Bandon Library
My Open Library
Bandon library is now a My Open Library.
If you would like further information or to arrange an induction, please contact Bandon library or email MOLBandon@corkcoco.ie.
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.
Services Offered
Newspapers and Magazines
The Irish Examiner, Irish Times, Irish Independent, and the Hello magazine are provided for free to be read in the library.
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 Bandon 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 cent a page.
A4 colour is 60 cent 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: bandonbwa4@printspots.com
- A4 Colour: bandoncola4@printspots.com
- A3 Black & White: bandonbwa3@printspots.com
- A3 Colour: bandoncola3@printspots.com
2.) From your browser
Visit PrinterOn and upload your print job and send 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 Bandon Library (pdf)
How to print from Google Drive (pdf)
Photocopying
Photocopying is available in Black and White and Colour.
- A4 Black and White – 0.15 cent per page.
- A3 Black and White – 0.20 cent per page.
- A4 Colour – 0.60 cent per page.
Events
Adult Book Clubs – Saturday at 11am. Monthly
The branch has two book clubs that each meet one Saturday a month.
Please contact library for details.
Ciorcal Cainte/Irish Conversation Group – Wednesday at 10.30am. Weekly
Our Ciorcal Cainte meet every Wednesday morning.
All welcome.
Craft Group – Tuesday at 10am. Weekly
‘Handy Hands’, adult craft group meet every Tuesday.
All are welcome.
Creative Writing Group – Saturday at 11am. Fortnightly
‘The Write Space’, adult creative writing group meet every 2nd Saturday.
This group is currently fully subscribed.
Gramophone Society – Thursday at 11am. Monthly
A music appreciation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month.
All are welcome.
Knitting Group – Thursday at 11am. Fortnightly
Adult knitting group that meets fortnightly. Please contact the library for date of next meeting.
All welcome.
Mindful Fridays – Friday at 3.30pm. Weekly
30 minutes of guided meditation every Friday.
All welcome.
Wednesday Card Club – Wednesday at 3pm. Weekly
Enjoy a game of ‘45’ every Wednesday at 3pm.
All welcome.
Lego Club – Saturday at 2.30pm. 6-week sessions
For children aged 8-12 years old, an hour of companionable construction.
Booking required. Please contact the library.
STEM Saturdays – Saturday from 10am – 12pm. Weekly
Children are invited to have fun and develop their logical thinking skills playing with our Giant Connect 4, Jamanga, Duplo and Magformers.
All are welcome. Children must be supervised at all times.
Teenage Creative Writing Group - Saturday at 2.30pm. Fortnightly
The Write Road, teenage creative writing group meet twice a month.
Please contact the library for details.
Tots Time – Friday at 10.30am. Weekly (excluding school holidays)
Nursery rhymes and songs for pre-school children and their parents/carers.
All welcome.
Trading card swap session – Saturday at 2pm. Monthly
An opportunity for children to meet and trade their Match Attax and Pokémon cards – alternating months on the last Saturday of the month. Please contact the library for details.
All welcome.
Various activities are held throughout the year including involvement in local festivals, Library Ireland Week, Seachtain Na Gaeilge, Bealtaine, Summer Arts Programme and Children's Book Festival.