Second annual National Public Libraries Day Ireland takes place next Saturday

The second annual National Public Libraries Day Ireland occurs next Saturday 27 September, featuring nationwide free workshops and activities.

Libraries Ireland coordinates the ‘Take a Closer Look’ theme across over 300 branches. Offerings from the library encompass audiobooks, e-magazines, e-learning courses, and neurodiverse spaces at no cost.

Library membership is gratis, supported by Department of Rural and Community Development investments. Digital loans constitute nearly 40pc of borrowings post-pandemic.

Heather Humphreys shared: “The libraries serve everyone from toddlers discovering their first stories to seniors engaging in digital literacy workshops, all without a single euro in membership fees.”