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Branch library in Ballymote for Sligo County Libraries. Reading and borrowing continue at the heart of all public libraries, but a lot more happens.

Here at Ballymote Community Library you will find:

Books, Ebooks, Eaudio CDs, DVDs
Reference Materials
Free Internet Access (including Wifi, bring your own laptop for some peace and quiet!)
Clubs and Groups
Cultural Event Nights
Music Room
Children’s Library
School Library Service
Information Service
Activities and Workshops
Periodicals and Newspapers
Multicultural Services
Bookclubs
Large print books
Class visits
Application Forms: motor tax, passport, etc
Adult Literacy material
Computer classes
Exhibition space
Study spaces

All free of charge!

01/11/2026

✨👶🏻 Toddler Play Time this Autumn in Ballymote Community Library at 11am every Thursday 👶🏻✨

Reaching out to parents with little ones to join us in Ballymote Community Library this autumn 🍂🍁

On Thursdays, our library does not open to the public until 12pm so your child will have freedom to play, make friends and express themselves in an open environment reserved exclusively for toddlers and their parents.

🔹FREE
🔹Suitable for ages 0-4
🔹No booking required
🔹Tea & coffee for adults

Ballymote Community Playground Ballymote Community Council SuperValu Ballymote Smgs Ballymote Ballymote Community Park

30/10/2026

⚡ Ballymote Community Library has Home Energy Saving Kits available to borrow for one week! 📦🏡

Each kit contains five tools and six practical exercises to help you:
✔️ Understand your home’s energy consumption
✔️ Identify where savings can be made
✔️ Spot common problems like lack of insulation, poor ventilation, or electricity-hungry appliances

The kits focus on three key areas: space heating, hot water, and electricity consumption, helping you get a clearer picture of how efficiently your home is using energBallymote Community Playground:Ballymote Community Council e-energy-saving-kit/

📍 Available toBallymote Community Parkommunity Library on a 7-day loan
📞 071 9111669
📧 [email protected]

💡 Borrow a kit. Save energy. Cut costs.

Ballymote Community Council Ballymote Community Park Ballymote Community Playground Ballymote Tidy Towns CLG

27/10/2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions:

➡️𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐈𝐈)
➡️𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐕)

📅 Closing Date for applications via email to [email protected] is 4.30 pm on Thursday 12th November 2026.

🌐 Application forms and full details available at https://www.sligococo.ie/jobvacancies/

26/10/2026

🎃 Get into the Halloween spirit at Ballymote Community Library this week! 🎃

Call in to see our frightfully good displays and browse our wide range of Halloween books, featuring creepy page-turners for adults and spooky, fun-filled stories for younger readers. 👻

Ballymote Community Library opening hours:
• Tuesday 9.30am - 5pm
• Wednesday 9.30am - 5pm
• Thursday 12pm - 7pm
• Friday 9.30am - 5pm
• Saturday 9.30am – 1.30pm

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25/10/2026

Join us at Ballymote Community Library for our Irish Language Conversation Group.

Next meet:
📅 Tuesday, 3 November
⏰ 3.00pm – 4.00pm
💬 All skill levels welcome
✅ No booking required

Tar isteach agus bain triail as do chúpla focal!

24/10/2026

🧸 Toddler Play Time for National Childminding Week 🧸

We were delighted to welcome families, childminders and young children to Ballymote Community Library on Thursday for a special Toddler Play Time as part of National Childminding Week.

A big thank you to Claire Molloy from Sligo County Childcare Committee for joining us and sharing information on childminding and early learning and care supports.

📚👶

23/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
Reminder: This weekend is the October Public Holiday weekend therefore, Ballymote Community Library is closed on Saturday 24th October.

The library will reopen at 9.30am on Tuesday 27th October

21/10/2026

Adult Guidance Information Session from 10am - 1pm on Tuesday 27th October in Ballymote Community Library 📆

Are you thinking about returning to education, changing careers, or upskilling? MSLETB’s Adult Educational Guidance Service offers FREE, confidential, and impartial support to help you explore your options.

Join our Information Session to find out more:
📌 Ballymote Community Library
📅 Tuesday 27th October 2026
⏱ 10am - 1pm (drop-in, no appointment necessary)

Ballymote Community Council Ballymote Community Playground Ballymote Family Resource Centre - FRC Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board

19/10/2026

👻 Looking for a frighteningly good read this Halloween?

The King of Horror has taken over Ballymote Community Library! 📚🎈

From IT and The Shining to Cujo, discover Stephen King alongside a chilling selection of horror and thriller books for adults.

🎃 Drop in, browse the display and pick up your next terrifying read... if you dare! 👀📖

Address

Teeling Street
Ballymote
COSLIGO

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+353719111669

Website

http://www.sligolibrary.ie/

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