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Loughboy Library

Address: Loughboy Shopping Centre, Waterford Rd. Kilkenny. Area: Kilkenny City (South) Telephone: 7794176/7794177 Contact Person: Caitriona Kenneally E mail: loughboykilkennylibrary.ie

Opening Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	10am -1pm; 2pm- 5pm
Friday	10am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm; 6pm-8pm
Saturday	Closed

Details

Loughboy Library is situated in the Loughboy Shopping Centre approx 1.5km from the city centre. From the Parade (Kilkenny Castle) turn left into Patrick St and out the Waterford Rd, at the roundabout at Lidl’s supermarket take the 1st exit and continue on the Bohernatownish Rd-the shopping centre entrance is the second left after the  pedestrian crossing. The library is located in the end unit around the corner from the post office. The surrounding car park  has ample free parking at all times incl wheelchair  parking at the front door.

Library Access

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is committed to the provision of an equitable service for all.

• This location is wheelchair accessible, and a hearing loop system for use with hearing aids is available.
• Open System Checkout and Returns (OSCAR): self-service system for issuing and returning items
• Audio and large print stock.                              
• Adult literacy stock.
• Assistive technology - Kurweil 1000/3000, Zoom text magnifier and Jaws.
• Customer Care kit - magnifiers, pen grips and signature templates.
• 2 height-adjustable work stations for added comfort and access

Services

• Online Public Access Catalogue
• Free access to the Irish Times Digital Archive, Ordnance Survey of Ireland Maps, Encyclopedia Britannica and Griffiths Valuation websites.
• 8 public computers with internet access, colour/ black & white printing facilities and headphones.
• Lexis Nexis - online news and business information free on public library pcs
• Vision-Net - company information for Ireland and the UK, free on public library pcs
• Photocopying and scanning facilities.
• Adult, teenage and children's lending sections.
• Music listening facility with headphones in teenage area.
• Music CDs, DVDS, talking books (cd, tape & playaway) and language courses for adults and children.
• Spacious study/homework and activity areas with ample seating.
• Reference and local history section.
• Local and national newspapers including back copies.
• Self service check in and out facility.
• Information and request service.
• Community Notice board, Education Guides & Information Stands.
• Register of Electors and Application forms.
• County Development Plan and Government Publications.
• Recession Resource Collection incl books on careers, redundancy, job searching & interview skills.
• Monthly book club.
• Weekly Writers Group.
• Weekly Toddler Hour.
• Group and one-to-one computer tuition.
• Free exhibition space with all year round bookings.
• Traveller Cullture Collection and associated activities.
• Parents Collection covering all aspects of childcare .
• Bibliotherapy Collection-all titles are recommended by medical experts
• Block loans to teachers/groups  and class visits
• Driver Theory Test for library and home use.
• Regular workshops and activities for children & adults.
• Nintendo Wii Training for older age groups.
• Colouring sheets, bean bags and toys are always available for younger children