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We provide access to informational, educational, cultural and recreational library materials. Galway City and County Libraries in Ireland.

The Galway Library Service consists of 30 libraries (including the mobile library) in total across the City and County. The 3 libraries in the City are purpose built, full time libraries, which the County Council operates on behalf of the City Council. There are a further 7 full time and 20 part time library facilities throughout the County, including on the Islands. A mobile library service brings books to many smaller towns and villages. There is a school’s library service which distributes books to over 200 primary schools.

05/11/2026

Ballybane Library's November Newsletter has just landed and is packed with exciting events and activities!

Take a look and start planning your next visit to the library.

Ballybane Library Libraries Ireland Galway County Council Galway Parent Network

05/11/2026

Reminder to join us at Galway City Library this evening at 6pm for a free coffee and a chat. You can learn about Social Prescribing and find out about local activities, groups, and services that can help improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

Delivered by Galway City Partnership.

Galway City Library Galway City Partnership Galway County Council Galway City Council

04/11/2026

Enjoy our Crafty Corner in Killimor Library on Friday the 6th of November from 11.30 -12.30.

Chill, chat and exchange tips and creative ideas. Bring your own bag of tricks!

Killimor Public Library Galway County Council

04/11/2026

Are you doing the Ballybane Library Reading Challenge?

The theme for November is non-fiction. Whether you're interested in history, biography, nature, philosophy, politics or any other subject, we have a wide range of non-fiction books for you to choose from.

Visit Ballybane Library , find a non-fiction book to enjoy, and take home your next great read today!

04/11/2026

Join one of Galway City Library's many book clubs this November! 📚

Tuesday Evening Book Club: 'To Paradise' by Hanya Yanagihara
Golden Years Book Club: 'The Islander's Daughter' by Patricia Wilson
Junior Book Club: The Case of the Vanishing Painting' by Brian Gallagher
Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Club: 'The Call of Cthulu' by H.P. Lovecraft
Thursday Morning Book Club: 'Silver Sparrow' by Tayari Jones
YA Book Club: 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins
Wednesday Online Book Club: 'So Late in the Day' by Claire Keegan

To join, email [email protected]

Galway City Library

03/11/2026

🌟Extra Date Added 🌟

Need help using your phone, tablet, or other devices? Would you like friendly, tech-savvy support to help you feel more confident using your mobile phone, sending emails, or accessing online services? Student volunteers will be available at the library to provide free one-to-one assistance. To book a place, please get in touch.

This service is available to people aged 55 and over.

📅 Wednesday 4th November
📍Ballybane Library
⏰11am-12pm

Galway County Council Galway City Council Galway County Public Participation Network Ballybane Library

02/11/2026

🎵👶 Join us for Baby Rhyme Time at Ballinasloe Library! 👶🎵

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and musical fun with your little ones every Wednesday at 11.30am. A wonderful opportunity for babies and caregivers to enjoy music together in a welcoming library setting.

📍 Ballinasloe Library
🕚 Every Wednesday, 11.30am
💚 All welcome!

Music Generation Galway County Europe Direct Ballinasloe

02/11/2026

Galway City Library is inviting artists to submit an application to exhibit at Galway City Library in 2027. The open call will run from 1 November to 15 November inclusive. Applicants must be over 18. Applications must be submitted via our online form at https://bit.ly/GCLCallForArtists2027

Galway City Library

31/10/2026

📖✨ We were delighted to welcome storyteller Ana Aguilar Estrada to Killimor and Portumna Libraries as part of this year's Book Festival.

Visiting classes from local national schools enjoyed captivating storytelling sessions featuring The Children of Lir, The Story of the Leprechaun, and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant through storyboards and a handmade pop-up book.

A wonderful day of stories, imagination, and fun for everyone involved! 🌟

31/10/2026

Address

Island House, Cathedral Square
Galway

Telephone

+35391509388

Website

http://www.galway.ie/en/services/library/

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