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Skills for Life is here! Free workshops, events, and resources to help you build the skills you need to thrive.
Drop into your local library to find out more or visit: librariesireland.ie/skills-f…
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Tá Scileanna don Saol anseo! Ceardlanna, imeachtaí agus acmhainní saor in aisce chun cabhrú leat na scileanna atá ag teastáil uait chun bláthú a fhorbairt.
Foghlaim níos mó: librariesireland.ie/ga/scile…
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Would you like a boost to your life skills? The Skills for Life programme at your local library is here to help!
For details check out librariesireland.ie/skills-f…
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Ar mhaith leat do chuid scileanna saoil a neartú? Tá an clár Scileanna don Saol ag do leabharlann áitiúil anseo chun cabhrú!
Foghlaim níos mó: librariesireland.ie/ga/scile…
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Today is the day!
Celebrate National Public Libraries Open Day by visiting your local library and discovering the amazing services, events, and resources available to everyone.
Drop in, explore, and be inspired!
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
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Inniu an lá!
Aimsigh na seirbhísí iontacha atá ar fáil i do leabharlann áitiúil ar Lá Oscailte Leabharlanna Poiblí 2025.
#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
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Is é amárach an lá
Beidh Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 27 Meán Fómhair!
Bígí linn ar líne nó ar an láthair trí chuairt a thabhairt ar do leabharlann áitiúil chun tús a chur le d’aistear inniu.
#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
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Tomorrow is National Public Libraries Open Day!
Discover the wide and brilliant array of services your local library offers – from books and digital resources to events and activities for all ages.
Don’t miss out – pop in and explore!
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
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Explore the brilliant range of services at your local library! National Public Libraries Open Day is happening this Saturday. Discover services, activities and resources for everyone.
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
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Join us for #LibrariesOpenDay on Saturday, 27 Sept!
Over 300 libraries nationwide will host free events, workshops & activities for all ages.
Discover the magic of your local library & #TakeACloserLook 👀
🔗 librariesireland.ie
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Have you heard about Skills for Life? It’s a brand new programme at your local library that's designed to help everyone grow valuable life skills.
Learn more: librariesireland.ie/skills-f…
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Ar chuala tú faoi Scileanna don Saol? Clár úrnua atá ann, ag do leabharlann áitiúil, atá ceaptha chun cabhrú le gach duine príomhscileanna a fhorbairt. Foghlaim níos mó: librariesireland.ie/ga/scile…
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Libraries Ireland are thrilled to participate in the My Little Library Book Bag initiative! 🎉
Designed for children starting school this year, it provides FREE book bags filled with:
✔ Two free books
✔ A library card and card holder
Pop by your local library to collect!
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You won't believe how Ireland became a literary powerhouse! As the Guardian put it, 'We all read like hell!' Our nation’s reading culture is thriving. Libraries Ireland is fostering talent from Nobel laureates to rising stars. bit.ly/3yK5RUE
ALT Screen caption of The Guardian online article.
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Did you know that as a library member you get access to millions of books, eBooks & audiobook, newspapers & magazine, language & skill courses and so much more all for FREE! Join on zurl.co/qVJw or in your local branch today!
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The #SummerStars reading programme is a great way to get kids reading during the summer months! You'll find stacks of reading tips, activities, book reviews and more at summerstars.ie
Join the fun & sign up for summer stars at your local library today!
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Did you know that as a library member you get access to millions of books, eBooks & audiobook, newspapers & magazine, language & skill courses and so much more all for FREE! Join on zurl.co/qVJw or in your local branch today!
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Who else absolutely loves a linked short story collection?
Well, here’s a really good one from @MaggieStrongarm
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Some great tips for getting the most from the Irish summer for less in today’s @IrishTimes. Thanks for including libraries @conor_pope!
irishtimes.com/your-money/20…
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Do you love BorrowBox? Well, you’re about to love it even more!
From May 1st you’ll also be able to get magazines and newspapers on there too – keep an eye out for the new ePress section.
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Looking for something to keep the kids entertained?
All throughout April, free storytime events for pre-school and primary school aged kids will be happening in libraries all over.
Check your local library to find out what is happening near you and #SpringIntoStorytime!
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Long weekend on the way. Are you ready?
Do you have your books?
Do you have your magazines?
Do you have your newspapers?
Yes, you do!
Because they’re all available free, when you want on your phone or device with @BorrowBox @PressReader and @LibbyApp
ALT Happy Saint Patrick’s Day against a green background with a shamrock
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Calling all poets!
The Seán Dunne Poetry Award honours the work of the late Waterford poet Seán Dunne and his literary legacy.
With prizes up to €1,500 it forms part of the Seán Dunne Literary Weekend (28th – 30th June).
Find out more at lafcadiohearngardens.com/
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Did you know you can read hundreds of daily and weekly newspapers on the @PressReader app with your library membership?
National papers, local papers and even international papers.
Just download the app, log in with your library membership details and away you go!
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A new @JaneCaseyAuthor Maeve Kerrigan book is out AND we’re heading for a bank holiday weekend.
Talk about perfect timing!
ALT Stranger in the family hardback book against an orange background
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Community jigsaws in libraries.
Take a seat and place a piece!
Fermoy Library has setup a community jigsaw for Seachtain na Gaeilge, so stop by and take a moment to help us complete it 😊
#Seachtainnagaeilge @librariesire @fermoyforum
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That’s it now, all over for another year.
But #IrelandReads Day is just one of 366 days this year when you can #GetLost in a Good Book and discover the joy of reading. Your library is there for books, book recommendations and lots of literary events all year round too!
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There’s never a bad time to get into a good read - never a truer word @patmcgrath!
Lovely piece about #IrelandReads Day in @OranmoreLibrary on @rtenews just now.
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A big massive thank you to everyone who celebrated #IrelandReads today and to all the library staff and Ireland Reads partners and ambassadors who made it all happen.
It’s been fantastic to see everyone sharing what they’re doing and what they’re reading.
Happy Ireland Reads!
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Did you catch #IrelandReads ambassador and author, Melatu Uche Okorie on @IrelandAMVMTV this morning?
If you didn’t, make sure to watch back. She is a tonic with lots to say about writing and reading.
virginmediatelevision.ie/pla…
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It’s #IrelandReads Day! What are we all doing?
Checking out one of the events happening in libraries nationwide?
Browsing your local bookshop?
Or just taking some time to #GetLost in a Good Book?
Whatever you’re doing, enjoy it!
IrelandReads.ie
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It’s Ireland Reads Day tomorrow!
What have you got planned?
Going to a library event?
Getting lost in a good book?
Tell us!
#IrelandReads #GetLost
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We’re delighted to have the support of Minister @HHumphreysFG and @DeptRCD for the #IrelandReads campaign again this year!
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“Reading gives you the opportunity to see the world through other eyes,” @paullynchwriter tells @morningireland ahead of #IrelandReads Day on Saturday when the whole country is encouraged to #GetLost in a Good Book!
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Tune into @morningireland to hear from Booker Prize winner and #IrelandReads Ambassador Paul Lynch on why everyone should read (especially, but not just, on Ireland Reads Day this Saturday!)
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There’s Matthew on the cover of the @IrishTimes today to remind everyone that this Saturday is #IrelandReads Day.
Check out what’s happening at irelandreads.ie and #GetLost in a Good Book!
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Tuesday slump?
Ah, just tell everyone to #GetLost
Irelandreads.ie
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Ah Sundays. A day to #GetLost in a good book for sure.
If you’re stuck for one, go to Irelandreads.ie to get a recommendation tailor made for you or try the BorrowBox app for instant access to thousands of ebooks and Audiobooks!
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Make sure to tell everyone you know to #GetLost this day next week…
Get lost in a good book for #IrelandReads Day, February 24th we mean!
Irelandreads.ie
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All public libraries are Age Friendly!
Minister @HHumphreysFG today awarded Age Friendly Recognition Charters to public libraries across Ireland to recognise progress made in providing enhanced services for older communities.
ALT ‘The Library is for Everyone’ spelled out in books
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Libraries are all about sustainability. Take a look at this great ‘Big Swap’ event coming up on #IrelandReads Day in Ardkeen Library.
For more info, go to eventbrite.ie/e/slis-big-swa…
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There’s so much happening in libraries nationwide for #IrelandReads this month.
Go to IrelandReads.ie or your local library website to find out what’s on near you. #GetLost in a Good Book!
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