Galway Public Libraries

20/10/2026

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20/10/2026

Calling all young storytellers and crafters!

Join the crew at Killimor Library for a free Storybook Craft & Collage Workshop on Thursday 22nd of October. This hands-on workshop encourages creativity and artistic expression in a fun and friendly setting.

Booking is essential: 087 411 5750

⏰ 3.15pm - 4.15pm
👧 Ages 5-8 years
🎟️ Places are limited



Killimor Public Library Galway County Council

17/10/2026

📢 Retirement Planning Seminar - Clifden Town Hall

Thinking about retirement or recently retired? Join us for a free Retirement Planning Seminar on Tuesday, 20th October, from 9.30am to 3.00pm in Clifden Town Hall.

Hear from expert speakers on:
✅ Pensions and financial planning
✅ Staying active in retirement
✅ Nutrition and wellbeing
✅ Mental health and life transitions
✅ Social welfare entitlements
✅ Local library resources and services

☕ Refreshments and lunch provided
📍 Clifden Town Hall, H71 AE09
🎟️ No booking necessary

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of practical advice, information, and community connections.



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16/10/2026

What a fantastic event at Ballinasloe Library & Europe Direct Centre this morning. Congratulations to all the participants!



Europe Direct Ballinasloe

16/10/2026

🎨📖 What a brilliant morning at Dunmore Library! As part of Children's Book Festival, author and illustrator Alan Nolan entertained local schoolchildren from 2nd class in Dunmore N.S.
The children had a fantastic time hearing about Alan's books, taking part in drawing activities and showing off their creative talents. Judging by the fantastic artwork they produced, there may be a few future authors and illustrators among them! ✨📚✏️

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16/10/2026

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15/10/2026

📚💙 Dyslexia Awareness Month – October 💙📚

Ballinasloe Library are excited to launch their new Dyslexia Book Club! 📖✨

To book a place or find out more:

📍 Visit Ballinasloe Library
📧 [email protected]
📞 091 509551

📌 Booking is essential.
📌 Guardians must stay in the library during the club.

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15/10/2026

Costume Swap at Westside Public Library tomorrow!

REMINDER: 👻🎃 Halloween is coming, and so is our Costume Swap!
Have a witch, vampire, superhero, or pumpkin costume tucked away at home? Bring it along and swap it for something different.
It's a great way for families to refresh costumes without buying new, while helping to reduce textile waste and give costumes a second life. ♻️💚
📅 16 October | 🕝 2:30pm - 4:00pm
📍 Westside Library, Galway

15/10/2026

🌟 Calling all young storytellers! 🌟

Join us at Killimor Library for a fun-filled Make Your Own Storybook: Craft & Collage Workshop!

📅 Thursday, 22nd October
⏰ 3.15pm - 4.15pm
👧🧒 Ages 5-8 years
🎨 Free workshop

Children will create their very own storybook using craft materials, collage and imagination. A fantastic opportunity to get creative, tell stories and have fun!

📞 Booking is essential as places are limited: 087 411 5750



Killimor Public Library

15/10/2026

👻🎃 Get ready for some spooky Samhain fun at Galway City Library!

Join us on Friday, 31st October from 3pm-4pm for a special Samhain Spooky Stories session before heading off trick-or-treating.

📚 Spooky stories
🦇 Halloween fun
👧 Suitable for ages 5+

Come along if you dare... we promise plenty of thrills, chills, and storytelling magic!