Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service at Youghal Library has received a wonderful gift of 330 books in the Ukrainian language, generously donated by people in Kyiv, Ukraine and Bratislava in Slovakia. The collection includes a mix of adult books and children’s books, many of which are popular favourites.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins, expressed his gratitude for the donation, saying, “This is a wonderful initiative and I thank all those involved in the project. The gift of these books will be a source of enjoyment and learning for many people in our community, and I’m delighted th…
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey, also commended the project, saying, “This donation is a great example of how communities can work together, even across borders, to share their cultures and experiences. It’s fantastic to see Youghal Library play a part in this exchange and I look f…
The project was a joint initiative between Cork County Council Library and Dell Operations in Slovakia. A call was put out for books to be delivered to two drop-in centres in Bratislava and Kyiv, and the local people responded generously. The books were collected and transported by Dell through Poland, and finally arrived at Cork County Library Headquarters earlier this year.
Youghal Library staff also hosted a delightful coffee morning on Thursday 23rd March to mark the special book delivery, which was attended by representatives from the Ukrainian community. The event featured delicious cakes, including a Kyiv Cake made by local baker, Laura Coady.
Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is committed to serving the needs of the Ukrainian people in our communities. The Ukrainian book collection is now available to borrow at Youghal Library. For more information, contact Youghal Library on 024 93459 or email [email protected]