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Seirbhís Leabharlainne an Chabháin
Cavan Library Service
My Account
My Account allows you to access your library account, anytime, anywhere. You can renew, request and update your details. You will need your library card number and PIN to login.
Events In Your Library
Our library branches across Co. Cavan have a packed programme of regular events and once off/special events for all ages and interests. All our events are free of charge of course!
Library Catalogue
It couldn't be easier to find what you are looking for! You can now browse, search and reserve items held in Cavan Libraries and in public libraries across Ireland by accessing our online catalogue.
Libraries Information
Phone: +353 (0)49 4378500
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Mon 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Tue 10am - 8.30pm
Wed 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
*Johnston Central Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.
Phone: +353 (0)42 9665779
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Thur 10am - 8.30pm
Frid 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
*Bailieborough Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.
Phone: +353 (0)49 5559873
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Tues 10.00am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Thur 10am - 8.30pm
Frid 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Sat 10am - 1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
*Cootehill Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.
Phone: +353 (0)49 9522683
Tue 10am - 1.15pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Thurs 1pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm
Sat 10am-1.15pm & 2pm - 5pm
*Belturbet Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends
Phone: +353 (0)49 4335905
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Tue 12pm-2pm & 3pm-6.30pm
Thu 2pm-5pm & 6pm-8.30pm
Sat 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
*Arva Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends.
Phone: +353 (0) 49 9526844
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Monday 10am-1pm & 2pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 1pm-4.15pm & 5pm-8pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Phone: +353 (049) 8544445
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Mon 2pm – 5pm & 6pm - 8.30pm
Wed 2pm – 5pm
Note: Library Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.
Phone: +353 (0)49 854 8456
Email: virginialibrary@cavancoco.ie
Tue 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Wed 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Thu 10am - 8.30pm
Fri 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
Sat* 10am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm-5.15pm
*Virginia Library is closed on the Saturday of Bank Holidays weekends.
Kingscourt Library
Main St.
Kingscourt
Co. Cavan
A82W52E
Phone: 049 4378510
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
Monday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 10am-1.15pm & 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Phone: +353 (0)49 4378505
Email: library@cavancoco.ie
County Librarian: Emma Clancy
Mon 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Tues 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Wed 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Thu 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Fri 9.15am-1pm & 2pm-5.15pm
Sat Closed.
Popular Links
Online Library & Learning
FREE access to eBook, eAudiobooks, digital magazines and international newspapers, online courses and language learning.
Cavan History
Johnston Central Library is home to the single most important resource for the study of the history, literature, and culture of County Cavan.
Skills for Life
Skills for Life is a new nationwide programme delivered through Ireland’s public libraries, offering people across the country access to practical learning opportunities to support everyday life. Whether you want to feel more confident online, manage your finances, understand media, or live more sustainably – your local library is here to help.
Sensory Toy Library
Cavan Libraries Sensory Toy Collection is available for lending from Virginia Library and is designed to offer support to children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities, or other additional needs. Parents, families, teachers, and caregivers of people within County Cavan can borrow from the collection for free of course.
Creative Cavan
Harnessing the creative potential of our people and communities is a cornerstone of the Creative Ireland Programme. Cavan County Council has established Creative Cavan, Culture and Creativity Team which brings together local expertise in arts, heritage, libraries, enterprise and community engagement, to foster collaboration and spark new initiatives.
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
Is féile Ghaeilge idirnáisiúnta í Seachtain na Gaeilge, atá ar an gceiliúradh is mó dár dteanga agus dár gcultúr dúchais a bhíonn ar siúl in Éirinn agus fud fad an domhain gach bliain. Is le gach duine an Ghaeilge, is le gach pobal Seachtain na Gaeilge. Seachtain na Gaeilge is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries. The festival gives an opportunity to everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cúpla focal, with a calendar of entertaining and fun events for every type of interest and every age group.
Latest News
11 March 2026
Leanann an spraoi ar siúl do Shéachtain na Gaeilge
Bhí seachtain iomlán le gach rud ón mBingo do scoileanna náisiúnta í Leabharlann Bhéal Átha Conaill go dtí plé ar na saothair mhóra dfhilí Éireannacha i Leabharlann Mhuinchille agus imeacht Lá Teaghlaigh Oifig na nEalaíon i Leabharlann Cheannais Mhic Sheáin. Is féidir bróisiúr iomlán d’imeachtaí a fháil ag aon cheann de na brainseanna leabharlainne againn agus ar ár suíomh gréasáin ag www.cavanlibrary.ie le sonraí faoi imeachtaí ar leith ar ár leathanach Facebook.
28 February 2026
Scoláireacht 2026 - Scholarships 2026
Tá an t-ócáid scoláireachta i mbliana maoinithe ag Comhairle Chontae an Chabháin agus ag Coláiste Sheosaimh, Conamara, agus á riar ag Seirbhísí Leabharlainne an Chabháin. Soláthraíonn an scéim maoiniú chun tacú le ceathrar daltaí meánscoile freastal ar chúrsa trí seachtaine i rith an tsamhraidh seo. Tá foirmeacha iarratais ar fáil ó gach leabharlann brainse agus le híoslódáil ó ár suíomh gréasáin www.cavanlibrary.ie Is é an dáta deiridh le haghaidh iarratas Dé hAoine 20 Márta. week course this summer. Application forms are available from all branch libraries and to download from our website www.cavanlibrary.ie. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March.
26 February 2026
New Book Club Sets
Cavan Library Service is delighted to offer the opportunity to borrow from our new Book Club Collection - available to borrow from any library branch in Cavan. Launching on Ireland Reads, Saturday 28th February, this is a brilliant starting point for both new and existing book clubs!
29 January 2026
Irish Cancer Society Roadshow
Your Health Matter Roadshow with the Irish Cancer Society. Cavan Library Service, through the Healthy Ireland at Your Library initiative, is delighted to welcome the Irish Cancer Society’s Your Health Matters Roadshow to Cavan for the first time. The Roadshow will take place in Johnston Central Library on Wednesday, 4th February, (World Cancer Day 2026) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
29 January 2026
Bank Holiday Closure
All libraries in Cavan will be closed on Saturday 31st January and Monday 2nd February. Services will resume as normal from 10am Tuesday 3rd February. You can access your library account and online library 24/7 with your library card number and PIN. Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh!
29 January 2026
Perpetual Shield presented at Cootehill Library
Cootehill Library hosted a Chess Tournament last welcoming over 40 children to take part in this annual event. Winner over all & winner of the Cootehill Library Perpetual Shield was Casey Foy! Congratualtion to all who took part in this fantastic event.
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