries

@BorrowBox

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Heritage Week 2026

Why not take a peek inside one of Galway County Libraries' historic buildings during Heritage Week?

#HeritageWeek2026 #GalwayCountyLibraries

@HeritageWeek @HeritageHubIRE @GalwayCoCo

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🎨 Another amazing #SummerStars workshop at the library!
We had a fantastic time getting hands-on with air-dry clay, bringing lots of imaginative creations to life. Well done everyone!
And huge thanks to Niamh for all her hard work helping with the workshop ❤️ 😊
#AtYourLibrary

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🎨🌈 Paint flew, colours splashed, and creativity flowed at Ballinasloe Library yesterday!

Their Paint Splash event was a fantastic celebration of imagination!

📸 Swipe to see some of the vibrant artwork!

#GalwayLibraries #BallinasloeLibrary #SummerStars

@EDBallinasloe

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Create beautiful LEGO botanical designs, get creative, and have lots of fun along the way.

📅 14 August 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Ballinasloe Library

Spaces are limited - Booking Required 🎟️

📧 [email protected] 📞 091 509551

#SummerStars

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Wonderful things happening at Ballybane Library this August.

Drop into the library to discover the fun this month.

#GalwayLibraries

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