Library Exhibition

 

Anne's Grove Gardens at Fermoy Library Anne's Grove Gardens exhibition will be on show for the month of June with a talk on Saturday 13th June at 11.30am.

Bealtaine Art at Bantry Library

 

Bealtaine Art Inspired by 'The Book of Kells' was created by participants of Bantry Day Care Centre under the guidance of Michael Greenlaw and will be on display at Bantry Library this month.

LHQ Exhibition The Skiapod of Ballymaccus, a Solo Exhibition by Stephen Brandes at LHQ Gallery

 

In ‘The Skiapod of Ballymaccus’ Stephen Brandes re-imagines the scarcely credible event of the skiapods, in a body of newly made work that includes drawings, painting and a collection of hand-built figurines, set into a construction of timber and found materials. This exhibition is the outcome of the inaugural LHQ Impact Award which supports established artists to develop new work for exhibition at LHQ Gallery. ‘The Skiapod of Ballymaccus’ opens on Friday 5th June and runs until Friday 24th July at LHQ Gallery. An opening reception will take place on Friday 5th June from 5.30pm, all are welcome to attend. Stephen will be in conversation with Curator of Collections & Special Projects at Crawford Art Gallery, Michael Waldron at LHQ Gallery on Saturday 20th June at 12pm. LHQ Gallery is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm.

Bandon Art Group at Bandon Library Bandon Art Group, a community of local artists, will display their Annual Summer Exhibition on display in the Gallery Space throughout the month.

3D Model of Coomhola River at Bantry Library A 3D model of the Coomhola River Catchment is on display at Bantry Library for the next few weeks. It was created by Peter Little for Streamscapes with support from LAWPRO's Bluedot Catchments Programme. The Coomhola River is one of Ireland's special 'Blue Dot' waterbodies and is among our cleanest and healthiest. A selection of books on local Landscapes is also on display and can be borrowed.

Cork County Council Stay Connected Library Images Library News • June 2026

 

My Little Library Book Bags We are delighted to announce the return of our My Little Library Book Bag initiative. This much‑loved programme supports children and families as they prepare for the exciting step of starting school. Each child starting school this September can receive a free My Little Library Book Bag, which includes books and resources carefully selected to encourage a love of reading and help children become familiar with their local library from an early age. Sharing books together at home plays an important role in developing language skills, confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of reading. My Little Library Book Bags are available now to collect from all Cork County Council Library branches, while stocks last. Families are welcome to visit their local library, meet our friendly staff and explore the wide range of services and activities available for children and parents. We look forward to welcoming our newest readers and supporting them on their reading journey!

Europe Direct is an information service that links YOU, the citizen, to the European Union. The newly established Europe Direct Centre at Carrigaline Library is your starting point for finding information about the EU. The centre provides access to material covering a wide variety of topics, including: General information about how the EU works Information about the various EU institutions and agencies The latest news about EU affairs and events Information about citizen rights in the EU Europe Direct Carrigaline is one of eight Europe Direct centres in Ireland, which in turn is part of the Europe-wide network of Europe Direct centres. Carrigaline Library is home to Europe Direct for Cork and Kerry. What services are provided at Europe Direct Carrigaline? A selection of free EU publications and brochures covering a wide range of EU related topics Access to free public computers to search for specific information about EU related matters Free telephone access to the Europe Direct Citizen's Helpline to assist with queries on any aspect of the EU What type of queries can Europe Direct help me with? Enquiries about how to obtain an EU Passport Information about matters relating to EU legislation and policy Requests for information on setting up a business in the EU Information about citizen and consumer rights in the EU   Shared Folktales of Europe Carrigaline Library on Saturday 20th June at 11am Europe Direct Carrigaline presents Shared Folktales of Europe, a free storytelling event with writer and podcaster Leeanne O’Donnell. Leeanne will introduce children to the storytelling traditions and lore from Ireland and other EU countries, emphasising the shared themes of our folklore heritage. Suitable for children aged 6-12. No booking required.

Healthy Ireland at Your Library

 

Infant Mental Health Week: Happy Talk Session Join Aoife O'Shea HSE for stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children aged 0-6 years. Bandon Library on Thursday 11th June at 11am Men's Health Week: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Norma Mulcahy, Neuromuscular Therapist, will give practical guidance on how to stay steady on your feet and work towards preventing slips, trips and falls. Macroom Library on Friday 12th June at 11am Fermoy Library on Tuesday 23rd June at 11am Men's Health Week: Men's Nutrition Talks Presented by Registered Dietician Aoife McDonald. While these sessions are tailored to men's health, all are welcome to attend. Whether you're looking to improve your own well-being or support the men in your life, this is a great opportunity to learn more about nutrition. Bandon Library on Friday 19th June at 11am Kinsale Library on Friday 19th June at 2pm Schedule of Library Events Events marked with an asterisk* require booking. Pease contact the host library to reserve your place. You can find contact details for all of our library branches on our website.   Bandon Library Gramophone  |  Thursday 4th June at 11am Pokémon Card Swap Hour  |  Saturday 27th June at 3pm. Parental supervision is required. Crafters  |  Tuesdays at 10am Ciorcal Cainte  |  Wednesdays at 10.30am 45 Card Club  |  Wednesdays at 3pm. Enjoy a few games of 45. Knitting Group  |  Fortnightly on Thursdays at 11am. Contact library for date of next meeting. Bridge Club  |  Thursdays at 2.30pm Creative Writers Group  |   Fortnightly on Saturdays at 11am. Next meetings on 6th and 20th June. STEM Saturdays  |  Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. Construction play for children. Parental supervision is required. Family Lego Hour  |  Saturdays at 3pm. Parental supervision is required. MOL Bandon Poetry Club**  |  Sunday 14th June at 4pm MOL Movie Club**  |  Friday 19th June at 7pm   MOL** events can only be attended by library members who are registered as MOL (My Open Library) users and have completed a MOL Induction at Bandon Library. For more information on how to become a My Open Library user, please contact Bandon Library     Bantry Library Lego Club  |  Saturdays 6th and 20th June from 11am to 1pm Storytime and Craft (Ages 4-7)  |  Saturday 13th June at 11.30am Shared Reading  |  Tuesday 16th June from 2.30pm to 4pm Games and Puzzles  |  Morning of Saturday 20th June Spanish Conversation  |  Wednesdays at 10.30am Comhrá Gaeilge  |  Thursdays at 12pm Fibre Craft  |  Thursdays from 2.30pm to 4pm Knitting  |  Fridays from 11am to 1pm Chess (Ages 6-16 years)  |  Fridays from 4pm to 5pm     Carrigaline Library  SECAD CV Workshop Drop-In  |  Tuesday 9th June from 10am to 2pm Summer Stars Launch  |  Saturday 13th June (All Day). Storytime, arts & crafts, and more! Gramophone Circle  |  Thursday 18th June from 11am to 1pm Ciorcal Cainte  |  Friday 26th June at 3pm     Charleville Library  Ciorcal Cainte  |  Saturday 6th and 20th June at 3.30pm. New members are welcome. Adults Book Club  |  Thursday 25th June at 3pm. Limited spaces, please call the library. Crochet Group  |  Wednesdays at 10.30am. New members are welcome. LEGO Club  |  Saturdays Fortnightly at 3pm. For ages 8 and over, booking is essential as places are limited.     Clonakilty Library  Ciorcal Comhrá  |  Fridays 5th and 19th June at 11am Digital Literacy Sessions*  |  Thursdays at 10am and 10.30am     Dunmanway Library  Youth Chess Club (Ages 8-13)  |  Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June at 11am Lego Hour  | Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June at 3.30pm     Fermoy Library Lapwing Children's Art Workshop*  |  Saturday 6th June at 2.30pm. For children aged 9-12 years old. Adults Writing Workshop with Author Mary Noonan  |  Thursday 18th June at 11am Poetry Reading  |  Saturday 27th June from 1pm to 3pm     Kanturk Library MABS Information Session with Jacklyn Foley  |  Friday 26th June from 10am to 12pm Storytime  |  Saturdays at 11.30am     Kinsale Library Ciorcal Cainte  |  Tuesdays at 3.30pm Tots Time  | Wednesdays at 10am Summer Stars Storytime  |  Saturday 20th June at 11am. Suitable for children 7 and under. Pop-Up LEGO Session  |  Saturday 20th June from 1.30pm to 4pm Cork Volunteer Centre Pop-Up  |  Tuesday 23rd June from 10.30am to 12pm. A great opportunity to speak to staff about volunteer services. Age Friendly Social Group  |  Thursday 25th June from 11am to 1pm. Chat with new friends and enjoy board games, tackle crosswords, jigsaws and more.  All are welcome.     Mallow Library   YA Creative Writing Showcase  |  Saturday 6th June at 2.30pm. An afternoon celebrating the creativity and imagination of our Young Adult Book Club. Adult Bingo  |  Friday 12th June at 2pm The History of Doneraile Court  |  Saturday 13th June at 2pm. Presented by Mark Leamy, OPW. Learn how Doneraile Court grew from a family estate into a national heritage landmark beloved by visitors from across Ireland. Volunteer Tutors Required for Age Action Digital Literacy Classes  |  Classes will run for 5 weeks on Fridays from 10.30am to 12:30pm. Training and support will be provided. Contact Mallow Library for more information.     Mitchelstown Library  ADHD Parenting Workshop*  |  Tuesday 9th June from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Hosted by Ballyhoura Development, click here to book. Felting Workshop for Adults*  |  Wednesday 10th June at 4pm Gardening Workshop with Eidín Griffin*  |  Saturday 13th June at 11.30am Sleep Well, Live Well  |  Tuesday 16th June from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Hosted by Ballyhoura Development, click here to book. Storytime  |  Saturday 20th June at 11.30am Local Studies Talk  |  Tuesday 23rd June at 11.30am     Passage West Library  Conversation Café  |  Wednesday 10th June from 10.30am to 12pm. Last meeting before the summer break.     Skibbereen Library  Creative Writers Group  |  Saturdays 6th and 20th June at 11am Co-Action Volunteer Clinic  |  Tuesday 9th June at 11am Poetry Circle  |  Wednesday 10th June from 11.30am to 1pm Age Friendly A.I.*  |  Thursday 11th June at 11.30am Skibbereen Show Launch  |  Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm Adult Book Club  |  Tuesday 30th June at 11am Knitting Group  |  Wednesdays at 10am Conversation Group (For people with English as their second language)  |  Thursdays at 2pm Gach Duine - Peer Support for Disabled People, Carers, and Family  |  Fridays at 10.15am Chess for Adults  |  Fridays at 2.30pm     Youghal Library   Match Attax card Swap  |  Saturday 6th June from 2.30pm to 4pm. Parental supervision is required. Art Group  |  Saturday 13th June at 11am Adult Book Club  |  TBC Youghal Lacemaking  |  Wednesdays at 11am Knitting and Crochet  |  Thursdays at 11am French Conversation Café  |  Thursdays at 3.30pm Creative Writing Group  |  Alternate Fridays at 3.30pm. Contact Youghal Library for date of the next meeting. Storytime  |  Saturdays at 11am Junior Book Club  |  Inviting expressions of interest. For children aged 9-12 years. Contact Youghal Library for more information and to book a spot.

What's on at Greywood Arts

Chatty Hands  Social Craft Circle on Thursday Mornings Chatty Hands Our Chatty Hands programme continues to offer a warm and inclusive space for adults to gather, create and connect.  Each session combines fun creative activities with relaxed conversation, encouraging community, wellbeing and shared stories.  Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00pm  Only €10 per session This Summer we are exploring: Simple mixed media projects using repurposed materials Working with clay to shape simple tactile pieces Seasonal crafts and painting  Drop in on Thursdays for some creativity and connection with Aisling. Materials & refreshments provided - just bring yourself! No experience needed. Contact us on hello@greywoodarts.org or 085 2695731. Join our Team!  CE Scheme Opportunity Applications due 8th June Open now: Community Employment Scheme role for Administrative Assistant at Greywood Arts is open now! 19.5 hours per week, closing on June 8th. To register your interest, email us at hello@greywoodarts.org or contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre. The responsibilities and training for this role will include: - Managing invoicing and payment processing - Overseeing the rental calendar and coordinating with renters and studio artists-in-residence - Maintaining digital archives and implementing administrative procedures - Supporting the planning, promotion, and delivery of cultural events Developing relevant computer skills for the role include proficiency in: - Microsoft Office and Google Suite (documents and spreadsheets) - File management systems - Canva (graphic design) - Social media platforms and scheduling software - QuickBooks Online (accounting) Location of the post: Greywood Arts CLG Main Street, Killeagh, Co. Cork Application Details Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department. Full job listing here Early Years Creative Play  with Eilis O'Toole Early Years Creative Play Saturday 13th June These Creative Play Sessions for babies and toddlers and their parent/carer will be delivered from 10-11am on Sat 13th June. These sessions will facilitate "messy play" and sensory engagement with a range of materials for little ones. With a variety of themes, the sessions will be led by artist Eilís O'Toole, a highly skilled and experienced Arts Facilitator/Educator with Early Years and Primary groups. Cost is €15, please note that there wll be no charge for babies under 12 months attending with older siblings. Booking here: Early Years Creative Play Totes & Notebooks Support Your Local Art Space! Greywood notebooks & tote bags are here as Kingfishr put Killeagh on the map with their #1 hit single! While we've long welcomed artists from NY, London & Paris, we're delighted to see the band's international success!  Totes are made from recycled cotton & are inspired by all the places artists-in-residence visit us from around the world. €15   Notebooks come in 2 designs and are blank inside for sketches or words. €10 Where can you find yours? Order online for shipping or collection: Totes and Notebooks Designed by Aisling Jelenski, featuring our beautiful branding by Nina Cáit Designs. Coach House Creative Hub

We are now accepting Expressions of Interest from any facilitators for workshops or classes. The classroom, first floor Event Space, and Studio Bosca are available for rent. Greywood also has a media hub available for rent! Email create@greywoodarts.org to learn more   Expressions of Interest for Workshops/Classes Send an email to  hello@greywoodarts.org detailing: 1. What is the workshop/class? 2. Target audience & number of participants 3. Any additional information