Online Teen Writers Group for 12-15 year olds Jan25

Are you (or do you know) a teen writer who'd like to get writing in 2025? Would you like to join a friendly group of peers to get some writing done and share ideas on writers block? Then this group might be for you! Join on Teams from the comfort of your own writing space for an hour, twice every month. For more information or to join, email us on maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie or call into the branch

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 Jan25

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1504421

Baby & Toddler Time @ Leixlip library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning.

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Maynooth Women's Group Jan25

Meet and chat and make new friends.  1st and 3rd Saturday of each month

Lego Free Play

Come along to Maynooth Library on Saturday 4th January for a Lego Free Play event. Suitable for children aged 7 and above, children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a drop-in event, from 2:30-4pm

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. public holidays) 11.00am - 1.00pm Accepting new members

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly card making group

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Grow Mental Health

Get your life back on track by joining a Grow peer support group.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group meeting every Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm Accepting new members

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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

Kilcock Knitting Group 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Homelessness and Housing Supports Info Clinic Jan25

Looking for advice on homelessness and housing supports? Visit this Kildare County Council drop-in clinic in Maynooth Community Library to learn about the supports available. *Drop in*

Celbridge craft meeting

Bimonthly craft group meeting

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Community Craft Group

Craft group

Age friendly Coffee Morning

Age friendly Coffee Morning

English Conversation Classes

Free English classes with Fáilte Isteach, provided by volunteer teachers.

Age Friendly Coffee Morning Jan25

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. *Drop In. No booking required*

Mini Makers Morning Jan25

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1- 5 year olds. Practice fine motor skills while having fun! Build amazing creations using construction toys such as Magna-Tiles, Duplo, Mega Bloks, Blockaroo, and more. While not all activities will be suitable for all ages – there will be something for everyone. Suitable for 1 -5 Year Olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just come along!

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group. New members welcome.

Celbridge Pre-school Storytime

Storytime for pre-schoolers

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Spanish Conversation Group - Celbridge

Spanish Conversation Group

Online Teen Writers Group for 12-15 year olds Jan25

Are you (or do you know) a teen writer who'd like to get writing in 2025? Would you like to join a friendly group of peers to get some writing done and share ideas on writers block? Then this group might be for you! Join on Teams from the comfort of your own writing space for an hour, twice every month. For more information or to join, email us on maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie or call into the branch

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch

The Kildare Branch of BirdWatch Ireland was founded in 2010, and since then has been a very active organization within the county. These talks are based not only on birds- but also on general conservation topics from BirdWatch Ireland members of staff and other national experts. We are always keen to meet new members and volunteers.

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk1

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne 

Kilcock Integration Group Conversational English Classes 2025

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

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 Jan25

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1504421

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning.

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Create Your Vision: a 90-minute vision board workshop

Start 2025 with clarity and creativity! Come along to Leixlip Library for an engaging 90-minute vision board workshop designed for adults.

LEGO Freeplay

Join us for some LEGO freeplay and show off your master building skills!!

Children's Book Club

Children's Book Club

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Eclecticats

Put away the screens and spend some quality time with your family, playing board games in the Chamber! Open to everyone - all ages and abilities - we pride ourselves on being able to find a game to suit anyone.

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk1

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne 

Good Intentions: craft session & stash swap

Craft session and swap for adults

Zero Waste Maynooth Swap Group Jan25

Join a free community event with Zero Waste Maynooth. Drop in!

Board Games Afternoon

Pop into Leixlip Library, where we will have a variety of board games out to entertain all the family!!

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Cuidiú Breastfeeding Support Group

Cuidiú Breastfeeding Support Group

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk2

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

U3A Book Club Jan25

The U3A (University of 3rd Age) 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 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly card making group

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Gill Berry Art Award

Art Exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk2

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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

Kilcock Knitting Group 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Luain Press Poetry Club Jan25

Come by Maynooth Community Library on Tuesday the 14th of January at 6 p.m. for chats, readings and creative writing activities!*Drop in*

Irish Sign Language Conversation Group - 14 Jan

ISL conversation group - meeting on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month

CAO Talk Newbridge Library

This talk with Karl from Student Support Newbridge will provide information on the Do’s and Don’ts of the CAO as well as further information on alternative pathways. Guardians welcome. Booking Required.

FanSci (Fantasy/Sci-fi) Book Club Jan25

Maynooth Community Library's has started a fantasy/ science-fiction book club! Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for further information or just drop in.

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Gill Berry Art Award

Art Exhibition

Messy Play Morning Jan25

Messy Play morning for toddlers. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1166832

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk2

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Naas Library Knitting Group

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

Celbridge Pre-school Storytime

Storytime for pre-schoolers

Ciorcal Comhrá

Bí linn agus buail isteach ar an dara agus an ceathrú Céadaoin gach mí le haghaidh ciorcal comhrá neamhfhoirmiúil. Tá fáilte roimh chách, cibé leibhéal Gaeilge atá agat. Join us every second and fourth Wednesday of the month for an informal drop-in Irish conversation session. All are welcome no matter the level. No booking required.

Young Writers Jan25

Are 8 to 10 years old and interested in writing stories? This group is a social group for young writers aged 8 to 10, to chat, share work and bounce ideas while also getting some quiet writing time. Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information and to join our group.

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Age Friendly Connect Café: January

Monthly Age Friendly coffee morning

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk2

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Exhibition: Gill Berry Art Award

Art Exhibition

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Spanish Conversation Group - Celbridge

Spanish Conversation Group

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club Jan25

Maynooth Library host an LGBTQ+ book club every month in partnership with Midlands LGBT+ Project. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month. Copies of the book are available for collection at the main desk.

Leixlip Local History: Jailbreak - Great Irish Republican Escapes 1865-1983

Leixlip Local History Group presents a talk by James Durney on the topic of famous Irish republican jailbreaks.

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Gill Berry Art Award

Art Exhibition

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Free and friendly advice for Job Seekers and Employers

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk2

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Kilcock Integration Group Conversational English Classes 2025

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

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning.

Arts Grants Information Clinic Jan25

Kildare County Council Arts Service will host this Information Session which will will be of particular interest to individual artists and creatives, art collectives, community groups, youth groups and schools who intend to apply for Creative Ireland and Arts Grants from Kildare County Council in 2025. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kildareartsservice/1502304

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Classic Film Screening

Screening on Friday 17th January at 2.30pm is John Ford’s 1939 classic western which tells the story of a group of strangers travelling across treacherous Apache territory on their way to Lourdsberg, New Mexico. Legendary director John Ford gave John Wayne his star-making role in this film, placing him alongside the great Andy Devine, Claire Trevor, Thomas Mitchell, John Carradine, and other significant character actors for this thrilling western ensemble.

Counting and numbers storytime for ages 3-6

Join Emily for a story time all about counting and numbers, with some songs thrown in too! This story time is suitable for children aged 3-6, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve a space through the link here : https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1505110

Teen Book Club

Our Teen Book Club is back!

New Year, New Book Club: Teen Book Club for 12-15 year olds

Are you aged 12-15 and enjoy reading? Then join us in Maynooth Library for our brand new bookclub! The group is drop-in so there's no pressure to commit and while there are recommended books provided, members can choose their own reading too. Just bring along a reading recommendation and try out our group. Queries to be sent to maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Saturday Storytime – 18 Jan

Special Saturday Storytime Session

Exhibition: Gill Berry Art Award

Art Exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk2

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Maynooth Women's Group Jan25

Meet and chat and make new friends.  1st and 3rd Saturday of each month

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 to 5 year olds Jan25

Would you like your kids to have a chance to practice their Italian while having fun and spending time with other kids their age? Here is your chance! Join us once a month for some stories, songs, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds. The event will take place in Italian so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1390143

Chess Club

Come along and practise your strategy and moves, learn from each other! We welcome anyone who is interested in playing chess! Boards provided.

Spanish Language Family Meet up - January

Meetup for Spanish speaking families

Stories, games and fun activities in Italian for 6 to 9 year olds Jan25

Would you like your kids to have a chance to practice their Italian while having fun and spending time with other kids their age? Here is your chance! Join us once a month to learn more about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 6 to 9 year olds. The event's language will be Italian so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1390133

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk3

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly card making group

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Gill Berry Art Award

Art Exhibition

Thomas Carey – Landscapes art exhibition

Art exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk3

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Baby Sign Language (4-week course)

Presented by Claire Glynn Select for more info & link

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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

Kilcock Knitting Group 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Celbridge craft meeting

Bimonthly craft group meeting

Caring for the Carer Support Group

Would you like to meet other carers in similar situations, learn from other member’s experience and learn ways to practice self-care? Feel free to come along to the Kildare “Caring for the Carer” Support Group Facilitated by: Primary Care Social Work Team, Co. Kildare Meeting the third Tuesday of the month. To Register Interest please contact the Athy Primary Care Centre on 059 864 3701

Classic Film Screening

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

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Thomas Carey – Landscapes art exhibition

Art exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk3

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Toddler Storytime & Nursery Rhymes Jan25

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

Age Friendly Coffee Mornings for over 55s

Join us for a coffee and a chat.

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Celbridge Pre-school Storytime

Storytime for pre-schoolers

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group. New members welcome.

'A Chat About Books' Book Club

Book Club

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Thomas Carey – Landscapes art exhibition

Art exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk3

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Spanish Conversation Group - Celbridge

Spanish Conversation Group

Kilcock Zero Waste Group Jan25

Get your Zero Waste shopping delivered to Kilcock. For more info contact Kilcock Tidy Town Zero Waste Team: kilcocktidytowns@gmail.com 087 284 8409

Open Mic Night - 'New Beginnings'

Join us in the Chamber for an evening of poetry and prose. Read, listen, encourage and inspire! (readings of poetry or prose should be no longer than 3 minutes each) All welcome – no booking required

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Craft Group

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults Jan25

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.

New: Midlands LGBT+ Book Club

New Book Club

Let's Talk about Parenting: Lost in transition - Rediscovering Your Identity in Motherhood

Let's Talk about Parenting: Lost in transition - Rediscovering Your Identity in Motherhood

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Thomas Carey – Landscapes art exhibition

Art exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk3

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Kilcock Integration Group Conversational English Classes 2025

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

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Free and friendly advice for Job Seekers and Employers

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning.

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years.

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years.

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Get Crafty!

Join us at Leixlip Library to get crafty and let your imagination run wild!!

Chinese New Year Story-time for Ages 3-6

It's nearly time to celebrate Lunar New Year with some stories rooted in Chinese culture and tradition. The stories will also feature this year's Chinese Zodiac animal, the clever and resourceful snake! If you have Chinese heritage, you are welcome to bring along an item or a story to show and tell :) Please note that it is only suitable for children 3+ as it is heavily story book based. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1491583

Five Ways to Wellbeing Talk with Mental Health Ireland

In this one-hour session, we’ll explore what mental health means and introduce practical strategies for supporting your own mental health and well-being. You will learn how to integrate the Five Ways to Wellbeing into your daily life, helping to make well-being a natural part of your everyday routine. Book your free ticket here :

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Thomas Carey – Landscapes art exhibition

Art exhibition

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk3

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Creative Communities: Information Session

Kildare Library & Arts Service will host a number of Information Sessions this January/February about the Creative Communities programme in County Kildare, including details for how to apply for the Kildare Creative Ireland Bursary Award in 2025. Book your free ticket here : Book Free Ticket – Creative Communities: Information Session – Maynooth Community Library Main Street Maynooth Co. Kildare https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maynoothlibrary/1512227

3D Printing Workshop Newbridge Library

Learn to make 3D models on our Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer with a variety of coloured filaments.

Family Film Screening

We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family-friendly film on the BIG SCREEN!!

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly Card Making Group

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Baby Sign Language (4-week course)

Presented by Claire Glynn Select for more info & link

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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

Kilcock Knitting Group 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Women's Relocation Group Jan25

An informal meet up to support women who have relocated to Ireland and those returning to Ireland after time living abroad. Great place to meet new people, share ideas and find community Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Irish Sign Language Conversation Group - 28 Jan

ISL conversation group - meeting on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month

Creative Communities: Information Session - Celbridge

Creative Communities bursary award information session

Book Launch: The Professionalisation of Window Display Britain & Ireland 1919-39

Book Launch: The Professionalisation of Window Display Britain & Ireland 1919-39

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Messy Play Morning Jan25

Messy Play morning for toddlers. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1166832

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Creative Communities Bursary Information Session

Creative Communities Bursary Information Session

Celbridge Pre-school Storytime

Storytime for pre-schoolers

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group. New members welcome.

Creative Communities: Information Sessions

Kildare Library & Arts Service will host a number of Information Sessions this January/February about the Creative Communities programme in County Kildare, including details for how to apply for the Kildare Creative Ireland Bursary Award in 2025.

Brigid, Gobnait & Sheela-na-Gig with Edel Meade

Celebrate St. Brigid’s Day with an unforgettable evening of songs, stories and reflections from Edel Meade.

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

The Stones of the Hollow Hill, Kerdiffstown Park.

Join artist James Winnett as he tells the story of the Stones of the Hollow Hill, a new public artwork for Kerdiffstown Park near Naas. James will share the inspiration behind the work, insights into the carving process and how the discovery of a Brigid's Day solar alignment sparked the idea for the project.

'Bricks and Scripts' Lego St Brigid's Day workshop

Bricks & Scripts Lego workshop

Spanish Conversation Group - Celbridge

Spanish Conversation Group

Exhibition: The Book of Kildare. A 'breathtaking artistic endeavour' in Celtic Calligraphy and Illumination.

This exhibition features all eighty, original pages of calligraphy and illumination from The Book of Kildare, exhibited together for the first time. On view 30th Jan to 24th Feb during Library opening hours.

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Craft Group

Kildare Library Book Club

Adult Book Club

Reminiscence Gathering

Join us for a friendly and informal reminiscence gathering.

Brigid, Gobnait & Sheela-na-gig with Edel Meade

An evening of songs & stories

Kilcock Library Book Club Jan25

Join us for this sociable, monthly gathering to chat about classics, historical novels and thought-provoking books. New members welcome.

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: Kit de Bruin

Exhibition: The Book of Kildare. A 'breathtaking artistic endeavour' in Celtic Calligraphy and Illumination.

This exhibition features all eighty, original pages of calligraphy and illumination from The Book of Kildare, exhibited together for the first time. On view 30th Jan to 24th Feb during Library opening hours.

Kilcock Integration Group Conversational English Classes 2025

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

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

The Abject Human Form: Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne Wk4

Exhibition in oil painting by Aisling Coyne .

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Free and friendly advice for Job Seekers and Employers

Creative Communities Info Sessions Newbridge Library

Creative Communities is delivered through Kildare County Council as part of the Creative Ireland initiative, an all-of-government culture and wellbeing programme that inspires and transforms people, places and communities through creativity.

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning.

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years.

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years.

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

St Brigids Day Craft Workshop

Celebrate St. Brigid with Dúlra Forest School!

Little Makers Time for ages 1-6 years Jan25

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1- 6 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! Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1505124

Children's Book Club

Children's Book Club