News | Nuacht
Christmas Opening Hours
Our library buildings will have limited opening hours over the Christmas holidays, but our online services continue to be available for you throughout the holiday season.
You can visit us at Home | Cork City Libraries to access your online account. You will find links to our online services at Online - Cork City Libraries
Christmas Opening Hours are as follows*
Wednesday 24 to Monday 29 December all libraries are closed
Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December 10.00 am – 5.30 pm all libraries are open
Thursday 1 January all libraries are closed
Normal opening hours will resume from Friday 2 January 2026
*My Open Library will be accessible to registered My Open Library members in Bishopstown, Blackpool, Glanmire, and Douglas Libraries throughout Christmas.
Please note, shorter opening hours will apply for the My Open Library service in Douglas Library as follows:
Wednesday 24 December 8.00 am - 7.00 pm
Thursday 25 December CLOSED
Friday 26 December 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Saturday 27 December 9.00 am - 8.00 pm
Sunday 28 December 9.00 am - 10.00 pm
Wednesday 31 December 8.00 am - 8.00 pm
Thursday 01 January 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Wishing you a happy Christmas from all at Cork City Libraries!
Notices | Fógraí
Dréacht d’Fhodhlíthe Leabharlanna na Cathrach 2026
Draft City Libraries Bye Laws 2026
Cork City Council propose to make new City Libraries Bye Laws to govern the use of library services. We have therefore published a draft set of new bye laws which are available to view. A copy of these can be inspected for two months from Monday 15th December 2025 at any Cork City Libraries branch or online at Library Byelaws For Public Consultation. A copy can also be obtained by emailing city_library@corkcity.ie. We will consider any submissions made. Submissions can be made until 15th February 2026 by email to city_library@corkcity.ie or by post to David O’Brien, City Librarian, The City Library, 57-61 Grand Parade, Cork City T12 NT99
