Age Friendly Libraries

The proportion of older people is increasing in almost every country of the world and as life expectancy increases, the need to ensure that Ireland becomes a great country in which to grow old is increasing too. To do this and as part of Kerry's Age Friendly Strategy, Kerry Library now strives to develop its libraries in a more Age Friendly way. 

Kerry Library currently has two designated Age Friendly libraries, Cahirciveen & Killarney. 

 Age Friendly initiatives at these libraries include: 
  • Wide selection of large print and audio books available to loan
  • Specialised collections on health, well being and living with dementia
  • Reading areas with a variety of comfortable seating
  • Separate events space/community rooms to facilitate information sessions talks and age friendly events
  • Events programme including lectures, information sessions, craft events (All events are currently online due to COVID 19 restrictions)
  • Annual Bealtaine Festival programme
  • Access to online training courses and digital skills training
  • Staff trained in age friendly principles
Read more about Age Friendly Kerry's 2018-2022 Strategy HERE

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