Clifden Library

05/11/2026

📱💻 Digital Skills Clinic is back at Clifden Library!

Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, email, or online services? Drop into a free weekly Digital Skills Clinic, starting Monday 9th November and running through December, from 11am to 1pm.

✅ No booking required
✅ Free drop-in service
✅ No question is too small, and everyone is welcome!

See the poster below for full details.

27/10/2026

To mark Positive Ageing Week 2026, Clifden Library is proud to host an exhibition celebrating the Local Heroes Award winners from Connemara and surrounding areas.

Positive Ageing Week is a national campaign that highlights the many positives of growing older and recognises the invaluable contributions older people make to our communities every day.

This year's theme, "Connecting Generations," encourages us to challenge stereotypes and celebrate the experience and contributions of older people.

Visit Clifden Library to view this inspiring exhibition and learn about the remarkable individuals who have made a difference in their communities.



Clifden Library Galway County Council

23/10/2026

🌍 Interested in working or studying in Europe?

Join us at Clifden Library on Wednesday, 28 October, from 2pm to 5pm for an information event exploring opportunities across the EU.

Representatives from South Connacht Citizens Information Service will be available to provide guidance on:
✅ Working in the EU
✅ Studying in the EU
✅ Residence rights of EU citizens in Ireland
✅ European Health Insurance Cards

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

23/10/2026

17/10/2026

🧱🎨 Free Play Duplo Mornings at Clifden Library! 🎨🧱

Come build, play, create and explore every Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm at our Free Play Duplo Morning!

👶 Ages 18 months - 5 years
📍 Clifden Library
✅ Free of charge

We look forward to welcoming lots of little builders! 🌟

16/10/2026

📚🌟 New Children's Books Have Arrived at Clifden Library! 🌟📚

10/10/2026

🧱✨ Calling all young builders! ✨🧱

We would like to invite you join to our new Build & Create LEGO Club at the library!

Children aged 6+ are invited to come along, get creative, make new friends, and build amazing LEGO creations. Whether you're a master builder or just love to create, there's a place for everyone!

🌟 Ages: 6+
🌟 Free to attend
🌟 Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

We can't wait to see what you create! 🚀

06/10/2026

Join us at Galway City Library for a talk on Raising Readers by author Sarah Webb - 8 October, 6:30pm.

Award-winning children’s author and champion of children’s books Sarah Webb will visit our library to give an inspiring talk for librarians, parents and teachers on fostering a lifelong love of reading. Drawing on her extensive experience of working with young readers, Sarah will explore practical ways to encourage children to develop strong reading habits, sustain their enthusiasm for books into their teenage years, and inspire teenagers to discover the pleasure and benefits of reading in an increasingly digital world. This engaging and informative event will offer valuable insights, ideas and encouragement for anyone supporting young people on their reading journey.

Galway Public Libraries Galway City CouncilGalway County Council

03/10/2026

📚✨ Meet Author Katherine Scalon at Clifden Library! ✨📚

As part of Children's Book Festival, we're delighted to welcome Galway author Katherine Scalon, creator of the popular Clipper the Hurl series, to Clifden Library.

Join us for a fun-filled morning of storytelling, creativity, and imagination as Katherine reads from her books and leads engaging creative writing activities inspired by the characters and adventures from the series.

📅 Thursday, 29 October
🕦 11:30am
📍 Clifden Library
👧👦 Ages 4-8 years

This is a wonderful opportunity for young readers and budding writers to meet a local author and discover the magic of storytelling!

📖🌟

03/10/2026

📢✨ 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
🌈 Opportunities and challenges in retirement

☕ Tea, coffee and refreshments provided
📍 Clifden Town Hall, H71 AE09
🎟️ No booking necessary
👥 Everyone welcome!

Take time to plan for the next chapter, gather practical advice, and connect with others in your community. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊✨