Sunday, 20 August 2023 - Saturday, 26 August 2023
Tuesday 22 August
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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
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
Bring your project to our casual knitting group.
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, once to 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. Contact Maynooth Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie or 045 980 493 for more information.
Online
Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: August
Volunteer-led youth club for young people aged 12 - 18
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Wednesday 23 August
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Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Wed)
Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Design Your Own Book: Online Event with author Paddy Donnelly Summer Stars 2023
Extinct animals are fascinating! Award-winning author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly will join us from his home in Belgium to look at some different interesting species as inspiration for your own story, then draw them as a character and design a cover.
Online
Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin
Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.
Leixlip Library
Creative Junk Modelling!
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33
Thursday 24 August
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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
Bígí linn le haghaidh Am Scéalaíochta lán spraíúil i Leabharlann Léim an Bhradáin! Oiriúnach do aois 4-7 bliana. (Cuir in áirithe ticéad amháin do gach páiste, le do thoil). Táimid ag tnúth libh a fheiceáil! Please Select for link.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Future Tapestry is a virtual reality-based art experience exploring the history, legacy, and contemporary currency of Irish wool production. VR experience lasts approximately 5 minutes. Ages 16+
Newbridge Library
On Thursday 24 August, we welcome you to join us for a famous classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. No Booking Required
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Friday 25 August
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Toddler Time in the Library: August
A chance for 2-5 year olds to play, draw and meet other toddlers
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish Join Eibhlín in the library for a fun storytime session as Gaeilge Oiriúnach do pháistí 5-7 blian | For ages 5-7
Newbridge Library
Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Fri)
Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.
Celbridge LIbrary, W23 VA47
Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s
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
A story-time specifically tailored for children aged 1-5. 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.
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle
Irish language conversation circle
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some arts and crafts fun. Suitable for ages 4-7 years Please Select for link.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Saturday 26 August
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Summer Stars 2023 Celebration Party!
Well Done to all our Summer Stars for taking part in our summer reading challenge! We were so impressed with the children of Newbridge, the amount of books read and the wonderful book reviews we received!
Newbridge Town Hall Main Street Newbridge
Summer Stars Party with Genie Mackers!
Summer Stars Party with Genie Mackers!
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33
Pop into Leixlip Library, where we will have boardgames out to entertain all the family! Suitable for Families with Children aged 5+.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Podcast and storytelling workshop with Lost Kids Storytime
Come in for a fun podcast and storytelling workshop with David!
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
Autumn Seed Saving Session for Families
Kildare Seed Library: Autumn Seed Saving Session
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47