Portumna Public Library

02/06/2026

23/05/2026

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14/05/2026

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14/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing ye all on MAY 22nd 🥇🥈🥉🎊

✍️ Portumna Community Games Handwriting Competition Results ✍️

This was the first year of our Handwriting Competition, and we were so impressed by the fantastic standard of handwriting from children across our area. A huge well done to everyone who took part!

Congratulations to our medal winners:

Under 8 Boys
🥇 Finn O’Hare
🥈 Fionn Coleman
🥉 Rian Lynch

Under 8 Girls
🥇 Emma Cimpoesu
🥈 Molly Gorman
🥉 Saoirse Rourke

Under 10 Boys
🥇 Dennys Bidalach
🥈 Alex Murphy
🥉 Nicholas Greehan

Under 10 Girls
🥇 Kate Quinn
🥈 Olwyn Shaughnessy
🥉 Aduthya Arun Ayyappan

Under 12 Girls
🥇 Lily Brannigan
🥈 Jane Moore
🥉 Ruby Glynn

Under 14 Boys
🥇 Dan Scannell

Under 14 Girls
🥇 Amy Lynch

A sincere thank you to the teachers of St. Brendan’s NS, Gortanumera NS, and the other primary schools attended by children living in the Portumna area for all their encouragement, time, and effort. We would also like to thank our judges for giving their time and expertise to the competition.

Our Medal Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22nd at 5pm in Portumna Library, where all medal-winning work from both the Art and Handwriting competitions will be on display.

Well done again to everyone involved! ✨

30/04/2026

Exciting news!

Galway Public Libraries is now offering radon monitors for loan at select libraries —just like a book!

They are easy to use, available for a three-week loan, and will provide a quick snapshot of radon levels in your home. Take the first step in protecting your health today.

These digital radon monitors will be available to borrow starting late April from:
> Galway City Library
> Ballybane Library
> Westside Library
> Oranmore Library
> Loughrea Library
> Tuam Library
> Ballinasloe Library
> Portumna Library
>Clifden Library
> Leabharlann na Ceathrún Rua.



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25/04/2026

💻✨ Boost Your Digital Skills at Europe Direct Ballinasloe & Library – For FREE! ✨💻

Thinking about getting more confident with computers? Learn how to stay safe online. Our Digital Literacy: Computer Classes for Adults with Login IT Training are the perfect place to start! 🙌

📅 Starts: Friday 1st May – 5th June
⏰ Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Europe Direct Ballinasloe & Library

✅ Word, Excel & PowerPoint
✅ Email & device basics
✅ Staying safe online 🔒
✅ Friendly, hands‑on learning

🎓 6‑week course | FREE | Booking required
📞 091 509 551
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited – Must be available for all 6 sessions - get in touch today! 🚀



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25/04/2026

✨ Did you know that Ballinasloe Library is a My Open Library (MOL)?

That means more time, more access, and more flexibility for you! 🙌

📖 Once you become a MOL member (must complete MOL Induction), you can enter the library from 8am – 10pm, 365 days of the year!

Perfect for early birds 🐦, night owls 🦉, students 📚 and busy schedules ⏰

✅ Borrow, return & renew items
✅ Use computers & free Wi‑Fi 💻
✅ Print, copy & scan 🖨️
✅ Collect reserved items

🤝 Want to become a MOL member?
Please ask at the front desk or email us for more information 📧

Your library. Your time. Your space. 💜



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22/04/2026

🌍📚 Discover stories in many languages with Lote4Kids! 📚🌍

Lote4Kids is an online collection of children’s picture books in 99+ languages, including Irish 🇮🇪 — perfect for curious young readers aged 3+ 👶✨

📖 Every book includes:
✅ A version in the chosen language
✅ An English version
✅ 🎧 Audio narration by native speakers

Whether you’re supporting language learning, home languages, or simply the love of reading, Lote4Kids makes stories come alive! 🦉💬

📲 Access for free with your library card
➡️ Use your library card number on the website
➡️ Or download the app on Google Play or the App Store

Start exploring a world of stories today! 🌟📖💛



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