Wicklow And Kildare Library Services Launch "My First Card" Initiative

Sunday, 1 March 2020 12:10

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Wicklow and Kildare County Library Services have launched a joint initiative to get young children to join their local libraries.

The “My First Library Card” is free to use, and youngsters can borrow up to 12 books at a time with libraries no longer charging fines.

Both library services have collaborated on projects in the past, most recently the “Shelf Help” programme.

That project purchased and promoted a special collection of books on mental well-being and social issues.

The collection was selected in conjunction with experienced professionals working in primary care within counties Wicklow and Kildare.

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