Thomastown Library
Address: Marsh's Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Area: South Kilkenny Telephone: +353 56 77 94331 Contact Person: Majella Byrne Email:thomastown@kilkennylibrary.ie | 
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Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 10.00am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
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| Wednesday | 3.30pm - 8pm |
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| Thursday | 10.00am - 1pm ; 2pm - 5pm |
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| Friday | 1.00pm - 5pm |
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| Saturday | 10.00am - 1.30pm |
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Closed on Saturdays before public holiday.
Details
The library is situated on the road to the train station. When entering the Main Street turn right and at the other end of the street, take a left turn. The library is a short distance down this street, on the right hand side adjacent to the large Community Centre and opposite a small car park. The children’s playground is beside it.
Library Access
Kilkenny County Council Library Service is committed to the provision of an equitable service for all.
This is a two story building. There is no lift. It is wheelchair accessible only on the ground floor. This gives access to all areas except adult non-fiction, study area and reference material
- Hearing loop system for use with hearing aids is available.
- Audio and large print stock.
- Assistive technology - Kurweil 1000/3000, Zoom text magnifier and Jaws.
- Customer Care kit - magnifiers, pen grips and signature templates.
Services
- Online Public Access Catalogue & access to the Irish Times Digital Archive, Access to the Ordnance Survey of Ireland Historic Maps
- 3 pcs with Internet Access.
- 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
- Adult and Children’s lending sections
- DVDs
- Photocopying and printing facilities for computers.
- Study areas and reference area (upstairs)
- Request and Inter Library Loan service.
- Application Forms for Motor Tax, Passport etc.
- Community Noticeboard / Information
- Exhibitions / Lectures / Workshops / Demonstrations
- Talking Books for Adults and Children on CD and Tape
- Block Loans to community groups and institutions.
- Language learning material
- Children's Activities / Class Visits
- Local and national newspapers