Sunday, 05 May 2024 - Saturday, 11 May 2024
Monday 06 May
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Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 5
Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members
Leixlip Library
Tuesday 07 May
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Location
Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 5
Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse
The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All breast-feeding Mums and Mums-to-be welcome. Women who are pregnant are welcome as this will give the opportunity to ask any breastfeeding questions.
Maynooth Community Library
ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024
ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
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.
Maynooth Community Library
Bring your project to our casual knitting group.
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
Knitting Group Meeting every Tuesday 11am – 1pm. Accepting members
Leixlip Library
Pstryk! Interactive Musical Experience for Age 3-6
Pstryk! is an interactive musical experience designed for children aged 3-6 years. Featuring live music, this vibrant workshop will explore Polish and Irish folklore tunes, creative movement, spontaneous music creation, and a lot of fun! Led by Kasia Eliasz with Rafal Szydlowski on violin and Maciej Blizinski on double bass you will get to explore a cacophony of music and movement!
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Homelessness and Housing Support & Information Clinic May 24
Looking for advice on homelessness and housing supports? Visit this Kildare County Council drop-in clinic in Maynooth Community Library to learn about the supports available. *Drop In*
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth Co. Kildare
Pstryk! Interactive Musical Experience for 7-10 Years
Pstryk! is an interactive musical experience designed for children aged 7-10 years. Featuring live music, this vibrant workshop will explore Polish and Irish folklore tunes, creative movement, spontaneous music creation, and a lot of fun! Led by Kasia Eliasz with Rafal Szydlowski on violin and Maciej Blizinski on double bass you will get to explore a cacophony of music and movement!
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip Co Kildare W23 WR96
Passionate about poetry? So are we! Come by to read, chat, share and even create poetry! *Drop In. No booking required*
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Wednesday 08 May
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Location
Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 5
Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.
Newbridge Library W12 W861
Age Friendly Coffee Morning May 24
As part of our Age Friendly Programme, drop in for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat with library staff and find out more about the libraries online and other services. *Drop In. No booking required*
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Messy Play morning for toddlers. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1166832
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024
ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Join us after school on Wednesdays for a storytime and sing-a-long!
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Thursday 09 May
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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!
Maynooth Community Library
Information Seminar for Kildare Wildlife Rescue
Public Information Seminar about who Kildare Wildlife Rescue are and the work that they do.
Naas Library & Cultural Centre, North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 E1RT
ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024
ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Make your own Seed Bombs workshop (6 – 12 years olds)
Seed bomb making session for 6-12 year olds
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Seed Saving: An Introductory Workshop with Lucy Bell (Maynooth)
Ever wondered if you could save the seeds from the vegetables and plants you grow at home? Participants on this course will learn an introduction to the world of seed-saving, including a little bit of plant botany and an introduction to the main vegetable families. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maynoothlibrary/1222105
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Online Teen Writers Group May 24
A social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas. Online via MS Teams. For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Speech and Language talk with CAINT
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Friday 10 May
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Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Group
Ciorcal Comhrá na hAoine Gach dara Aoine ag 10.00 r n i Leabharlann an Droichid Nua Irish Conversational Group Every other Friday at 10.00 am in Newbridge Library.
Newbridge Library
ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024
ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds May 24
A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1016772
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Failte Isteach English classes (Kilcock)
Free conversational English classes.
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
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
Leixlip Library
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
Leixlip Library
Spring Into Storytime Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.
Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main Street Naas Co Kildare W91 E1RT
Celbridge Baby & Toddler group (alternate Fridays)
Kildare County Childcare Committee Baby & Toddler Group
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Teen Book Club Maynooth May 24
A book club with a difference; while there are always book club books to avail of, teens can bring along their own recommendation to discuss during the meeting. Age: 12 - 15 . For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie
Maynooth Community Library
Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!
Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33
Saturday 11 May
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Eclecticats teach people the joys of board and card games.
Naas Library & Cultural Centre, North Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 E1RT
ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024
ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden with Kitty Scully
The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden with Kitty Scully Join Kitty for an informative and inspirational talk full of tips on how to create and maintain an abundant food garden that treads lightly on the earth whilst feeding your soil and soul.
Newbridge Library W12 W861
We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film on the BIG SCREEN!! This month’s film is a recent release which will have you Wish-ing on the Stars. No Booking Required.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Zero Waste Maynooth Swap Group May 24
Zero Waste Maynooth is back with its ladies’ clothes swap shop. Drop in!
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
'The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden' with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully
Kildare Seed Library talk with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Chess Workshop with Red King Chess
Chess Workshops - Suitable for all ages. Select for more info
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Yoga/Sensory Play with Stephanie Bolger
Yoga/Sensory Play with Stephanie Bolger
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33