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Facelift for Ennistymon Library
The front area of Ennistymon Library has received a massive facelift over the last couple of months. Thanks to our…
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Haven Horizons makes a book donation to Clare Libraries as part of the ‘16 Days’ campaign
Clare Libraries is delighted to accept a donation of books from Haven Horizons as part of the “16 Day of…
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De Valera Library & Arts Facility Site Visit
Elected members of Clare County Council joined with Oireachtas members, members of the glór board, management team and staff of…
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Services
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Local studies, genealogy and archives
A reference library and research centre dedicated to the collection of material on any aspect of County Clare
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Irish Newspaper Archives is the world’s largest database of Irish newspapers and offers an extensive collection of both national and…
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The Magic Table or Tovertafel is a ceiling-based projector that shines multi-coloured lights, sounds and games onto a table or…
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Your library card gives you free access to thousands of eBooks which can be borrowed and downloaded to your devices.
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The Home Energy Saving Kit is a toolkit that helps you save energy at home. It was developed by Dublin’s…
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Clare Libraries is committed to making its services as accessible as possible to all users. As part of this, we…
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See and Learn is an evidence-based, structured teaching programme which teaches speech, language and reading skills in small steps for…
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Clare Libraries has three sensory gardens located at Kilkee, Shannon and Ennistymon libraries. The gardens are landscaped with native plants,…
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Learn a new language online anytime anywhere. All courses can be accessed on a computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Our app gives access to library services from your smartphone or tablet.
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Adult book clubs are organised in your local libraries.
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EnglishType Junior is typing software designed for younger users.
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Free access to thousands of eAudiobooks with your library card.
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We are pleased to be able to provide a dedicated Sensory Room in Ennistymon Library. The Sensory Room contains a…
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An Age Friendly Library is a library that understands and responds to the needs of people of all ages and…
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All of our libraries have Sensory Kits available for use during library opening hours. The Sensory Kit consists of a…
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Get free access to the online genealogy service in all our libraries.
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Free Internet access and Free Wi-Fi is available in all Clare Libraries branches.
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All of our libraries have Hearing Loops installed at the library service desk. A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio…
Projects
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The proposed Ennis library project will see a new library building developed at the site of the existing glór facility…
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Are you looking for a job or a career change? Are you thinking of starting your own business? With professional…
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Events and lectures from Clare Decade of Centenaries programme and links to Clare Libraries research on revolutionary years.
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Right to Read is a national programme to promote literacy and reading development for people of all ages and backgrounds. It includes national programmes designed to promote children's reading and literacy.
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Healthy Ireland at your Library
Healthy Ireland is a national strategy to improve health and wellbeing. Clare Libraries deliver the national Healthy Ireland at Your…
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Creative Ireland is a culture and well-being programme for people and communities. Its aim is to transform and inspire people,…
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