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Dear @VirginiaEwrites, Thank you so much for your book which resulted in a most engaging chat last night for our #Castlebar Library Book Club. We think Sybil would have loved to hear what people thought of her! If you're ever in Ireland, we'd love to host you in the library πŸ’šβ€οΈ
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A throwback to the past here from the @RTEArchives with a great piece on the mobile @MayoLibrary In early 1981 our library service had two mobile libraries covering up to 1000 miles per week across 93 stops. Check out the video here: rte.ie/archives/2016/0105/75…
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Important Winter Preparedness resources and supports. Scan QR codes for more detailed information. @MayoDotIE @HSELive @AgeFriendlyIrl @MayoLibrary @MayoCoCo
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Do you know a person or a community group who deserve to see their efforts recognised at Mayo County Council’s civic awards? We are accepting nominations for the 2025 Cathaoirleach’s Awards. Details: mayo.ie/cathaoirleachsawards…
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Hey there, we are back! Most of our libraries re-open today, but you'll have to wait until next Tues for the following branches: Achill, Crossmolina & Charlestown. Also, Foxford & Ballinrobe libraries will re-open tomorrow (Sat). If you have a query, please phone us at 0949064010
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Do you have a young person who loves reading and all things books?? 10-12 Year Old Book Club might be for them. Join @MayoLibrary in Castlebar on Friday 7th November 2025 at 3.45pm for the first meeting of the school year.
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These sessions are now FULLY BOOKED!
Join @MayoLibrary on Saturdays in November at Castlebar Library for this great set of musical mornings with Music Generation Mayo and their Mini Music Explorers. There are sessions for two age groups: ➑️ 10am for 0 to 3 year olds (every Saturday for five weeks) ➑️ 11.30am for 3 to 5 year olds (every Saturday for five weeks) Places are limited on this five-week series of sessions so please book if you are interested in taking part for the month by contacting Mayo Library
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πŸ’‘ €100,000 available to help communities promoting circular living! Apply now for a Circular Communication Grant from Circular.ie ➑️ circular.ie/circular-communi… #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #LetsGetCircular #Circular #RediscoveryCentre @MayoDotIE @MayoLibrary
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FREE and open to the public! Tuesday 4th November, 7pm - 9pm, Online Register using the QR code or follow the link below: forms.office.com/e/1Ypsw2DEL… @MayoDotIE @MayoCoCo @MayoLibrary @thecontel @radiomidwest @AgeFriendlyIrl
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Join us in #Castlebar Library on Thursday for a lunchtime talk with Citizens Information who will cover topics including social welfare, justice, employment and education. Everyone is welcome to this #SkillsForLife session.
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What is Bioeconomy, and how does it link to the products we use or eat everyday? And what would slimy seaweed, fish skin or lobster shells have to do with how people make a living? 🐟🦞 Join the Explorers Team as they explore the world of Bioeconomy and the Ocean, and set your class on our β€˜Food from the Future’ Challenge. Suitable for students between 8-12 years of age, this workshop will run for approx 1 - 1.5 hrs. October 15th: Mayo - Castlebar and Claremorris Kerry - Tralee October 16th: Wicklow - Greystones October 17th: Donegal - Letterkenny Claire - Ennis Limerick - Dooradoyl #KeepExploring @MarineInst @CamdenEdu @GalwayAquarium @LeaveNoTraceIrl @sea_synergy #seashorekids #TheSeaCollective @OceanicsSurf @lifetimelabcork @clarelibrary @DonegalLibrary @KerryLibrary @LimerickLibrary @MayoLibrary @wicklowcoco
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πŸ“’Attention PPN members: there are just 3 spots left for this FREE training with Consultant Adrian Langan on Monday 13th October at Breaffy House Hotel! πŸ“’ To sign up for this training, scan the QR code or follow this link: forms.office.com/e/ziUiDnDmB… @MayoDotIE @MayoLibrary
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We're so sorry for the inconvenience, but #Ballinrobe Library will be closed this coming Saturday (October 10). The library will re-open on Tuesday, October 14.
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Join us in #Castlebar Library tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8th at 5.00pm, for a talk on Understanding Dementia as part of our #HealthyIrelandAtYourLibrary programme.
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#StormAmy is starting to make itself felt in #Mayo, with a power outage in #Belmullet Library leading to early closure today. We hope to be back with you at 11am tomorrow (Saturday) morning.
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One determined little lady didn't let the weather stop her from attending storytime in #Ballyhaunis Library this morning. Well done to Zara, who enjoyed a cosy read in the beanbag afterwards! #LibraryLife #LibraryLive
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We're delighted to let you know that our #ChildrensBookFestival month has kicked off here in #Mayo Library service, and we'll be busy over the next few weeks welcoming authors, illustrators and storytellers to our libraries.
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Most events are held during school time, to give classes a chance to visit, but watch this space for details of mid-term events in some of our libraries.
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It's currently bucketing down in #Mayo - hope we won't be needing flotation devices to get home safely! This one caught our eye from a pile of new books this morning. 🌧🌧🌧
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Lovely to meet @adrianweckler at #Castlebar Library - he spoke excellently about AI - its positives and its negatives to a very appreciative audience. #SkillsForLife
There was great interest in today's lunchtime #SkillsForLife talk at #Castlebar Library by tech expert and Irish Independent journalist Adrian Weckler on AI and its potential effects on our lives. #LibraryLife #LibraryLive
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