National Public Libraries Open Day 2025

Louth Library Service will join libraries across Ireland on Saturday, 27^th September to celebrate National Public Libraries Open Day 2025.

The nationwide campaign invites the public to “Take a Closer Look” at the modern, inclusive, and vibrant services libraries offer. It highlights the evolving role of libraries in Irish society as places of entertainment, learning, connection, creativity, and community support.

This year’s campaign highlights that library membership is free and open to all, while raising awareness of the wide range of services available. In addition to a wide range of books, today’s libraries offer free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers, eMagazines, and eLearning courses, alongside programmes of events for all ages, access to printing services, creative and study spaces.

Public libraries are welcoming, accessible, inclusive community spaces that offer services and spaces to children and adults who are neurodiverse, while fostering wellbeing, life-long learning, and connection for everyone.  

To mark National Public Libraries Open Day 2025, Louth Library Service is holding a number of events including an open day in Ardee Library with ukelele music, storytelling, face painting and balloon modelling.

“At Louth Library Service we see every day how libraries are community spaces where people connect, form friendships, and feel part of something bigger,” said Amanda Branigan County Librarian & Head of Cultural Services.

“We’re proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone in our community, from toddlers discovering story time to retirees joining book clubs, students preparing for exams, and jobseekers using our digital resources. Libraries help people feel less isolated and more empowered, whether through a quiet moment with a book or a lively community event. We warmly welcome everyone to visit us on Public Libraries Open Day and at any time to explore all that Louth Library Service has to offer."

National Public Libraries Open Day 2025 coincides with the inaugural Lit Lú festival. The festival continues over the weekend with author Claire Coughlan in conversation with local author Florence Gillan at 3pm in Carlingford Library.

Dunleer Library will host a food writing panel at 7pm with Kristin Jensen, Blanca Valencia and Tara Walker. Please email libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie or telephone Carlingford Library at 042 9324113 or Dunleer Library at 041 6859016 to book your place.

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