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Sunday, 10 December 2023 - Saturday, 16 December 2023

Sunday 10 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday 11 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

U3A Book Club

The U3A Book Club meet the first Monday of each month in Maynooth Community Library. New members welcome . Please contact Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information.

Maynooth Community Library

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Specialist / Mindfulness Psychotherapist OH RGN / Full clinical psychotherapist member of UKCP & Registered with An Bord Altranais.

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Specialist / Mindfulness Psychotherapist OH RGN / Full clinical psychotherapist member of UKCP & Registered with An Bord Altranais.

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Tuesday 12 December

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Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

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 mothers who are breastfeeding are welcome to attend. No booking needed, just drop in.

Maynooth Community Library

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

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

Age Friendly Christmas Wreath-making Workshop with Sinéad of Festina Leinte

Enjoy the winter wonder delight of making your own luxurious wreaths and garlands with seasonal berries, leaves and flowers! All wreath materials sourced sustainably from the locality of Naas will be provided. Creative tips and guidance offered throughout the workshop, so that your own personal wreath-making style shines out! Refreshments provided. "Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Wreath making Workshop with Festina Lente (Age Friendly Programme)

Wreath making Workshop with Festina Lente (Age Friendly Programme)

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Family Time, Cosy Christmas Film

Family Time, Cosy Christmas Film

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Christmas Wreath Making

Enjoy the winter wonder delight of making your own luxurious wreaths and garlands with seasonal berries, leaves and flowers! Please Select for more info and link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Eco-Christmas Talk with REFILLZ

Dreaming of a Green Christmas. Christmas….the most Wonderful or Wasteful time of the year?! If you’re dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas, then pop along to your local Kildare Library and the amazing team from Refillz zero-waste shop will give you some tips on how to enjoy the festivities sustainably and save a few quid along the way. Select for link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Wednesday 13 December

Organiser

Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Mini Makers Morning

Mini Makers morning for toddlers

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Age-Friendly Coffee Morning

10:00am - 11:30am 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. No booking needed, just drop in.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Athy Childminders Pyjama Party at Athy Library

Athy Childminders Pyjama Party at Athy Library

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

Join Sandra for your special pre-Christmas practice to set you up with tips for coping with the business of Christmas.

Online via Zoom

Thursday 14 December

Organiser

Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

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

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Kildare Town Library

Sustainable Christmas Talk with Refillz Zero-Waste Shop

Christmas, the most Wonderful or Wasteful time of the year?! If you’re dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas, then pop along to your local Kildare Library and the amazing team from Refillz zero-waste shop will give you some tips on how to enjoy the festivities sustainably and save a few quid along the way.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Classic Film Screening - Christmas Edition

On Thursday the 23rd, we welcome you to join us for a classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. No Booking Required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

One Voice Kildare Choir

Join us in singing along to some of your favourite Christmas music and support this wonderful local choir.

Kildare Town Library

Friday 15 December

Organiser

Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

EmployAbility Services

EmployAbility Services - Drop In Clinic

Kildare Town Library

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

Kildare Town 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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Creative Writing Workshop for 8 - 10 Year Olds

Have you a young writer who loves coming up with stories but sometimes doesn't know where to start? Come and join Niamh for some December themed character creation and story-writing! Based on the Fighting Words method, we can collaborate as a group to get started and then see where our individual imaginations take us! Requires a good grasp of individual writing skills, so please only book if your child is 8+.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Christmas Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some arts and crafts fun. Please Select for link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Children's Book Club

During our Friday Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library, we will be having a special Christmas-themed storytime, with a special guest who is going to interpret the story using Irish Sign Language! Select for more info.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Saturday 16 December

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Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 - 5 Year Olds

Join us for some stories, songs, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 2 - 5 year olds. The event will take place in Italian, so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Green Your Eats - Vegan Cookery Demonstration

In this workshop for Kildare libraries, Dorone Paris from Vine Food will speak of the key ingredients in plant-based cooking and the nutrition behind it

Kildare Town Library

Family Film Screening - Christmas Edition

Join us in Leixlip Library for a family film on the BIG SCREEN! No Booking Required.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Maynooth Women's Group

A meeting space for local women usually held on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:30am.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Mindful Paper Xmas Craft Workshop with Aoife Munn for all the family

Family Christmas Paper Crafts Session - Join us for a lovely mindful paper craft session and create Christmas tree hanging decorations, Christmas trees and everything you will need to get your home Christmas ready with a homemade feel! All children attending this workshop must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

The Snappers Ukulele Festive Concert

Special festive ukulele concert

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Michelle’s Disney Pirates and Princesses Storytime!

Michelle’s Disney Pirates and Princesses Storytime!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Family Event - Rudolf Save Christmas!

Rudolf Save Christmas! - No Strings Puppet Show

Kildare Town Library

Stories, games and fun activities in Italian for 6 - 9 year olds

A chance for children to practice their Italian and learn more about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 6 - 9 year olds. The event's language will be Italian, so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth