Monaghan County Libraries are for everyone. Our aim is to make lives better by providing free access to resources, facilities, events and activities that empower and nurture the development and well-being of all.
What we do
Monaghan County Libraries play an important role in the social, economic and cultural well-being of the county. Our services are completely free and open to everyone. We aim to:
- provide access to print and digital resources
- encourage reading at all levels
- improve digital skills and literacy
- enable formal and informal learning
- support the provision of information and guidance on many topics
- ensure that people have a place in the community to meet and come together
- organise cultural events and initiatives
- provide access to local studies collections
- work with a variety of partners to develop cultural programming.
Where we are
There are 5 branch libraries in Monaghan
The Headquarters of the Library Service is in Clones. Our local history and genealogy collections and services are delivered from headquarters.
Outreach service
Our services and programmes are also provided in the community through an outreach service. We operate a mobile outreach service to preschools, playschools, and primary schools in the county. We also reach residential care homes and community centres with this service.
Online services
Our team
We are a multi-disciplinary team which includes qualified librarians, specialist library assistants and senior library assistants, and administrative professionals.
We are proud of our innovative and dynamic team. We love to create and develop collaborative partnerships with organisations locally, national and internationally.
Libraries in Ireland
The first public library in Ireland opened in the 1700s, and since then public libraries have become one of the most popular services provided by local authorities. Under the Local Government Act 2001, each local authority is responsible for managing and delivering the public library service in its administrative area.
There are 330 local libraries operating across the country’s 30 library authorities, offering a free service to more than 765,000 registered members. Libraries across Ireland are an invaluable cultural pillar for the country, providing access to an extensive collection of over 13 million books, CDs and DVDs, online resources, events, initiatives and cultural programmes.
Library members can use library services at any library in the country.
Inter-Library Loans
You can request an item from any public library in Ireland using your library account.