PUBLIC EVENT: Carlow College, St Patrick's to hold its first Book Fair next Wednesday
Prices starting at €2
Carlow College, St Patrick's will hold its first Book Fair on Wednesday, February 27 from 10am to 7pm. This is a free public event, taking place in the main foyer and corridors of the college.
With its two libraries, Carlow College, St Patrick’s has a long history of book collecting. The historic Keeffe Library, named after Bishop James Keeffe who founded the College, holds books dating from the eighteenth century.
President Mary McAleese officially opened the Brophy Library in 2006. Housed within the old Sacred Heart Chapel, which was originally built in 1888 and is named after the former College president and great book lover Fr PJ Brophy.
The eye-catching and much admired facility will be open to the public on the day of the book fair.
Speaking about the event Dr Thomas Mc Grath of the College said: "A third level college is about books. Over the centuries, we have acquired many books, which we no longer need.
"These are across the fields of arts and humanities, fiction and non-fiction. We will be selling spare copies and duplicates from our collections at the book fair, with prices starting at €2.
"We will be welcoming book sellers on the day which will assist in making this a great occasion for all book lovers."
For further details about the Book Fair and how you can sell your books contact Carlow College, St Patrick’s at 059 9153200 or [email protected]
The College dining hall is open to the public and will be providing refreshments on the day.