Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday

🔋🏠 Join us for a one-on-one chat with a home energy expert at our upcoming Energy Advice Clinic! 📅 Date: 7th October @ 2pm to 4pm 📍 Location: Carlow Town Library ⏰ Six 15-minute slots available – Pre-registration is required at the library, at [email protected] or ☎️ 059-9129701

This week 2009 - A perfect storm of protest in Carlow, as both farmers and students take to the streets to "paralyse the town". But, in fairness to the farmers, they get off home before the schools close. #ThrowbackThursday

🔋🏠 Join us for a one-on-one chat with a home energy expert at our upcoming Energy Advice Clinic! 📅 Date: 7th October @ 2pm to 4pm 📍 Location: Carlow Town Library ⏰ Six 15-minute slots available – Pre-registration is required at the library, at [email protected] or ☎️ 059-9129701

Publicity for the 1933 National Ploughing Championships, held at... *Checks Notes*... Clondalkin. #Ploughing2025 #ThrowbackThursday

TEMPORARY CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to essential ESB electrical works, Borris Library will be closed on Saturday, 20 September. This includes all My Open Library (MOL) services. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday 😀📚

"Revulsion", "horror" and "savagery". Stunned members of Carlow County Council react with sorrow and outrage to the terrorist attacks in New York #OTD 2001. #ThrowbackThursday

Bringing back the festival vibes! 😀🎶📚#bookfacefriday

June 1959 - The results of the Presidential Election for Carlow Kilkenny. Only two candidates. True story. #ThrowbackThursday

#OTD 1922 - Just six days after his assassination at Béal na Bláth in Co. Cork, thousands gathered along the streets of Dublin to honour Michael Collins as his funeral procession passed through the city. #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #Summerstars #heritageweek2025 🤩📚

In celebration of #HeritageWeek2025 an excavation is currently underway in Carlow College St. Patrick's: hopefully the findings will be as illuminating as those from Rathgall Hillfort outside Tullow, in the summer of 1969: #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #Summerstars2025 #HeritageWeek2025

#HeritageWeek2025 #Summerstars25 🤩📚🥳

"The Greatest Day of the Year" - Borris Fair, 1964 #ThrowbackThursday

Please Note: Due to planned ESB works tonight, Monday 11 August, the My Open Library Service will not be available at Tullow Library. Works are scheduled for between 8pm & 8am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #summerstars 🤩📚

This week 1837 - William Henry Maule is elected to Carlow Borough Council, & is coaxed into extending his largesse to aid the poor of the Town. However, his largesse isn't as large as they would have liked... #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #summerstars 📚🤩

This week 1862: The gentility of mid 19th Century advertisements: Watsons have recently opened a new brewery on Castle Street & they are eternally grateful for your custom... #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #summerstars 📚🤩

#OTD 1898 - The unveiling of the Carlow-Graigue 1798 Memorial Cross - "In memory of the 640 United Irishmen who gave their lives for their country at the Battle of Carlow May 25th 1798." #ThrowbackThursday

Not this Sunday for Carlow but... we'll dream of maybe some Sunday. 🇨🇩 #AllIrelandHurling #GAA #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #summerstars☀️☀️😎📚

#OTD 1927 The dark days of the Civil War return to the streets of Dublin as Free State Minister for Justice Kevin O'Higgins is shot & killed in Booterstown. The IRA claim his murder is in retaliation for the execution of 77 of their prisoners. #ThrowbackThursday

Save the Date - Wed. 20 August #HeritageWeek

A warm breeze wafting across the court, the gentle "pock!" fills the air as ball unites with string, the balmy days of midsummer and the only lawn tennis championship that's worth winning - the championships that overshadow Wimbledon - were in full swing #ThrowbackThursday

HOW IT STARTED: This week 1887: "It utterly failed to make any show of organised or disciplined existence." HOW IT'S GOING: May 2025: Carlow Fire & Rescue Service proved once again that their expertise & skill are among the best in the country." #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #summerstars 🥳📚🤩😎

Some beautiful artwork, crafts & poetry on display at Carlow Library for #RefugeeWeek2025 make sure to pop in!

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #Summerstars 📚📚

#OTD 1988 - Who put the ball in the English net? We'll leave that one with you. #ThrowbackThursday

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #cruinniunanOg 🥳🥳

A reminder that the deadline for receipt of applications for the 2025 Cathaoirleach's Bursary is tomorrow, FRIDAY 6 JUNE at 5pm. Contact [email protected] for application forms.

"There's more to life than a brilliant #LeavingCert..." #ThrowbackThursday

On hand to launch Tullow My Open Library Service recently were Cathaoirleach of Tullow District Cllr. Brian O'Donoghue, Chief Executive of Carlow Co. Co. Coilín O'Reilly & Carlow Co. Librarian John Shortall.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday #DylanThomas 📚📚

1955 - There's no "skirting" around the issue at the Camogie Association National Congress, as the idea of changing the players' attire gets "skort" shrift: #ThrowbackThursday

Applications are now being sought for the 2025 Carlow County Council Cathaoirleach’s Bursary for Postgraduate Students. For details & applications email [email protected] / call 059 9129705

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday 📚

Join the AHA Storytellers at 📍Carlow Library 🗓️ this Saturday 24th May ⏰at 11am for African folktales, Storytelling, Singing and dancing, suitable for all ages!! #AfricaDay2025 🎶🎶💃

This week 1954 - Roll IN the barrels... A collision involving an ale truck at Ballyellen, Co. Carlow leaves the road strewn with thirst-quenching debris: #ThrowbackThursday

All Branches of Carlow Library Service will be closed Friday 23rd May to facilitate Staff Training, My Open Library will operate as normal, we apologise for any inconvenience caused! 📚📚

Have a lovely weekend everyone! #bookfacefriday 📚☀️🌞

All Branches of Carlow Library Service will be closed Friday 23rd May to facilitate Staff Training, My Open Library will operate as normal, we apologise for any inconvenience caused! 📚📚

#biodiversityweek2025 takes place 16th to 25th May, Shane Casey, Carlow Biodiversity Officer and David Rafter, Carlow Community Water Officer will be in Carlow Library Monday 19th May, 1pm to 2pm to chat about our #AquaticWildlife All Welcome! 💦🐟🐠

Carlow Library Service were delighted to take part in #HelloHowAre 2025 😀☀️✨

Applications are now being sought for the 2025 Carlow County Council Cathaoirleach’s Bursary for Postgraduate Students. For details & applications email [email protected] / call 059 9129705