03/11/2026
📚A NEW CHAPTER AT COLÁISTE GLEANN LÍ! 📚
We are delighted to announce the official opening of our new school library on Wednesday, 4th November! 🎉
The library will be officially opened by our Principal, Mr Charlie O’Doherty, alongside our very special guest, Ms Olivia Hope, award-winning Irish children’s author from Killarney.
Olivia is the author of much-loved picture books including Be Wild, Little One, Little Lion Girl and The Lonely Only Dinosaur. She is also an experienced educator and creative arts facilitator. We are thrilled to welcome her to celebrate this special occasion! 💜
📖 What’s next? Following the opening, our library will be available to all students every Thursday at lunchtime for the remainder of the school year, providing a quiet, welcoming space to relax and enjoy reading for pleasure.
🚐 We are also delighted to have the Kerry County Council Mobile Library visit every second Monday after lunch, offering students access to a wide range of books and the opportunity to request their favourites.
A special thank you to the Junior Cycle Schools Programme (JCSP) for providing funding towards the development of our school library and helping us create this wonderful space for our students. 💜
✨ Why read for pleasure?
❤️ 72% of young people say reading helps them relax and cope with stress.
🎓 Young people who read for pleasure are 2.6 times more likely to do better in school.
💪 60% say reading makes them feel more confident.
(Sources: National Literacy Trust, 2023; OECD, 2016.)
At Coláiste Gleann Lí, we want every student to discover the joy of reading, explore new worlds and find their next favourite book.
Start small. Find a book. Discover a whole new world! 📚