We’d love if you could join us this evening at 7pm for our 3rd Family Fun Quiz as part of our Summer Stars Programme. To join simply go to www.myquiz.org and enter the code number 474310
The quiz will start at 7pm sharp so please log in around 6:55pm to avoid missing the first question!
We are aware that there are lots of eager readers waiting for the branch libraries in Castleblayney & Ballybay to reopen. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience as we focused on preparing the larger branches for a safe re-opening. Work is now underway to make Ballybay & Castleblayney a safe environment for re-opening but in the mean time we can start with a ‘Contact & Collect’ service from next week. What this means is that you can contact the library and discuss your reading preferences. Library staff will then put together a selection of books for you to collect at a designated time in a safe, social distanced way.
Phone: 042 9740281 between 10am – 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Email: castleblayneylibrary@monaghancoco.ie
Phone: 042 9741256 between 10am – 1pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Email: ballybaylibrary@monaghancoco.ie
Monaghan, Clones & Carrickmacross Libraries have re-opened to the public to ‘Browse & Borrow’ but we’ve had to make some changes.
Over the past number of years we have worked hard to make our libraries Community spaces where people could come and spend time browsing our stock, using our computers, taking part in classes, bookclubs, Storytime activities & more, We have really missed seeing everyone over the past few months and we can’t wait for our doors to reopen to the public tomorrow BUT we have had to make quite a few changes. Alot of these changes mean that the libraries must be very functional places for the foreseeable future. Instead of inviting you in to spend hours in our libraries, we must ask you to stay no more than 30 mins. Instead of inviting you to make use of our PCs and Printers, we would ask you to use it only if necessary. Instead of making time to chat with you on the library floor and help you find exactly what you want, we will instead remain behind screens and offer directions and guidance on how to find items on your own. These changes won’t come easy to our Library staff who always strive to provide the best service possible but they are under strict instruction to follow Health & Safety guidelines which aim to keep both you and us safe. Please be patient.
Our Home delivery service remains in place, as does our Contact and Collect Service.
Browse and Borrow time will be from 2-5pm and 6-8pm on Mondays, 2-5pm from Tuesday to Friday.
Contact and Collect will be available from 10am – 1pm.
We hope to see you soon!
As part of our Summer Stars 2020 Programme we’d love if you could just us to test your Family knowledge of Books to Movies. There’s a €50 Voucher for Easons up for grabs!
How to join:
Log in to www.myquiz.org
Enter Code: 453305
It’s fastest finger first so although you may get all of the answers right, the family who were quickest will win the prize. Log in early as there are limited team numbers.
We are delighted to let you know that Summer Stars 2020 is ready to go in Libraries across Co. Monaghan. You can arrange to pick up your Reading Challenge Card from today in Carrickmacross, Clones and Monaghan Branch Libraries. They will be available in Castleblayney and Ballybay next week.
Please check the opening hours and contact details for your local library here. We would advise you call up to register your interest and library staff can have your Challenge Card ready and waiting for you to collect and avoid any queues!
Find out all about Summer Stars and how it works by visiting https://monaghan.ie/library/summerstars2020/
Library ‘Summer Stars’ Reading Programme Moves Online
Bestselling author Judi Curtin calls on children to join the reading adventure at home and online
Children and families across Ireland are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Stars reading programme, running across Monaghan from July 1st until the end of August.
Bestselling author Judi Curtin has encouraged all children to take part and enjoy a summer full of imagination, saying: “I am delighted to support Summer Stars 2020 Reading Adventure, a fantastic initiative from Libraries Ireland.”
This year, libraries have come up with creative new ways for young readers to access the programme online.
Children can track their reading progress on reading cards to be marked each time a book is read, online or in print form. Readers can also upload reviews of their favourite books and share with the reading community at summerstars.ie.
Where possible, libraries will provide Summer Stars physical book lending services to children as they continue a phased re-opening. Library staff will also host online author visits, Creative writing challenges, quizzes and more over the summer – stay tuned to your local library service social media pages for more information!
Tom Enright, Wexford County Council Chief Executive and Chair of the Libraries Development Committee said:
“The Summer Stars programme is all about finding fun in reading and getting young imaginations active. Things are a little different this year, given the Covid-19 restrictions, but we are delighted that libraries have been able to adapt and move the programme online so that children can enjoy the Summer Stars adventure at home. With children out of school for a number of months now, this programme will not only help to maintain and improve their literacy and reading skills, but will give busy parents another new option to keep the kids entertained over the summer.”
Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, whose Department has responsibility for public libraries, said:
“I am delighted that in the midst of the current restrictions the libraries are still engaging with children and not only keeping them entertained with all the online content, but also helping them keep their reading skills up. I am confident that again this year the Summer Stars Reading Programme will be a big success across the country.
The libraries have done a fantastic job preparing to deliver this programme online and I am sure the children will enjoy accessing the wonderful range of eBooks which has been boosted by recent investments by my Department. Summer Stars, which is part of the Right to Read Programme, is extremely important for children’s reading development and will equip them with skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. I would encourage everybody to make sure their children and grandchildren participate in this programme.”
Full details of the programme are available at www.summerstars.ie
Download Summer Stars promotional graphics at https://bit.ly/30IA0QP
Public Libraries are due to begin offering more services to the public as outlined in Phase 2 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. However, it will be some time before full library services can resume.
Our first priority will be to make arrangements for a safe lending & return service via a ‘Contact and Collect’ type model.
This means that at first, library spaces will be restricted to library staff only and will not be accessible to the public. Instead, you can contact Clones, Carrickmacross or Monaghan branch libraries by phone. Please have your Library card details to hand when calling. If you have specific requests let us know, otherwise you can chat with the librarian about what you like to read in general and they will choose a selection of titles based on your/your children’s preferences. When you call you will be given a designated time at which to collect your order. Please ONLY come at your designated time so as we can avoid multiple people gathering at the library doors. It is imperative that you keep a safe social distance from Library staff and other users. You are welcome to return books during your visit but you will be asked to place them in a returns box rather than handing them to Library staff. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation during this period of phased re-opening.
As the government roadmap progresses, the library sector will plan a gradual re-opening aligned to health and safety directives. But over time, and with caution and care, we will begin to re-open our buildings to the public.
In all situations, the health and safety of library users and staff will be paramount. Social distancing will be observed where library users interact with services, and all health and safety protocols will be observed.
You can continue to use your library online!
Don’t forget, you can access library services online, and these online services will continue to be available as we move through the re-opening phases. You can:
• join the library online;
• download eBooks and eAudiobooks;
• read magazines and newspapers
• take eLearning or language courses;
• watch or listen to storytimes; or,
• take part in other activities like virtual author visits & other webinar events.
Keep Free Saturday 13th June for a day full of creativity for Children & Young People
For 2020 Cruinniú na nÓg will be going online and virtual! Over the past 2 years Cruinniú na nÓg has become a key point in the calendar for children and young people to try something creative, develop an appetite for discovery and acquire new skills – and 2020 will be no different! Everyone is invited to celebrate our culture and creativity and to take part in the virtual Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday 13th June 2020. In partnership with RTÉ and Local Authorities, the Creative Ireland Programme is urging children and young people to answer the call, to get creative at home and be ready to showcase their creative talents on Saturday 13th June. We have developed a number of creative, cultural and engaging “calls to action” which children, young people – indeed entire families – can create in their own homes and gardens on Saturday 13th June. Our programme will run on the Cavan Monaghan Creative Youth Youtube Channel from 10am-4.30pm with a full packed programme for all ages to enjoy.
Download the full programme below. (Advance booking necessary for some activities)
Public Libraries are due to begin offering more services to the public as outlined in Phase 2 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. However, it will be some time before full library services can resume.
In Phase 2 services will begin to be provided to the public in a step-by-step manner in line with public health guidance.
What to expect in Phase 2
Our first priority will be to make arrangements for a safe lending service via a ‘Contact and Collect’ type model.
Then, where possible, we will make arrangements for the return of items on loan.
This means that at first, library spaces will be restricted to library staff only and will not be accessible to the public. As the government roadmap progresses, the library sector will plan a gradual re-opening aligned to health and safety directives. But over time, and with caution and care, we will begin to re-open our buildings to the public.
In all situations, the health and safety of library users and staff will be paramount. Social distancing will be observed where library users interact with services, and all health and safety protocols will be observed.
You can continue to use your library online!
Don’t forget, you can access library services online, and these online services will continue to be available as we move through the re-opening phases. You can:
• join the library online;
• download eBooks and eAudiobooks;
• read magazines and newspapers
• take eLearning or language courses;
• watch or listen to storytimes; or,
• take part in other activities like online bookclubs.
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