Events for Next 7 Days

Booking Required

Date:  Tuesday, July 7th | 3.00pm to 4.00pm 

Explore the Past with Digital Tools: A Workshop by Kilkenny Library’s Local Studies Team.  The British Newspaper Archive is now available at Mayfair Library.  This extensive digital collection brings together millions of newspaper pages from across Britain and Ireland, dating back over three centuries and offers a wealth of stories, images, and insights at your fingertips.


Join the Kilkenny Library Local Studies team for an engaging and hands-on workshop exploring the rich world of digital newspaper archives.  Discover how to access and navigate historical newspapers online, uncover local stories, trace family histories, and bring the past to life through digital research tools. 

Booking Required:
Phone: 056 779 4174 
Email: mayfair@kilkennylibrary.ie  

Booking Required for all Makerspace Workshops & Events

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new Maker-in-Residence programme at Mayfair Library, running from May to August 2026. The new Maker-in-residence is Arran Quigley. Arran is a multi-disciplinary freelance artist, designer, and creator with over 15 years of experience in design and fabrication. He is working closely with library staff to develop a rich and engaging programme and establish a vibrant and sustainable makerspace at Mayfair Library. The initiative supports both technical development and creative expression, encouraging the growth of a diverse maker community with Mayfair library at its centre. A key aim of the programme is to cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment which will cover areas such as 3D printing, coding, and digital design.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service Maker in Residence is supported by The Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-government five-year initiative, from 2023 to 2027, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. 

Booking Required for all Makerspace Workshops & Events

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new Maker-in-Residence programme at Mayfair Library, running from May to August 2026. The new Maker-in-residence is Arran Quigley. Arran is a multi-disciplinary freelance artist, designer, and creator with over 15 years of experience in design and fabrication. He is working closely with library staff to develop a rich and engaging programme and establish a vibrant and sustainable makerspace at Mayfair Library. The initiative supports both technical development and creative expression, encouraging the growth of a diverse maker community with Mayfair library at its centre. A key aim of the programme is to cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment which will cover areas such as 3D printing, coding, and digital design.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service Maker in Residence is supported by The Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-government five-year initiative, from 2023 to 2027, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. 

Are you interested in playing bridge?

Join us in Graig Library every Tuesday at 11am for a game. All experience levels welcome

Toddler Storytime at Ferrybank Library is happening on Tuesday, 14 July at 11:00am — a warm, playful session perfect for little ones and their grown‑ups. Enjoy gentle stories, songs, and plenty of fun in a relaxed setting.

All are welcome, and no booking is required.

Join us in Graig Library for a fun Storytime and Craft this July - Ages 3-6

Tuesday July 14th at 11:30am.

Contact Graig Library for more information

Would you like to learn more about the wealth of online resources available from Kilkenny Libraries?

Pop in to see us at our weekly online clinic and we can demonstrate to you how to use such fabulous online resources as Borrowbox, Universal Class and more!

Booking Required for all Makerspace Workshops & Events

Kilkenny County Council Library Service is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new Maker-in-Residence programme at Mayfair Library, running from May to August 2026. The new Maker-in-residence is Arran Quigley. Arran is a multi-disciplinary freelance artist, designer, and creator with over 15 years of experience in design and fabrication. He is working closely with library staff to develop a rich and engaging programme and establish a vibrant and sustainable makerspace at Mayfair Library. The initiative supports both technical development and creative expression, encouraging the growth of a diverse maker community with Mayfair library at its centre. A key aim of the programme is to cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment which will cover areas such as 3D printing, coding, and digital design.

Kilkenny County Council Library Service Maker in Residence is supported by The Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-government five-year initiative, from 2023 to 2027, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. 

Our Beyond Imagination Junior Book Club takes place on the second Tuesday of the month, from 3.15 to 4pm for 8-12-year-olds.

New members are always welcome! Ask our library staff for book titles and more details.