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

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together (week 1 of 6 )

"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.

Dyspraxia/ DCD Talks with (Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland)

Dyspraxia/ DCD Talks with (Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland) The emotional and physical aspects of Dyspraxia/ DCD Neurodivergent adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist Lorraine Mooney will facilitate a talk for parents/ carers who have just embarked on their Dyspraxia/DCD journey with their child. She will discuss the physical and emotional aspects of Dyspraxia/ DCD and will facilitate an opportunity for questions to assist parents in their journey going forward.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week

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

Ireland Reads: Online Book Club with author Caoilinn Hughes

We are delighted to have acclaimed Irish author Caoilinn Hughes join us on Teams to discuss her 2020 novel The Wild Laughter. The book can be borrowed from our Kildare branches and is also available as an audiobook on Borrowbox, narrated by Chris O'Dowd.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

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

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Bookworms Book Club with Orla

Adult book club

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults Feb

Do you want to practice your German? Maynooth Library hosts a monthly informal German conversation meet-up, for anyone with an interest in the language and culture in German-speaking countries.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry Presented by Allen O’Donoghue

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Let's Talk About Parenting: Tackling ‘Burnout’ - Self-Care for Parents

Tackling ‘Burnout’: Self-Care for Parents resented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Toddler Time in Celbridge Library

Toddler time in Celbridge Library

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.

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

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

Mr. Wolf Storytime and Art for Ireland Reads with Author Tatyana Feeney

Join Scout the Dog on an adventure around Ireland with author and Illustrator Jennifer Farley as she reads from her book 'Scout’s Best Day Ever an Adventure around Ireland' and learn how to illustrate some of the favourite characters from the book!

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 24/02

A story-time specifically tailored for children 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development. Places are limited and one ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Book Busters Children's Book Club 24/02

Book Busters Children's Book Club Friday 24th February 3:45pm Our Book Busters children's book club for ages 8-11 meets on the last Friday of the month at 3:45pm. New members welcome! Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie to enquire.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Design Your Bookmark for World Book Day.

Create your own bookmark for World Book Day! Get creative with colours and crafty bits n pieces.

Maynooth Women's Group 25/02

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

Ireland Reads: Oliver Jeffers Short Film & Reading Party

To celebrate Ireland Reads Day, join the staff of Maynooth Community Library for a short animated film screening based on an Oliver Jeffers' classic, followed by a family reading party of one of his cherished children's picture books.

Beauty and The Beast Puppet Show

Beauty and The Beast Puppet Show Beauty and her family move house after losing all their money. One day her father meets a strange creature called Beast , who helps him. Beast wants to meet a girl with a good heart , because only she can break the spell cast on him! Will Beauty be able to save him? Celebrate Ireland Reads Day with Cheeky Monkey, Julie-Rose and McCormick Puppetry here in Naas Library with this classic tale

Ireland Reads: Storytelling & Illustration Workshop with Jennifer Farley

Join Scout the Dog on an adventure around Ireland with author and Illustrator Jennifer Farley as she reads from her book 'Scout’s Best Day Ever an Adventure around Ireland' and learn how to illustrate some of the favourite characters from the book!