Wexford Public Library Services
Our Services
Wexford Public Library Services are provided by Wexford County Council, the local
government authority of County Wexford.
We provide access to informational, educational, cultural and recreational library
materials and services in a variety of formats and technologies. We aim to be
responsive to the public library needs of our community; and to uphold the public’s
freedom of access to information.
Our Mission Statement
To promote change and social justice through access to knowledge and information.
Latest Highlights
Enniscorthy 2010
fine-art print by Peter Pearson for sale
Enniscorthy 2010, a fine-art print by artist Peter Pearson, was launched in Enniscorthy public library in late July. The print is a memento of this year’s 1500 celebrations. Only 250 signed copies are available for sale from Enniscorthy Library, Wexford Library and from Enniscorthy Town Council’s offices in Market Square. The price is €65.00 to individuals and €100 to institutions.
This print was commissioned principally as an illustration for the History of Enniscorthy book that has been edited by Colm Toibin and that will be launched later this year. It has been offered to the book designers as a possible end-paper inside of the cover and to act as a visual link to the text.
However the print makes a beautiful memento of our 1500 celebrations and of the town today. It’s a lovely present for a family member or a friend. Since each print is signed and numbered and each print is authenticated with a certificate, it can be expected to become more valuable as a piece of art as well as a heritage object, as time passes.
About the Artist:
Dubliner, Peter Pearson, has adopted Wexford as his home and is now based in Crossabeg. Peter is well known as an author, art-historian and conservationist. As an artist Pearson has exhibited for over 30 years and he has had many solo shows in Ireland and abroad. His work has been collected by institutions such as Irish Life, E.S.B, An Taisce, Trinity College Dublin, Office of Public Works and several local authorities.
More information from
1. Joan Lambert, Enniscorthy Library, tel: 053 92 36055
2. Hazel Percival, Wexford Library, tel: 053 9121637
3. Fionnuala Hanrahan, Library HQ, tel: 087 2070551
Consultation for Library Development Plan 2010 - 2015
Wexford County Council Public Library Service is preparing its development plan, 2010 - 2015. The Plan will be a framework document to determine and prioritise key areas of library service development for County Wexford over the next five years.
This is an invitation to you to give your views on what you want from your library service.
The Development Plan will cover a number of key issues including but not limited to:
- Library as a centre of culture
- Life long learning and the public library contribution
- Wexford heritage
- Economic development and the library role
- Information collections - what is needed in terms of content, level and format
- Information research skills and e-literacy
- Access to library services and facilities
If you wish to make a submission please contact:
Fionnuala Hanrahan
County Librarian
Wexford County Council
6A, Ardcavan Business Park
Ardcavan
Co. Wexford
Email: Fionnuala.hanrahan@wexfordcoco.ie
Submissions can also be handed in at any local library.
The closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday, 6th August 2010
Wexford Public Library Service Summer Challenge 2010
Join the Space Hop summer reading challenge at Bunclody, Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford libraries this July and August.
Pick up a bag, poster, stickers and read your way through three stages, Blast Off, Space Race and Lunar Landing.
To learn more and join the challenge call to your local library today.
For children aged 12 years and under.
