The Government has agreed that Level 5 (with some amendments) as set out in the Plan for Living with COVID-19 will continue to apply nationally until July 5th 2021. The Government has clearly stated that there is a continued need to minimise the level of mobility and congregation of people in order to reduce all opportunities for transmission of the virus.

Please note that our library buildings have reopened to the public for Browsing Services and Contact & Collect since Monday, May 10^th. Please see Library Page.

Consequently, and in line with current public health guidance, the Offices of Offaly County Council are closed for walk-in services to support this reduced mobility policy.

Public access cannot be facilitated during LEVEL 5 restrictions. Therefore, Offaly County Council services will be available by telephone, email, online post and only where absolutely necessary and in exceptional circumstances by appointment. Please read latest information.

News

First 5 Little Library Initiative at Offaly Libraries

The First 5 Little Library Bag Initiative was launched by Offaly Libraries on Thursday 27th May at Kilcormac Library.

Offaly Libraries celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg 2021

Cruinniú na nÓg, Sat. 12th June, is a special day of creativity for children up to 18 years. Offaly Libraries will host be a jam-packed day with 35 workshops.

Exciting new service in Offaly Libraries

Offaly Libraries have a new service called iVox which is a great way of introducing the 6 early literacy skills to young children in a fun and engaging way.

Transparent Language Online for Libraries

Transparent Language Online allows learners to explore a new language in the comfort of their own home, at the library, or on-the-go.

Good News... Offaly Libraries are Re-Opening!

Offaly Libraries are delighted to announce that our library buildings will re-open to the public for Browsing Services from Monday, 10th May.

FREE Children’s Animated ebooks FOR LIBRARY MEMBERS

Offaly Libraries is delighted to announce that we are now subscribed to a fantastic animated ebooks service called iVox.

Digital Magazines- moving to a new platform

Offaly Library’s RbDigital magazines service is moving to a new platform called Libby, part of a service called OverDrive.

Parenting Webinar Series

This series of Parenting Talks has been organised by Offaly Libraries, as part of our Keep Well campaign, with support from the Community Resilience Fund

Library Digital Ambassadors

Offaly Libraries' Age Friendly Digital Ambassador Programme. Let our Library Digital Ambassadors show you how to get online.

Lunchtime Bite-Sized Webinar Series

Join us for a series of Lunchtime Bite-Sized Webinars as part of Work Matters at Offaly Libraries.

Keep Well this Easter with Offaly Libraries

Offaly Libraries is offering a range of activities and resources to help you and your family Keep Well this Easter.

‘SPRING INTO STORYTIME’ THIS APRIL

OFFALY LIBRARIES ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO ‘SPRING INTO STORYTIME’ THIS APRIL

Touch-Type Read and Spell

New to Offaly Libraries! TTRS is an accessible, multi-sensory online literacy course that teaches reading and spelling through touch-typing. Suitable from ages seven to 107.