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Cork City Libraries Public library We are a public library service for the people of Cork and beyond.

Our branches are: Ballincollig, Bishopstown, Blackpool, Blarney, Douglas, City Library Grand Parade, Glanmire, Hollyhill, Mayfield, Tory Top. For more, including individual branch opening hours, see: www.corkcitylibraries.ie. To view the library catalogue or to log in to your library account, visit https://librariesireland.iii.com/iii/encore/?lang=eng

Brushing up on your A,B,C and Ds? (Atwood, Bulgakov, Chekov and De Lafayette) You can have up to 12 items on your card, ...
13/10/2026

Brushing up on your A,B,C and Ds? (Atwood, Bulgakov, Chekov and De Lafayette)

You can have up to 12 items on your card, so there's plenty of room to try that author you've been meaning to read.

As well as your usual comfort reads!

Come along for the October meet up of Cork City Library's Neurodivergent Book Club! 'Have I got your Attention: A Guide ...
13/10/2026

Come along for the October meet up of Cork City Library's Neurodivergent Book Club! 'Have I got your Attention: A Guide to Adult ADHD in Ireland' is our pick for October.

Don't worry if you haven't finished it yet - you're still welcome to join for a chilled-out discussion!

Saturday 31 October at 12.00pm, The City Library, Grand Parade

Cork City Libraries were delighted to welcome William Jack, London-based Australian cellist and songwriter, who gave us ...
12/10/2026

Cork City Libraries were delighted to welcome William Jack, London-based Australian cellist and songwriter, who gave us a stunning cello performance for the Cork Folk Festival 2026.

A unique and versatile blend of jazz, classical and contemporary, his incredible music drew curious listeners from every corner of the library.

Did you know your Library Card gives you access to every single public library in the Republic of Ireland? That means no...
12/10/2026

Did you know your Library Card gives you access to every single public library in the Republic of Ireland?

That means not only can you request books from a national catalogue of over 300 libraries, you can call in to any public library you see, pick up a book and drop it back wherever is easiest for you!

All free!

Encourage your 3 -5 year old to create their own illustrated ‘Adventure in Europe’ scene through storytelling and artmak...
12/10/2026

Encourage your 3 -5 year old to create their own illustrated ‘Adventure in Europe’ scene through storytelling and artmaking with the Crawford Art team

Saturday 17 October at 12.00pm, the Children and Young People's Library, Grand Parade

Spaces are limited and booking is essential via Eventbrite: https://buff.ly/LmLI6aF

Cork Afterlives: Single Women and the New Irish State is now on display at Cork City Library, Grand Parade, throughout O...
10/10/2026

Cork Afterlives: Single Women and the New Irish State is now on display at Cork City Library, Grand Parade, throughout October and November.

Funded by Research Ireland, this powerful exhibition by Dr Leeann Lane (DCU) explores the often-overlooked lives of Cork women who took part in the revolutionary period and remained unmarried, exploring their later lives in the new Irish state.

Educate Together, Grattan Street's fourth class had a fantastic time discovering the secrets of storytelling with author...
09/10/2026

Educate Together, Grattan Street's fourth class had a fantastic time discovering the secrets of storytelling with author ER Murray! The group was full of great ideas and questions.

The lift in Blackpool is currently out of service. We are working to have this back up and running as soon as possible. ...
09/10/2026

The lift in Blackpool is currently out of service. We are working to have this back up and running as soon as possible.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Cork City Libraries are delighted to announce the return of the Pat Egan Prize. Last year's competition showcased the im...
09/10/2026

Cork City Libraries are delighted to announce the return of the Pat Egan Prize. Last year's competition showcased the imagination, creativity, and talent of young writers from across Cork City, and we are excited to once again invite submissions and celebrate young writing in our city.

We are looking for original works in poetry, short fiction (max 2500 words) or graphic novels from children aged 7-9 and 10-12.

Great prizes for winners, plus the chance for entrants to be featured in a magazine that we will publish in January.

Completed works can be submitted to your local library or by email to [email protected]
Please include name, age and contact details with each entry

Closing date for entry is 30/11/2026. Please ask your local library for more information.

Can you feel the chill in the air? Things are starting to get spooky in Blarney Library! Come and check our new children...
08/10/2026

Can you feel the chill in the air? Things are starting to get spooky in Blarney Library! Come and check our new children's Halloween book display...if you dare!

And while your here you can help us to find the friendly ghosts hidden around the Library in our new Scavenger Hunt. Also feel free to take part in our Halloween colouring competition that's open to all ages.

No big frights here we promise, just plenty of fun for all!

Address

Cork City Libraries, 57/61 Grand Parade
Cork
T12NT99

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+353214924900

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