Your Library – Take a Closer Look
A new national advertising campaign is asking everyone to take a closer look at what their local authority library has to offer.
Waterford Libraries and all public libraries around the country are joining in the campaign, which is running for the next four weeks across radio, cinema, TV on demand, digital and social.
The aim of the campaign is to encourage people of all ages to join and use the library.
Speaking about the campaign, Jane Cantwell, Waterford City and County Librarian said, “Many people who use the library regularly know how great it is. But there are those who haven’t been in a while or don’t think there’s anything there for them. This campaign is inviting everyone to have a look at their library. We want everyone to take a closer look, to see beyond what they thought they knew about libraries and to find out about all the amazing services we offer – completely free.”
Libraries and Librarians take the starring roles in the campaign; the libraries in the adverts are real libraries and the people in the advert are real librarians – see if you can spot any you know!
The ‘Take a Closer Look’ campaign was devised by the Libraries Development Unit of the LGMA with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is part a wider national strategy to increase library use in Ireland. At present, around 16% of the Irish population are library members. The ‘Our Public Libraries’ strategy aims to increase that to 30% by 2022.
#TakeACloserLook
Is it too late to sow? No! Have you surplus seeds or seedlings to share with others? Drop in to Ardkeen library on Tuesday... Read More
Join us in Central Library on Friday 15th May at 11:00 AM, for a free talk on Active Ageing and Falls Prevention with physiotherapist Karen... Read More
Pop into Central Library on Friday afternoon 15th May from 2pm, and enjoy some refreshments for ‘Hello, How Are You?’ Day. This is a day... Read More
Visit Browns Road Library on Friday, 15th May & learn about a Repair Café initiative that takes place every month in Larchville/Lisduggan. Through shared... Read More
Ardkeen Library will host a talk about why mining matters and the importance of rare earth minerals with Eoin McGrath, on Tuesday 19th May... Read More
Adult Jewellery Making workshop for Bealtaine at Browns Road Library on Tuesday, 19th May at 2.30pm. This is a free event but spaces are... Read More
Join us in Ardkeen Library on Wednesday 20th May at 11:00am for a free talk on Active Ageing and Falls Prevention with physiotherapist Karen... Read More
Join Waterford Older Persons Council and Waterford Libraries for a vibrant celebration of Bealtaine 2026! Step back in time and dance the evening away... Read More
Join us in Carrickphierish Library on Friday 22nd May at 11:00 AM, for a free talk on Active Ageing and Falls Prevention with physiotherapist Karen... Read More
Dordán and Suir Ukulele Strummers will perform in Central library on Saturday 23 May at 2:30pm. Free Event – All Welcome.
© 2015 Sofarider Inc. All rights reserved. WordPress theme by Dameer DJ.
You must be logged in to post a comment.