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Galway Public Libraries Schools Library Service gets a new look with the help of budding artists
Galway Schools Library Service has been given a vibrant and cheerful look by illustrator, artist and children’s book author Chris Judge. The project has given the once simple, grey exterior of the mobile library an updated look to inspire wonder and a love of reading, and to reflect the inner world of Galway County’s children.
New online library on the way
Regular library users will have noticed many changes in their Mayo library branches over the past few years – from the scrapping of membership charges and fines to the addition of 3D printers and musical instruments – and the staff at Mayo County Library would like to let everyone know of another upcoming improvement to its service offering.
Athlone and Moate libraries extend services on offer to public
Both Athlone and Moate libraries have extended their services.
Budget 2022 must provide additional funding for libraries, says Crowe
In Ballybane and Westside, and other communities across Galway, it is “clear how important a resource our local libraries are”, and they deserve greater levels of funding in the upcoming Budget.
Westmeath libraries introduce new call and collect service
Both Athlone and Moate libraries have introduced a new ‘Call and Collect’ service in line with the Government’s roadmap to reopen the country. Library buildings will remain closed to public access during this initial phase.
Upsurge in e-use of libraries says Canney
The physical closure of libraries to the public has led to an upsurge in the use of e-books and audiobooks, that is according to Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney.
Sensory funding of local libraries welcomed by Naughton
Government funding of almost €30,000 has been approved for facilities in local public libraries for the benefit of individuals with sensory impairments, special educational needs, other learning differences, and those on the autism spectrum.
Summer Stars reading programme returns to local library setting
With the summer holidays now upon us, it means the return of the Summer Stars Programme to both Athlone and Moate libraries.
City council supports staffless libraries on trial basis
The Galway City Council has recommended the introduction of the new ‘Open Library’ system on a trial basis in the city’s libraries.
Public meeting on controversial ‘staffless libraries’ scheme
Ballinasloe and Oranmore libraries will be the first in Galway to operate pilot projects for the controversial new ‘staffless libraries’ scheme, which sees libraries open on a ‘self-service’ basis after hours.
