About our library

St. Patrick's Comprehensive School has a fully functioning school library. It is widely used by the school community. It's primary function is that of a working library with over 10,000 books in circulation. Our library is staffed throughout the school day and has a modern computerised system for the borrowing and returning of books. It is also a hub of school activities and hosts many of our guests, workshops, seminars and other various activities. It boasts an interactive whiteboard to allow for full screen presentations. We proudly display various works created by our students over the years.
At break and lunchtime it is a hive of activity as students use it as a multifunctional space. A number of computers are available for students to use and a printing function is provided with the aid of our staff. Headphones are also provided for students wishing to listen to music. The various seating areas are used for students to chat with friends, complete school work and play with the board games we provide. A number of dedicated chess stations are available for students to both learn and enhance their chess moves. 
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Thank you

We are so grateful to all those who buy books through our Book Club and in return contribute to our school library. 
Our latest Book Club is now open. Thank you for your continued support. If you are thinking of buying books for your children then we would encourage you to use this facility. Our school library earns money for books for every purchase you make. Your support means we can add to our extensive collection and continue to offer superb choice to our students. Follow the link below.
https://shop.scholastic.ie/schools/st-patricks-comprehensive

New additions

In this section you will find some of the latest books added to our library.

Recommended reading

The following books are all available in our library and are recommended by either students or staff. Please contact media@scnp.ie if you would like to add a recommendation or review. Please note that we will only be able to highlight a small number of books but we will alternate content periodically.

Events in the library

Inspirational Talk

​We were delighted to welcome extreme adventurer Damien Brown to The Comp today to discuss his recent solo voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. The insights he shared with our exam students about the importance of visualisation, the power of positive thinking and not giving up in the face of adversity will be very beneficial in the weeks, months and years ahead. Thanks to Elevate - Raising the Banner for Youth Wellness

School Improvement Plan - Thank you parents!

A big thank you to the parents who came to our workshop on our School Improvement Plan 2019 -2022. We really appreciate their interest and invaluable insights into planning St Patrick’s Comprehensive School's future.

Irish Drama

Irish drama visit
Some of our 4th & 5th year students took part in a drama workshop today that is based on the Sraith Pictúir for the Irish oral. They were given lots of tips and advice on doing the Irish oral. Teachers and students really enjoyed the drama.Ghlac grúpa daltaí ón 4ú agus an 5ú bliana páirt i gCeardlann Dramaíochta inniu sa leabharlann. Bhain na daltaí agus múinteoirí an-taitneamh as an seó ó Caith Amach É. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. 

Presentation to Fr. Tom Ryan

We recently held a presentation in the library for Fr. Tom Ryan. Fr. Tom has been a wonderful support to our school community throughout his time in Shannon and we have been very fortunate to benefit from his wisdom and kindness. We wish him luck in his new posting.

Maths Mentoring Initiative

We were delighted to welcome past pupil Martin Hartigan from Intel to our school to launch a 'Maths Mentoring' initiative for our Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. maths students.
Martin and his colleagues at Intel will begin this exciting programme on Monday next and it is hoped that it will expand to include more students in the coming months.