A busy morning here with our Junior Infants and their parents enjoying a paired reading session. Thanks to all the parents who came along and to Ms. Scanlon, Ms. McCann and Ms. O’Hara for facilitating it. A special mention must […]

Ireland Reads 2024 Children’s Event
On Saturday next, February 24th, Ballymote Community Library will be hosting Ireland Reads event with a visit from children’s author and illustrator, Mary Murphy. This is a fun, inclusive event based on Mary’s two new books: picture book ‘I LOVE YOU!’ […]

Primary Debating
Congratulations to our three debaters from 6th class, captain Niamh along with teammates Zoe and Rio, who won their first debate against Cloghogue N.S. last Thursday. They proposed the motion that ‘Homework should be banned’. Good luck to the 5th […]

Summer Stars at Ballymote Library
Claire from Ballymote library was here today to talk to the children all about the Summer Stars reading programme. It is taking place from 21st June – 14th August. More details on the poster below. Launch Wednesday 28th June.

World Book Day 2023
Junior and Senior infants visited Ballymote library today to celebrate World Book Day. Thanks to the ‘Cat in the Hat’ and all the staff there for a wonderful visit!

4th class write a story
4th class have been busy writing their own story books. Recently, they visited Junior Infants to read their stories to an audience.

We’re going on a bear hunt…
Senior Infants have been busy recently. They have just published their own book based on ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’. Look at the beautiful work!

Junior infants – Reading Party
Junior infants have now completed their second reader. Ms. McCann is very proud of their hard work, they had a little reading party today with stories and popcorn to celebrate.

Online Library Access
Did you know that you can access a range of online reading material and resources during Covid-19 through your library? More details can be found here

Junior Infants Reading Party
Junior Infants had a reading party yesterday to celebrate all their hard work in reading their first book all by themselves. Well done boys and Girls!