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Full-Time Public Library Service for Miltown Malbay

Written by Mark Dunphy
Monday, 12 November 2007
Miltown Malbay, County Clare, 12th November 2007 – The Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Public Library in Miltown Malbay will become a full-time service from Tuesday November 20th, Clare County Library has announced. The move to extend opening hours at the branch library forms part of Clare County Library's five-year development plan, which includes the provision of a full time service that caters for the needs of the town and surrounding areas. "Up until now, residents of the Miltown Malbay area have been served by a part-time service point", explained Mr. Noel Crowley, Clare County Librarian. "One long-standing target of the library service has been to have a full-time branch library in every town with a population of over 1,000. This objective has largely been achieved in recent years. I have no doubt that the expansion of services in Miltown Malbay will be welcomed by the Branch members and will also serve to attract new members", added Mr. Crowley. Meanwhile, Ms. Helen Flynn has taken over the running of the Miltown Malbay branch library. Ms. Flynn, who was recently promoted to the post of Senior Library Assistant, previously worked at Ennistymon library and at Kilrush library. The origins of the library service in Miltown Malbay date back to 1995 when Clare County Library agreed to renovate the old woodwork room in the disused vocational school. The work was undertaken in co-operation with the local community and FÁS, and resulted in the provision of a modern, multi purpose community library. The library was entirely funded by Clare County Council resources, in co-operation with Clare V.E.C. and the Miltown Malbay Area Joint Social Employment Scheme. The Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Public Library opened its doors to the public on April 6th 1995 and now has a book stock capacity of 12,000 books, while a children's section has been provided with over 4,000 books for every reading age and interest. Clare County Library's Irish Traditional Music Collection of tapes and CDs is also housed in the library. The new opening hours are: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 1pm – 5.30pm and 6pm - 8pm Wednesday: 10am – 1pm and 2pm - 5.30pm Thursday: 1pm – 5.30pm and 6pm - 8pm Friday: 10am – 1pm and 2pm - 5.30pm Saturday: 10am – 2pm For further information contact the Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Public Library, Ballard Road, Miltown Malbay at 065-7084822 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Alternatively log on to www.clarelibrary.ie -ENDS- Note to Editor: For further information please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy Public Relations on 086-8534900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Mark Dunphy Dunphy Public Relations Clonboula, Connolly, Ennis, County Clare IRELAND www.dunphypr.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 00353-868534900 (Mobile) 00353-656839692 (Fax) Bookmark with: Delicious Digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon What are these?

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