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We provide access to informational, educational, cultural and recreational library materials. Galway City and County Libraries in Ireland.

The Galway Library Service consists of 30 libraries (including the mobile library) in total across the City and County. The 3 libraries in the City are purpose built, full time libraries, which the County Council operates on behalf of the City Council. There are a further 7 full time and 20 part time library facilities throughout the County, including on the Islands. A mobile library service brings books to many smaller towns and villages. There is a school’s library service which distributes books to over 200 primary schools.

12/10/2026

Get Creative This Halloween at Ballybane Library! 🖌️🎃

Join us for a spooky and fun Glass Painting Workshop:

👻 Suitable for children aged 9+ years
📅 Friday 16th October
🕞 3:30pm
📍 Ballybane Library

Children will create their own Halloween-themed glass painting masterpiece to take home. A perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit while exploring creativity and artistic skills! 🎨🎃🦇

⚠️ Booking is essential 📞 091 509 244
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Galway County CouncilGalway City Council Galway County Public Participation Network Public

12/10/2026

🧱✨ Calling all young builders! ✨🧱

We would like to invite you join to our new Build & Create LEGO Club at Clifden Library!

Children aged 6+ are invited to come along, get creative, make new friends, and build amazing LEGO creations. Whether you're a master builder or just love to create, there's a place for everyone!

🌟 Ages: 6+
🌟 Free to attend
🌟 Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

We can't wait to see what you create! 🚀

Clifden Library

12/10/2026

📢 Retirement Planning Seminar - Clifden Town Hall

Thinking about retirement or recently retired? Join us for a free Retirement Planning Seminar on Tuesday, 20th October, from 9.30am to 3.00pm in Clifden Town Hall.

Hear from expert speakers on:
✅ Pensions and financial planning
✅ Staying active in retirement
✅ Nutrition and wellbeing
✅ Mental health and life transitions
✅ Social welfare entitlements
✅ Local library resources and services

☕ Refreshments and lunch provided
📍 Clifden Town Hall, H71 AE09
🎟️ No booking necessary

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of practical advice, information, and community connections.

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11/10/2026

Celebrate Ballinasloe’s Limestone Legacy Week with exhibitions, talks, artefacts and more. 17-24 October.

Galway County Heritage Office Galway County Council

10/10/2026

🌟 Calling all young storytellers! 🌟 Join us at Portumna Library for a magical afternoon of crafting, creating and bringing your stories to life. 📖✂️🎨 Free workshops, but places are limited, so book early!
⏰3:30 - 4:30pm 5-8 years / 4:30 - 6:00pm 9 - 14 years
🗓Friday 23rd October
📍Portumna Library

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10/10/2026

📚✨ Let imaginations run wild at Killimor Library! Join us for a FREE Storybook Craft & Collage workshop where young creators can make their very own storybook. 🎨✂️

🗓️ Thursday 22 Oct | ⏰ 3:15-4:15pm (ages 5-8)
📞 Booking essential: 087 411 5750

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09/10/2026

🍯🐻 Hip Hip Pooh-Ray! 🐻🍯

Join us at Ballybane Library as we celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh! 🎉📚

Come along for a fun-filled morning of stories, games, and Pooh-themed activities as we mark a century of A.A. Milne's beloved bear and friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.

📅 Saturday, 10th October
⏰ 11:00am
📍 Ballybane Library

🎈 Costumes and Winnie-the-Pooh themed toys are very welcome! Whether you come dressed as Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, or your favourite Hundred Acre Wood character, we'd love to see you there.

Perfect for young readers and families. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

📖🐝🍯

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09/10/2026

Join Pat Johnston for an engaging talk exploring the often-overlooked women of Irish history.
🗓Tuesday 20 October
⏰8pm
📍Clarinbridge GAA Clubhouse.

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08/10/2026

📚✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆! ✨📚
As part of Children's Book Festival, we're delighted to welcome Galway author Katherine Scanlon, creator of the popular Clipper the Hurl series, to Clifden Library.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of storytelling, creativity, and imagination as Katherine reads from her books and leads engaging creative writing activities inspired by the characters and adventures from the series.
📅 Thursday, 29 October
🕦 11:30am
📍 Clifden Library
👧👦 Ages 4-8 years
This is a wonderful opportunity for young readers and budding writers to meet a local author and discover the magic of storytelling!

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07/10/2026

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Island House, Cathedral Square
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+35391509388

Website

http://www.galway.ie/en/services/library/

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