Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse

The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All mothers who are breastfeeding are welcome to attend. No booking needed, just drop in.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group Meeting every Tuesday 11am – 1pm. Accepting members

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (week 2 of 6)

We are delighted to host author Maria McDonald here in Newbridge Library for the evening, where she will be interviewed and also read from her new novel The Devil’s Own.

We are delighted to host author Maria McDonald here in Newbridge Library for the evening, where she will be interviewed and also read from her new novel The Devil’s Own. This event is supported by the County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-23 initiative.

Women's Ex-Pat Group Feb 23

The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Speech and Language Talks with CAINT

Speech and Language Talks with CAINT Promoting Play Development Play is the main occupation of children and promotes skills such as leaning, language, problem solving, social communication and life skills. This talk will cover the developmental stages of play such as what to expect at each age and stage and also advice on how to promote play development in children. A list of some of our favourite games and activities will also be provided. This talk is suitable for parents and educators. Edel K

Let's Talk About Parenting: Family Finance – free and impartial advice. Presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service).

Family Finance – free and impartial advice presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service)

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Coffee morning for over 55s

Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

Make a Lollypop stick clock that really works! Craft making for the over 55s!

Make a Lollypop stick clock that really works!

Crosswords and Coffee in Celbridge Library

A new morning meet-up for crossword enthusiasts

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

If you have a young baby or toddler and would like to meet other parents in the area, come to our stay and play group every Thursday morning at 10am. Bring a coffee and chat to other parents while your babies play with the toys and books provided. No need to book, just drop in!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

safeTALK Training

Training is free and for person over 18. Booking is essential. Please Select for link.

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

Short story book club seeking new members (the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group March

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, twice a month. This is a relaxed and friendly environment to talk about writing, get some feedback if they wish and also very important quiet writing time.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Storytime with Carmel

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......drop in and say hello. Everyone is welcome! No Booking required

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Athy Library’s Tea and a Song Friday 3rd March from 11am.

Come along for Tea and a song at Athy Library. Enjoy music, fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and guests! This is a free event, no need to book.

Magical Mackers Magic Show & Bubble Disco (Maynooth)

Join us to celebrate the 40th Birthday of Maynooth Community Library with a magic show and bubble disco from Genie Mackers! Children attending the event must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Celbridge Library - 40 years celebration

Celbridge Library - 40 years celebration

Mermaid Storytime with Mershell!!

Join Mershell the Mermaid for breathwork, mindfulness and imagination. Travel under the sea to hear tales of Celtic myths, legends and mermaids! Inclusive family time. For children from 5-11 years old. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop (7 years+) / Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais le Dátheangach (7 bliana d’aois+)

Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop for children aged 7 years+ / Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais le Dátheangach do páistí 7 bliana d’aois+