“So many books, so little time.”
Kildare Seed Library is a new initiative from Kildare Library Service launching on 24th March. We are piloting this exciting project in our three northern branches with a series of events running from 24th to 29th March in Celbridge, Leixlip and Maynooth libraries. The Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds available… Continue reading Launch of the Kildare Seed Library
Following the announcement from Government, that the entire country is to be moved to level 3 ‘with modifications’ of Recovery and Resilience 2020-2021: Plan for Living with Covid-19, the following arrangements will now be in place for Kildare Libraries from Tuesday 1st December. Open by AppointmentKildare Libraries in Athy, Celbridge, Kildare, Leixlip, Maynooth, Naas and… Continue reading Kildare Library Service – Change to Service Arrangements
Title: The Longest Ride Author: Nicholas Sparks Genre: Adult Fiction. Romance. Drama. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: "The Longest Ride" by Nicholas Sparks is a heartwarming and emotional love story that follows the lives of two couples from different generations. The first couple is Ira Levinson and his beloved wife Ruth,… Continue reading Book Review: The Longest Ride
Title: Listen to the Moon Author: Michael Morpurgo Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Drama. Historical Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The story is set on the Scilly Isles, where a strange girl named Lucy, is found marooned on an island. Young Alfie is determined to save her but soon discovers that… Continue reading Book Review: Listen to the Moon
Title: Pride And Prejudice Author: Jane Austen Genre: Romance. Classic Fiction. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Independent and intelligent, quick with her wit and judgement, Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters are in search of husbands. Never one to conform to social norms, Elizabeth finds her temper ignited when she… Continue reading Book Review: Pride And Prejudice
Title: Death Angel Author: Linda Howard Genre: Thriller. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: In Death Angel, bad girls can wake up and trust their hearts, bad guys can fight for what’s right, and dying might be the only way to change one’s life. Drea Rousseua is little more than… Continue reading Book Review: Death Angel
Title: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Author: Jules Verne Genre: Science fiction. Adventure fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: In 1866 news spread like wildfire that a terrifying creature was haunting the world’s oceans. Professor Pierre Aronnax, along with Conseil as well as the master harpooner Ned Land, embark on the… Continue reading Book Review: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
We've previously written posts about the various eServices available to library users and one for children is LOTE, or Languages Other Than English which you can read about here. Libraries are inclusive spaces for people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities and languages and in line with that library users can log into this service… Continue reading Spotlight on: LOTE Kids EBooks
Title: The Best Mistake Author: Nora Roberts Genre: Romance novella. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Zoe Fleming has devoted her time to raising her son Keenan all by herself. She’s never needed the help of anyone and doesn’t need it now. Not even when Sportswriter J. Cooper Mckinnon begins… Continue reading Book Review: The Best Mistake
Title: Love On The Brain Author: Ali Hazelwood Genre: Romance novel. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Bee Königswasser is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity when NASA offers her the chance to work on a neuroengineering project. The geeky, intelligent scientist is leaping with joy all the way… Continue reading Book Review: Love On The Brain
Title: The American Roommate Experiment Author: Elena Armas Genre: Romance novel. Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Rosie Graham is in deep waters and desperately needs a lifeline when her life begins to collapse around her. Firstly, her career as an author is quickly failing when her creative juice dries up.… Continue reading Book Review: The American Roommate Experiment
Title: Loathe To Love You Author: Ali Hazelwood Genre: Romance novel. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Three intelligent, witty female scientists, all excelling in their chosen fields. Three different love interests. Three separate outcomes. Review: Mara, Hannah, and Sadie are best friends. They are there for each other in… Continue reading Book Review: Loathe To Love You
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