Library Clubs/Groups
Adult Book Clubs / Reading Groups
Life is too short to read bad books. Why not join one of our library-based Book Clubs and enjoy informative book discussions with like-minded people? Book Club members meet once a month to discuss books and writers, and have the opportunity to attend book launches, author visits and trips to places of literary interest.
Book Club membership is free, and anybody is welcome to join.
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Central Library, Grand Parade.
T: 021-4924900 E: libraries@corkcity.ie
The LV Bookclub meet in the Central Library at 2.30 p.m. on last Monday of each month.
The Saturday Bookclub meet on selected Saturdays at 11.15 am. - Bishopstown Library, Wilton, Cork.
T: 021- 4924950 E: bishopstown_library@corkcity.ie
The Lucky Dip Club meet on the first Friday of the month at 11.00 am. Blackpool Library, Redforge Road, Blackpool, Cork
T: 021- 4924933 E: blackpool_library@corkcity.ie
Blackpool Library Book Club meets at 2.30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month, in the Adult Library.-
Douglas Library, Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Cork
T: 021-4924932 E:douglas_library@corkcity.ie
Douglas Reading Circle meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 11.00 am.
Douglas Night Owls meet on the first Friday of the month at 6.45pm. (September to May) - Hollyhill Library, Shopping Centre, Hollyhill, Cork
T: . 4924928 E: hollyhill_library@corkcity.ie
Hollyhill Readers Adult Book Club meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7.00 pm. (September to May) - Mayfield Library, Old Youghal Road, Cork
T: 021-4924935 E: mayfield_library@corkcity.ie
Mayfield Reading Circle meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 11.00 am. - Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane, Cork
T:. 021- 4924934 E: torytop_library@corkcity.ie
Tory Top Road Book Club meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 11.00 am.
Irish Language speaking groups: An Ciorcal Comhrá and Club Chúpla Focal
All levels of Irish are catered for, and everyone is given a chance to contribute. As well as providing an opportunity for adults to converse in Irish in an informal manner, these groups often discuss topical subjects and subjects from library books in Irish. Occasionally, authors/poets are invited to read from their own works. Cassettes and book packs on learning Irish are also available from library stock. The cupán tae agus brioscaí are very popular too!
- An Ciorcal Comhrá is an informal group for adults that meets for conversational Irish. in Douglas Library at 11.00 a.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. One of the guests volunteers to act as a "Bean/Fear an Tí" to encourage the flow of conversation/comhrá. While about 12 to 15 people attend regularly, new people frequently turn up. Conversations can be quite lively, with the occasional song thrown in!
- Two Cúpla Focal clubs meet in Tory Top Library. As the ‘cúpla focal’ name implies, if you feel you can speak only a couple of words in Irish you will be welcome in either of these groups. One Cúpla Focal club meets at 11.00 a.m. on the second Friday of each month, and the other group meets between 6.30 and 7.30 p.m. on the last Tuesday night of each month. Ta fáilte roimh gach éinne.
Gramophone Recitals in Hollyhill and Douglas Libraries
Gramophone Recitals in the Rory Gallagher Music Library in the Central Library and Gramophone Circles in Hollyhill and Douglas Libraries entertain audiences with programmes featuring a variety of music, mainly classical and operatic. Each programme is unique, reflecting the choice of the presenter. Admission is free and all are welcome.
- In Hollyhill Library, recitals begin at 11.00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May. If you would like to present a programme, telephone Hollyhill Library at 4924928 or e-mail hollyhill_library@corkcity.ie
- In Douglas Library, the Gramophone Circle meets on the first and third Friday of each month, at 11.00 a.m.
- In the Rory Gallagher Music Library, gramophone recitals are held on the last Friday of each month from September until May, beginning at 11.00 a.m.; admission is free and all welcome.
Chess Clubs
Hollyhill Library chess club is for boys and girls, ages 8 to 14. Beginners are instructed on how to play. Competitions and tournaments are organized for players. The Chess club is held every Saturday from 11.00 to 11.45 a.m. and every Wednesday from 3.00 to 3.45p.m. All 8- to 14-year-olds are welcome, and there is no charge.
Babymama Book Club
To all parents out there......Looking for a new year's resolution. Read the classics! Join our book club. Child-friendly morning meetings. Meets 2nd Monday of month at 11.00 a.m. For further details contact the Central Children's library, telephone 021 4924903.