Net Surfing: THE public library in Ballyfermot, Dublin, is now online. The launch of the facility last month means that visitors to the library now have free access to the Internet, the World Wide Web, to multimedia titles and to PCs. Public libraries in Castlebar and Limerick City are to follow shortly. Microsoft, one of the key sponsors, explains that this is part of a programme to reach out to families, students and individuals who lack access to modern communications technology. The library in Ballyfermot has been packed to capacity since the service was introduced, according to Microsoft.

Evening Dates:

A series of information evenings at DIT colleges will continue this week at Kevin Street, Bolton Street and Chatham Row. At each session, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., students and parents can find out more about full-time courses. A session on courses in languages and business will be held tonight in Kevin Street. In Bolton Street tonight's talk will be on architecture - a talk on printing will be given in the college tomorrow evening. Tomorrow night's session in Chatham Row will focus on music and drama courses. Next Monday Bolton Street will host a session about courses in social studies and early education, while in Kevin Street the talk will be on business studies.

Open Day:

UCC is holding an open day this Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Students will be able to attend lectures in their particular area of interest and can speak to faculty members. Guided tours of the campus will also be available. For information contact Lynn Bannon at UCC's admissions office - phone (021) 902 909 or at e-mail: 1.bannon@ucc.ie.

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