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Sunday, 20 August 2023 - Saturday, 26 August 2023

Tuesday 22 August

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Location

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

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

Creative Places Athy

Creative Places Athy

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Online Teen Writers Group

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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Location

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!

Creative Junk Modelling!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Thursday 24 August

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Location

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

Scéalaíochta le Lorraine

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 Exhibition

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

Kildare Town Library

Classic Film Screening

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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Location

Employ Ability Services

Free employability service

Kildare Town Library

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

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!

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

Story-Time for 1-5 year olds

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

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

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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Location

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

Family Boardgame Afternoon

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