Updates on Meath County Council Services in relation to COVID-19 Safety Measures
7th August 2020
Libraries and Opening Hours
Libraries and Opening Hours
Ashbourne | Athboy | Duleek | Dunboyne | Dunshaughlin | Kells | Laytown | Navan | Nobber | Oldcastle | Rathcairn | Slane | Trim
With effect from Monday, 21st September the following new hours will be in operation for each of our libraries. On foot of public health advice customers visiting our buildings must wear face coverings.
Don't forget our Online Resources are available 24/7. And you can even catch up with our Online Storytimes, Science Experiments, and Crafts if you can't make it to the library in person.
Ashbourne Library
1 -2 Killegland Square Upper, Killegland Street, Ashbourne, Co. Meath A84 NY73
GPS: 53.511590, -6.400023
Phone: 01-8358185 Email: ashbournelib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Monday 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am - 8.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Thursday 10.00 am - 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Athboy Library
Athboy Library
Main Street, Athboy, Co. Meath C15 TY80
Phone: 046-9432539 Email athboylib@meathcoco.ie
GPS 53.621879, -6.918776
Opening Hours (with effect from Monday, 21st September)
Tuesday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 1.30 – 5.00 pm
Thursday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am – 1.30 pm
Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Duleek Library
Main Street, Duleek, Co. Meath A92 CR33
Phone: 041-9880709 Email: duleeklib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st of September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11.00 am – 1.00 pm and 1.30 – 6.30 pm
Wednesday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Thursday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Friday 9.30 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Dunboyne Library
Castle View, Rooske Rd, Dunboyne, Co. Meath A86 H393
Phone: 01-8251248 Email dunboynelib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday 21st September)
Monday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Tuesday: 10.00 am - 8.30 pm
Wednesday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Thursday: 10.00 am - 8.30 pm
Friday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Dunshaughlin Library
Dunshaughlin Library
Main Street, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath A85 KW81
Phone: 01-8250504 Email dunshlib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday 21st September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1.30 – 5.00 and 6.00 – 8.30
Wednesday 10.00 – 1.00 and 2.00 – 5.00
Thursday 1.30 – 5.00 and 6.00 – 8.30
Friday 10.00 – 1.00 and 2.00 – 5.00
Saturday 10.00 – 1.00 and 2.00 – 5.00
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Kells Library
Kells Library
Maudlin Street, Kells, Co. Meath A82 YN52
Phone: 046-9241592 Email kellslib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday 21st September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00 – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Thursday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Laytown Library
Laytown Library
Louth Co Co mobile service stopping Tuesdays fortnightly at 1.30p.m to 3.30 p.m just up from Laytown National School.
The Laytown area is served by the Louth Mobile Library service which visits the area fortnightly on Tuesdays between 1.30 and 3.30p.m. For more details on stops and times please visit https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/services/library/mobile-library-routes/
Navan Library
Navan Library
Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath C15 RW31
Phone: 046-9021134 Email navanlib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Monday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Thursday 10.00 am – 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Nobber Library
Nobber Library
Main Street, Nobber, Co. Meath A82 YW99
Phone 046-9052732 Email nobberlibrary@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 2.00 – 6.00 pm
Wednesday 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Thursday 09.30 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Oldcastle Library
Oldcastle Library
Millbrook Road, Oldcastle, Co. Meath A82 N125
Phone 049-8542084 Email oldcastlelib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Thursday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Please note that the library closes on the Saturday of a bank holiday weekend.
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Rathcairn Library
Rathcairn Library
Ráth Cairn, Baile átha Buí, Co. Na Mí, C15 A9X3
Phone 046-9430929 Email rathcairnlib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 2.00 – 4.00 pm and 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2.00 – 4.00 pm and 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Slane Library
Slane Library
Castle Hill, Slane, Co. Meath C15 XWF5
Mobile 041-9824955 Email slanelib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1.30 – 5.00 pm and 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Please note on bank holidays the library is closed on the Saturday and the bank holiday Monday
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Trim Library
Trim Library
High Street, Trim, Co. Meath C15 P668
Phone 046 9436063 Email trimlib@meathcoco.ie
Opening Hours (from Monday, 21st September)
Please note that Trim Library will close at 5 pm on Thursday, 24th of October for a Closed Event.
Staffed hours:
Monday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am – 8.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Thursday 10.00 am – 8.30 pm
Friday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
My Open Library Hours:
This service is unavailable until further notice.
Library events
My Favourite Book Character Competition
Closing date for entries is Friday, 30th of October at 5.00 pm
County-wide
Muireann Ní Chíobháin - Scúnc agus Smúirín
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
Steve Skidmore
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October. Publicly available on Sat 24th & Sun 25th October.
County-wide
The Book Doctor
Available to Schools from 1st to 22nd of October.
County-wide
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