Reading Bingo Competition
Click this link to download the Reading Bingo Competition sheet and instructions
Have a go at the Reading Bingo.
See how many you can cross out for your chance to win a prize.
Sligo Central Library will run the Summer Stars Reading Adventure for children in all library branches, running throughout July and finishing in August with our Medal and Certificate Awards Ceremony
Leas Cathaoirleach, Cllr Marie Casserly, County Librarian Donal Tinney, along with Sligo Rovers F.C. team members and students from Our Lady of Mercy Primary school joined us for the celebration.
The children were delighted to receive their first rewards, and the chance to meet footballers, Will Fitzgerald, Karl O’Sullivan, Adam McDonnell and Paddy Kirk.
Free rewards for each visit to your local Sligo Library branch.
With each visit to the library children will receive a small reward.
Every child who takes part in the Reading challenge is invited to an awards ceremony in early August to receive a certificate and medal.
Summer Stars is an exciting reading-based programme which is available free of charge to all children across the country.
Each child is invited to register for Summer Stars 2022 at their local library and enjoy reading many books as part of the adventure during the summer holidays, there will be rewards and incentives along the way. The Reading Challenge is for everyone, with no restrictions on how many books to read before gaining rewards.
All children who participate are invited to attend an award ceremony when they will be presented with their own Summer Stars medal and certificate.
We will also have weekly competitions and events in Sligo Central Library throughout the Summer.
More information will be available on our website and social media channels over the coming weeks.
Summer Stars Awards Ceremony – 8th August 2022
Summer Stars Competitions
Sligo Central Library Scavenger Hunt Event
Click this link to download the scavenger hunt sheet and instructions
Join Sligo Central Library on Thursday 21st of July at 3pm for a fun Scavenger Hunt.
See how many you can find for your chance to win a prize.
Redraw a book cover competition
Click this link to download drawing competition sheet and instructions
Try your chance at our art competition, redraw your favourite book cover and see if you can win a prize.
FREE Workshops and Events
| July | ||
| Tuesday 5th at 10am | Toddle Time Story Time | No Booking Required. (Age 2+) |
| Thursday 7th 2.30pm & 4.30pm | The Libravian A Cairde Festival Event | Booking Required at https://www.eventbrite.ie/ |
| Friday 8th at 3pm | Naomi Horler Nature Journal Workshop | Booking Required. Age 8+ |
| Tuesday 12th at 10am | Toddle Time Story Time | No Booking Required. (Age 2+) |
| Wednesday 13th at 3pm | Wayne O’Connor Board Games | Booking Required. Age 8+ |
| Friday 15th at 3pm | Naomi Horler Nature Journal Workshop | Booking Required. Age 8+ |
| Tuesday 19th at 10am | Toddle Time Story Time | No Booking Required. (Age 2+) |
| Wednesday 20th at 3pm | Wayne O’Connor Board Games | Booking Required. Age 8+ |
| Friday 22th at 3pm | FablabMH Workshop | Booking Required. Age 9+ |
| Tuesday 26th at 10am | Toddle Time Story Time | No Booking Required. (Age 2+) |
| Wednesday 27th at 3pm | Anyone 4 Science Workshop | Booking Required (Age 8+) |
| Friday 29th at 3pm | Art Workshop with Sinéad O’Hanlon | Booking Required (Age 7+) |
| AUGUST | ||
| Monday 8th | Summer Stars Reading Challenge Award Ceremony | All Summer Stars participants are receive a medal & certificate |
| COMPETITIONS | ||
| Summer Stars Bingo | 1st – 15th of July | See how many boxes you can fill for your chance to win a prize. |
| Sligo Library Scavenger Hunt | 21st of July at 3pm | Search and discover to win a prize at Sligo Central Library. |
| Art Competition | 26th July – 3rd of August | Redraw the cover of your favourite book for your chance to win a prize. |
JOINING THE LIBRARY
Anybody can join. Just complete the online form and provide identification which shows your current address when visiting the Library. Under 18s will need a guarantor.
SEARCH AND RENEW
Our main catalogue is a great place to start as it contains the majority of the Library’s collection of books, journals, newspapers, maps and more.
Click to access Library Catalogue
Sign in using your library membership card barcode number and PIN. Your PIN number is given to you when you join the library. If you have forgotten it you can have a new one created, please ask on your next visit to the library.
Borrow up to 5 e-books and 5 e-audiobooks at a time by visiting bolindadigital.com