National Library Programmes Support

Public libraries may support national programmes such as Heritage Week, Science Week, Engineers Week, National Tree Week, Seachtain na Gaeilge, World Book Day and the Bealtaine Festival by running relevant activities and events in libraries during these dates.

Carlow Libraries is responsible to enacting many national initiatives in the county, which are aimed at supporting and promoting child and adult literacy, health and well being, education and economic development. These include:

  • Spring Into Storytime
  • Summer Stars
  • Children’s Book Festival
  • Family Time at Your Library
  • Right to Read
  • Healthy Ireland at Your Library
  • Work Matters