“So many books, so little time.”
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
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
Children learn through play, and it is a vital part of development of language, literacy, and numeracy skills so with this in mind we have lots of fun events for Early Years over the coming months across Kildare Libraries. Each month you and your little ones can now look forward to a variety of free… Continue reading Early Years Events at Kildare Libraries September 2022
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. What's New Last month LOTE Online for Kids released another 60+ picture books, taking the collection to 1,800+ book titles in 50+ languages! Languages in focus for this… Continue reading LOTE Kids EBooks Adds More Picture-books in Different Languages
Kildare Library & Arts Services is delighted to confirm that Kildare Readers Festival returns to venues across the county from Monday, 3rd October to Sunday, 9th October 2022. Kildare Readers Festival in partnership with the Irish Writers’ Centre connects readers with authors and artists through exciting, innovative, and accessible events and workshops. We look forward… Continue reading Kildare County Council announce return of Kildare Readers Festival 2022
Libraries in Ireland in conjunction with the Department for Children, Equality, Disability and Youth have been offering a bag of books and information for young people starting primary school and their families as part of the 'My Little Library Book Bag' initiative. A lot of children who are eligible to avail of this scheme have… Continue reading Last Chance to Collect Starting School Book Bags
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. What's New New Languages Last month LOTE Online for Kids released another 60+ picture books, taking the collection to 1,750+ book titles in 50+ languages! Languages in focus… Continue reading LOTE Kids Ebooks Add New Languages
Our wonderful Reader in Residence for Kilcock Library is Emma-Jane Leeson and she has some intriguing regular events for different age groups. Emma-Jane is the writer of the beloved Johnny Magory books so who better to lead literary events for children! Read Along Session with Author and Reader-in-Residence Emma-Jane Leeson For children aged 5-7 yearsTuesdays… Continue reading Great Regular Events for Children at Kilcock Library
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. What's New New Languages In May, LOTE released another 40 picture books taking the collection to 1,650+ book titles in 50+ languages! Languages in focus for… Continue reading LOTE Kids Ebooks Add New Features
Summer Stars has begun for 2022 and your child can sign up at their local library. Summer Stars is an entirely free programme run by public libraries all over the country each summer. It will run from 13th June - 31st August 2022. Children can sign up at at their nearest public library, to take part and collect their… Continue reading Summer Stars 2022 Has Begun!
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