Renowned poet, Bernard O'Donoghue, pictured at his poetry reading in Kanturk Library during the Arts Festival '09 with library staff Bernie Wallace, Anna Murphy and Geraldine Dunne.
Opening Hours
Kanturk Library offers a range of books for lending to adults and children, including books on tape. A selection of general reference books is also held, such as encyclopaedias and dictionaries.
The Irish Examiner, Irish Times, Farmer's Journal and the Corkman are available for viewing in the library.
Internet access is available on one PC. Advance booking for this service is advisable.
Events
Kanturk Arts Week
Kanturk Arts Week was launched in Kanturk Library on 3 December 2008. For more information about this year's events go to www.kanturkarts.ie
Adult Art Class
Each Wednesday from 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Crochet Circle
Friday mornings, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Duhallow Music Circle Music Hour
First Thursday of every month from 3:00pm - 4:30pm.
Kanturk Library Bookclubs
Both Bookclubs meet every month on either a Tuesday evening at 7:00pm or a Thursday morning at 10:30am.
New members are welcome.
Various other activities are held throughout the year, including involvement in the Bealtaine Festival, the Summer Arts Programme and the Children's Book Festival.
