Kinsale Library

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm

Closed Mondays.

Closed Saturday of Bank Holiday Weekends.

Please check in with your local library for updated opening hours and services available.

Kinsale Library is located in a restored mill and is structured over 3 floors. There is a lift, and the building is fully wheelchair accessible.

There is public toilet located on the ground floor.

The ground floor gallery is used for exhibitions and events.

The children’s library is located on the first floor.

The adult library is located on the top floor and provides books, study space, newspaper area, computers, and printing & photocopying facilities.

The library offers a wide selection of books for lending to adults, young adults, and children. There is a range of genres and book types available from graphic novels to audio books. You can also find out more about, or get assistance with online services, from staff in the branch.

There is a general reference collection located on the top floor which includes local studies materials.

The library offers a “Quiet Time” on Thursday mornings from 9.30 -11am.

Services Offered

Newspapers and Magazines

A variety of newspapers and magazines can be read in the library. These include the Irish Examiner, Irish Independent, Irish Times and The Southern Star.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available to library members. Borrowers are welcome to use their own laptops, tablets etc. in our branches. All you need is your library card number and 4-digit PIN to log on. Remember to bring your library card with you, to reset your pin at the desk if required.

Study Spaces

The Library provides a number of study spaces, most with power supply access.

Public Computers

To use a public computer is free, all you need is your library card number and 4-digit PIN. Remember to bring your library card with you to use the computer.
To be guaranteed a free PC when you arrive at the library, you can always book ahead. PCs may be booked in person or by phone. All you need is your library card number and PIN. Sessions last up to 55 minutes.

If you have not booked a computer and there is one free, you are welcome to use it.

Remote Printing

You can now print remotely to the printer in Kinsale library. You can print from your tablet or smartphone, from your home computer or laptop or send documents directly via email. Then collect your prints from a staff member at the library by the close of business the following day. Exception: Any print job sent on a Saturday will need to be collected that day.

A4 black and white is 15 cents a page.
A4 colour is 60 cents a page.
*Correct change is also required when collecting your print job.

1.) By email

Attach your document to a blank e-mail and ensure you include a subject heading before forwarding to one of the e-mail addresses provided.

A4 Black & White: kinsalebwa4@printspots.com
A4 Colour: kinsalecola4@printspots.com

2.) From your browser

Visit PrinterOn and upload your print job and send it directly to the printer!

3.) From Tablet or Smartphone (Android/Apple/Blackberry)

Download the PrinterOn App from Google Play Store or iTunes App Store.
Open the App and select what it is you wish to print.
Ensure your Location services are enabled or use the QR code in order to locate the library printers.

*Please note it can take up to 20 minutes before your document is ready to be released from the printer and you have until the close of business the following day to collect your print job.
** Please ensure you have the correct e-mail address from which you sent the document from as this is required when collecting your print job.
***Exception: Any print job sent on a Saturday will need to be collected that day.

Remote Printing Brochure Kinsale

How to print a boarding pass

How to print from Google Drive (pdf)