My Little Library 2026 is here!
If your child is starting primary school this September, their free My Little Library book bag is waiting in your local library
From today, children finishing pre‑school can visit their local library to:
📖 Pick up a free book bag
👋 Join the library (it’s free!)
🏫 Get ready for starting school
Each bag includes books for children to keep, helpful resources for parents, and a special wallet for their library card. Bags are available all summer and in English and Irish.
We can’t wait to welcome your family
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Our wonderful librarians Tracy McEneaney, of Waterford Libraries, and Darina Molloy, of Mayo County Libraries, were in with Today with David McCullagh on RTÉ Radio 1 on Wedenesday, sharing their monthly reading recommendations as we head into the summer reading season.
They covered a fantastic mix of suggestions for adults and children, including a recommendation for The Bookshop Sisters by Sarah Webb, one of our brilliant Ireland Reads ambassadors 📖✨
Tracy and Darina also gave a shout-out to the Bealtaine Festival, with lots of events taking place in public libraries across the country over the coming weeks.
Looking for your next great read — or something to enjoy with the kids this summer? The reading recommendations covered by Tracy and Darina are featured below.
Listen back to the discussion via the RTE Radio One playback option.
Your local library has you covered 💚
Adult
The Lost Women by Tim Weaver
The Ferryman and His Wife by Forde Grytten
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash
It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
This, My Second Life by Patrick Charnley
Children
Ruby Worry by Tom Percival
Where Did She Go? by Cariad Lloyd /illustrated by Tom Percival
Frog vs Toad by Ben Mantle
The Bookshop Sisters by Sarah Webb 9years+
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Today World Health Day, public libraries are supporting health and wellbeing in communities across Ireland through the Radon Monitor Loan Scheme.
From participating libraries, library members can borrow a digital radon monitor — just like a book — and take a simple first step to understand radon levels in their home.
Thanks to the @epaireland for partnering with us for this important initiative.
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#RadonMonitor #HealthyCommunities #LibraryServices
What does good health and wellbeing look like to you?
@hihealthyireland is developing the next Healthy Ireland Framework and wants to hear from you.
Take a few minutes today to share your views at gov.ie/healthyireland2026
Listen back to librarians Tracy McEneaney and Darina Molloy of Waterford and Mayo Libraries monthly chat with David McCullagh about all things books. They chatted about Easter being a great time to introduce children to books, and visit the local library to find the great collections and fun activities it has to offer children free of charge. Building a love of books with children can last well beyond the holidays.
For adults, the eagerly anticipated The Truth About Ruby Cooper and The Secret Divorcée were up for discussion.
Listen back to Wednesday's segment via the RTE website now.
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Inniu an lá! Ar Lá Éire ag Léamh 2026. Tá imeachtaí spleodracha pleanáilte do gach aoisghrúpa chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar léitheoireacht.
Téigh ar strae i leabhar maith agus bíodh an léitheoireacht ina gníomhaíocht shláintiúil i do shaol.
#TéighArStrae #EireAgLeamh
Today us the day! Ireland Reds Day 2026. Exciting events are planned for all ages to celebrate reading, books, and literature. Visit your local library to see what is on offer today!
Get lost in a good book and make reading a healthy activity in your life.
#IrelandReads #GetLostInAGoodBook
Just a few hours out from Ireland Reads Day tomorrow, we’re thrilled to introduce Marian Keyes, beloved author, as a 2026 Ireland Reads Ambassador.
Marian describes reading as a gateway to other worlds — to infinite worlds. For her, the ability to read is nothing short of a superpower, one that has shaped her life and imagination in countless ways.
Discover more about Ireland Reads at IrelandReads.ie
#IrelandReads #EireAgLeamh #GetLostInAGoodBook #LibrariesIreland
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📚 One day to go until Ireland Reads Day!
As we countdown to tomorrow’s national celebration of reading, the Irish Examiner is shining a light on the people who bring Ireland’s libraries to life — our librarians.
This wonderful feature with librarian Rosemary Gaynor explores the passion, dedication, and community spirit that librarians bring to their work every single day. From recommending the perfect book to supporting learning, creativity, and wellbeing, they play a vital role in making our libraries welcoming spaces for everyone.
📖 Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just reconnecting with books, tomorrow is the perfect day to Get Lost in a Good Book.
💚 Join the conversation, visit your local library, and celebrate the people who inspire a love of reading across the country.
#IrelandReads #GetLostInAGoodBook #LibrariesIreland #LibrariansOfIreland #LoveLibraries
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Grá do léitheoireacht le Éire Ag Léamh ambasadóir Molly Nic Céile
Is éard atá san Éire Ag Léamh ná daoine a spreagadh sos a thógáil chun sásamh a bhaint as na tairbhí léitheoireachta agus spreagann muid daoine cuairt a thabhairt orainn agus a bheith rannpháirteach.
Léigh an scéal ó Molly are RTE Gaelige
#EireAgLeamh
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Did you catch the two fantastic features on reading on RTÉ Radio yesterday? 📚🎧
Our wonderful ambassador Dave Rudden joined fellow ambassador Oliver Callan to chat about Ireland Reads and his move into adult fantasy with his new novel Sister Wake.
The brilliant Librarian Reads segment on Today with David McCullagh also featured Tracy McEneaney of Waterford Libraries and Darina Molloy of Mayo Libraries.
With Ireland Reads Day just around the corner, we’re delighted to share a selection of the book recommendations mentioned on the shows — including popular picks from younger readers in Waterford Libraries. Plenty of inspiration here for your Squeeze in a Read! ✨📖 And it includes our ambassador @liznugentwriter 💛
A selection of the recommendations follows.
📘 Adult Picks
Sister Wake - Dave Rudden
This Book Made Me Think of You — Libby Page
The Island Retreat — Cathy Kelly
The Truth About Ruby Cooper — Liz Nugent (12 March)
📚 Non‑Fiction
A Mind of My Own — Kathy Burke
📗 Children’s Picks
Friendship Fairies Save the Circus — Lucy Kennedy
Enchanted Ireland — Kieran Fanning
Haunted Ireland — Kieran Fanning
🖼 Graphic Novels
Dog Man — Dav Pilkey
Bunny vs Monkey — Jamie Smart
Batpig — Rob Harrell
👧 Popular with Young Readers
Stick Man — Julia Donaldson (Age 3+)
Wimpy Kid — Jeff Kinney (Age 8+)
Percy Jackson — Rick Riordan (9+)
#IrelandReads #ÉireAgLéamh #GetLostInAGoodBook
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A few days out from Ireland Reads Day 2026, some of Ireland’s best‑loved authors, actors and personalities shared with us books that have given them joy and inspiration.
Thanks to Ireland Reads ambassadors for sharing inspiration in today's Irish Times : Oliver Callan, Dr Richard Hogan, Marian Keyes, Molly Nic Céile, Liz Nugent, Conor O'Donnell, Dave Rudden, Sarah Webb.
From childhood favourites to bold new Irish writing, their choices are a reminder of the joy and comfort a good book can bring.
Pick up a copy of today's paper or read the article online headlined: Favourite books: Irish authors and stars name their best reads
Get ready to Get Lost in a Good Book this Saturday, February 28 — and visit your local library for a personalised reading recommendation!
#IrelandReads #GetLostInAGoodBook #EireAgLeamh
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