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A new library initiative for Waimate residents unable to visit its premises is not related to a change in access rules for unvaccinated people, the district council says.

Although all library buildings are closed in line with Level 5 restrictions, staff in Louth Library Service are busy working hard behind the scenes finding new ways to support the community. During the first lockdown last March, staff were seconded to the HSE Helpline in Ardee and then Louth County Council's own Community Call, explains Linda Larrigan, Senior Executive Librarian. 'After that we felt that the libraries needed to go back to business and the big challenge was getting doing everything online as we are so used to dealing with the public and interacting with members.' With many ...

Dundalk library offering plenty of services during lockdown Reporter:  '); Although our buildings are closed in line with Level 5 restrictions, staff in Louth Library Service continue to work hard behind the scenes finding new ways to support the community. Their biggest and most impactful initiative has been the introduction of a new Housebound Service. This has been an enormous benefit to users with them receiving some very positive feedback. The library continues to operate this service for the older members of our community or those who are particularly vulnerable during this time. Peop...