Sunday, 29 January 2023 - Saturday, 04 February 2023
Sunday 29 January
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town Library
Monday 30 January
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town Library
A social craft club where you can work on your particular craft or learn a new skill during our classes.
Maynooth Community Library
Tuesday 31 January
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town Library
Knitting Group Meeting every Tuesday 11am – 1pm. Accepting members
Leixlip Library
Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth
Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.
Maynooth Community Library
Children’s Etching Workshop with BlueWay Studios
Children’s Etching Workshop with BlueWay Studios Tuesday 31st Jan at 4PM Ages: 8+ Get creative in this two hour climate action workshop! Incorporate a St Brigid theme with etching (drypoint) on recycled CDs or TetraPak. Create postcards or mini prints using recycled CD’s. Book Here: https://buytickets.at/naaslibrary/822556
Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.
Maynooth Community Library
Wednesday 01 February
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town Library
New Beginnings – A Creative Workshop With Dr Sinead O Connor from Festina Lente
New Beginnings – A Creative Workshop With Dr Sinead O Connor from Festina Lente Join us for a creative workshop as we enter the first day of Spring in Ireland – to celebrate Saint Brigid’s Day - a new season of hope and growth.
Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
St Brigid’s Day – Pre-school storytime and craft event at Celbridge Library
Pre-school storytime and craft event for St. Brigid's Day
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library
*Group meeting on Wednesday this week only* A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required
Leixlip Library
St Brigid’s Day Pre-school storytime and craft event at Celbridge Library
Storytime and craft morning for pre-schoolers
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
The Story of St.Brigid: Storytelling workshop with Helena Byrne
The Story of St. Brigid with singer and storyteller Helena Byrne for ages 7+
Maynooth Community Library
Children’s Events 3D Printing With Carl Ages: 10-12 years New 3D printing workshop! Create your very own St Brigid's Cross on our 3D printer this St. Brigid's Day
Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
Children’s St Brigid’s Cross Workshop with Jenni
Children’s St Brigid’s Cross Workshop with Jenni Make your very own St Brigid’s Cross with pipe cleaners. Help design St Brigids Cloak – using craft paper and colours!
Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course
Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 2 of 5)
Online Booking on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/822713
Thursday 02 February
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town 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!
Maynooth Community Library
"Colour me Bright" exhibition by artist Beverley Henley 2-28 February
Beverley Henley’s Art Exhibition will be available to view in Maynooth Community Library’s Gallery space on the ground floor of the library from Thursday 2nd February - Tuesday 28th February.
Maynooth Community Library
Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Meeting once a month with a new book every month!
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
St. Brigid’s Doll Making Craft with Jean
Join Jean in Leixlip Library to make a traditional straw Babóg Bhríde, a Brigid’s doll or Brideog. This custom is still practised in some parts of Ireland. The dolls are made on the eve of St. Brigid’s day and then brought around the village or town the next day to welcome the coming of spring.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library
Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Family Storytime and Craft (Making St Brigid’s Cross)
Immerse yourself in the legend and lore of St Brigid as our own masterful storyteller, Michelle, takes you on a journey through history. Participate in a fun, family cross making workshop. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie
Athy Library Convent Lane Co. Kildare R14 DK33
Friday 03 February
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town Library
Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 03/02
A special pocket of time for you and your very young child, specifically tailored for children under 3.
Maynooth Community Library
Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.
Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997
Carmel's Storytime! - song, dance and stories for 0 - 5 year olds
Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s
Kildare Town Library
Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library
Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)
Celbridge Library, W23 VA47
Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library
Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......drop in and say hello. Everyone is welcome! No Booking required
Leixlip Library
Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning
Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources
Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99
St. Brigid’s Cross-Making Workshop with Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder
For Adults & children aged 8+ Join Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder for this workshop where you can learn how to make a St. Brigid's cross from rushes. Spaces are limited! Families attending the workshop will make one St. Brigid's cross per family Children must be accompanied by a parent /guardian.
Maynooth Community Library
Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long
Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33
Storytelling: Glorious Godesses of Ancient Ireland
Karen Ward, writer of Glorious Goddesses of Ancient Ireland, is delighted to come to the library to tell you all about the amazing Celtic Goddess and Matron Saint of Ireland Brigid as we celebrate her special new national holiday. Did you know that as a triple Goddess she had three magnificent talents and as our Irish female saint she had a pet fox who could do tricks and hung her magical cloak on a sunbeam? Join us for this fun and informative session about this Glorious Goddess.
Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96
Celebrating St Brigid 1500 - Athy Library’s Tea and a Song
Join our local musicians and storytellers for a special session to celebrate St Brigid’s Day here at Athy Library. No need to book, just come along.
Athy Library Convent Lane Co. Kildare R14 DK33
A Lecture and Poetry Reading by Martin Dyar, with Music by Treasa Harkin and Mairéad Carroll
Kildare Town Library
Saturday 04 February
Organiser
Location
Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.
THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman
Kildare Town Library