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Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Book time is fun time at Tubbercurry Library
Tubbercurry Library must be the envy of its Sligo counterparts, writes Marian
Harrison.
Parents, children and book enthusiasts gathered together on Wednesday last to celebrate Tubbercurry library’s first birthday – and it was a lively get-together. A cacophony of children’s voices and music filled the room, where the slightest whisper can usually be heard.
Some children sat in the corner, flicking through their favourite editions, while others squeezed their eyes shut while having their faces painted to look like animals and flowers.
The library’s spacious nature and well organised books are inviting, while it is impossible to ignore the murals on the wall. Library staff explained that local schools represented their townlands and local landmarks on the colourful patchwork.
The library shares its birthday with St Attracta’s Secondary School, Tubbercurry. The transition students have left their mark in the library with a painting portraying the transition from Banada Secondary School and the Convent, Tubbercurry to the newly established school.
The fact that 45,000 books were checked out from the Library in the last year spells success. In addition, over 1,000 people logged onto the internet during the month of July alone.
The library is one of the many departments in Teach Laighne, commonly known as the One Stop Shop, which also houses the Motor Tax, Environmental Awareness and Council Area offices.
Margaret Gormley, Chairperson of Sligo County Council, couldn’t emphasise enough the colossal work that has been done by the library staff. She said the Library belonged to the community and was a reflection of the spirit in Tubbercurry.
Of course no party is complete without a cake and Tubbercurry Library was in the party mood. A gigantic ice coated cake, in the form of a book, sat in the middle of the floor, catching the eye of many a child while local players entertained the crowd with traditional music.
When we think of a library, the image of old musty books, high walls, low light and people studying profusely comes to mind but this stereotype is turned on its head by Tubbercurry Library.
It provides an opportunity for children and adults to educate themselves while having fun. Video games are replaced with the internet, educational videos and a maze of books.
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