February is Library Card Sign up month Unlock a world of countless resources at your local library Library Service invites everyone to take advantage of our FREE membership and sign up to become a member or renew your old card.

Kilkenny Library Service provides free neutral, safe and civic space to explore and be creative, to learn and develop, and even to socialise with others. Your card gives you FREE access to books, audio books, newspapers, films, music collections, Internet, printing, art and craft classes, children’s and adult events, online training and language courses, workshops and so much more! Our collection provides virtually unlimited access to over 15 million items from 333 public libraries all over .

Our online resources are available through smartphone, tablet & PC, and give free access to Download eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages, Download popular magazines or read them online, Take an online course, Learn a new language, search for newspaper articles, Listen to thousands of albums – classical, jazz, film and TV music, and search Encyclopaedia Britannica for accurate, relevant and age appropriate information and images (perfect for homework!)

Our libraries are spread across the county in: • • • Ferrybank • • City Library,John’s Quay We also provide a Mobile Library service travelling the length and breadth of • Loughboy • Kilkenny, from Moneenroe to Mooncoin and from to , and our • Local Studies Department in John’s Green. To join, just call in with photo ID and proof of address.You can also apply online through www. kilkennylibrary.ie, and pop into the library to pick up your card.See our website for more information