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Literary
City
Cork
City Library
Central Library, Grand Parade, Cork.
+353[0]21-277110
Fax 021- 275684 email ckcitlib@indigo.ie
Branch Libraries
Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill. 021-392998
St.Mary's Road,Shandon Mayfield
Ballyphehane,
Douglas,
Mobile library (Bishopstown &
Mahon) Telephone 021-277110
Cork City Library makes an important contribution to Adult
education through its branches and mobile service. The Library Staff and Adult Educators
have a shared aim in helping people to develop their abilities, interests and skills. The
Adult Student, when working on a self-directed learning project or taking part in any of
the courses advertised in this guide, will find help and support in the local Library.The Library contains a The Library contains a
 | Lending Library. |
| Reference Library has 26,000 books with
readily accessible information on a wide variety of subjects for those engaged in study
and research. |
| Music Library has an extensive stock of
compact disc, records, cassette tapes, music scores, a wide ranging book stock and video
on all aspects of music. Listening facilities are provided. |
| Local History Library contains books,
journals, maps and photographs covering every aspect of life in Cork past and present. The
collection is a valuable community resource. |
| Newspaper Archives Section comprises both
microfilm and bound volumes. |
The Library Service
| Provides for the visually impaired, a
substantial collection of talking books and fiction, and non-fiction material.Many of the
tape titles are in Braille. |
| Acts as a referral and publicity centre for
Literacy. For adults with reading problems,each branch has a stock of easily
identified material. |
| Publicises information on Adult and Community
Education. |
| Hosts exhibitions and events of literary, historic and
cultural interests. |
| Stocks the National Social Services Board's
information files. |
| Facilitates access to inter-library loans. |
| Biographical aid, and the referral to information sources. |
The City of Cork VEC/Adult Education Board, have a very
positive interactive relationship with the Library Authority. The Library is represented
on the Adult Education Board. The Board and the Library have initiated a morning basic
English class for those whose preference it is to attend a city centre class.
| Course Title: |
Basic English |
| Target Group: |
For those interested in improving their ability in the English
Language including their reading a writing skills. |
| Content: |
The course
will involve reading, writing, application forms, fiction, poetry, drama, and media
studies. |
| Duration: |
2 hour
sessions for 25 weeks. |
| Venue: |
The Central
Library, Grand Parade, Cork City. |
| Certification: |
Certification
will be discussed during the year and may include Junior Certificate Foundation English
and/or NCVA. |
| Applications: |
To apply
please contact Cork City Library at 021-277110. |
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