Sunday, 21 May 2023 - Saturday, 27 May 2023
Monday 22 May
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A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.
Maynooth Community Library
Tuesday 23 May
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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
Africa Day Storytime: Folktales From an African Childhood
Join author Toluwani Akaehomen and Philomena for this wonderful Storytime to celebrate Africa Day. Suitable for ages 3-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth
Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: Celbridge
Weekly meetings of Phoenix Foróige Youth Club
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
This session provides an opportunity for participants of the online Sustainable Living programme to meet in-person to chat about the changes they made during the four-week programme. Please Select for more information.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Sibling Rivalry with Allen O’Donoghue- ONLINE
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/904055 We will give you practical advice on what to do when faced with sibling rivalry.
Online Event https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/904055
Wednesday 24 May
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Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin
Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.
Leixlip Library
Thursday 25 May
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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
Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group
Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33
Right Tree, Right Place – a Biodiversity Week Talk with Diarmaid McAree
Right Tree, Right Place – a Biodiversity Week Talk with Diarmaid McAree
Kildare Town Library
Biodiversity Week: Back Garden Biodiversity for all the family
Boosting biodiversity in your own back garden
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Monthly meet-up for North Kildare businesses and entrepreneurs
Monthly meeting of local business owners and entrepreneurs
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library
Adult Book Club
Kildare Town Library
German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults May
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.
Maynooth Community Library
Friday 26 May
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Toddler Time in the Library: May
A morning for toddlers to meet each other and play together
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.
Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
Join Carmel for a sprinkling of fairy dust, songs, and a magical storytelling event.
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
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
Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99
Tea/Coffee/Cake/Biscuits from 12 noon. Drop in event – no need to book. 12:30pm-1:00pm – Traditional music and ballads with Aoibhinn Moore. You might even catch Naas Library staff playing a tune. • Enjoy a little planting and take home your pot for a nice summer surprise. • Watch Old Naas photography slide show on the big screen.
Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
Age Friendly Connect Café in Celbridge Library
A chance to meet friends old and new, and chat to Celbridge Library's Age Friendly champions
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Age Friendly Event Afternoon Tea with Mae Leonard on Age Friendly Day
Afternoon Tea with Mae Leonard
Kildare Town Library
Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 26/05
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.
Maynooth Community Library
Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33
Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle
Irish language conversation circle
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
A musical tea to celebrate Age Friendly Library Day
Join us for an afternoon tea with some great music by the local Comhaltas group
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
Toddlertime at Athy Library
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33
Lego Club Every Saturday Morning at 11am
Lego Club Every Saturday Morning at 11am
Athy Library
Saturday 27 May
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Seisiúin scéalaíochta, rann agus amhrán arna n-eagrú ag Cill Dara le Gaeilge le haghaidh leanaí agus tuismitheoirí Stories and songs for younger children.
Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
Romanian Reading and Games club
Reading and games club for children from the Romanian community.
Kilcock Library, W23 AD66
Biodiversity Sketching Workshop
To celebrate National Biodiversity Week 2023, artist and illustrator Melissa Culhane will bring you on a sketching nature walk, starting at Leixlip Community Library. Suitable for all ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please Select for link and more information.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Biodiversity Sketching Workshop
To celebrate National Biodiversity Week, join artist and illustrator Melissa Culhane in our Sensory Garden for a nature sketching workshop. Suitable for all ages Please Select for link.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Biodiversity Sketching Workshop
Find out what you can achieve in your own back garden, whatever the size it is, by adding in native habitats that can help our native wildlife, biodiversity and pollinators. Please Select for link.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Circus Skills Workshop with Stephen McGinley!
Circus Skills Workshop with Stephen McGinley!
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33
Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!
Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33