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 Kildare 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 Kildare Libraries
Athy Library
Convent Lane, Athy. Tel: (045) 980555
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Balitore Library
Mary Leadbeater Hse, Ballitore. Tel: (059) 862 3344
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Thursday: 12.30am-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Castledermot Library
Main Street, Castledermot. Tel: (059) 914 4117
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 2-5pm and 6-8pm
- Wednesday: 11am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Thursday: 2-5pm
- Friday: 2-5pm
- Saturday: 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Celbridge Library
St. Patrick’s Park, Celbridge. Tel: (045) 980994
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Clane Library
Main Street, Clane. Tel: (045) 892716
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9.30am-12.30pm and 1-5pm and 6-8pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 2-6pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10am-1pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Kilcock Library
The Lamp, School Street, Kilcock. Tel: (01) 628 4403
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm
- Thursday: 1.30-5pm and 5.45-8pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-4pm
- Sunday: Closed
Kilcullen Library
New Abbey Road, Kilcullen. Tel: (045) 482193
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 1.30-5pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 2.30-5pm and 6-8pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm
- Sunday: Closed
Kildare Town Library
Kildare Town Centre, Claregate Street. Tel: (045) 520235
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9.30am-5pm
- Wednesday: 9.30am-5pm
- Thursday: 1-8pm
- Friday: 9.30am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Leixlip Library
Captain’s Hill, Leixlip. Tel: (01) 606 0050
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Maynooth Library
Main Street, Maynooth. Tel: (045) 980493
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Monasterevin Library
Watermill Place, Monasterevin. Tel: (045) 529239
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm
- Thursday: 1.30m-5pm and 5.45-8pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-4pm
- Sunday: Closed
Naas Library
Harbour View, Naas. Tel: (045) 879111
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Newbridge Library
Athgarvan Road, Newbridge. Tel: (045) 448353
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Rathangan Library
Canal court, Rathangan. Tel: (045) 528078
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm
- Thursday: 1.30-5pm and 5.45-8pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-4pm
- Sunday: Closed
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