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Cavan Libraries

My Account

My Account allows you to access your library account, anytime, anywhere. You can renew, request and update your details. You will need your library card number and PIN to login.

Cavan History

Explore Cavan's history, archaeology, literature and culture from our rich collection of resources which has been carefully built up over ninety years and continues to grow.

Library Catalogue

It couldn't be easier to find what you are looking for! You can now browse, search and reserve items held in Cavan Libraries and in public libraries across Ireland by accessing our online catalogue

Phone: +353 (0)49 4378500
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Mon 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Tue 10am - 8.30pm
Wed 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm

*Johnston Central Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0)42 9665779
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Thur 10am - 8.30pm
Frid 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm

*Bailieborough Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 5559873
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Thur 10am - 8.30pm
Frid 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Sat 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm

*Cootehill Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 9522683

Tue 10am - 1.15pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Thurs 1pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm
Sat 10am-1.15pm & 2pm - 5pm

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4335905
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Arva Library will be closed from Saturday 10th August 2024 until Tuesday 27th August at 12.00pm.
You are always welcome to visit another library in Cavan.

Tue 12pm-2pm & 3pm-6.30pm
Thu 2pm-5pm & 6pm-8.30pm
Sat 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm

*Arva Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.

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Phone: +353 (0) 49 9526844
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Monday 10am-1pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 1pm-4.15pm & 5pm-8pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm

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Phone: +353 (049) 8544445
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Mon 2pm – 5pm & 6pm - 8.30pm
Wed 2pm – 5pm

Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 854 8456
Email: virginialibrary@cavancoco.ie

Tue 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm

*Virginia Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.

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Kingscourt Library
St Mary's Hall,
Kingscourt,
Cavan A82 D1H7

Email: library@cavancoco.ie

Note: Kingscourt Library is currently closed until further notice.

Any outstanding items may be returned to Bailieborough Library or your nearest branch.

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Phone: +353 (0)49 4378505
Email: library@cavancoco.ie

County Librarian: Emma Clancy

Mon 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Tues 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Wed 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Thu 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Fri 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Sat Closed.

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Summer Stars at Your Library!

Summer Stars is the free national reading programme for children that takes place in all public libraries and online each summer. It takes off in Cavan Libraries on the 22 June and runs to the end of August. It a fun way to get stuck into reading for the summer - with goodies along the way to keep up the momentum!

Summer Reads 2024

Switch off this Summer – we all deserve it, and what better way than to get lost in a book. Whether it is crime, thrillers, romance, real life stories, family sagas, as gaeilge scéalta, our Summer Reads compilation has something to satisfy everyone’s reading tastes. Download a copy of 'Summer Reads' then pop into your local library to browse the collection or grab a copy of the book that takes your fancy! Tell us all about your reads too..we would love to hear some feedback!

Creative Cavan

Harnessing the creative potential of our people and communities is a cornerstone of the Creative Ireland Programme. Cavan County Council has established Creative Cavan, Culture and Creativity Team which brings together local expertise in arts, heritage, libraries, enterprise and community engagement, to foster collaboration and spark new initiatives.

My Account - Renew & Request

My Account allows you to access your library account, anytime, anywhere. You will need your library card number and PIN to login.

Online Library & Learning

FREE access to eBook, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and international newspapers, online courses and language learning.

Healthy Ireland at Your Library

Healthy Ireland at Your Library service is a key element of ‘Healthy Ireland’, a Government-led initiative to improve health and wellbeing. Access book collections, e-books & e-audiobooks, e-magazines and provides events focused on health and wellbeing.

Image Gallery

Browse through images from events in our libraries across Co. Cavan.

Latest News

01 August 2024

New fishy friend to meet in Johnston Central Library

The Aquarium is a riot of colour in Johnston Central Library this summer but if you look closely you will see that we have a new Baby Shark... we mean baby fish! Make sure to have a close look the next time you visit us. (He's very hard to spot!)

19 June 2024

C-Pens available at all Cavan Libraries

We are delighted to make C-Pen Readers available for lending from all of our branch libraries, as part of our Toys, Technology and Training Collection. The C-Pen is a reader pen which scans and then reads text aloud to assist with independent reading. Visit your local Cavan Library branch to find out how to borrow a C-Pen Reader pen. Members of the public can borrow a Reader Pen for a period of three weeks.

19 June 2024

Sensory Toy Collection - Borrow at Virginia Library

We are delighted to announce that our Sensory Toy Collection is now available to borrow from Virginia Library. This means that toys & aids that have been selected to support children and adults with additional needs are available to parents, teachers and caregivers in Cavan. Register for a Toys, Technology and Training Card to borrow from the collection for FREE of course!

19 June 2024

Win a Fussballliebe official Euro football!!!

You could win Fussballliebe the next time you visit your local library in Cavan. Ask for the entry form at the desk and tell us about your favourite book. Competition open to those aged 12 and under. Enter before the 11th of July, as draw will take place on the 12th of July. Good Luck!

31 May 2024

POSTPONED! Author event with Elaine Feeney cancelled on 20 June.

Apologies; The previously advertised event with author Elaine Feeney on the 20 June has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. If you have already booked Virginia Library will be in touch.

31 May 2024

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024

Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people on Saturday 15 June 2024. This year’s Cruinniú na nÓg Cavan will spread its (fairy) wings for a special cross-border event in Cavan Burren Park as well as a host of other locations throughout Co Cavan. Check out the full programme and start booking!

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