My Open Library service temporarily suspended at one county Carlow branch due to incidents of antisocial behaviour

Bagenalstown’s My Open Library service has been temporarily suspended due to incidents of antisocial behaviour.

The self-service facility, which allows access from 8am to 10pm daily without staff had operated successfully since 2018.

But recent damage to furniture and inappropriate behaviour led to the decision.

Carlow County Librarian John Shortall has been telling KCLR News’ Martin Quilty that those responsible will face consequences – listen to their conversation in full here where Mr Shortall begins by reminding us what My Open Library is;