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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 [email protected]

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: [email protected]

 

A little about us:

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 [email protected]

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: [email protected]

 

Contact
23 Lower Main Street, Portlaoise , Co. Laois R32 N7EP
Opening Hours:
Mon. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed. 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Thu. 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Fri. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sun. Closed

Closed on Saturday of Bank Holiday Weekend.

News & Events

For an up to date list of all upcoming library events, click here.

September 2024

12th September @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free
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Join Dr. Mary O’Kane at Portlaoise Library for an insightful discussion on the importance of free play in children's development. In this engaging talk, Dr. O’Kane will explore the critical role of free play in […]

14th September @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Free
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Join us in Portlaoise Library for an inspiring furniture upcycling demonstration. Perfect for anyone passionate about home furnishings, upcycling, and sustainability, this event will guide you through the creative process of transforming an ordinary piece […]

20th September @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Free
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Join us in Portlaoise Library for Culture Night and prepare to be swept away by a magical night of music and entertainment as the Drawing Room Opera Company presents an enchanting performance that will captivate […]

28th September @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free
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Discover how to transform your home into a thriving nature reserve with Donna Mullen, author of Make Your Home a Nature Reserve. Donna shares practical advice and creative ideas for welcoming nature into any space—whether you […]

October 2024

1st October @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Free
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Portlaoise Library will be screening the 1955 romantic drama Marty. This stunning directorial debut by Delbert Mann won the Academy Award for best picture and was also the first film to win the Palme d’Or […]

3rd October @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free
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Join the Sustainable Life School for an eye-opening workshop on sustainable fashion. This session will delve into the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, offering practical advice on how to make more conscious […]

5th October @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Free
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Join Anna from Big Sky Flowers for an engaging 2-hour workshop on the essentials of compost making. Whether you're new to composting or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will cover a variety of composting […]

September 2024

18th September @ 11:00 am - 23rd October @ 1:00 pm Free
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Get creative in the lead-up to Positive Ageing Week with our upcoming art classes, specially designed for beginners and facilitated by the LOETB. Whether you're a complete novice or just looking to rekindle your artistic […]