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Sunday, 12 February 2023 - Saturday, 18 February 2023

Sunday 12 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Monday 13 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town 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

Tuesday 14 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

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

Childrens Arts & Crafts

Valentines Arts & Crafts with D’ink Studio Ages 8-14

Newbridge Library

Valentine’s Day I Love you to Pieces workshop

Valentine’s Day I Love you to Pieces workshop with Orla for 6 – 8 year olds

Kildare Town Library

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

"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.

Maynooth Community Library

Adult Cult Classic Movie Screening

On Tuesday the 14th of February we welcome you to join us for an Adult Cult Classic film screening on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library No Booking Required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Tuesday Murder Club (Feb)

The next meeting of the Tuesday evening Crime Bookclub will take place on Tuesday 14th February 7.00pm – 7.50pm. The book club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7pm - 7.50pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please email Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie

Maynooth Community Library

Leixlip Film Club

Film Club at your library! Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Leixlip Library

Valentine’s Craft with the staff from Athy Library!

Drop in and make your own Valentine’s card and gift for your loved ones. We might even look at some lovable stories! To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Athy Library Convent Lane Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Wednesday 15 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Celebrate International Day of Woman and Girls in Science 2023 with Anyone4Science - Make your own Lip Balm

Celebrate International Day of Woman and Girls in Science 2023 with Anyone4Science - Make your own Lip Balm Ages: 8+ Learn about the properties of the various ingredients in lip balm (beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter), their melting points and why they are different. Make and take home your own. sample.

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Newbridge Library

Make your own Jellies!

Make your own Jellies! Join Anyone4Science here in Naas Library and make your own Jelly Sweets. Learn the scientific process behind these sweet treats. Find your best recipe and do a taste test.

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Leixlip Library

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Newbridge Library

Build and Create Lego Drop in Afternoon (for 6-12 year olds)

Build and Create Lego Drop in Afternoon

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 4 of 5)

Online: Booking on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/822713

Thursday 16 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

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

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Newbridge Library

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

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

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Illustration Workshop – Making Birdhouses with Mags Suggs

Come make a welcoming birdhouse with illustrator, Mags Suggs. all materials supplied Nesting boxes are little shelters for birds, who are migrants, and might need a welcoming place to call home. We'll be drawing some of our favourite things and decorating our own birdhouses with the artwork. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Athy Library Convent Lane Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Beginners Chess Workshop (for 8-13 year olds)

Pawn to King Beginners Chess workshop

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Make your own Tablet with Anthony

Make your own Tablet with Anthony

Kildare Town Library

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled Storytime at Leixlip Library! Suitable for ages 4-7 years. (Please book one ticket per child only). We look forward to seeing you!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Online Teen Writers Group Feb

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.

Online

Kildare Town Library

Decade of Commemorations Lecture: JOHN DORNEY - The IRA War On Entertainments

In March 1923 the anti-Treaty IRA, in response to the ongoing execution of their prisoners, anti-Treaty IRA Chief of Staff Liam Lynch declared a ban on public entertainments including sports, theatre and cinema during a period of 'national mourning'.

Maynooth Community Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

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

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Friday 17 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Local Community Meet and Greet: Parent and Child Session

Local Community Meet and Greet: Parent and Child Session at Celbridge Library

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

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

Storytime & Craft

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Newbridge Library

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Kildare Town Library

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

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

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

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

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 -Taster Session Feb

Maynooth Library is starting a brand new in-person book club for ages 12 to 15 and it needs you!- or any book lovers you know. This is a book club with a difference; while there is always a suggested book to pick up, members can read whatever they like and share their best BookTok recommendations.

Maynooth Community Library

Saturday 18 February

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Newbridge Library

Maynooth Women's Group 18/02

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

Maynooth Community Library

Ukrainian Play Session

Ukrainian Play Session Toys and games provided for the children with tea, coffee, and refreshments for parents. Drop In – No booking required

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

“Colour me Bright” Art Exhibition Opening

An art exhibition opening by local artist Beverley Henley will take place from 2-4pm on Saturday 18th Feb 2023. Please feel free to come along to the opening. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be provided in the gallery area at the opening and you can chat to the artist about art and her work. The "Colour me Bright" exhibition contains original abstract pieces with flow and form, floral works, and abstract paintings based on local places.

Maynooth Community Library

Board Games Session in Celbridge Library

A fun board games afternoon

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47