ISL Conversation Group - Kildare Town Library

Get together to practice your Irish Sign Language in a free, safe and fun community space.

Toddler Time in the Library: July

A time for toddlers to play and make new friends

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.

Troubled Times in Athy 1913-1923 with James Durney

Troubled Times in Athy 1913-1923 with James Durney

Carmel's Storytime!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

Summer Story Time

An open story and song session for ages 1-5. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support the different stages of literacy development and engage younger attendees. All children must be supervised during this session.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle! Saturday 29th July Join Mershell the Mermaid for breathwork, mindfulness and imagination. Travel under the sea to hear tales of Celtic myths, legends, and mermaids! For children from 3-7 years old. To book your place, please contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

ShareRing Skills Art and Craft Group

Community focused Art and Craft group meeting

Leanie Joubert Exhibition ‘Summer Walks’

Leanie Joubert Exhibition ‘Summer Walks’ Tuesday 1st August - Friday 1st September My name is Leanie Joubert and I live in Celbridge where I work from my studio in my back garden. My work often centers around themes of the natural world. I regularly paint forests and landscapes in all seasons or I make more detailed studies of plants like roses or wild grasses.

Dogman – Police Station. Can Dogman Keep Petey in Jail?

Dogman workshop for children aged 6 - 9 years

Pawn to King: Learn to Play Chess

Learn to play chess in this fun, interactive workshop from Red King Chess. Step-by-step, learn the starting position, movement and capture rules for all pieces. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to play a full game of chess

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Story Time & Sing Along Nursery Rhymes

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Age Friendly event: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Coffee Morning for the over 55s

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

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!

Knitting Group

Knitting Group

Saving the Natural World - Climate Action Workshop

Children's climate action workshop.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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+

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

The Military Archives

Daniel Ayotis, Director of the Irish Military Archives, will tell the story of this institution

Story-Time for 1-5 year olds

An open story and song session for ages 1-5. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to support the different stages of literacy development and engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session.

EmployAbility Services

Free employability service

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.

Carmel's Storytime!

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Lego Club and Lego Pit

Lego Club and Lego Pit

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.

Bilingual Comic Workshops with Artist Adrian Courtney/ Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney

Bilingual Comic Workshops with Artist Adrian Courtney/ Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney

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+

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Biodiversity in your Garden: Gardening Workshop for Families

How to prepare your garden for the Autumn & Winter season including crops to grow, ideas to help biodiversity and how to restore the soil for the following year. Suitable for all the family.

Gardening and Biodiversity Workshop with Judith O’Connor

Gardening and Biodiversity Workshop with Judith O’Connor

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

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!

Irish Sign Language Conversation Group

Get together to practice your Irish Sign Language in a free, safe and fun community space.

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult Craft Group

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

Employ Ability Services

Free employability service

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.

Mini Makers with Laura

Come along to mini makers at Newbridge library! Inviting children from 2-5 years old to engage in creative play-based learning.

Carmel's Storytime!

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

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

Creative Use of Waste & Space workshop with The Rediscovery Center

Introduces the concept of waste reuse and includes a wide range of hands-on arts and crafts activities reusing waste materials such as fabric, scrap paper, food cans and tetra packs. Reading challenge element + small Space element e.g. will incorporate elements like making rockets, learning about constellations, and incorporate elements related to climate change.

Creative Waste Workshop with Rediscovery Centre

Join us for a hands-on introduction to creative reuse of waste materials with a wide range of arts and crafts activities

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Heritage Week at Celbridge Library: Beekeeping Drop-in Family Workshop

Beekeeping Drop-in Family Workshop as part of Heritage Week

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+

Magic Wand Felting with Tamzen Lundy

Magic Wand Felting with Tamzen Lundy

Finger Puppet Felting with Tamzen Lundy

Finger Puppet Felting with Tamzen Lundy

Heritage Week / Climate Action workshops: Natural Dyeing and Spindle Spinning Workshop

Natural Dyeing and Spindle Spinning Workshop

Family Friendly Summer Fermenting Workshop

Beginners’ guide to fermentation and pickling, with a focus on lacto-fermentation and light summer pickles. Please Select for link.

Celtic Illuminated Letters for National Heritage Week 2023

Taking inspiration from the ancient illuminated letters and Celtic artwork in the Book of Kells we will draw and paint our own illuminated letter.

Heritage Week: Science of Sound and Music

In this workshop with Anyone4Science, children will investigate the origin of sound and sound waves, and how these are eventually interpreted as sound by the brain Please Select for more info and link.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Local Folklore Stories for all the family with Storyteller Michelle

Local Folklore Stories for all the family with Storyteller Michelle T

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: August

Volunteer-led youth club for young people aged 12 - 18

Autumn/Winter Gardening and Biodiversity Workshop

How to prepare your garden for the Autumn & Winter season including crops to grow, ideas to help biodiversity and how to restore the soil for the following year. Suitable for all the family. Children attending this workshop must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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.

Build and Create Lego Drop in: August

We provide the Lego, you provide the ideas!

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+

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!

Early Years Workshop with Music Generation Kildare in Celbridge Library

Music Generation workshop for 3-5 year olds in Celbridge Library

Lughnasa Letterpress Family Workshop National Heritage Week 2023

Family workshop. Max. groups of 4, children 8 years old & up. In our Lughnasa Letterpress workshop we create bookmarks, postcards or mini prints with our poetry or words inspired by biodiversity, nature’s lifecycle and heritage week. The workshop is designed around intergenerational groups of 4 working collaboratively on a composition. Using vintage metal type on a mobile 1942 Adana letterpress, we set the type upside down and backwards, to print a short line from a poem, a phase or word or ve

Creating a Mandala

Creating a Mandala Workshop for children aged 8 - 12years

Storytime Special with Carmel for Heritage Week!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Carmel's Storytime!

As part of ‘Heritage Week’ Carmel will host a heritage themed story time. Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled storytime at Leixlip Library! Please Select for link.

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Employ Ability Services

Free Employ Ability Services

Little Makers Morning

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1 - 4-year-olds. Practice fine motor skills while having fun! Build amazing creations using construction toys such as Magna-Tiles, Duplo, Mega Bloks, Blockaroo, puzzles and more. While not all activities will be suitable for all ages – there will be something for everyone! 

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.

Carmel's Storytime!

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Family Friendly 80s Classic Movie Morning in Celbridge Library

Classic 80s Movie Morning upstairs on the Mezzanine

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

Heritage Week Magic Wand felted Pencil Workshop

In this fun felt session, children will learn the basics of wet felting, the world’s oldest form of textile making. This is a fabulous introduction to a very sensory craft, suitable for beginners. There will be plenty of soapy bubbles and soft fibres. Roll up your sleeves and rub a dub dub! Children under the age of 8 attending this workshop must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Mindful Mosaics and Zentangles

Mindful Mosaics and Zentangles

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Pop-Up Nature Forest School for Families with Dúlra Forest School

2 Sessions 10:30 - 12:30 Parent & infant (0 - 5 years) 14:00 - 16:00 Parent & child (6 - 12 years) To celebrate National Heritage Week, we are delighted to collaborate with Kate Maher of Dúlra Forest School. Participants will meet in the Library and be brought by Kate to their Forest School in Newbridge Linear Park where they will learn about native flora and fauna through games and interactive resources. They will learn about the food and medicinal uses of native plants, and make some small cr

LEGO Freeplay

Pop in to Leixlip Library and become a ‘Master Builder’! Suitable for all the family.

Natural dyeing Spindle Spinning Workshop

In this workshop participants will learn how plants, roots, lichens and trees were used in the dyeing of fibre in ancient Ireland, plus introducing plants that can be used today from our own home. Each participant will be given the opportunity to dye fibre using mason jars.

Family Library Movie Screening

We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film rated PG on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library. No Booking Required.

Board Games Session: August

Board Games on the mezzanine

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.

Creative Places Athy

Creative Places Athy

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

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.

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: August

Volunteer-led youth club for young people aged 12 - 18

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.

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Creative Junk Modelling!

Creative Junk Modelling!

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!

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.

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+

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

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

Employ Ability Services

Free employability service

Toddler Time in the Library: August

A chance for 2-5 year olds to play, draw and meet other toddlers

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

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.

Carmel's Storytime!

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

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

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

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.

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!

Summer Stars Party with Genie Mackers!

Summer Stars Party with Genie Mackers!

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+.

Podcast and storytelling workshop with Lost Kids Storytime

Come in for a fun podcast and storytelling workshop with David!

Autumn Seed Saving Session for Families

Kildare Seed Library: Autumn Seed Saving Session

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Poetry Café

Want to meet for, chat about, and create poetry? Come along to the poetry café for adults in Maynooth Community Library from 6pm - 7pm. No booking required, just drop in!

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: August

Volunteer-led youth club for young people aged 12 - 18

Women's Ex-Pats & Friends Group

Calling all women who have relocated to Ireland, returned from abroad, or local ladies interested in welcoming expats! Our Women's Group offers a meeting place at the library to chat, make new friends, and share stories about transitioning to Ireland. Join us for an enriching experience of community, support, and connection.

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.

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!

Knitting Group

Knitting Group

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Starting ‘Big School’ Presented by Dr Mary O’Kane

In this session, Dr Mary O’Kane offers some very practical advice on the most important skill sets for children during this transition, and how best to support your child over the summer in developing these skills.

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds

A special pocket of time for you and your very young child, specifically tailored for children under 3.

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds

A special pocket of time for you and your very young child, specifically tailored for children under 3.

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Design A Summer Stars Bag Drop-in Workshop

Design your very own Summer Stars Tote Bag! Create a totally unique Summer Stars bag with your own colour and style at this drop-in workshop! Please note – old clothes recommended as fabric markers / paint will be used!

Maynooth Women's Group

A meeting space for local women usually held on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:30am.

Summer Stars party with Reuben The Entertainer.

Reuben the Entertainer - Don't miss his high-energy Comedy Magic Show!

Summer Stars Celebration Magic Show

A huge ‘Well done!’ and congratulations to all the children who participated in this year’s Summer Stars Reading Challenge in Maynooth Community Library! To celebrate the children’s participation in the Summer Reading Challenge, we are having a special Jack Flash's Amazing Magic Show: From the "Greatest Show on Earth", with magic and juggling along with loads of audience participation. Children attending this event must be accompanied by a parent /guardian.

Lego Club (Please note Lego Pit no longer available)

Lego Club

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

What’s in a Hedge?

To celebrate National Hedgerow Week 2023, we are welcoming special guests to share their knowledge and wisdom on all things hedgerow!

The Irish Legacy of the Brontës: An Exhibition

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Crafting Ladies of Banagher and its Curator, Dr Maebh O’Regan. Light refreshments provided. Booking required.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Regular storytime session

Stories and rhymes for the under 5's

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Story Time & Sing Along Nursery Rhymes

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month! Select for more info.

Autumn Seed Saving Workshop for families with Lucy Bell

Join horticulturist Lucy Bell to learn how to successfully save seeds from your garden this Autumn. Become more self-reliant by ensuring you have seeds for the following year to sow, share or return to the seed library: saving you money and continuing the ancient tradition of seed-saving. Part of the Kildare Seed Library initiative.

Hedgerow Week 2023: What's In A Hedge?

To celebrate National Hedgerow Week 2023, Celbridge Library will welcome two special guests to share their knowledge and wisdom on all things hedgerow!

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

The Road to a Debut: Writing the First Poetry Collection with Nithy Kasa

Especially designed for beginners and for emerging poets on their way to their first collection. This 3-week The Road to A Debut course will explore the multitudes of new voices in the contemporary Irish poetry community

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy

Once Upon a Tune

Come along for a chat and a song at Athy Library. Enjoy music, fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and guests!

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15

Maynooth Library is starting a brand new in-person book club for ages 12 to 15 and it needs you!- or any book lovers you know. This is a book club with a difference; while there is always a suggested book to pick up, members can read whatever they like and share their best BookTok recommendations.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Zero Waste Maynooth Clothes Swap

Zero Waste Maynooth is back after its summer break with its ladies’ clothes swap shop. Drop in!

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

U3A Book Club Dec 22

The U3A Book Club meet the first Monday of each month in Maynooth Community Library. New members welcome . Please contact Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information.

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Regular storytime session

Stories and rhymes for the under 5's

Mindfulness Colouring with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library Gallery to unwind and add colour to intricate and relaxing designs. Everything will be provided for you. Suitable for Adults. No Booking Required.

Roald Dahl Story and Craft

Roald Dahl Story and Craft

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Chess Workshop with Red King Chess

Chess Workshops for Ages 9+ Select for more info

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Two Brontë Films by Maebh O’ Regan

To coincide with the exhibition on ‘The Irish Legacy of the Brontës’ in Maynooth Community Library, two films by the curator of the exhibition, Maebh O’Regan, ‘The Discovery of the Brontë Family Portrait in Hill House, Banagher, 1914’ and ‘Charlotte and Arthur: A Victorian Romance’ will be shown. The evening will include a miscellany of readings, songs, and stories. * Drop in Event*

The Irish Legacy of the Brontës Exhibition: Meet the Curator: Maebh O’Regan

Introductory Film and Tour of Exhibits. *Drop in Event*

Poetry Night: An Evening of Sharing Poetry

Poetry enthusiasts, join us for an evening of sharing your favourite poetry. You may wish to read a poem aloud or just listen. Hosted by Maynooth & Ballitore Libraries. All welcome.

The Road to a Debut: Writing the First Poetry Collection with Nithy Kasa

Especially designed for beginners and for emerging poets on their way to their first collection. This 3-week The Road to A Debut course will explore the multitudes of new voices in the contemporary Irish poetry community

Talk from Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch

‘Birds and Biodiversity of Leixlip Reservoir’ with Ed Gilligan

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

One-to-One I.T Tuition for Adults

Transition Year students will share their I.T. knowledge with you over six classes. Just bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Choose your own topics and learn at your own pace. Write down your questions and bring them to the classes. The first three classes take place in Naas Library and the next three take place in Piper’s Hill College. Beginners and Improvers are welcome. To book your place contact Naas Library 045 879111 / naaslib@kildarecoco.ie or drop in and talk to staff. This is a Naa

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

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.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

POP: Little Engineers

Join Engineer Niamh Conroy for this fun workshop that explores engineering concepts through play-based activities and have lots of fun along the way!

Captain Ho Ho’s Summer Stars Awards Magic Show

Naas Library had a huge amount of Summer Stars readers this year. We had so many wonderful readers, we’ve had to put on two shows. All who took part will receive an email invite.

Play Day in Leixlip Library

Pop in to Leixlip Library, where we will have boardgames, some Lego and other activities! Suitable for all the family. No Booking Required

Captain Ho Ho’s Summer Stars Awards Magic Show

Naas Library had a huge amount of Summer Stars readers this year. We had so many wonderful readers, we’ve had to put on two shows. All who took part will receive an email invite.

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

POP! Event: Moving Words – Story through dance workshop

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

What on Earth are the Sustainable Development Goals? An online information session with the Sustainable Life School

An information session with the Sustainable Life School looking at what the Sustainable Development Goals are and how they relate to our lives and our community.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

First Aid for Parents by Siobhan Butler

A popular and regular event on the programme, this informative and interactive course uses lots of visual aids in the presentation and there is plenty of opportunity for the participants to ask questions. Topics covered will include: Calling the emergency services; The First Aid Kit; Choking; Meningitis; Burns; Temperatures / Seizures

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Regular storytime session

Stories and rhymes for the under 5's

Wednesday Readers

The Wednesday Readers book club usually meets the second Wednesday of each month.

Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Sewing Workshop with Athy Library Staff

Has it been a while since you worked on your sewing machine? Have you forgotten how to use it? Bring it along to Athy Library and let our very own Ann K. remind you with a small bag project!

Identifying the Past – Athy Photographs from the 1940’s and 50’s

Identifying the Past – Athy Photographs from the 1940’s and 50’s

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled storytime at Leixlip Library! Please Select for link.

Centuries Apart – an exhibition of original historic prints & oil paintings by Michael Rowley

An exhibition of original historic prints & oil paintings

ISL Conversation Group

Get together to practice your Irish Sign Language in a free, safe and fun community space.

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club

Maynooth Library will be launching a new monthly book club in September, in partnership with Midlands LGBT+ Project, focusing on books by LGBT+ authors or with LGBT+ themes. For September we will be reading Slant by Katherine O’Donnell - copies are available for collection at the desk.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Little Makers Morning

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1 -4 year olds. Practice fine motor skills while having fun! Build amazing creations using construction toys such as Magna-Tiles, PlusPlus, Duplo, Mega Bloks, Lego and more. While not all activities will be suitable for all ages – there will be something for everyone!

Art Exhibition

Along with the ECO SHOWBOAT Programme of Events, the Library will also host a Biodiversity Art Exhibition which is a collaboration between Sallins Biodiversity Group and St Laurence’s N.S.

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Culture Night: Pokémon Hunt

Learn about the different countries and cultures where the Pokémon games have been based. From the Kantō, Japan to Hawaii, USA. Find the answers to the questions, and hunt down some hidden Pokémon! Suitable for All Ages. No Booking Required.

The Prado on the Barrow – Athy Photographic Society

The Prado on the Barrow – Athy Photographic Society

Culture Night: Folktales from Around the Globe

Join German storyteller Simone Schuemmelfeder from StoryGate for an evening of storytelling and puppetry. With entertaining stories from many cultures, charming puppets and lots of interactive fun, Simone will bring you on a story-blast around the world. All children attending this event must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

ECO SHOWBOAT at CULTURE NIGHT

Culture Night, the ultimate stop on the 2023 Expedition of the Eco Showboat, arrives at Naas Harbour on the Grand Canal. Come and see the Mayfly or join the Eco Showboat crew with local artist Marta Golubowska and Indian Irish musicians Anna Tanvir and Maninder Singh at Naas Library for an evening of workshops, film and music.

Climate Action Event - Sustainable Printmaking / Athchursáil - with artist Pamela de Brí - 5pm

Who could know that the inside of a juice carton could have such potential? This bilingual family friendly workshop, will create prints on paper using recycled materials.

Centuries Apart – an exhibition of original historic prints & oil paintings by Michael Rowley

An Exhibition by Michael Rowley - Historical prints & paintings

Culture Night: Kildare Young Filmmakers Screening

Join Kildare Young Filmmakers for the premier 4 new short films, alongside the screening of the 2023 KYF Summer Camp films. Select for more info

Climate Action Event - Sustainable Printmaking / Athchursáil - with artist Pamela de Brí - 7pm

Who could know that the inside of a juice carton could have such potential? This bilingual family friendly workshop, will create prints on paper using recycled materials.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Art Exhibition

Along with the ECO SHOWBOAT Programme of Events, the Library will also host a Biodiversity Art Exhibition which is a collaboration between Sallins Biodiversity Group and St Laurence’s N.S.

Lola’s Yoga and Storytelling Workshop

For parents, and their children aged 3 to 9yrs Yoga through storytelling is a great way to support children's wellbeing. Yoga can assist in enhancing a child's physical, social, and emotional development. Some of the benefits include strength and balance, an increase in self-esteem and a decrease in anxiety. The storytelling aspect of the workshop enriches the children's imagination and provides both a visual and audio learning experience.

Autumn Gardening and Saving Seeds with Klaus Laitenberger

Join master Organic Horticulturist Klaus Laitenberger for an informative and enjoyable talk that will cover topics such as seed saving, sowing and planting in Autumn, soil fertility, and preventing pests and diseases.

3D Printing Workshop for children

Learn to make 3D models on our Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer. This will be an introduction to 3D model making and a demonstration of the 3D printing process

Autumn Gardening and Saving Seed With Master Organic Gardener Klaus Laitenberger

Join master Organic Horticulturist Klaus Laitenberger for an informative and enjoyable talk. Please Select for more info and link.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Children

Join Heather in Maynooth Library for fun adventures with the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. No previous experience is required, complete beginners are welcome to join! We’ll learn how to create characters, play the game, and create our own collaborative stories.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Baby Sign Language

Babies already communicate before they can talk, usually it’s only Mum/Dad that can understand them. By teaching them some sign language, they now have the tools to communicate with anyone that understands the signs.

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Women's Ex-Pats & Friends Group

Calling all women who have relocated to Ireland, returned from abroad, or local ladies interested in welcoming expats! Our Women's Group offers a meeting place at the library to chat, make new friends, and share stories about transitioning to Ireland. Join us for an enriching experience of community, support, and connection.

Classic Film Screening

On Tuesday September 26th, we welcome you to join us for a famous classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. Suitable for Adults. No Booking Required

Tuesday Murder Club

The book club will meet on the lastTuesday of each month from 7pm - 7.50pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please email Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

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!

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Teenagers

Join Heather in Maynooth Library for fun adventures with the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. No previous experience is required, complete beginners are welcome to join! We’ll learn how to create characters, play the game, and create our own collaborative stories.

Get Crafty!

Craft group

Bookworms Book Club with Orla

Adult Book Club

The Substance of Youth - an exploration on substance abuse, vaping and other trends, presented by Steven Joyce

Join us for this informative talk with Steven Joyce for Parents of Tweens and Teens.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds

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.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Relaxation and Movement Workshop with Aine Hurley

Relaxation and Movement Workshop with Aine Hurley

Book Busters Children's Book Club

The Book Busters Children's Book Club returns to Maynooth Library this month! Currently seeking new members. If your child aged 8-11 would like to take part, please email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for further details.

Book Busters Children's Book Club

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

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Mini Makers with Laura

Come along to mini makers at Newbridge library! Inviting children from 2-5 years old to engage in creative play-based learning.

Yoga with Janu

Join us here in Naas Library for an hour of relaxation with Janu. Mats can be provided if you do not have your own.

An Introduction to Moths and Moth Trapping with Wild Kildare

Moths, the much maligned poor relation of butterflies! Select for more info

An introduction to Moths and Moth Trapping

Moths: the much-maligned poor relation of butterflies! Join Chris from wild Kildare as he introduces us to these fascinating but often overlooked winged beauties. All children attending this talk must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Cuidiu Breastfeeding Support Group

Having a baby is such an exciting time in our lives, however it also brings about many changes. This is where Cuidiu Breastfeeding support hopes to help you on your journey.  No Booking Required

Baby Sign Language

Babies already communicate before they can talk, usually it’s only Mum/Dad that can understand them. By teaching them some sign language, they now have the tools to communicate with anyone that understands the signs.

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Card Making Group

Card making group. Contact library for further information.

Kildare Readers Festival: Online Book Club with Rosemary Mac Cabe

Kildare author, podcaster and media personality Rosemary Mac Cabe will be chatting with journalist Roe McDermott about her #1 Irish bestseller debut This Is Not About You: A Memoir, a “life story in a series of love stories”.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Public Consultation for the LACAP

The Climate Office will be holding a Public Consultation for the LACAP – an in-person session for members of the public to ask questions about the LACAP with the Climate Action Office. The LACAP documents will be displayed in Naas Library for the following dates: 21st September to 03rd November 2023 No Booking Required

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Kildare Reader’s Festival Event! Absent Friend with John McKenna.

Kildare Reader’s Festival Event! Absent Friend with John McKenna.

Poetry Mic Night with Luain Press

All are welcome to a special poetry open mic night at the library. If you have a poem you’d like to share, whether it’s your own work or one you really like, whether you’re a singer and you’d like to sing a song and listen, feel free!

Supporting School-aged Children with Language and Literacy Difficulties

Language and/or literacy difficulties can impact a significant number of children in the classroom. There are many ways that we can support children from learning to read, to reading to learn. Supports and guidance may involve whole classroom strategies to individually tailored supports based on the own individual needs of the child. In fact, many of these strategies can also be of benefit to all children in the classroom.

Kildare Readers Festival: Introducing Twiggy Woman - Oein DeBhairduin in conversation with Peadar Ó Guilín

Kildare Readers' Festival author event - Oein DeBhairduin in conversation with Peadar Ó Guilín

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

For the over 55s - Join us for tea, coffee or just a chat.

Cover to Cover Book Club

Cover to Cover book club. Fully subscribed at the moment.

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

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!

Age Action Computer Class

Age Action Computer Class. Contact library for details.

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month! Select for more info.

knitting Group

Knitting Group

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Kildare Readers Festival Event - Writing Our Way to Brigit/Brigid

An evening of exclusive readings and performances by participants from the Writing Our Way to Brigit/Brigid workshops.

Kildare Readers Festival: Poetry and the Possibility of Home

In this very special evening of poetry and conversation, two award-winning poets, Nithy Kasa and Annemarie Ní Churreáin, will read their work in discussion with host, Catherine Gander.

‘The Substance of Youth’ – Substance Abuse, Vaping & other trends. Presented by Steven Joyce.

Parenting talk about substance abuse, vaping and trends affecting tweens and teens

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

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 Computer Class.

Age Friendly Computer Class. Contact the library for details.

Age Friendly Cuppa & Chat

Men's Shed Cuppa 'n' Chat. Contact library for further details.

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Irish Storytime/ Am Scéalaíochta

Irish Storytime/ Am Scéalaíochta. Suitable for ages 0-8/ Oiriúnach do aois 0-10 mbliana.

Maynooth Women's Group

A meeting space for local women usually held on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:30am.

Féile Liam O'Flynn, Recital and Lecture

Internationally renowned performer and tutor on both uilleann pipes and flute, Louise Mulcahy will talk on The Liam O'Flynn collection and Mná na nPíob and the neglected stories of a group of incredible female pipers. This will be followed by a recital. Drop In – No booking required

Lego and Boardgame Afternoon

Pop into Leixlip Library, where we will have Lego and boardgames out to entertain all the family! Suitable for Families with Children aged 5+. No Booking Required

Lego Club (Please note there will no longer be the Lego Pit available

Lego Club (Please note there will no longer be the Lego Pit available

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Baby Sign Language

Babies already communicate before they can talk, usually it’s only Mum/Dad that can understand them. By teaching them some sign language, they now have the tools to communicate with anyone that understands the signs.

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

In Celebration of Harry Potter Book Night!

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

Club Leabhar

Club Leabhar. Irish language book club. Contact library for further details.

Promoting Positive Body Image (online talk) - Presented by Zuzanna Gajowiec

Online parenting talk on promoting positive body image

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Messy Play Morning

Messy Play morning for toddlers

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

As part of our Age Friendly Programme, drop in for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat with library staff and find out more about the libraries online and other services. No booking needed, just drop in.

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Croí Women’s Heart Health Talk

The latest in a series of talks as part of Newbridge Library's Women's Health Programme 2023

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!

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch

"The common Swift”, by Noel Linehan All welcome to attend the monthly meet-up of Birdwatch Kildare. Refreshments served before the meeting.

Talk: Building your Parenting Plan

If you are like us and parenting can have you feeling like you’re in a spin cycle in the washing machine with no time to think, this is the talk for you! We’ll show you simple steps to get your head clearer and prioritise the thing that you want to change right now, while leaving the other bits until tomorrow.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Decluttering for Mental Health

A parenting talk about decluttering & mental health. Presented by Fiona Hall.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Every Friday, 10.00am-10.30am Suitable for 0-5 years Half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years. All welcome. Walk in with no booking required

Every Friday, 10.00am-10.30am Suitable for 0-5 years Half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years. All welcome. Walk in with no booking required.

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 years

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Childrens Books Festival: Spooky Storytelling & Character Design Workshops

Join Úna Woods for A Spooky Storytelling and Draw Along. Select for more info

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Teen Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month! Select for more info.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Creative Writing Group

Creative Writing Group Contact Library for details

Lola’s Yoga and Storytelling Workshop

Lola’s Yoga and Storytelling Workshop

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Baby Sign Language

Babies already communicate before they can talk, usually it’s only Mum/Dad that can understand them. By teaching them some sign language, they now have the tools to communicate with anyone that understands the signs.

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Make Time Craft Group: 3rd Tuesday in October

A meet-up for crafters in Celbridge Library

Classic Film Screening

On Tuesday October 17th, we welcome you to join us for a famous classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. . No Booking Required

Let's Talk about Parenting: Q&A with a Child Psychologist (online)

Q & A with a Child Psychologist (Online) - Presented by Dr. Rosario Power

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

For the over 55s - Join us for tea, coffee or just a chat.

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

Local Authority Climate Action Plan – Public Consultation

Local Authority Climate Action Plan – Public Consultation

Suitable 8 – 12yrs Come along to learn some bookbinding skills with Jean. Make your own notebook using recycled materials.

Suitable 8 – 12yrs Come along to learn some bookbinding skills with Jean. Make your own notebook using recycled materials.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

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!

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled storytime at Leixlip Library! Please Select for link.

ISL Conversation Group

Get together to practice your Irish Sign Language in a free, safe and fun community space.

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Poetry Open Mic

Open Mic Night

5 ways to assist Teens’ Career Planning in Senior Cycle Years

What do most parents want for their teens? I believe that they want them to be happy and successful. When it comes to career planning, 92% of teens rely on their parents for career choice. Therefore, parents have a huge and important role to play. This talk focuses on 5 practical ways that you can help your teen plan ahead in a way that generates happiness, meaning and success in their career choices. You will be given a toolkit in handout form, of tried and tested techniques that will help you

Des Carty Sessions

Annual Des Carty traditional and folk festival session

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 years

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some arts and crafts fun. Please Select for link.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Maynooth Women's Group

A meeting space for local women usually held on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:30am.

Halloween Costume Swap at Celbridge Library

Children's Halloween Costume Swap

National Harp Day

Join us here in Naas Library for an afternoon of harp music. Listen to emerging young harpists and professional harpist Ruth O'Hara play music ranging from traditional Irish, classical, film, disney, pop to jazz.

Lámh at the Library – Silvia Angel’s Storytime using Lámh, Visuals and Sensory props

Lámh at the Library – Silvia Angel’s Storytime using Lámh, Visuals and Sensory props

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Baby Beats - Messy Play & Live Music for Babies and Toddlers

Baby Beats - Messy Play & Live Music for Babies and Toddlers

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

First Aid for Parents with Siobhan Butler. Let’s talk about parenting event

First Aid for Parents with Siobhan Butler. Let’s talk about parenting event

Celbridge Library Teen Book Club: Expressions of Interest

Expression of interest for Celbridge Library's Teen Book Club - meeting once a month on Wednesdays at 4pm.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

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!

Let's Talk About Parenting: First Aid for Parents

First Aid for Parents Presented by Siobhan Butler

Kildare Town: Down Memory Lane and a look at some Old Halloween Traditions

Age Friendly Event for over 55s

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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.

Jelly and Ice-Cream Parental Alienation Support Group

Jelly and Ice-Cream is a support group for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who have been alienated by a parent of the child they are not allowed to see. This group of likeminded people will help shed some light on how the system works and offer support through the journey of trying to regain access to a child. Booking required – please email John Kelly at number6naas@gmail.com.

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Supporting your Anxious Teen

This workshop with Helen Vaughan from Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy will discuss: · Understanding teen development · How to parent adolescents · How anxiety impacts our young people & supporting them. · Teen issues: secondary school, bullying, social anxiety & boosting resilience

Let's Talk about Parenting: Stress Management for Parents and Family Support Workers

Stress Management Talk for Parents and Family Support Workers

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Ag Fanacht – Exhibition with Blue Way Art Studio

Special Halloween Storytime

Halloween Storytime for babies & pre-schoolers.

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Celbridge Library Spanish Conversation Group: Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest for Spanish conversation group

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

HSE/EVE Larine House Art Exhibition, running from October 3rd – 31st

Maynooth Library is currently displaying some of the amazing artwork from those attending EVE Larine. EVE Larine is a HSE Mental Health day service based in the centre of Maynooth town.

Kilcock and Newtown Quilters – Exhibition of Work

An exhibition celebrating this traditional Irish pastime

Children’s Book Festival: Cool Food School - Halloween Chocolate Apple Mummies

Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Halloween themed cooking class. Select for link

Family Halloween Movie at Celbridge Library

Family Halloween Movie on the Mezzanine

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Family Film Screening

Join us in Leixlip Library for a Spooktacular family film on the BIG SCREEN! No Booking Required.

Spooky Halloween Kaleidoscope

Create your own Kaleidoscope in this Art & Craft Workshop for 6-9 year olds.

Halloween Drawing and Crafts for ages 7-10

Join the library staff for some spooky themed crafts and drawing fun to get you ready for trick'r'treating later in the day. Fancy dress encouraged!

Halloween Ghost Stories with Michelle!

Halloween Ghost Stories with Michelle!

Halloween Bat Craft with Ann

Halloween Bat Craft with Ann

Women's Ex-Pats & Friends Group

Calling all women who have relocated to Ireland, returned from abroad, or local ladies interested in welcoming expats! Our Women's Group offers a meeting place at the library to chat, make new friends, and share stories about transitioning to Ireland. Join us for an enriching experience of community, support, and connection.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Exhibition - Nine Lives by Greg Hallihan

Running for the month of November during Library opening hours

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

For the over 55s - Join us for tea, coffee or just a chat.

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

Bingo!

Eyes down - Jenni will be your bingo caller today so get your number card ready. Cards and markers supplied.

Celbridge Library Teen Book Club: Expressions of Interest

Expression of interest for Celbridge Library's Teen Book Club - meeting once a month on Wednesdays at 4pm.

Pilates As Gaeilge (4 Week Course)

Pilates As Gaeilge (4 Week Course)

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Awakening Art Exhibition

Maynooth Library is currently displaying an exhibition of local artist Katerina Hrubesova. She is displaying a selection of semi abstract paintings inspired by everyday challenges and nature around her. Come see her colourful artworks at the library and be taken into her world of emotions. More works can be seen at her Instagram page @katerina_hrubesova

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!

Bi-Lingual Pilates at Leixlip Library

Learn how to strengthen your joint health whilst practising the Irish Language. We will go through a series of simple, fun exercises which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Select for more info and link.

Mystery Mid-Term Movie

Join Liza and Jenni in the boardroom for a movie about a teenager that wants to be a scary wolf– but turns out to be a very cute poodle! Enjoy a juice and snack whilst watching.

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month! Select for more info.

Online Teen Writers Group

A social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas. Online via MS Teams. For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie 

Pilates as Gaeilge (4 seachtaine) / Pilates in Irish (4 weeks) - Celbridge Library

4 weekly sessions of Pilates as Gaeilge

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

All welcome – young and old, to join us here in Naas Library for a fun evening of traditional music and dance while learning about the following instruments: uileann pipes, bodhrán, fiddle, harp and accordion.

Wildlife Citizen Science

Learn more about Animal & Plant-recording with The Irish Peatland Conservation Council. Suitable for Individuals, Families and Community Groups.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 Year Olds at Maynooth Library

A special pocket of time for you and your young child, specifically tailored for children under 3 years. There'll be Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and an engaging story to support their literacy development. Places are limited and one ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session.

EmployAbility Services

EmployAbility Services - Drop In Clinic

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

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

DIY Autumn Crafts for Children

Drop down to our children’s non-fiction area and unleash your creativity with our autumn themed craft table. Drop in- No booking required.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Lola's Yoga & Storytelling Workshop

Parenting Event - Suitable for children aged 3 to 9 years (parents must stay)

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Seisiúin scéalaíochta, rann agus amhrán arna n-eagrú ag Cill Dara le Gaeilge le haghaidh leanaí agus tuismitheoir. Drop in - no booking required

Maynooth Women's Group

A meeting space for local women usually held on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:30am.

Jelly and Ice-Cream Parental Alienation Support Group

Jelly and Ice-Cream is a support group for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who have been alienated by a parent of the child they are not allowed to see. This group of likeminded people will help shed some light on how the system works and offer support through the journey of trying to regain access to a child. Booking required – please email John Kelly at number6naas@gmail.com.

Chess Club at Leixlip Library

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

Cool Food School - Halloween at Kildare Town Library

Chocolate Apple Mummies - Suitable for 6 - 12 year olds

Uillean Pipe Workshop with Brian Hughes and Joe Byrne

Uillean Pipe Workshop with Brian Hughes and Joe Byrne

Cool Food School – Children’s Book Festival Event

Cool Food School – Children’s Book Festival Event

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Celbridge Library Spanish Conversation Group: Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest for Spanish conversation group

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Poetry Mic Night with Luain Press

All are welcome to a special poetry open mic night at the library. If you have a poem you’d like to share, whether it’s your own work or one you really like, whether you’re a singer and you’d like to sing a song and listen, feel free!

Things to consider when applying to the CAO with Stephen Byrne

Information session on CAO applications

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

As part of our Age Friendly Programme, drop in for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat with library staff and find out more about the libraries online and other services. No booking needed, just drop in.

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

Writing Workshop for Children Aged 8 - 10

Have you a young writer who loves coming up with stories but sometimes doesn't know where to start? Come and join Niamh for some character creation and story-writing! Based on the Fighting Words method, we can collaborate as a group to get started and then see where our individual imaginations take us!

Celbridge Library Teen Book Club: Expressions of Interest

Expression of interest for Celbridge Library's Teen Book Club - meeting once a month on Wednesdays at 4pm.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Bi-Lingual Pilates at Leixlip Library

Learn how to strengthen your joint health whilst practising the Irish Language. We will go through a series of simple, fun exercises which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Select for more info and link.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Pilates as Gaeilge (4 seachtaine) / Pilates in Irish (4 weeks) - Celbridge Library

4 weekly sessions of Pilates as Gaeilge

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Building your Parenting Plan - Presented by Allen O'Donoghue

Parenting Talk - If you are like us and parenting can have you feeling like you’re in a spin cycle in the washing machine with no time to think, this is the talk for you!

Talk from Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch

Talk from Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch. No booking required. All welcome.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Importance of Rest & Learning to Sleep Better

Presented by Helen Vaughan Sleep is hugely important & affects every tissue and system in our bodies, but many of us are not getting enough, especially parents. This talk will outline the link between sleep & mental health, the challenges to getting good quality, peaceful rest & will build a practical toolkit to improve your own sleep routine. Select for link.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

EmployAbility Services

EmployAbility Services - Drop In Clinic

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 Year Olds at Maynooth Library

A special pocket of time for you and your young child, specifically tailored for children under 3 years. There'll be Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and an engaging story to support their literacy development. Places are limited and one ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session.

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Teen Book Club Maynooth

A book club with a difference; while there are always book club books to avail of, teens can bring along their own recommendation to discuss during the meeting.  Age: 12 - 15  Book Rec for October meeting available in the library now: City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab. For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie 

Teen Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month! Select for more info.

English Paper Piecing

English Paper Piecing

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

What is a Plant-Based Diet? Nutrition and Health on a Plant-Based Diet

Lots of people are moving towards a plant-based diet but what does this mean? Where do you start if you want to balance your diet with more plant-based foods? Open to everyone who is interested in nutrition, this session will cover vegetarian, vegan and meat-eating plant-based diets. Learn how to help your health by building a healthy, plant-based diet that works for you. Presented by Sarah Keogh RD, a CORU Registered Dietitian with 27 years experience.

LEGO Freeplay

Pop in to Leixlip Library and become a ‘Master Builder’! Suitable for all the family.

Green your Eats talks: Beginner's Guide to Fermentation & Pickling for ages 14+

An introduction to fermentation and pickling

Zero Waste Maynooth Clothes Swap

Zero Waste Maynooth is back with its ladies’ clothes swap shop. Drop in!

Lámh at the Library – Silvia Angel’s Storytime using Lámh, Visuals and Sensory props

Lámh at the Library – Silvia Angel’s Storytime using Lámh, Visuals and Sensory props

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Cuidiu Breastfeeding Support Group

Having a baby is such an exciting time in our lives, however it also brings about many changes. This is where Cuidiu Breastfeeding support hopes to help you on your journey.  No Booking Required

U3A Book Club

The U3A Book Club meet the first Monday of each month in Maynooth Community Library. New members welcome . Please contact Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information.

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Celbridge Library Spanish Conversation Group: Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest for Spanish conversation group

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Wildlife Citizen Science

This session aims to support community groups and interested individuals to learn more about animal and plant recording opportunities in their area. It will be delivered by the expert and enthusiastic staff of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council. It is also tailored to support those local community groups that have already developed Community Biodiversity Action Plan in Kildare County, to implement some of their actions.

Let’s Talk Parenting: Dealing with Devices

Let’s Talk Parenting: Dealing with Devices

Alternative pathways outside of CAO with Stephen Byrne

Information session on alternative pathways to CAO

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

For the over 55s - Join us for tea, coffee or just a chat.

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

Wednesday Readers

The Wednesday Readers book club usually meets the second Wednesday of each month.

Celbridge Library Teen Book Club: Expressions of Interest

Expression of interest for Celbridge Library's Teen Book Club - meeting once a month on Wednesdays at 4pm.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

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!

Bi-Lingual Pilates at Leixlip Library

Learn how to strengthen your joint health whilst practising the Irish Language. We will go through a series of simple, fun exercises which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Select for more info and link.

Pilates as Gaeilge (4 seachtaine) / Pilates in Irish (4 weeks) - Celbridge Library

4 weekly sessions of Pilates as Gaeilge

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club

Maynooth Library will be launching a new monthly book club in September, in partnership with Midlands LGBT+ Project, focusing on books by LGBT+ authors or with LGBT+ themes.

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

'The Substance of Youth' - an exploration on substance abuse, vaping etc

Parenting Talk - 'The Substance of Youth' - an exploration on substance abuse, vaping and other trends. Presented by Steven Joyce, Development Worker

Little Library at Bedtime

Wear your comfiest pyjamas and bring your favourite teddy for a special bedtime story in Naas library! Léitheoireact am luí sa leabharlann! Caith do chuid pitseamaí is compordaí agus beir do theidí is fearr leat. Bilingual event/ Imeacht dátheangach.

‘Grace Gifford – Artist and Revolutionary’ with Dr Maebh O’Regan

Lecture about artist and political activist Grace Gifford

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Little Lion Dance Theatre

Cub Club is a creative dance and movement workshop, which explores joyful and spontaneous expression. Join dance artist Selma Daniel for this fun filled class using body movements, inspiring music, imagination, and colourful props to provide a dance experience to all. These movement classes are for young children aged 0 – 4, and their adults; mums, dads, grandparents and childminders are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and let’s explore dance together.

EmployAbility Services

EmployAbility Services - Drop In Clinic

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

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

Story-Time for 3-6 Year Olds at Maynooth Library

Friday 17th & 24th November at 3pm 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. Book Via Ticket tailor here: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1016780

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some arts and crafts fun. Please Select for link.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Italian for Kids - Early Years Club

Join us for some stories, songs, fun activities, and games in Italian. Age: 2 - 5

Ceardlann Beochana - Dúlra Draíochta / Animation Workshop – Magic Nature

This workshop, led by screenwriter Richie Conroy (Two by Two, Malory Towers, The Ugly Duckling) will introduce children into the world of animation, how to draw and create characters. Please Select for more info and link.

Ceardlann Beochana/ Animation Workshops with Richie Conroy for ages 8-12

This workshop, led by screenwriter Richie Conroy (Two by Two, Malory Towers, The Ugly Duckling) will introduce children into the world of animation, how to draw and create characters. Richie will show examples from his own films to inspire the participants' creativity and encourage them to look at the magic of nature through artists' eyes. Beidh an cheardlann seo trí Ghaeilge ach fáilte roimh chách. This workshop is delivered through Irish, but all are welcome!

Climate Action Event: Green you Eats, Beginner’s Guide to Fermentation and Pickling

Climate Action Event: Green you Eats, Beginner’s Guide to Fermentation and Pickling

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Monday Library Craft Club

A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.

Celbridge Library Spanish Conversation Group: Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest for Spanish conversation group

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Beginners Art Workshop - Winter Landscape

Age Friendly Event for the over 55s

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

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.

Italian for Kids - Primary School club

Italian for Kids - Primary School club Age: 6 - 10 Join us to learn about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities, and games in Italian. Booking via Ticket Tailor required: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1036805

Tuesday Murder Club

The book club will meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 7pm - 7.50pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please email Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Let's Talk about Parenting: How to think like a psychologist - key ideas for parents

How to think like a psychologist: key ideas for parents. Presented by Antaine Stíobhairt.

Weekly Storytime Returns to Celbridge Library

Return of weekly storytime sessions for pre-schoolers

Mucky Picnic

Messy Play Session for ages 6 months to 5 years

Celbridge Library Teen Book Club: Expressions of Interest

Expression of interest for Celbridge Library's Teen Book Club - meeting once a month on Wednesdays at 4pm.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition

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!

Bi-Lingual Pilates at Leixlip Library

Learn how to strengthen your joint health whilst practising the Irish Language. We will go through a series of simple, fun exercises which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Select for more info and link.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Pilates as Gaeilge (4 seachtaine) / Pilates in Irish (4 weeks) - Celbridge Library

4 weekly sessions of Pilates as Gaeilge

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Classic Film Screening

On Thursday the 23rd, we welcome you to join us for a classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. No Booking Required

Poetry Open Mic

Open Mic Night

Let’s Talk Parenting 'The substance of Youth'

Let’s Talk Parenting The substance of Youth