Jan/Feb 2011 #309

In this Issue…

Like a Phoenix, Cork City Library rises from the Ashes . . . again

December 11 1920 fell on a Saturday, and fittingly it did so again in 2010. Fittingly, because on Saturday December 11 last, Cork City…Read More

Cork County Libraries receive certificates of recognition from Co-Action

At a ceremony in Skibbereen recently, Cork County Libraries was among a number of employers who received certificates of recognition from…Read More

Knitwits @ Mallow Library

While 2011 is the designated Year Of Craft, visitors have been known to comment that every day is Craft Day in Mallow Library. The library…Read More

Bright future for DLR Libraries

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Libraries has embarked on an extensive programme to improve the quality of the service; plans include building a new central…Read More

Marketing Strategies for the Busy Librarian

The Ennis Book Club Festival, in association with Clare County Library, invites library staff nationwide to a professional development…Read More

Top Names for Ennis Book Club Festival

High profile Irish and international literary figures will participate in the 2011 Ennis Book Club Festival, details of which were announced…Read More

Fingal Libraries announces an exciting range of new free services.

Fingal Libraries are implementing changes to bring a wider, more efficient and accessible range of services to Library members. Members…Read More

Rush Library Officially Opened

Fingal County Council officially opened Rush Library, now housed in the magnificently restored St. Maurs Church, Rush on Monday 29th…Read More

Space Hop – Galway County Libraries Summer Reading Challenge 2010

Galway County Libraries ran a very successful Summer Reading Challenge this year. We have been involved in promoting reading during the…Read More

Nintendo Wii games for over 55s at Kilkenny Library Service

2010 saw the introduction of Nintendo Wii games for over 55s into Kilkenny libraries. Feedback from Age Action Ireland told us that…Read More

Kilkenny Library Service and Arts Office Mentoring Scheme 2010.

In response to Kilkenny County Councils very successful 2009 Writer in Residence Programme, the Arts Office and Libraries designed a…Read More

Kilkenny Library Service receives Oscar!

OSCAR is the new self-service system at Kilkenny County Library Service. It has been installednat the City Library, John’s Quay…Read More

Historical address to Bishop Patrick Finegan to be displayed in Ballinamore Library after 100 years

Leitrim County Library have put on display a historic illuminated address presented by the people of Ballinamore to their…Read More

LIT Library in pursuit of FAME: developing multicultural library services in Europe.

Limerick Institute of Technology are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with Department of Information…Read More

Oldcastle in the First World War

On Monday, November 29 2010, despite freezing conditions and the promise of more snow, Meath County Library hosted an evening which…Read More

Northern Ireland Publications Resource Celebrates 10th Anniversary

On November 18 2010, Northern Ireland Publications Resource (NIPR) celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a book launch at the Linen Hall Library…Read More