Additional Service Information
Referral Process
Service Description
The library service provides physical and digital books and other resources. The service also includes a free public space available to all and many free clubs and events for social and informational purposes. Libraries in Laois include Abbeyleix, Durrow, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Rathdowney and Stradbally. Staff at these libraries will help access resources online, over the phone or in person. Contact information for the libraries are available at www.laoislibraries.ie
List of Services Available
Books for leisure, education, information (including health, mental health, bereavement, special needs, parenting, family and other issues, careers and employment support)
DVDS, magazines and newpapers
Access to PCs, printing and free wifi
Welcoming space for all
Regular clubs such as bookclubs, chess clubs, language groups, weekly lego, art groups and more
Series or one off events around books & literature, history, careers & study skills, gardening & the environment, different cultures & social inclusion, health & wellbeing, parenting, special interests. There are also a wide variety of children’s events throughout year.
Toy and Sensory Resources Lending
Sensory Room or pop-up spaces
Tover taffel and other resources
Local History Collection
Other various resources online (www.laois libraries.ie)
Wheelchair Access
All Laois Libraries have wheelchair access
Social Links