Visit These Local Libraries in Mayo for FREE Family Fun

Discover free family-friendly libraries in Mayo, from Achill to Westport. Find kids' areas, free events, and book borrowing for the whole family.

Visit These Local Libraries in Mayo for FREE Family Fun

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 libraries in Mayo for FREE family events and plenty more!

All libraries in Mayo provide a dedicated children’s area catering for children of all ages. Whether your child likes escaping into a world of fantasy, or prefers to learn more about the world we live in, you will find just the book at your local library.

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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.

Libraries in Mayo

Achill Library

Achill Sound. Tel: (098) 20910

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 2-7pm
  • Wednesday: 2-7pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11am-4pm
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Ballina Library

Pearse Street, Ballina. Tel: (096) 70833

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10am-5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am-5pm
  • Thursday: 10am-5pm
  • Friday: 10am-5pm
  • Saturday: 10am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Ballinrobe Library

Main Street, Ballinrobe. Tel: (094) 954 1896

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11am-6pm
  • Wednesday: 11am-6pm
  • Thursday: 11am-4pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Ballyhaunis Library

Clare Street, Ballyhaunis. Tel: (094) 963 0161

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12-7pm
  • Wednesday: 12-7pm
  • Thursday: 11am-4pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Belmullet Library

Civic Centre, Belmullet. Tel: (097) 82555

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11am-1pm and 1.30-7pm
  • Wednesday: 11am-1pm and 1.30-7pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11am-5pm
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Castlebar Library

John Moore Road, Castlebar. Tel: (094) 904 7940

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10am-5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am-5pm
  • Thursday: 10am-5pm
  • Friday: 10am-5pm
  • Saturday: 10am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Charlestown Library

Currently closed

Clare Island Library

Tel: (098) 26525

Contact for opening hours.

Claremorris Library

Dalton Street, Claremorris. Tel: (094) 937 1666

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10am-7pm
  • Wednesday: 10am-7pm
  • Thursday: 10am-1.30pm and 2-5pm
  • Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
  • Saturday: 10am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Crossmolina Library

Ballina Street, Crossmolina. Tel: (096) 31939

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12-7pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11am-4pm
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Foxford Library

Main Street, Foxford. Tel: (094) 925 6040

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12.30-5pm
  • Wednesday: 2-7pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 12.30-5pm
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Kiltimagh Library

Aidan Street, Kiltimagh. Tel: (094) 938 1786

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12-7pm
  • Wednesday: 12-7pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11am-4pm
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Louisburgh Library

Church Street, Louisburgh. Tel: (098) 66658

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11am-4pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 3-7pm
  • Friday: 12-4pm
  • Saturday: 12-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Swinford Library

Station Road, Swinford. Tel: (094) 925 3120

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12-7pm
  • Wednesday: 12-7pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11am-4pm
  • Saturday: 11am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

Westport Library

The Crescent, Westport. Tel: (098) 25747

Opening hours:

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10am-7pm
  • Wednesday: 10am-7pm
  • Thursday: 10am-5pm
  • Friday: 10am-5pm
  • Saturday: 10am-4pm (except bank holidays)
  • Sunday: Closed

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