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Sunday, 01 January 2023 - Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Monday 02 January

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Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 03 January

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Location

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Maynooth Community Library

Thursday 05 January

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Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

If you have a young baby or toddler and would like to meet other parents in the area, come to our stay and play group every Thursday morning at 10am. Bring a coffee and chat to other parents while your babies play with the toys and books provided. No need to book, just drop in!

Maynooth Community Library

Friday 06 January

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Location

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Leixlip Library

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 06/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically tailored for children under 3. There'll be Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and an engaging story to support their literacy development.

Maynooth Community Library

Storytime & Craft

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

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Leabharlann Cill Drichid / Celbridge Library W23 VA47

Sand art workshop for 6 -12 year olds with Noeleen Bontempi

Join in in this fun sand art workshop with Noeleen Bontempi where children will create a colourful piece of art using different colored sand trays.

Maynooth Community Library

Monday 09 January

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Location

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 10 January

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Location

Breast -feeding support group with Public Health Nurse

The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All mothers who are breastfeeding are welcome to attend. No booking needed, just drop in.

Maynooth Community Library

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday Evening Crime Bookclub

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a Crime Book Club which would meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7pm - 7.50pm beginning Tuesday 10th January. If you are interested in joining this book club, please register at the following link : https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/805685

Maynooth Community Library

Wednesday 11 January

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Location

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Leixlip Library

Thursday 12 January

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Location

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

If you have a young baby or toddler and would like to meet other parents in the area, come to our stay and play group every Thursday morning at 10am. Bring a coffee and chat to other parents while your babies play with the toys and books provided. No need to book, just drop in!

Maynooth Community Library

Friday 13 January

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Location

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 13/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically tailored for children under 3. There'll be Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and an engaging story to support their literacy development.

Maynooth Community Library

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Leixlip Library

Storytime & Craft

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!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......drop in and say hello. Everyone is welcome! No Booking required

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Leabharlann Cill Drichid / Celbridge Library W23 VA47

Saturday 14 January

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Location

Maynooth Zero Waste

Zero Waste Maynooth hosts its monthly Ladies Clothes Swap Shop. Reduce textile waste by swapping clothes - great for the environment and your pocket! Bring up 3 items of clothes in good condition and get something new to you. Kids Toy Swap also on the day.

Maynooth Community Library

Family Movie Screening

Surprise screening of a family friendly film!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Board Games Session

A fun afternoon of games for all the family

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Monday 16 January

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Location

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

"Winter Wellness (Body)" Free Event

Talk on staying well over the winter months

Online via Zoom Booking on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/822721 Free event

Tuesday 17 January

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Location

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Maynooth Community Library

Wednesday 18 January

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Location

Drop in Lego session

Drop in Lego session

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Thursday 19 January

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Location

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

If you have a young baby or toddler and would like to meet other parents in the area, come to our stay and play group every Thursday morning at 10am. Bring a coffee and chat to other parents while your babies play with the toys and books provided. No need to book, just drop in!

Maynooth Community Library

Storytime with Lorraine

Join us for a fun-filled Storytime at Leixlip Library! Booking Essential!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Get Crafty!

Adult craft group

Kildare Town Library

Friday 20 January

Organiser

Location

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Leixlip Library

Storytime & Craft

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!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......drop in and say hello. Everyone is welcome! No Booking required

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 20/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically catered for older children aged 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development.

Maynooth Community Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Leabharlann Cill Drichid / Celbridge Library W23 VA47

Go Fly Your Kite Workshop to celebrate Chinese New Year for ages 5+

Come and enjoy our free kite workshop on Friday 20th January . Celebrate Chinese New Year by tracing colouring building and flying your own take home kite that really flies!

Maynooth Community Library

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the at Leixlip Library Gallery Space for some arts and crafts fun! Booking Essential!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 -Taster Session

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.

Maynooth Community Library

Monday 23 January

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Location

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 24 January

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Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Breast -feeding support group with Public Health Nurse

The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All mothers who are breastfeeding are welcome to attend. No booking needed, just drop in.

Maynooth Community Library

Pain Management Workshop with Sandra and Kildare Library

Pain Management Workshop with Sandra and Kildare Library

Online via ZOOM - Booking on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/822719

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Maynooth Community Library

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Wednesday 25 January

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Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Energy Ambassadors Workshop

Kildare County Library service is committed to working with communities across the county to address the challenges for homeowners of managing their energy needs.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Leixlip Library

Nadúr Storytime & Craft with Jean

Bilingual nature-themed storytime and arty fun!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course (Week 1 of 5)

Online Booking on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/822713

Thursday 26 January

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

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co.Kildare R14 DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Is féidir leat teacht go dtí an leabharlann nó bígí linn ar líne.

Monthly meet-up for local businesses & entrepreneurs

Monthly meeting for local business owners and entrepreneurs

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Get Crafty!

Adult craft group

Kildare Town Library

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults

Do you want to practice your German? Maynooth Library hosts a monthly informal German conversation meet-up, for anyone with an interest in the language and culture in German-speaking countries.

Maynooth Community Library

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

Friday 27 January

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Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Toddler Time in the Library

A time to play with & meet other toddlers

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Leixlip Library

Storytime & Craft

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!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

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

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 27/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically catered for older children aged 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development.

Maynooth Community Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Leabharlann Cill Drichid / Celbridge Library W23 VA47

Grow - Mental Health Talk

Mental Health Talk

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Saturday 28 January

Organiser

Location

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Kildare Town Library

Smartphone filmmaking workshop for ages 12- 15 with Burning House Productions

This workshop will be taught by award winning industry professionals who work in the Irish and UK film industry.

Maynooth Community Library

Sunday 29 January

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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

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

Fáilte roimh chách chun do Gaeilge a chleachtadh gach Dé Máirt ó 11:00am - 12:00pm. All are welcome to practice their Irish every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Maynooth Community Library

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

Women's Ex-Pat Group Jan 23

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