On Saturday, February 29th, libraries around the country including here in Donegal are taking part in the first ever National Library Open Day.
Our libraries are open most days of course but on Saturday 29th we are issuing a special invitation to everyone in the country to come in and see everything that’s on offer. Five of our branches, which normally open every Saturday between 10am and 2.30pm will have events taking place to give you another reason to pop in and visit us.
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Buncrana Community Library |
12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Experimental art class - Suitable for 6-12 year olds.
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Bundoran Community Library |
From 12pm |
Childrens Storytime and clay modelling |
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Carndonagh Library |
10am to 11am |
Experimental art class - Suitable for 6-12 year olds. |
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Central Library and Arts Centre |
10am to 2.30pm
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•Story Time at 12.00pm followed by a demonstration of the 3D printer and the Tovertafel. •Table top games and welcome packs will also be available to visitors. •Demonstrations in the use of the new Library Tablets will also be available. |
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Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann |
10am to 2.30pm |
Library tours, welcome packs and demonstrations of the new library android tablets. |
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Milford Library |
10am to 2.30pm
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•Storytime and face painting from 11.00am to 12.00pm. •Table top games and welcome packs will also be available to visitors. • Demonstrations in the use of the new Library Tablets will also be available. |
If it’s been a while since you’ve been in your local library, you might be surprised at what you can find there!
Libraries are open community spaces with lots going on for everyone of all ages and interests. Come along to your local library on the Open Day to get a taste of the clubs, classes, exhibitions, activities and more on offer at your library.
Central Library have a magic table and 3D printer which will be demonstrated on the national library open day.
As well as that, our library staff will be on hand to show you how your library membership allows you to borrow from 12 million items; choose from more box set options than Netflix, get eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers free and straight to your device, or try free online learning and language classes.
So, if it’s been a while since you’ve visited your library or even if you’re a regular user, please come and Take a Closer Look at what’s on offer on Saturday 29th February!
For more information on what Donegal County Library Service has to offer visit www.donegallibrary.ie, on Twitter @Donegallibrary and on Facebook @DonegalCountyLibrary
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