Mountmellick Library

Opening Hours

Tuesday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-7:30pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm*

Closed on Saturday of Bank Holiday Weekend

 

Contact Details

Phone: 057 8644572 or 057 8644588

Email: mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie

Address: O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, R32 PX61

 

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What’s on?

Phone Line down: Our landline is currently out of order in Mountmellick Library. Please either call into the library or email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie to book any events or for any enquiries.

Photography exhibition: The gallery in Mountmellick Library is delighted to host a photographic exhibition by local photographer Kevin Byrne for the month of May-all are welcome to view the exhibition during library opening hours.

Sensory “Messy Play” Morning on Thursday 2nd May at 10am for 0–3-year-olds and their parents/caregivers. To book a place email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie.

Bealtaine events in Mountmellick Library:

Mindful Movement-Booking is needed for this event. Fridays in May at 11 a.m.

Cooking Demonstration about quick and easy budget friendly recipes using an air fryer on Tuesday evening 14th May from 5-7pm. Please book in advance!

Illuminating Laois: Mountmellick Library will host a talk by Dr, Christy Cunniffe on the stained glass of the wider Midlands region by practitioners such as Harry Clarke Studios, An Túr Gloine and others. On Thursday May 16th at 3 p.m.

Shared reading groups bring people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share. Just drop in any Wednesday in May to Mountmellick library for 11 a.m. and enjoy listening to a story or poem as part of the Bealtaine festival. No pressure to talk or read-come and listen if you want. No preparation is needed-just bring yourself!!

Ciorcál Comhrá –Gach Máirt sa Leabharlann Mointeach Mílic ag 6.00. Comhrá agus craic agus cupán tae.! Fáilte roimh gach leibheál.

Irish Conversation Circle: Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Mountmellick Library. Light refreshments and all levels are welcome.

Crochet and Knitting Group: Meeting every Thursday in Mountmellick Library at 11 a.m. to create and chat together.

Book Clubs: We have books clubs for all ages-baby book club for 0–3-year-olds, children’s book clubs for 4-6,7-9,10-12-year-olds and two adult book clubs in Mountmellick Library. If interested, call 0578644572 for more information.

Lego Free Play: On Saturday mornings in Mountmellick Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. No need to book just drop in to meet and create together!

Mountmellick Arts Collective – the group meets weekly on Thursday mornings in the library. Call or email the library for more information.

Campaign against Period Poverty: As part of the campaign against period poverty free sanitary products will be available in the bathrooms of Mountmellick, Portlaoise and Abbeyleix libraries.

Home Energy Kits: The Home Energy Saving Kit contains six practical tools to help you save energy at home and can help identify common problems such as lack of insulation, poor ventilation and the appliances in the home that might be driving up electricity bills. You can borrow the kit for a duration of 2 weeks in order to conduct a mini home energy audit. If you wish to be added to the waiting list for this item call 0578644572 or email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie.

Age Friendly Laois: Free to collect at Mountmellick Library:

  • I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) cards to be carried on the person, in a wallet or purse to provide valuable information to emergency first responders.
  • An information booklet to services for older persons in Laois

Facebook: Keep up to date with all our events in Mountmellick Library by checking in or following Laois Libraries Facebook page. The Mountmellick Library Facebook page is no longer active.

Sensory Services:

Sensory  Toy Resource Collection: This service is for parents of children with additional needs who live in Co. Laois. The toys are designed to support the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills.  To register for the service, you must have a referral letter from O.T., G.M.P., physio or other professional. For further details call 0578644572 or call into Mountmellick Library to pick up a booklet.

Sensory Room in Mountmellick Library: Following registration, this service is for the use of children and adults with additional needs with their parent/carer present. Following registration with a supply letter the room can be booked for 30 minute sessions. For further information contact Mountmellick Library at 0578644572.

Tovertafel Magic Table: The table has interactive light projection games specially designed for those with dementia, cognitive challenges, autism and learning difficulties. The projections respond to the touch of the players. Booking is essential for 30-minute slots.

 

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