What is the programme?
Right to Read is a national programme to promote literacy and reading development for people of all ages and backgrounds. Each year, Laois Libraries facilitate programmes designed to support adults, families and children in reading and learning.
What programmes are available?
Spring Into Storytime
Spring Into Storytime is held during the month of April. Libraries host story times for pre-school and primary school aged children throughout the month.
Summer Stars
Summer Stars is a summer reading challenge held from 1st Jun – 31st Aug each year, aimed towards children aged up to 12 years old. Children are encouraged to participate by setting reading goals, recording their reading progress and participating in free activities such as workshops, story times and book clubs.
Children’s Book Festival
Children’s Book Festival occurs during October and consists of a full programme of visits from authors and illustrators to libraries during school hours. Schools are invited to participate by bringing classes to the library to attend workshops and talks.
Family Time at Your Library
Family Time at Your Library is held in December and consists of a series of free workshops and story time events at family friendly times such as evenings and weekends.
My Little Library
My Little Library is a book gifting scheme where ‘Little Library Book Bags’ are made available to children who are due to start school in September. The bags can be collected for free by parents and carers from their nearest library. Each bag contains a book for children who are starting school, to help them prepare for this big step. Each child will also get their first library card when they collect the bag.
Library Contact Details
- Abbeyleix Library: Call 057 87300200 or email abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Durrow Library: Call 057 8736090 or email durrowlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Mountmellick Library: Call 057 8689382 or email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Mountrath Library: Call 057 8756378 or email mountrathlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Portlaoise Library: Call 057 8622333 or email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Portarlington Library: Call 057 8643751 or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Rathdowney Library: Call 0505 46852 or email rathdowneylibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Stradbally Library: Call 057 8641673 or email stradballylibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Further information
For further information, email library@laoiscoco.ie or call 057 8689338.