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Operating hours of almost 50 libraries nationwide to extend thanks to €3m funding

Almost 50 library branches nationwide are set to benefit from over €3 million funding for self-service facilities. The funding will bolster the 'My Open Library' service, allowing library members to utilise services via extended opening hours ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:24

National News

Bag of books to be provided to all 4 and 5 year olds starting school in 2022

A new initiative to provide books to all four and five year olds starting school has been announced. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth today (Wednesday March 23) posted a statement about the My Little ...

23 Mar 2022 at 11:52

National News

School libraries in Ireland to receive €20million for 'highest quality' books

Twenty million euro has been announced for the provision of books, audio books and other media for school libraries. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, announced news of the funding on Sunday (April 17) and said the initiative will ...

19 Apr 2022 at 11:44

Arts & Entertainment

Lift off for Laois Little Library Book Bags

Laois Libraries are delighted to announce a new initiative that will see every child starting school in September receiving a free Little Library Book Bag. To help children navigate starting school, libraries have put together a bag of ...

14 Apr 2022 at 09:53

Local News

Portlaoise Library cost doubles by millions reveals Laois Council report

The cost of the building of the new library in Portlaoise is likely to come in at more than double what was originally envisaged. Figures released by Laois County Council show that the best current estimate of final costs is €6,473,...

28 Feb 2022 at 20:23

Local News

Portlaoise's new library to be a ‘landmark’ building in Laois

The new Portlaoise Library, which is set to open in 2023, has drawn some criticism for its cost but, arguably, also because the case for the building has never been comprehensively made to the public. However, a document from ...

11 Sept 2022 at 19:23

Local News

Sweet dreams - Laois parents offered help on sleep for children

Laois parents who are in a struggle to with their children on sleep are being invited to a webinar featuring a expert who can offer vital tips that might lead to sweet dreams for grown ups and kids. The workshop by Erica ...

02 Oct 2022 at 11:53

Local News

Lifesaving support for Laois parents

Laois parents are promised advice on first aid that could save a child's life in an emergency as part of a new set of talks run by the Laois and Offaly library services. The organisers say the Paediatric First Aid ...

01 Oct 2022 at 10:53

Events & Listings

College bound - Laois Libraries have some vital help on offer

Do you know anyone who is starting college, attending third-level education or wanting to brush up on their writing, referencing and research skills? If so Portlaoise Library may be help. Staff there are planning ...

27 Aug 2022 at 11:52

Local News

Laois library's wheelchair push button months out of order

Laois County Council said it hopes to repair a wheelchair user push button at Abbeyleix Library as soon as possible. Cllr John Joe Fennelly raised the issue at a recent meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District. ...

29 Nov 2022 at 09:23

Your Community

Portlaoise Library to be the EU hub for Laois

Portlaoise Library has been selected as one of seven new generation Europe Direct centres in Ireland. Portlaoise joins a community of 424 Europe Direct centres around Europe, whose purpose is to strengthen the ...

12 Dec 2021 at 12:53

National News

Second phase of the Little Library initiative announced for all childcare settings

The second phase of the First 5 Little Library initiative has been announced today and will see reading materials made available to approximately 200,000 children in Ireland. The first 5 Little Library book ...

19 Nov 2021 at 12:42

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