Check out a book, attend a class, discover a new skill or just avail of the peace and quiet – the library offers so much for the whole family. Discover and visit these local Kilkenny libraries for FREE family events and plenty more!
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Make sure to check out your local library and find out what classes and events that they run throughout the year. Your local library branch is a wonderful – and free! – resource for families.
Some branches run parent and toddler groups, storytelling sessions, arts and crafts classes, and so on. Not to mention the fact that there is free computer access for library members and the option to borrow books, music, DVDs and more.
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Visit These Kilkenny Libraries
Callan Library
Clonmel Road, Callan. Tel: (056) 7794183
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 2-5pm and 5.30-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Castlecomer Library
Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer. Tel: (056) 444 0561
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm
- Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
City Library, John’s Quay
John’s Quay, Kilkenny (056) 7794174
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Ferrybank Library
Tel: (051) 897200
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-7pm
- Thursday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
- Saturday: 9.30am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Graiguenamanagh Library
Graiguenamanagh. Tel: (056) 7794178
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Loughboy Library
Loughboy Shopping Centre. Tel: (056) 779 4176
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm and 6-8pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Thomastown Library
Marshes Street, Thomastown. Tel: (056) 779 4331
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm and 5.30-8pm
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
Urlingford Library
Urlingford. Tel: (056) 779 4182
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1.30pm
- Saturday: 10am-1.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
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You can find more details about Kilkenny libraries here, including details about what’s on, latest events, online ordering, mobile libraries and more. Please note, opening times and details are subject to change.