Mayo County Library

13/10/2026

Mayo County Council wishes to advise members of the public that, due to Industrial action taking place on Wednesday, 14th October, all Mayo County Council public buildings, offices, libraries and public service points will be closed to the public for the duration of the day.

More: https://www.mayo.ie/en-ie/news/public-information-notice-industrial-action-%E2%80%93-wednesday-14-october-2026

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13/10/2026

If you had planned to attend this week's Language Café at Library, please note that it has been cancelled and will not take place on Wednesday, October 14.

12/10/2026

Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am for Rhymetime in Library with Mary - lots of fun for smallies in the magical world of books and rhymes! Our regular Friday Storytime with Elizabeth continues at 3.30pm. And don't forget to bring a bag so you can continue the rhymes and stories at home afterwards!

12/10/2026

****ATTENTION CHILDMINDERS IN MAYO****
National Childminding week 2026
19th of October -23rd of October 26

We are delighted to invite childminders and children to join us for a exciting session with Mini Messer's baby and toddler sensory session.

Date: Friday the 23rd of October
Time: 10:00am-12
Location: Castlebar Library, John Moore RD, Curragh, Castlebar.
This is a free event but booking is essential.

Enjoy a morning of fun filled activities were you can engage with other Childminders. Mayo CCC will also be there on the day to answer any questions you have regarding childminding.
We look forward to welcoming all childminders for a fantastic morning of fun!

To book your place please contact Elisha on [email protected] or phone 087 0329766. You can let us know how many children you will be bringing and ages of children. Your place will be confirmed by email.

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12/10/2026

A busy month of October already underway at Library 😊

12/10/2026

10/10/2026

💥💫Can you believe Comic Fest 2026 was 2 whole weeks ago! 💫💥
Take a look at just some of the costumes and fun that made this year the BEST Comic Fest EVER!! Thanks to all who came along!
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10/10/2026

📖 WILD ATLANTIC WORDS: TODAY’S CHAPTER 📖

Saturday is for book lovers! From browsing shelves of secondhand and antiquarian treasures during the day to an evening of short stories, prize-giving and conversations with some of Ireland’s best-known writers, there’s plenty to discover. 📚✨

Here’s what’s happening today:

📚 11AM–4PM | BOOK FAIR
Time to go book hunting! Booksellers from around Ireland will be setting up at the Festival Dome with a large selection of secondhand and antiquarian books. You never know what treasure you might find... 👀📖

✍️ 7PM | SHORT STORY READING & PRIZE-GIVING
Hear the winning and runner-up stories from this year’s Wild Atlantic Words short story competition, judged by acclaimed writer Colin Barrett, followed by the presentation of prizes.

📖 7.30PM | COLIN BARRETT IN CONVERSATION WITH KEN ARMSTRONG
The conversation continues with Colin Barrett, author of “Young Skins”, “Homesickness” and “Wild Houses”. From award-winning short stories to his Booker-longlisted novel, Colin will discuss his writing and career with Ken Armstrong.

📚 8PM | “UNRAVELLING LIZ NUGENT”
Liz Nugent joins Darina Molloy for a conversation about her hugely successful writing career and her latest novel, “The Truth About Ruby Cooper”. With six bestselling novels, multiple literary awards and translations across more than 30 languages, this promises to be a fascinating evening with one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers.

📍 All events take place at the Festival Dome, Bridge Lane, Castlebar, F23 PN20.

🎟️ All Wild Atlantic Words events are FREE and first come, first served. Wrap up warm and arrive early to secure your seat!

📚 Looking for the books? All titles featured throughout Wild Atlantic Words can be purchased in-store at Castle Books, Market Street, Castlebar, or online at mayobooks.ie.

Books, stories, writers and a little treasure hunting... Saturday has it all! 🌊📖✨

09/10/2026

Today's features a group pictured at a Senior Citizens Party in in the late 1970s.
Front row (left to right): Tossie Kelly, Annie Walsh, Peggy Donegan, Mary Ann Livingstone, Joe Tynan.
Middle row (left to right): Rose Brett, John Garvey, Peggy Quinn, Bridie Harney, Marie McGovern, Mollie Martin, Rose Kennedy, Teresa Hoban, Margo Gilligan, Kay Duffy. Back row (left to right): Fr. Martin O’Connor, Paddy Rowland, Sr. Edna, Joan Colleran, Jimmy O’Reilly.

09/10/2026

Castlebar Library is going green this Halloween! If you have clean wearable Halloween costumes at home that you no longer need- why not donate them to our costume swap? From October 14th, we will have all donated costumes ready for their new homes. No money or tokens required. So why not reduce, reuse and recycle this Halloween? You will feel spooktacular 👻🎃
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