In line with the Government's decision for the country to move to Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19 ‘with modifications’, the following arrangements will be in place for Offaly Libraries from Tuesday, 1st December.
Browsing Service:
We are pleased to announce that Offaly Library branches in Banager, Birr, Clara, Edenderry, Ferbane, and Tullamore will provide this browsing service during normal service hours. Visit your local branch to borrow books, and avail of the print, scan and photocopy services. Please note under current public health guidelines PC Access will not be available during this period.
You can book a 30 minute browsing appointment in Birr, Clara, Edenderry, and Tullamore at https://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Libraries/Online-Library-Booking-System/
For your information, the Offaly County Council privacy statement is available here: https://www.offaly.ie/eng/Privacy-Statement/
Contact details for all our libraries are available at:https://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Libraries/Libraries/Opening-Hours.html
Contact and Collect Service:
Our national online catalogue is active, so books can be reserved both by email and via phone for collection at your chosen Offaly library branch. Library items can be ordered online at:
https://librariesireland.iii.com/iii/encore/?lang=eng
Once your requested item(s) have been received by your chosen pick-up library, you will be notified via your chosen method. You then contact the library to arrange a collection time.
In all situations, the health and safety of library users and staff will be a priority. All health and safety protocols will be observed where library users interact with services. Social distancing, wearing of face coverings and sanitising upon entering a library building are required.
Full details of our Contact and Collect service are here which includes contact details for your local branch. We'll contact you once your requested item(s) are ready for collection.
Banagher Library – Phone: 057 9151471, Email: banagherlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Birr Library – Phone: 057 9124950, Email: birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Clara Library – Phone: 057 9331389, Email: claralibrary@offalycoco.ie
Daingean Library – Phone: 057 9353005, Email: daingeanlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Edenderry Library – Phone: 046 9731028, Email: edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie
Ferbane Library – Phone: 090 6454259, Email: ferbanelibrary@offalycoco.ie
Kilcormac Library – Phone: 057 9135086, Email: kilcormaclibrary@offalycoco.ie
Tullamore Library - Phone: 057 9346832, Email: tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie
Return of Items
Return bins are available at each of our libraries to facilitate the return of library stock.
We would like to assure you that all health and safety protocols will be observed for the benefit of both library users and staff.
Offaly Libraries will continue to provide access to extensive free digital resources and online programmes during this period. Offaly Libraries is delighted to bring you a festive fun-filled online programme for the month of December. Our library staff will curate a programme of Seasonal Readings, Storytimes, arts and crafts, and more!
Don’t forget all the other free library services we continue to offer:
For full details of this service and FAQs please visit our website www.offaly.ie/libraries and keep up to date with all library developments by subscribing to our online newsletter at https://bit.ly/3cntW2d
