Libraries

Public libraries lend classroom book sets for an extended period to teachers and schools that are library members.

Public libraries run children's activities and events such as storytelling, author visits, creative writing workshops, seasonal arts and crafts workshops, and sessions on a range of educational topics.

Public libraries provide information such as Acts of the Oireachtas in print, Irish company reports in print, company and market information online, recent newspaper clippings and job advertisements to library users.

Public libraries provide book reviews in print or on their websites to promote reading.

Public libraries lend books to library members.

Public libraries support book clubs by lending multiple copies of books and providing a venue for book club members to meet.

Public libraries run book clubs for members to promote reading among different age groups.

Public libraries lend self help books and other resources dealing with physical and mental wellbeing, behavioural issues, addiction and bereavement.

Public libraries provide autism specific events such as sensory story times, social stories, literacy, art appreciation and film screenings. They may also provide quiet, clutter free areas to make libraries welcoming to people with autism and their carers.