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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.
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.
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.
Phone: +353 (0)49 9522683
Tue 10am - 1.15pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Thurs 1pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm
Sat 10am-1.15pm & 2pm - 5pm
*Belturbet Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends
Phone: +353 (0)49 4335905
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
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.
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
Phone: +353 (049) 8544445
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Mon 2pm – 5pm & 6pm - 8.30pm
Wed 2pm – 5pm
Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.
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.
Kingscourt Library
Main St.
Kingscourt
Co. Cavan
Phone: 049 4378510
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Monday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
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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Online Library & Learning
FREE access to eBook, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and international newspapers, online courses and language learning.
Spring Into Storytime
Spring Into Storytime in libraries across Ireland in the month of April, with storytimes in the library for preschool and primary school aged children. Cavan Library Service looks forward to this initiative every year! This Spring we have some fantastic events programmed with library staff storytime - details coming soon!
Bealtaine Festival May 2025
Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age and is run by Age & Opportunity. Cavan Library Service enjoys bringing events and experiences to older people throughout the year but Bealtaine Festival brings a special focus to our programming for older people. Why don't you come along to our many FREE events planned across the county! Some events are booking only!!
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.
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.
Latest News
Easter Bank Holiday Closure
All Cavan Libraries will be closed on Friday 18 April, Saturday 19 April and Monday 21 April for the Bank Holiday weekend. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 22 April at 10.00am You can access your library account online and borrow eBook, eAudiobooks and digital magazines from our Online Library - login using your library card and PIN. Have a wonderful Easter everyone!
Easter Spring into Storytime events booking out!
Spring Into Storytime is celebrated in all libraries across the country in the month of April. The programme is in full swing in our libraries and we have some fantastic events programmed over the Easter break. Booking essential for some events so don't delay... pick up the phone or drop in!
Bealtaine Festival with Cavan Library Service!
Our Bealtaine Festival plans are set... and it's going to be a busy month of May! We're celebrating the festival run by Age and Opportunity with a packed programme of events - all free but booking essential on some. There is something for everyone!
Spring Into Storytime Colouring Competition
Spring Into Storytime is delivered in all libraries across the country in the month of April, with storytimes and activities for in the library for preschool and primary school aged children. Cavan Library Service is delighted to launch it's annual Spring Into Storytime Colouring Competition which opens today, 25th March. Download the entry for the two Categories 5-7 yr olds and 8-12 yr olds or pick up a copy in your local library branch. The closing date for the competition is 9th April. Good luck everyone!
Tree planting at Virginia LIbrary
Together with pupils from the DEN class, 2nd Class and young Green School Committee at St. Mary's N.S., with the generous help of Virginia Men's Shed, Virginia Library planted a tree for generations to come as part of #NationalTreeWeek. Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Niall Smith welcomed everyone and the tree was settled in by the children after a storytime session all about the wonder of trees!
LOTE4Kids
We are delighted to announce the arrival of LOTE4Kids with Cavan Library Service! LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's picture books in a variety of world languages which allows you to enjoy books and learn languages through storytelling! Accessible through a free user-friendly web App, LOTE4Kids ensures your children can access their best-loved books in their native language in the library, at home, and on the go!
Events
Spring Into Storytime with Cavan Library Service
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