THIS Saturday Donegal’s libraries are taking part in the first ever National Library Open Day.
Libraries are open most days of course but on Saturday a special invitation is being issued to everyone to come in and see what is on offer.
Branches, which normally open every Saturday between 10am and 2.30pm, will have events taking place to give another reason to pop in and visit:
Buncrana Community Library 12.30pm to 1.30pm Experimental art class – Suitable for 6-12 year olds.
Bundoran Community Library From 12pm Childrens Storytime and clay modelling
Carndonagh Library 10am to 11am Experimental art class – Suitable for 6-12 year olds.
Central Library and Arts Centre 10am to 2.30pm •Story Time at noon 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.
Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann 10am to 2.30pm Library tours, welcome packs and demonstrations of the new library android tablets.
Milford Library 10am to 2.30pm •Storytime and face painting from 11am to noon•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. Get along to your local library on the open day to get a taste of the clubs, classes, exhibitions, activities and more on offer.
All 13 branches have self issue kiosks, and staff are always happy to demonstrate how to use them. Photo: Paul McGuckin
As well as that, library staff will be on hand to show how 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, take a closer look at what’s on offer on Saturday.
For more information on what Donegal County Library Service has to offer visit www.donegallibrary.ie.
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