Library Resources Reservation

Irish public libraries operate a shared resources system. This means that library members can reserve items not available in their local branch but available in another public library in the Republic of Ireland. 

The national library catalogue may be searched to see what items are available through the network of Irish public libraries, and reservations may be placed online or in-branch. 

A waiting list operates for titles in high-demand, and items are held for 10 days at the branch library selected for pick-up. Library members can choose to be notified by text or email when the item is available for pick-up at their selected branch. 

Library contact details

• Abbeyleix Library: Call 057 873 0020 or email abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
• Durrow Library: Call 057 873 6090 or email durrowlibrary@laoiscoco.ie 
• Mountmellick Library: Call 057 868 9382 or email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie
• Mountrath Library: Call 057 875 6378 or email mountrathlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
• Portlaoise Library: Call 057 862 2333 or email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
• Portarlington Library: Call 057 864 3751 or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
• Rathdowney Library: Call 0505 46852 or email rathdowneylibrary@laoiscoco.ie
• Stradbally Library: Call 057 864 1673 or email stradballylibrary@laoiscoco.ie

Further information

For further information, email library@laoiscoco.ie or call 057 8689338.