Sligo Library

Ballymote Community Library - Documentary Club
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote, Ireland
Participants watch a documentary together, followed by a group discussion, encouraging conversation, reflection, and shared perspectives.

Sligo Central Library - Toddle Time Storytime
2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Sligo Central Library
Join us in Sligo Central Library for our regularly scheduled story time for babies and toddlers!
Suitable for ages 0-4
No booking required

Sligo Library - Down's syndrome Book Club
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Sligo Central Library
This is an open group and new joiners always welcome. If interested please contact Sligo Central Library

Contact 0719111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie

Sligo Central Library - Creative Writing w/ Women’s Shed
2026-05-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Sligo Central Library
Closed event

Tubbercurry Community Library - Ciorcal Comhrá
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Tubbercurry Community Library, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
Ciorcal Comhrá in Tubbercurry Community Library
Wednesday 7pm – 9pm (members must have My Open Library membership, as this group meets outside of staffed hours). Fortnightly meetings.
Informal conversation as Gaeilge. All levels welcome.
To join, contact Tubbercurry Community Library on 071 9111705, message the Tubbercurry Community Library Facebook page or email tubberlibrary@sligococo.ie

Sligo Central Library - Kitchen Crafts with Marguerite
2026-05-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Sligo Central Library
Join us in Sligo Central Library and bring your knitting, crochet, drawing or your preferred creative endeavour for our open Kitchen Crafts workshop hosted by Marguerite.

Booking not required, this is a drop in event open to the public.

Ballymote Community Library - Toddler Play
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote, Ireland
Toddler Play in Ballymote Community Library every Thursday!
If you’re a parent of a baby/toddler, make sure to join us in Ballymote Community Library every Thursday morning at 11am for our regular Toddler Play Time session!
On Thursdays, our library does not open to the public until 12pm so your little one will have freedom to play, make friends, and express themselves in an open environment reserved exclusively for toddlers and their parents.

FREE
Suitable for ages 0-4
No booking required
Tea & coffee for adults

Sligo Central Library - Ciorcal Comhrá [Bealtaine Event]
2026-05-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Sligo Central Library
Bígí linn i Lárleabharlann Shligigh le haghaidh ár nGrúpa Comhrá Gaeilge gach seachtain.
Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal scile.
Ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh.
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Join us in Sligo Central Library for our bi-weekly Irish Language Conversation Group.
All skill levels welcome.
No booking required.
Bealtaine at the Library – May 2026 – Sligo Library

Tubbercurry Community Library - Saturday Storytime
2026-05-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Tubbercurry Community Library, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
Saturday Storytime!
Join Tubbercurry Community Library staff on Saturday mornings at 10am for a toddler and baby Storytime! With fun stories, floor play time, and a chance for parents to meet up as well.
Tubbercurry Community Library 10am-10.30am
No booking required!
No booking required!

Ballymote Community Library - Crazy Carnival Masks w/Lisa Cannon (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote, Ireland
Get bold, bright and brilliantly bonkers! In this hands-on workshop, children will design and create their own oversized carnival mask using cardboard, vibrant colours, fun patterns and 3D details. From wild shapes to googly eyes and textured decorations, every mask will be totally unique and bursting with personality. Perfect for creative kids who love to experiment, play with colour and think outside the box!
Age: 6-12
Time: 12noon – 13:30
Booking required – contact us on 0719111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie

Tubbercurry Community Library - Digital Art Course w/Wayne O Connor (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Tubbercurry Community Library, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
Join Artist Wayne O Connor for an exciting digital art course, where you will learn how to paint, draw, sculpt and animate using a variety of digital media. As well as designing fun characters and exciting scenes, Wayne will show you the best apps, tips and advice about digital painting. All Materials supplied but places are limited!
Age: 10+
Time: 12noon – 13:30
Booking required – contact us on 071 9111705 or tubberlibrary@sligococo.ie or message the Tubbercurry Community Library Facebook page.

Tubbercurry Community Library - Fifty, Fit & Flourishing w/ Dr. Ailis Brosnan (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-13 15:00 | Tubbercurry Community Library, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
Empowering Midlife Women to Thrive Through Purposeful Exercise, Nourishing Food, and a Joyful Mindset
Join Dr. Ailis Brosnan for an inspiring and practical talk that puts exercise at the heart of healthy ageing, showing midlife women (especially those 50+) how to build strength, boost energy, and embrace vitality for the years ahead. Blending her expertise with an engaging, motivational style, this session empowers you to customise movement for your changing body—focusing on strength training, mobility, and endurance to support longevity and independence—while exploring nutrient-dense eating to energise you and a resilient mindset to age with confidence and joy. Walk away motivated and equipped to flourish, feeling stronger, more energised, and excited about what’s next.
Booking required – contact us on 071 9111705 or tubberlibrary@sligococo.ie or message the Tubbercurry Community Library Facebook page.
Bealtaine at the Library – May 2026 – Sligo Library

Sligo Central Library - MakerMeet Workshop: Cardboard Creations (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Sligo Central Library
Using special reusable Scru’s and child-friendly tools, students can follow along with us as we show you how to make a variety of different objects such as buildings, robots and more!
Age: 7+
Time: 12noon – 13:30
Booking required – contact us on 0719111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie

Sligo Central Library - 3-Part Drama Workshop w/Órla McSharry (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Sligo Central Library
This is a 3 part workshop, children will need to attend all sessions as well as the performance on Saturday 6th June at 12.30pm, and rehearsal on Friday 5th June (time TBC)
Join Órla Mc Sharry in a series of workshops where participants will explore and participate in an original piece of drama and then perform it live in the Marquee on Cruinniú na nÓg Day!
Age: 8-12
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Days: 9th May, 16th May, 23rd May, rehearsal June 5th & performane June 6th
Booking required – contact us on 0719111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie

Tubbercurry Community Library - Crafting Group
2026-05-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Tubbercurry Community Library, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
Monday crafting group in Tubbercurry Community Library
Monday 8pm – 10pm (members must have My Open Library membership, as this group meets outside of staffed hours). Fortnightly meetings.
Knitting, crochet, hand sewing, quilting, needle felting, embroidery, cross stitching – all welcome!
To join, contact Tubbercurry Community Library on 071 9111705, message the Tubbercurry Community Library Facebook page or email tubberlibrary@sligococo.ie

Ballymote Community Library - Ciorcal Comhrá
2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote, Ireland
Bígí linn i Lárleabharlann Baile an Mhóta ár nGrúpa Comhrá Gaeilge gach seachtain.
Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal scile.
Ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh.
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Join us in Ballymote Library for our bi-weekly Irish Language Conversation Group.
All skill levels welcome.
No booking required.

Sligo Central Library - St. Michael's Book Club
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Sligo Central Library
If you are interested in starting your own book club contact Sligo Library at 071 9111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie

Sligo Central Library - Five ways to a Healthier You w/Dr. Ailis Brosnan (Bealtaine Event)
2026-05-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Sligo Central Library
Join us at the library for a Wellness Workshop and Talk with Dr. Ailis Brosnan, as part of the Healthy Ireland at Your Library initiative. Discover practical tips for improving your wellbeing and enjoy an engaging, informative session designed to inspire healthier living. All are welcome to attend.
Time: 12:30
Booking required, contact us on the below:
Email sligolib@sligococo.ie
Ring 071911675
Message the Sligo Central Library Facebook page
Bealtaine at the Library – May 2026 – Sligo Library

Sligo Central Library - Digital Skills Class with MSLETB
2026-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Sligo Central Library
Receive one-to-one instruction on basic digital skills such as computer, phone and tablet use.

*Current class is full*
If interested in future classes please contact Sligo Central Library at:
0719111675
sligolib@sligococo.ie

Ballymote Community Library - Documentary Club
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote, Ireland
Documentary Club – Weekly at Ballymote Community Library
Curious minds, this one’s for you! Join us each week as we explore a new documentary—covering everything from true crime and history to nature, culture, and the big questions shaping our world. Stay for a chat afterwards or just enjoy the film.
No booking needed, and drop‑ins are always welcome. Just show up, settle in, and discover something new!

Sligo Central Library - How Media Works w/ Aoife Barry
2026-05-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Sligo Central Library
Join us at the library for an eye‑opening session on how media and social media really work. Learn how algorithms shape what you see, how to spot AI‑generated content, and practical tips to protect yourself from online scams. A timely and empowering event for all ages.
Time: 12:30
Booking required, contact us on the below:
Email sligolib@sligococo.ie
Ring 071911675
Message the Sligo Central Library Facebook page

Ballymote Community Library - MakerMeet Workshop: Fabulous Flight (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, Ballymote, Ireland
Explore flight and some forms and ways to fly. During the workshop, participants build at least 2 types of airplanes which they can take home.
Age: 7+
Time: 12Noon – 13:30
Booking required, contact us on the below:
Email ballymotelibrary@sligococo.ie
Ring 0719111669
Message the Ballymote Community Library Facebook page
Bealtaine at the Library – May 2026 – Sligo Library

Tubbercurry Community Library - Beaded Jewellery with Lisa Canon (Cruinniú na nÓg 2026)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Tubbercurry Community Library, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland
Design and create your own beautiful beaded jewellery! In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, participants will explore colour, pattern and texture while making bracelets, necklaces or keyrings to take home. With a wide selection of beads and charms to choose from, everyone can create something with their own unique flair.
Age: 6-12
Time: 12Noon – 13:30
Booking required – contact us on 071 9111705 or tubberlibrary@sligococo.ie or message the Tubbercurry Community Library Facebook page.
