Check out a book, attend a class, discover a new skill or just avail of the peace and quiet – the library offers so much for the whole family. Discover and visit these local libraries in Laois for FREE family events and plenty more!

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Make sure to check out your local library and find out what classes and events that they run throughout the year. Your local library branch is a wonderful – and free! – resource for families.

Some branches run parent and toddler groups, storytelling sessions, arts and crafts classes, and so on. Not to mention the fact that there is free computer access for library members and the option to borrow books, music, DVDs and more.

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Kids Will Love These Libraries in Laois

Portlaoise Library

Dunamaise House, Lyster Square, Portlaoise. Tel: (057) 862 2333

Opening hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 10-5pm
• Wednesday: 10-7.30pm
• Thursday: 10-7.30pm
• Friday: 10-5pm
• Saturday: 10-4pm
• Sunday: Closed

Abbeyleix Library

Main Street, Abbeyleix. Tel: 057 873 0020

Opening hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 9.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
• Wednesday: 9.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
• Thursday: 9.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-7.30pm
• Friday: 9.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
• Saturday: 10am-2pm
• Sunday: Closed

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Mountmellick Library

O’Moore Street, Mountmellick. Tel: (057) 864 4572 or (057) 864 4588

Opening hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-7.30pm
• Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5.30pm
• Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5.30pm
• Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
• Saturday: 10am-2pm
• Sunday: Closed

Stradbally Library

Court Square, Stradbally. Tel: (057) 864 1673

Opening hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 1-5pm and 5.30-8pm
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 1-5pm and 5.30-8pm
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 10am-1pm
• Sunday: Closed

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Portarlington Library

Main Street, Portarlington. Tel: (057) 864 3751

Opening hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-5.30pm
• Wednesday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-7.30pm
• Thursday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-5.30pm
• Friday: 10am-1.30pm and 2.30-5pm
• Saturday: 10am-1pm
• Sunday: Closed

Durrow Library

Chapel Street, Durrow. Tel: (057) 873 6090

Opening hours:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 1.30-5pm and 6-8pm
• Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-6pm
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: 11am-1pm
• Sunday: Closed

You can find more details about libraries in Laois here, including details about what’s on, latest events, online ordering, mobile libraries and more. Please note, opening times and details are subject to change.

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Have you visited any of these libraries in Laois with the kids? Leave a comment below and let us know – we’d love to hear from you!