KERRY County Council’s Community Team, working in partnership with Kerry Library Service, has announced an expanded programme of activities for National Play Day 2026, taking place between July 4-12.
This year’s theme, “Play for All”, celebrates the power of play to foster individual development, development through play within community spaces, and create vibrant, inclusive public spaces amongst the county’s libraries.
Kerry County Council will deliver additional play sessions across the library network, enhancing the already popular Play provision available to children and young people.
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From July 4th –15th, libraries in Tralee, Cahersiveen, Castleisland, Killorglin, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle and Kenmare will host a diverse programme of free events, including:
• Creative and construction play sessions
• Sensory play activities
• STEM focused building and exploration
• Storytime and imaginative play
• Chess and strategy play for older children
• Nature themed “Guardians of the Wild” workshops
• Expanded “Play with Emma” early years sessions
These activities are designed to reflect the National Play Day theme of “Play for All”, ensuring that children of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can participate in meaningful, joyful, and developmentally supportive play.
“We are delighted to expand our National Play Day offering this year. Play is a vital part of childhood, and this programme ensures that children and young people across Kerry can enjoy high quality, inclusive play experiences. The additional funding allows us to enhance our library-based play sessions and deliver on our commitments under the Kerry Play & Recreation Policy.” Healthy Ireland County Coordinator, Tanya O’Sullivan.
For more information and timetable of events check the Kerry Library Facebook page here.
