Read all about it in your library!

Eileen Dight pays tribute to the many and varied services available at Nenagh Library

Entering Nenagh Library, one sees bright décor, displays of books, posters, crafts, reading tables, and computers. Congenial librarians are always ready to answer queries and to facilitate. There’s animated conversation: no hushed tones in this welcoming environment. Schoolchildren arrive with their escorts, buzzing with anticipation and enthusiasm. There’s a stream of visitors and what an array of facilities awaits them!

Nenagh Library supports an impressive range of services to the community of Nenagh with its long history: Nenagh Castle, built circa 1216, and friary ruins damaged by Cromwell’s men. The town is rich in culture with every community facility available. There’s a large noticeboard in the library’s lobby informing access to local activities and social groups.

Bookshelves of Fact and Fiction support reading clubs for every age group, from 7-9 year olds, 10-12, teens and adults.

Every month Nenagh Library presents the work of local artists in its exhibition section, where social groups also meet, such as Nenagh Active Retirement Association, every second Thursday at 2.30 pm. Attendees enjoy tea, coffee and light refreshments, providing an opportunity for relaxation and social interaction, with occasional outings organised by the group.

A Scrabble Group meets every Friday morning 10.30am to 12.30pm. This group has flourished and friendships formed in recent years. All are welcome to drop in and participate, also with light refreshments.

A Craft Circle meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month 11am – 1pm.

Alzheimer’s Association Family Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month from September 25 at 11am – 12 noon.

Lego Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month (Under 7s accompanied) 3.30-4.30pm.

Nenagh Library Services:

Introducing the C-Pen Reader: This pocket-sized reading pen features a digital voice that reads text aloud, aimed at fostering self-directed learning for individuals with dyslexia, reading difficulties or vision impairment. The C-Pen reader is available to borrow at every Tipperary Library Branch.

There’s also a service for borrowing audio books via the library’s website.

Computers – Free, two x 50 minutes per day. 12 study spaces for adults. Remote printing service. Newspapers/magazines – are available daily to browse.

Visit website for opening hours – www.tipperarylibraries.ie

Email: nenaghlibrary@tipperarycoco.ie Phone: 067 34404.

In my lifelong membership of public libraries in four countries, I have never experienced a greater generosity of services and congenial atmosphere than that of Nenagh Library, an outstanding provision for the citizens of the town.