Kilkenny Libraries for Children

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 and DVDs!

Callan Library

Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny  (056) 7794183  [email protected]

Open Tue/Th 4pm – 8pm, Wed/Fri 1.30pm – 5.30pm, Sat 9.30am – 1.30pm

Good selection of children's books.

Castlecomer Library

Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny  (056) 4440561 [email protected]

Open Tue/Thurs 10am – 8pm, Wed/Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 10am – 1.30pm

Great selection of children's books. 

Storytime and simple crafts for parents/carers and toddlers on Thursday mornings at 11.30am.  Contact Mary for details.

City Library, John's Quay

John's Quay, Kilkenny  (056) 7794174  [email protected]

Open Tues/Wed 10am – 8pm, Thur/Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 1.30pm

Great selection of children's books in a dedicated children's room.  The children's room is also available as a meeting place for parent/toddler groups.  Please contact the library to arrange. 

Baby changing facilities are available.

Graiguenamanagh Library

Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny  (056) 7794178  [email protected]

Open Tues 10am – 8pm, Wed/Thur/Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 1.30pm

Great selection of children's books.  Colouring materials provided in children's area.

Loughboy Library

Loughboy Shopping Centre, Co. Kilkenny  (056) 7794176  [email protected]

Open Tues/Wed/Thur 10.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Open Fri 10.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm & 7pm to 9pm

Great selection of children's books.  Colouring materials available in children's area.

Storytime and simple crafts for parents/carers and toddlers on Thursday mornings at 11.30am.  Contact Caitriona for details.

Thomastown Library

Marshes Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny  (056) 7794331  [email protected]

Open Tues 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Open Wed 3.30pm – 8pm

Open Thurs 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Open Fri 1.30pm – 5pm

Open Sat 9.30am – 1.30pm

Good selection of children's books.

Urlingford Library

Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny (056) 7794182 [email protected]