“The Colour of our Land and Sea” By Anne Deere

Anne is a self-taught artist, painting for 20 years in her studio in Carlow. Painting is one of my main passions in life, I love our Irish landscapes and our seas, where the beautiful colours can be seen. This is where my inspiration comes from when I immerse myself in my paintings. “My main medium is Oils, but I paint in Encaustic where I use Bees wax, Damier wax and Oil pigment to create my paintings.  This is a very exciting medium to use, it entails using a heat gun and a gas flame.”

Culture Night Exhibition in the Gallery Truck Art in Irish apparel by Qandeel Kafeel

A Celebration of Color and Culture Embark on a vibrant journey where Pakistani truck art meets Irish fashion! "Truck Art in Irish apparel " is a groundbreaking exhibition that showcases the innovative blend of traditional Pakistani truck art motifs with contemporary Irish apparel. This unique fusion offers a fresh perspective on wearable art, combining intricate designs, bold colors, and symbolic imagery.

“The Colour of our Land and Sea” By Anne Deere

Anne is a self-taught artist, painting for 20 years in her studio in Carlow. Painting is one of my main passions in life, I love our Irish landscapes and our seas, where the beautiful colours can be seen. This is where my inspiration comes from when I immerse myself in my paintings. “My main medium is Oils, but I paint in Encaustic where I use Bees wax, Damier wax and Oil pigment to create my paintings.  This is a very exciting medium to use, it entails using a heat gun and a gas flame.”

Culture Night Exhibition in the Gallery Truck Art in Irish apparel by Qandeel Kafeel

A Celebration of Color and Culture Embark on a vibrant journey where Pakistani truck art meets Irish fashion! "Truck Art in Irish apparel " is a groundbreaking exhibition that showcases the innovative blend of traditional Pakistani truck art motifs with contemporary Irish apparel. This unique fusion offers a fresh perspective on wearable art, combining intricate designs, bold colors, and symbolic imagery.

‘Fragments’ by Kildare Creative Sphere - Week 4

Mixed Medium Exhibition. Kildare Creative Sphere is a network of Professional and semi /non-professional artists working independently and collaboratively to help develop their practice The meetings allow them to meet, form friendships and share our art to the wider community.

Ciorcaí Comhrá - Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcaí Comhrá - Weekly Irish Conversation Group

Introduction to Laser Cutter for Beginners (Adults)

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. You’ll learn: Lightburn Basics where you’ll be guided through the essentials of creating and preparing a design suitable for laser cutting. Hands-on Laser Cutting Experience: Transition from design to reality! Getting

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Monday Library Craft Club 2024

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.

“The Colour of our Land and Sea” By Anne Deere

Anne is a self-taught artist, painting for 20 years in her studio in Carlow. Painting is one of my main passions in life, I love our Irish landscapes and our seas, where the beautiful colours can be seen. This is where my inspiration comes from when I immerse myself in my paintings. “My main medium is Oils, but I paint in Encaustic where I use Bees wax, Damier wax and Oil pigment to create my paintings.  This is a very exciting medium to use, it entails using a heat gun and a gas flame.”

Exhibition '50 Years Fighting for the Liffey'

Ballymore Eustace Trout and Salmon Anglers' Association are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an exhibition about their work

Mind yourself – Adult literacy workshops

Mind yourself – Adult literacy workshops

‘Fragments’ by Kildare Creative Sphere - Week 4

Mixed Medium Exhibition. Kildare Creative Sphere is a network of Professional and semi /non-professional artists working independently and collaboratively to help develop their practice The meetings allow them to meet, form friendships and share our art to the wider community.

Baby Sign classes (4 weeks) - Celbridge Library

4 week baby sign classes

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.

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group Meeting every Tuesday 11am – 1pm. Accepting members

Introduction to Laser Cutter for Beginners (Adults)

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.

Autumn Seed Saving Session with Lucy Bell Tuesday 24th September

Dive into the autumn journey with seeds! In this session we’ll explore some more seed stories, looking to the biennial seed crops. We will look at this year’s harvest and how to save it, and some of the growing problems that arose in this changeable year of 2024.

Women's Relocation Group

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.

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Cold-War Conflict 1945 - 1990: a talk by Paul McDonald

Cold-War Conflict 1945 - 1990: a talk by Paul McDonald

Supporting Creativity & Expression through Play: Celbridge

Parenting talk 'Supporting Creativity and expression through Play' presented by Katie Sweetman

“The Colour of our Land and Sea” By Anne Deere

Anne is a self-taught artist, painting for 20 years in her studio in Carlow. Painting is one of my main passions in life, I love our Irish landscapes and our seas, where the beautiful colours can be seen. This is where my inspiration comes from when I immerse myself in my paintings. “My main medium is Oils, but I paint in Encaustic where I use Bees wax, Damier wax and Oil pigment to create my paintings.  This is a very exciting medium to use, it entails using a heat gun and a gas flame.”

Community Craft Group

Craft group

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning for over 55s

Exhibition '50 Years Fighting for the Liffey'

Ballymore Eustace Trout and Salmon Anglers' Association are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an exhibition about their work

Toddler Storytime & Nursery Rhymes Sept 24

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1142223

Kildare County Childcare Committee and Moo Music for children and their childminders

Kildare County Childcare Committee is delighted to host Music Time for babies and toddlers at Naas Library. This will be a great opportunity for childminders and their little ones to connect and grow their network. Barbara, our childminder development officer will be here to provide information, updates and supports for all childminders.

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Storytime - Am Scéalíochta

Storytime sessions for 0 to 5 year old children and their guardians

Adult English Conversation Group

Improve your English-speaking skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Please express interest at the library desk.

Chess Club

Come along and practice your strategy and moves, learn from each other!

“Mind Yourself” Adult Literacy Workshops with County Kildare LEADER Partnership

“Mind Yourself” Adult Literacy Workshops with County Kildare LEADER Partnership

“The Colour of our Land and Sea” By Anne Deere

Anne is a self-taught artist, painting for 20 years in her studio in Carlow. Painting is one of my main passions in life, I love our Irish landscapes and our seas, where the beautiful colours can be seen. This is where my inspiration comes from when I immerse myself in my paintings. “My main medium is Oils, but I paint in Encaustic where I use Bees wax, Damier wax and Oil pigment to create my paintings.  This is a very exciting medium to use, it entails using a heat gun and a gas flame.”

‘Mind Yourself’ Adult Literacy Workshops with County Kildare Leader Partnership

‘Mind Yourself’ Adult Literacy Workshop

“Outside and Inside" by Iwona Kwiatkowska

Tiernan and Karolina Wicha present the exploration and expression of one's personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives through various artistic mediums. It allows artists to delve deep into their inner thoughts and feelings, creating a unique and subjective representation of their reality.

"Flow and Flourish “ by Kamila Lukaszewicz - Week 1

Kamila Lukaszewicz is a multidisciplinary artist and holistic therapist exploring somatic ways of healing and expressing emotions through art and embodied practices.  Her exhibition "Flow and Flourish" delves into the concept of inner flow and flourishing within the body's cellular level. Kamila uses waters from the sea to study the flow of the ink on paper mirrored by the flow of liquids. The exhibition is  a series of artworks developed over the Spring and Summer of 2024. *Drp-in*

Exhibition '50 Years Fighting for the Liffey'

Ballymore Eustace Trout and Salmon Anglers' Association are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an exhibition about their work

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!

First Aid for Parents & Caregivers: Celbridge

Parenting talk 'First Aid for Parents & Caregivers' presented by First Aid for Everyone

New Celbridge Art Group – Register of Interest

New self-led art group - 1st meeting

Ciorcal Comhrá

Conversational Irish

Spanish Conversation Group

Informal Spanish conversation circle

Kildare Town Library Book Club

Kildare Town Library Book Club

The North Kildare Lacemakers Collective - Sept meeting

Meeting of the North Kildare Lacemakers collective

Fire an anthology of writing and art will be launched on Thursday, 26th September 2024 in Naas Library & Cultural Centre at 6.45pm.

Fire an anthology of writing and art will be launched on Thursday, 26th September 2024 in Naas Library & Cultural Centre at 6.45pm. Fire will be launched by Kildare artist Lucina Russell and will feature a short discussion with the editors Kildare writers Niamh Boyce and Shauna Gilligan and publisher Alan Hayes of the feminist press Arlen House. The discussion will be followed by readings from selected contributors.

KRF presents Kildare Reads in association with the Irish Writer's Centre

KRF presents Kildare Reads in association with the Irish Writer's Centre

Classic Film Screening

Pop into our Gallery where we will be showing a film on the BIG SCREEN!

“Outside and Inside" by Iwona Kwiatkowska

Tiernan and Karolina Wicha present the exploration and expression of one's personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives through various artistic mediums. It allows artists to delve deep into their inner thoughts and feelings, creating a unique and subjective representation of their reality.

Employ Ability Services, Drop-in Clinic

Free and friendly advice for Job Seekers and Employers

"Flow and Flourish “ by Kamila Lukaszewicz - Week 1

Kamila Lukaszewicz is a multidisciplinary artist and holistic therapist exploring somatic ways of healing and expressing emotions through art and embodied practices.  Her exhibition "Flow and Flourish" delves into the concept of inner flow and flourishing within the body's cellular level. Kamila uses waters from the sea to study the flow of the ink on paper mirrored by the flow of liquids. The exhibition is  a series of artworks developed over the Spring and Summer of 2024. *Drp-in*

Exhibition '50 Years Fighting for the Liffey'

Ballymore Eustace Trout and Salmon Anglers' Association are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an exhibition about their work

Kilcock Integration Group Conversational English Classes

Free conversational English classes. Practice and improve you English and meet new people. All levels welcome. Evening classes available too. For more info email:conversationalenglishkilcock@gmail.com

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

More Than That Festival Celebrating Kildare Social Inclusion Week & Recovery Month: tools and techniques to improve your wellbeing Friday 27th September

11.00am-4.30pm Wellbeing Warrior workshops 7.00pm-7.45pm Celtic Kindness: the inspirational story or Ireland’s own ‘Mozart’, Turlough O’Carolan, a mixture of kindness and tragedy. 8.00pm-8.45pm A masterclass in finding your true potential with Dr. Brian Pennie, neuroscientist, resilience specialist and author of ‘Bonus Time’. Booking links to the above talks and workshops can be found on www.surfonline.ie

Ciorcal comhrá / Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcal comhrá / Irish Conversation Group

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

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

Dragon and magic themed story time for ages 3-6

Join Emily for a dragon and magic themed story time, and hear about some silly knights and even sillier dragons! Please note that it is only suitable for children 3+. Book places for children only. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1357374

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library Gallery Space for some arts and crafts fun

Storytime in Naas Library and Cultural Centre

Join us for songs and stories

“Outside and Inside" by Iwona Kwiatkowska

Tiernan and Karolina Wicha present the exploration and expression of one's personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives through various artistic mediums. It allows artists to delve deep into their inner thoughts and feelings, creating a unique and subjective representation of their reality.

"Flow and Flourish “ by Kamila Lukaszewicz - Week 1

Kamila Lukaszewicz is a multidisciplinary artist and holistic therapist exploring somatic ways of healing and expressing emotions through art and embodied practices.  Her exhibition "Flow and Flourish" delves into the concept of inner flow and flourishing within the body's cellular level. Kamila uses waters from the sea to study the flow of the ink on paper mirrored by the flow of liquids. The exhibition is  a series of artworks developed over the Spring and Summer of 2024. *Drp-in*

Exhibition '50 Years Fighting for the Liffey'

Ballymore Eustace Trout and Salmon Anglers' Association are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with an exhibition about their work

KRF 2024: His Poetic Life - Dennis O'Driscoll's Personal Anthology

The renowned poet, critic, essayist and reviewer Dennis O’Driscoll lived in Naas for many years, until his untimely death in 2012. Naturally bookish, he won his first poetry competition as a child. He began his working life in Dublin Castle, in the Estate Duty Office, at the age of sixteen. There he contributed to policy papers, acting as Irish delegate at EU working group meetings and arranging Customs training for officers from Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet Republics.

Q&A with Dame Evelyn Glennie – The World’s Premier Solo Percussionist

https://kildarecoco.ie/library/Libraries/Athy/

Art Attack – Junk and Recycling

Art Attack – Junk and Recycling