News and Events
Culture Night in Carlow
On Friday September 23rd 2011, locals and visitors across the island of Ireland will enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of entertainment, discovery and adventure taking place in a record 30 towns, cities, counties and islands in Ireland.
What's on in Carlow for Culture Night
What's on in Carlow Library for Culture Night
Childrens Book Festival 2011
As part of the annual Children’s Book Festival, Carlow Libraries will be hosting three author visits during the month of October: read more...
Pod Plus
Pod Plus is the new Loyalty card scheme for young people aged 14-17+. It has been arranged that information sessions for members of the Carlow Youth Services and for Transition Year pupils in local schools will take place over the coming days and weeks. Pod Plus will encourage use of the resources of The Pod which was opened earlier this year. Members will also be member so the Pod Forum which will help to determine the future direction of library services to young people. Loyalty cards will be available from the main desk at Carlow Central Library following the information sessions.
Photography Competition
The Carlow in all Weathers photography Competition organised in connection with the new ENFO Point in Tullow Library attracted entries from a wide variety of locations around County Carlow. The natural beauty of the Carlow landscape was much in evidence. The standard was very high. We thank all those enthusiastic photographers who took part. All entries received are now on display in Tullow Library. Judging of this competition will take place soon.
New ENFO Point launched in Tullow Library
The new ENFO Point in Tullow Library was launched by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government on Friday 16th September. read more...
LibAnywhere App
The library catalogue is now available for your mobile phone! Search, discover, and interact with participating libraries, anywhere you are, right away. Download the free App for iPhones, Androids and Smart Phones; find Carlow County Library and discover a new type of mobile library! With Library Anywhere you can search the catalogue, view your account details, renew, request and save items. All our opening hours, events and the locations of all our libraries are available at the touch of a button. To see the web version click here and to download the App visit iTunes or the App Store on your phone.
Muinebheag Library Refurbishment Project
Work on the Muinebheag Library Refurbishment Project commenced on Monday June 20th. The project is progressing well. Structural problems are being addressed and work is continuing to plan.
For the duration of the works Muinebheag Library services are operating from a temporary premises on High Street. Both adults and children can browse and borrow books as usual. Daily and weekly newspapers are also available as usual. Public internet access and computer use are available for all library members.
Fas elearning & Free Computer Lessons @ Carlow County Libraries
Information sessions & course registration
Carlow Central Library:Wed, Aug 31st from 12.00-2.00pm.
Borris Library:Wed, Aug 31st 3.00-5.00pm.
Tullow Library:Thurs, Sept 1st 11.00am-1.00pm.
Application forms available in Carlow, Tullow and Borris libraries.
