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.