Portlaoise Library
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- Portlaoise Library
Services- Borrowing service for Adults, Teens and Children including fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, CDs, magazines
- Daily Newspapers available
- Study desks (subject to availability)
- PC usage and Internet browsing available for Adults, Teens and Children
- Printing, photocopying and scanning available including Click & Collect service – see details here: https://www.printcopyandgo.com/print_locations/portlaoise/
- Local History section
- Europe Direct Information Centre
- Library of Sanctuary
News & Events
For an up to date list of all upcoming library events, click here.
Online Activities
Why not visit our facebook page to see what’s on at your local library. https://www.facebook.com/laoislibraries
you can visit our Instagram @Laois_libraries
and Twitter @LaoisLibraries
We continue to offer a range of services online including ebooks, eaudiobooks, newspapers and magazines which are all available for FREE with your library card. You can even sign up for a free course! You can visit our page on https://laois.ie/departments/libraries/online-resource/ to view all our online services available to you. If you need help accessing any of these services, Please contact us. Portlaoise library on 057 8622333 or you can email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
If you would like to join any of our groups and would like further details please contact the library. You can find a full list of our events and activities on our webpage at https://laois.ie/departments/libraries/whats-on/
For further details or to sign up for any of our groups, events and monthly newsletter. Please contact Portlaoise library Tel: 057 8622333 or email: portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Our Upcoming Events
May 2025
Laois Volunteer Centre would like to invite everyone to our One Million Star installation exhibit that will be displayed at Portlaoise Library. This is a chance to thank all our […]
Portlaoise Library will host a talk by Dr Christy Cunniffe on the rich heritage of stained glass from the county of Laois. This illustrated presentation will look at the wealth […]
Ballyfin native and renowned poet Dr. Arthur Broomfield will delight audiences with readings from his poetry collections as well as from his new work of short stories, Rising Dust, which […]
Join us at Portlaoise Library with tour guide Regina Dunne from Midlands History for a walking tour, of the Fort of Maryborough and St. Peter’s Graveyard. The starting point will […]
June 2025
Portlaoise Europe Direct Centre are delighted to welcome European Movement Ireland to Portlaoise Library for 'EU Unfiltered', a coffee morning and focus group discussion on EU affairs. If you have […]
Join us at Portlaoise Library for Candlelit Tales, a magical storytelling event featuring Irish myths brought to life with live music. The event is part of Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s […]
Get ready to make some noise at Portlaoise Library with Big Bang Drumming this Cruinniú na nÓg. Young people aged 9–15 can take part in an energetic, hands-on drumming workshop. […]