“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
Please see attached the brochure of information for our ‘Let’s talk about Parenting’ Spring programme of free talks and workshops. These events have been organised by Kildare Library Service with support from the following agencies and organisations: The Kildare Child and Young People Services Committee, The Kildare & West Wicklow Parenting Forum and the HSE… Continue reading ‘Let’s talk about Parenting’ Spring programme of Free Talks & Workshops
Kildare County Council in association with Kildare’s Age Friendly County Alliance and our Older Persons Council have launched an online survey seeking the views of older people (55 years and over) living in County Kildare. The survey is part of a suite of consultations being undertaken to inform the development of the Kildare Age Friendly Strategy 2022 – 2027 and ensure that age friendly activities… Continue reading Kildare County Council Launches Kildare Age Friendly Strategy Consultation Survey
In-person event at Leixlip library, Tuesday 31st May at 7pm -8pm Join us in Leixlip library for a talk to empower you to organise and plan your Camino Trip. Most Irish people are a bit daunted about heading over to start their Camino without each days accommodation booked. The goal of this talk is to… Continue reading Andrea Ryan – Walk the Camino: Hints & Tips
Post by the Adult and Further Education Dept. of the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board The Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board are offering Free English Language classes to non-English-speaking adults - ESOL. We would like to especially spread the word to the Ukrainian Refuges community. We are offering Structured English language tuition for Adults to… Continue reading Free English Language classes to non-English-speaking adults – ESOL
Kildare Libraries would like to welcome Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland. Here in the Kildare Library service we welcome you to our country and to our library service. Our libraries are warm, safe and inclusive spaces and are free to use by all. Please drop in to your local library and ask about joining or… Continue reading Kildare Library & Open Source Resources For Ukrainian Nationals
Post By: Kildare Libraries Local History Dept. On behalf of County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee, we would like to welcome all of you to this short briefing about the launch of a History Competition in The Municipal District of Celbridge and Leixlip. The competition will be based on your own local history concerning the… Continue reading “A Sense of Our Past.” Essay/Project Competition For 5th & 6th Class Students in the Celbridge/Leixlip Municipal District
By Emma, Leixlip Library Thursday 3rd March 3pm (6–8-year-olds) and 4pm (8 -10-year-olds) Leixlip Library Branch To celebrate World Book Day and all our favourite bookish characters Leixlip Library are holding two free after school Go Fly Your Kite arts and crafts events where we would love some of our younger members to join us… Continue reading Celebrate World Book Day with Leixlip Library’s Kite Making Workshop
Have you got some time to Squeeze In A Read with us on February 25th 2022? Ireland Reads is an annual campaign to get the whole of Ireland Reading.Join us and take the pledge this February to squeeze in a read! It doesn’t matter how long you read for or what you read, it doesn’t matter whether you’re… Continue reading Ireland Reads Free Event Tonight
Libraries throughout County Kildare are taking part in ‘Ireland Reads’, a campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a National Day of Reading on Friday, 25th February, where everyone will be asked to ‘squeeze in a read’ for ‘Ireland Reads’ Day. Libraries in Kildare and around the country have… Continue reading Squeeze in a Read for ‘Ireland Reads 2022’
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