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Talk: Sligo Field Club Journal, The Aidan Mannion Collection Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 12pm–1pm Sligo Central Library Join us at Sligo Central Library for two special events presented by Sligo Field Club, exploring the history, heritage and natural environment of Sligo and the wider region. The Sligo Field Club Journal Editor Dr Fiona Gallagher will discuss the Sligo Field Club Journal , which is…
Library Online Services Unavailable Monday 3 August 2026 Library Online Services Unavailable Monday 3 August 2026 To allow us to upgrade the computer systems that support library services, all online library services and My Open Library will be unavailable on Monday 3 August 2026 . This includes: My Open Library eResources and digital services Library apps Libraries Ireland Library websites…
August Public Holiday Weekend Library Closures Please note that all Sligo County Libraries will close over the August Public Holiday weekend . Sligo Central Library Closes: 5.00pm on Friday 31st July Re-opens: 9.30am on Tuesday 4th August Ballymote Community Library Closes: 5.00pm on Friday 31st July Re-opens: 9.30am on Tuesday 4th August Tubbercurry Community Library Closes: 5.00pm on Friday 31st…
Traditional Irish Crafts Presentation & Demonstration – Heritage Week Celebrate Heritage Week with us at Tubbercurry Community Library , Ballymote Community Library , and Sligo Central Library as we welcome Mary Cooper of Markree Woolcraft for a fascinating presentation and demonstration of traditional Irish crafts. Drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience, Mary will share the rich…
Daoine Fásta Óga Samhraidh Ciorcal Comhá Speisialta le Molly Nic Céile, scríobh le Gaeilge I mo Chroí Young Adult Summer Ciorcal Comhá Special with Molly Nic Céile, author of Irish in my Heart Dé hAoine, an 24 Iúil ag 12.30 i.n. Aois 13+ Ní gá áirithint Imeacht maoinithe ag Ciste Spreagtha Friday 24th of July at 12.30pm Age 13+ No booking required Ciste Spreaghta funded event Is as Leitir…
Memories In A Box Workshop Series Join us at Sligo Central Library for a special four-part creative workshop series with Joan Moffitt, Family Learning, MSLETB . Using your own treasured photographs, letters, postcards, ribbons, and keepsakes, participants will create a beautiful “Memory Box” filled with personal stories and cherished memories. Venue: Sligo Central Library Dates: • Tuesday 2nd June…
FREE My Little Library Book Bags are now available for children starting primary school in 2026! To help children prepare for starting school, libraries are offering free book bags filled with specially chosen books and helpful resources. Available from Friday, 8 th May 2026 at Sligo County Libraries and libraries nationwide. Each bag includes: Two books A library card for children who don’t…
This May , Sligo County Libraries are taking part in the Bealtaine Festival with a range of events happening across our branches. Bealtaine is a national festival that celebrates creativity in older age and encourages people to try something new, share experiences, and get involved in the arts. Our programme includes a variety of workshops, talks, and activities, offering opportunities to learn…
Sligo Central Library will be hosting The Word on Wednesday 29th of April at 6:30pm. Garrett Carr is the son of a fisherman and grew up in Killybegs, Co. Donegal. His novel The Boy from the Sea was shortlisted for the An Post Novel of the Year award, has been translated into a dozen languages and was our most borrowed novel of 2025. His non-fiction The Rule of the Land: Walking Ireland’s Border…
Easter Holiday closing times for all Sligo County Libraries locations SLIGO CENTRAL LIBRARY Sligo Central Library will close for business at 5.00pm on Thursday 2nd April and will re-open at 9.30am on Tuesday 7th April Beidh Lár Leabharlann Shligigh dúnta ag 5.00pm Déardaoin 2ú Aibreán agus ar oscailt arís ag 9.30am Dé Máirt 7ú Aibreán BALLYMOTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Ballymote Community Library will…
