Updated Opening Hours from Monday 13 July
From Monday 13th July, our six full time libraries reopen with reduced hours as we work behind the scenes to get our library branches ready for a full return to normal hours.
From 13th July, Ardkeen Library and Tramore Library will be open for visits without appointments. However, queuing may be required to ensure safe numbers in the libraries.
Library visits by appointment will be available at Carrickphierish Library and Lismore Library. Contact 0761 102484 to make an appointment to visit these branches.
Our Contact and Collect Service continues for now in Central Library and Dungarvan Library as we prepare our branches for your return. Contact 0761 102484 to order selections of books for collection at these branches.
Full opening hours from Monday July 13th are as follows:
| Branch | Hours | Booking |
| Ardkeen Library | Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm |
Library Visits – no appointment needed but with limited numbers, queuing may be required.
Contact tracing in place. |
| Carrickphierish Library | Monday 2pm – 5pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm |
Library Visits by appointment only
Contact 0761 102484 for bookings. |
| Central Library | Wednesday 4pm – 7pm
Thursday & Friday 10am – 1pm Saturday 12pm – 3pm |
Library Returns and Contact and Collect Service only
Contact 0761 102484 to order books for collection. |
| Dungarvan Library | Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
11am – 1pm Thursday 5pm – 7pm |
Library Returns and Contact and Collect Service only
Contact 0761 102484 to order books for collection. |
| Lismore Library | Monday & Tuesday
10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm |
Library Visits by appointment only
Contact 0761 102484 for bookings. |
| Tramore Library | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm |
Library Visits – no appointment needed but with limited numbers, queuing may be required.
Contact tracing in place. |
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