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Sunday, 18 May 2025 - Saturday, 24 May 2025

Sunday 18 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Monday 19 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Irish Conversation Group

Weekly Irish Conversation Group

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Maynooth Community Library

Card Making Group

Weekly Card Making Group

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Tuesday 20 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Spring Into Storytime Celbridge Gymboree Family Play and Music

This class is designed to support parents with their babies and toddlers as they sing, move, play and experience music!

Celbridge Community Library St. Patrick's Park Celbridge W23 VA47

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group meeting every Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm. Accepting new members.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Grow Mental Health

Get your life back on track by joining a Grow peer support group.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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

Kilcock Knitting Group 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Classic Film Screening

Join us to watch a cult classic ‘brat pack’ comedy drama about love and social cliques in an American high school. It stars Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Harry Dean Stanton and Jon Cryer.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Home Composting with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council

During this informative compost talk you will be introduced to the five essentials of home composting including the different types of compost system you can choose from and the do’s and don’ts of home composting. You will also get the opportunity to get the answers to all your compost questions. 

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Astronomy Talk with Ian Carruthers

Ian Carruthers, with over 15 years as a photographer who specializes in Weather, Nature and Astrophotography will present some of his favourite astronomy related portfolio from the last few years with an aim of encouraging others to take up a camera and try it for themselves at some stage.

Celbridge Community Library St Patrick’s Park Celbridge Co Kildare W23 VA47

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome, accepting new members. No booking required.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Wednesday 21 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Community Craft Group

Community Craft Group

Kildare Town library

Kildare Town Library

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group. New members welcome. Contact the Library for further information.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Kildare Town Library

Introduction to Laser Cutting

Dive into the world of laser cutting with our hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners! Whether you're an artist, a hobbyist, or just curious about the technology, this session is tailored to give you a hands-on introduction to the fascinating realm of laser cutting. Session 1: 3.30pm – 4.30pm & Session 2: 5.00pm – 6.30pm (NOTE: Attendees must regularly use a desktop / laptop computer and mouse)

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Thursday 22 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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

Understanding Sleep from Birth to 3 years

During this talk Erica will help parents understand their little ones sleep during each age range so that they can support their child during their emerging sleep development.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Ciorcal Comhrá - Irish Conversation Circle

Bí linn agus buail isteach gach Déardaoin gach mí le haghaidh ciorcal comhrá neamhfhoirmiúil. Tá fáilte roimh chách, cibé leibhéal Gaeilge atá agat.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

IPCC Composting Workshop with Nuala Madigan

Informative compost talk, introducing the five essentials of home composting.

Celbridge Community Library St Patrick’s Park Celbridge Co Kildare W23 VA47

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

Kildare Town library

New ‘Knit + Chat ‘ Craft Club May25

"Maynooth Knit + Chat is a club intended to create a space where the knitters and fibre artists of Maynooth can come together and bond over a shared love of knitting (or crochet, or anything that takes your fancy!). Whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter, this is the club for you! People of all ages (from 18 and up) and skill levels will be in attendance.

Maynooth Community Library

Africa Day 2025 Kilcock

“A Journey Through Art and Identity” with Artists Ivy.i.Barreto Candy Inoma Catherine Mahoro Coughlan This exhibition unveils stories of transformation weaving together the fluid threads of culture, nature, love and self-discovery through the eyes of the artists. No booking required

Kilcock Community Library The Lamp, 2 School St, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, W23 AD66

Friday 23 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Kildare Town library

Parent & Toddler Group

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!!

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......

Leixlip Community Library. Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Maynooth Community Library

Classic Film Screening

Screening on Friday 23rd May at 2.30pm is Orson Welles’s immortal directorial debut which has for many decades been considered the greatest film ever made. Welles not only directs but stars as the titular newspaper tycoon who utters a mysterious word – “Rosebud” – on his deathbed, which leads to a journalist tracing the man’s storied life in business and politics to uncover the meaning of Charles Foster Kane's ultimate utterance.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Saturday 24 May

Organiser

Location

Women's Relocation Group Jun25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth , Co. Kildare

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

‘Meet the Musical Instruments’  with  Comhaltas Mhaigh Nuad

Would you like to find out more about learning to play Irish music? Musicians from Comhaltas Mhaigh nuad will be at Maynooth Community library to play a few tunes and answer any questions you have about the instruments, the music and getting started learning to play. Come along to our informal drop in Meet the Instruments session, listen to and try the instruments and learn about Irish music and how to get started on your musical journey. * Drop in , no booking required *

Maynooth Community Library , Main Street , Maynooth Co. Kildare

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Scéalta, rannta agus amhráin le haghaidh leanaí óga agus daoine fásta leo

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Sensory Story Time with Sharon

Join Sharon for a fun, sensory story time tailored specially to meet the needs of neurodiverse children. Booking required: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tttkildare/1484174

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Let’s Explore Music workshop for Irish and English with Mobile Music School Newbridge Library

The Mobile Music School brings music programmes and workshops to schools and libraries. We are coming to your Library with Let’s Explore. This programme is suitable for Primary School children and develops a firm musical foundation in every one.

Newbridge Library W12W861

Let’s Explore Music workshop in Irish and English with Mobile Music School Ceardlann ‘Let’s Explore Music’ do pháistí bunscoile trí Ghaeilge agus trí Bhéarla le Mobile Music School

The Mobile Music School brings music programmes and workshops to schools and libraries. We are coming to your Library with Let’s Explore. This programme is suitable for Primary School children and develops a firm musical foundation in everyone. The content covered includes musical games, listening activities, rhythm, percussion, action songs and lots more.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Climate Friendly Foodies

What we eat has a big impact on the planet, and the good news is, small changes can make a real difference. In this practical and informative session, you’ll learn how our food choices affect the climate and discover simple ways to eat more sustainably.

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 to 5 year olds May25

Would you like your kids to have a chance to practice their Italian while having fun and spending time with other kids their age? Here is your chance! Join us once a month for some stories, songs, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds. The event will take place in Italian so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language. Booking required: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19093708

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Young Readers Festival - Witches, Wizards & Warlocks – The Art of Writing Magic & Mystery! With Maeve A. Devoy

This creative writing workshop will help any budding writer bring their fantasy fiction to life, while the author, Maeve A. Devoy details the dos and don’ts of mastering magic on the page.

Celbridge Community Library St Patrick’s Park Celbridge Co Kildare W23 VA47

Digital Pollution and Cutting Costs with Energy Efficiency

Are you Curious about the hidden impact of our digital lives?

Leixlip Community Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare

Stories, games and fun activities in Italian for 6 to 9 year olds May25

Would you like your kids to have a chance to practice their Italian while having fun and spending time with other kids their age? Here is your chance! Join us once a month to learn more about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 6 to 9 year olds. The event's language will be Italian so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language. Booking link: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=190938

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth