January 2024 Everyone at Cork County Council Library and Arts Service would like to wish all our library members and visitors a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2024. January is always a busy time for us with lots of people deciding to start the year off in the best way possible - with a brand-new library in their pocket! You just need to bring Photo I.D and Proof of Address with you to the library, fill out a registration form, and you will become a member in a matter of minutes, and the best news is that it's completely free to join and there are no fines for overdue books! ContentsGet to Know Dunmanway Library Dunmanway Library sits in the heart of the vibrant town of Dunmanway in West Cork. You will find us in Market Square with a statue of Sam Maguire, the town’s most famous son, located opposite. The library itself is a cosy, welcoming space which is widely used by the whole community. We are open from 9.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. The staff of Tjorven, Diane, Áine and Juliette are always happy to help you. You can contact us on 023-8855411 or dunmanway.library@corkcoco.ie  Dunmanway library has the following groups: For adults: - Knit and Natter Group
- Book Club
For children: - Lego Club
- Board Game Corner
We also host many regular events including Storytime & Craft sessions, My Baby & Me sessions, card swap days, talks and workshops on a wide range of topics. Services include free public pc access, free WI-FI, remote printing, and photocopying. We also have the following newspapers & magazines available: Irish Times, Irish Examiner, Echo, Independent on Tuesday, Southern Star, Farmer’s Journal, and Bandon Opinion. |
Dunmanway Knit and Natters Group We have a lot of Local History information, and we are also the Tourist Information Point for Dunmanway. You’ll always find something to read in the library, from the latest bestseller to gardening or cookery books. If we don’t have it here, we can order it in for you. You can borrow everything from books, to audiobooks, DVDs and musical instruments. Membership is free and you can borrow up to 12 books for 3 weeks on each card. Even when we are closed there is a wide range of online services that you can avail of, including BorrowBox for eBooks & eAudiobooks, Libby for eMagazines, and LibraryPass for eComics.  Dunmanway library has two large shop-front style windows facing the street which are an integral part of the community. They are used for exhibitions and displays for everything from Dunmanway Arts Weekend to themed book displays to local sports clubs and schools. Our Knit & Natter group creates amazing group projects including this summer’s teddy bear’s picnic window displays. Call in and say hello. Dunmanway Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)   | | EmployAbility Job Clinic at Cobh LibraryThursday January 11th from 2pm - 4pm Joanna from EmployAbility Service Cork will be back in the Cobh Library for her drop-in jobs clinic. If you have an illness, injury or disability and would like to either secure or be supported in your current employment drop in for a chat. No appointment necessary. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Book Swap at Youghal LibrarySaturday January 20th at 11am Come along and swap your pre-loved books with us! Take a book, leave a book. Maximum of 3 books per person, and they must be in good condition. A great way to recycle your Christmas reads and support sustainable living! Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | 'Strawberries in December' at Cobh LibrarySaturday January 20th at 2pm Join Cobh Library for ‘Strawberries in December’, a talk by Paul Moore of 'Farming for Nature' all about the benefits of sourcing sustainable seasonal food for you and your family. This talk is brought to you by Cobh Tidy Towns. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Repair Cafe at Kanturk LibrarySaturday January 27th from 11am - 1.30pm If you have broken household items in need of repair, or if you just want advice, you are welcome to come along! - Clothing/textiles
- Electrical Items
- Bikes
- Furniture
- General Household Goods
Kanturk Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
  Mitchelstown Writers GroupReconvening mid-January 2024 Writer in residence Victoria Kennefick will be working with the group throughout 2024. She is an award-winning poet. Victoria brings a wealth of experience in teaching and creative writing facilitation to the role. She was the UCD/Arts Council of Ireland Writer-in-Residence 2023 and Poet-in-Residence at the Yeats Society Sligo 2022-2024. Contact Mitchelstown Library on 025-41939 for further details. Mitchelstown Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Free Art Classes at Youghal LibraryEvery Wednesday at 11am with the first class beginning on Wednesday January 3rd. These art classes with Priyanka are for people aged 55 and over, and will involve drawing and painting. Please bring your own materials. Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
  | | Local Abstractions and Portraits at Cobh LibraryCobh Library welcomes local artist John O’Keeffe to the Gallery Space for the month of January with his exhibition of paintings titled ‘Local Abstractions and Portraits’. It’s sure to feature a host of local faces and places and will be well worth a visit so be sure to drop in and check it out. Running from Tuesday January 2nd to Wednesday January 31st. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Niall Cuddy Exhibition at Kinsale LibraryNiall Cuddy's collection of paintings will be on display in Kinsale Library from Wednesday January 10th to Saturday February 3rd. There will be an official opening for the exhibition on Saturday January 20th at 3pm. All are welcome. Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Ann Martin Exhibition at Skibbereen LibraryAn exhibition of Ann Martin’s artwork will be on display in Skibbereen Library for the month of January. Ann’s art is a snapshot of Skibbereen and Schull in the early 2000’s and features many local people. Call in to see it for yourself! Opening hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. All welcome! Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Town Centre First Plan at Skibbereen LibrarySkibbereen’s Town Centre First Plan aims to create a town centre that functions as a viable, vibrant, and attractive location for people to live, work and visit, while also functioning as a service, social, cultural, and recreational hub for the local community. See how the plan is taking shape in Skibbereen Library. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
BorrowBox BorrowBox is a service that allows library members to read or listen to books on their digital device for free. All you need to access BorrowBox is your library card number and PIN. BorrowBox | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) To help you choose a title, below are some of the most popular eAudiobooks by members of Cork County Library Service in 2023.  The Coroner's Daughter by Andrew Hughes Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover Strange Flowers by Donal Ryan The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley Rememberings by Sinéad O'Connor Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley  Atomic Habits by James Clear Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Becoming by Michelle Obama Surrender by Bono I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Homecoming by Kate Morton Haven by Emma Donoghue Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Transparent Language Online Have you ever wanted to learn a new language but didn't know where to start? Transparent Language Online is the website for you! With a library membership, you have free access to Transparent language Online which will help you learn more than 100 languages online with a wide variety of activities that involve listening, reading, speaking (allowing you to compare your pronunciation to a native speaker) and writing. Transparent Language Online offers: - Over 100 Languages
- Extensive English Collection
- Alphabet Lessons
- Speaking Practice
- Typing Activities
- Grammar Lessons
- KidSpeak
Transparent Language Online can be accessed on your browser, or you can download the app to your digital device. For more information, please visit Transparent Language Online | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Universal Class Learn something new with Universal Class! Universal Class provides over 500 online e-learning courses facilitated by real tutors who will oversee your learning by providing assignments to complete at your own pace. You can also contact the tutor with any queries by e-mail. At the end of the course, you will gain a certificate of completion. Access to Universal Class is completely free with a library membership. For more information, please visit Universal Class | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Comics Plus The Comics Plus app, powered by LibraryPass, is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga to readers with their Cork County Council Library membership card. You can access thousands of comics and graphic novels using a smartphone, tablet, or web browser, and the app can be downloaded to multiple devices. Comics Plus offers unlimited access to all titles which means there are no waiting lists, so you can read your favourite graphic novel or comic whenever you like! For more information, please visit Comics Plus | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) | 
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