Using the Library

Welcome to the Library

Waterford County Council Library Service provides an efficient and modern range of services to the residents of County Waterford and all those interested in Waterford.

Members can avail of a range of services:

• Use off all branches in the county.
• Access to all all lending collections
  (fiction and non-fiction books, film, music, language courses) in the County.
• Internet access (Wi-Fi where available).
• Premium eReference service.
• Heritage resources online (Irish Tmes Digital Archive, Historic Maps).
• Account maintenance online, including loan renewals and reservation service. Start today by contacting any branch library and requesting a PIN number. Your ID number is on the reverse of your membership card.

In addition, branches host extensive programmes which vary from branch to branch and include such events as Book Launches, Exhibitions, Storytelling, Author Visits and Book Promotions.

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Library Services on the Web

As part of our commitment to enhancing the social and cultural life of County Waterford, we have several specialised web tools providing access to local information and library collections:

• Website a detailing the range of services, facilities and resources available.
• Online Library Catalogue providing access to the stock of the Library Service.
• Waterford Places Online is a comprehensive database which provides easy access to ePublications and resources on all Townlands and Civil Parishes in County Waterford. 
• Online Photo Archive.