Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

St Brigid’s Day – Pre-school storytime and craft event at Celbridge Library

Pre-school storytime and craft event for St. Brigid's Day

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

St Brigid’s Day Pre-school storytime and craft event at Celbridge Library

Storytime and craft morning for pre-schoolers

The Story of St.Brigid: Storytelling workshop with Helena Byrne

The Story of St. Brigid with singer and storyteller Helena Byrne for ages 7+

3D Printing With Carl

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

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!

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

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 2 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

"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.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

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.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

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

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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 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

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.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

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.

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.

Vital Signs: A Lecture and Poetry Reading by Martin Dyar, with Music by Treasa Harkin and Mairéad Carroll

A Lecture and Poetry Reading by Martin Dyar, with Music by Treasa Harkin and Mairéad Carroll

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

Transforming the Big 5 - Supporting Your Child/Teenagers emotional wellbeing

Transforming the Big 5 - Supporting Your Child/Teenagers emotional wellbeing with Dr. Eddie Murphy

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

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

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 3 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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

Teen Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group Feb

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty!

Craft group

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch – Wonders of Bray Head with guest speaker Cóilín MacLochlainn

The Kildare Branch of BirdWatch Ireland was founded in 2010, and since then has been a very active organization within the county. We hold monthly talks on the second Thursday of every month at 7.00pm in Naas Library. These talks are based not only on birds but also on general conservation topics from BirdWatch Ireland members of staff and other national experts. On the Saturday following the talk we have outings. These alternate between events within Kildare and surrounding counties.

Let’s Talk About Parenting – Tackling Burnout- Self Care for Parents

Let’s Talk About Parenting – Tackling Burnout- Self Care for Parents Presented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy) Burnout – how can we recognise it and what can we do? Burnout can be a major problem in today’s modern and busy world. Learn how to recognize the signs & what to do about it. Pick up some skills on how to build your inner strength, controlling what you can, and how to rest properly (without stimuli!)

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 10/02

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

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

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

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

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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 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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Maynooth Zero Waste Ladies Clothes Swap and Kids Toy Swap

Ladies Clothes Swap - bring up to 3 items in good condition and Swap for something new to you! No charge, just swapping for fun while looking after the environment! Kids Toy Swap - let the kids enjoy swapping too! Small items only please Repair drop in session with The Craft Corner - learn how to mend your clothes to save them from waste and keep them for longer Cloth Nappy Library Ireland - information and support on modern cloth nappies

Family Library Movie Screening

On Saturday the 11th of February we welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film rated PG on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

Childrens Arts & Crafts

Valentines Arts & Crafts with D’ink Studio Ages 8-14

Valentine’s Day I Love you to Pieces workshop

Valentine’s Day I Love you to Pieces workshop with Orla for 6 – 8 year olds

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.

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Adult Cult Classic Movie Screening

On Tuesday the 14th of February we welcome you to join us for an Adult Cult Classic film screening on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library No Booking Required

Tuesday Murder Club (Feb)

The next meeting of the Tuesday evening Crime Bookclub will take place on Tuesday 14th February 7.00pm – 7.50pm. The book club will meet on the second 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

Leixlip Film Club

Film Club at your library! Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Valentine’s Craft with the staff from Athy Library!

Drop in and make your own Valentine’s card and gift for your loved ones. We might even look at some lovable stories! To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Celebrate International Day of Woman and Girls in Science 2023 with Anyone4Science - Make your own Lip Balm

Celebrate International Day of Woman and Girls in Science 2023 with Anyone4Science - Make your own Lip Balm Ages: 8+ Learn about the properties of the various ingredients in lip balm (beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter), their melting points and why they are different. Make and take home your own. sample.

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Make your own Jellies!

Make your own Jellies! Join Anyone4Science here in Naas Library and make your own Jelly Sweets. Learn the scientific process behind these sweet treats. Find your best recipe and do a taste test.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Build and Create Lego Drop in Afternoon (for 6-12 year olds)

Build and Create Lego Drop in Afternoon

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 4 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

Short story book club seeking new members (the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Illustration Workshop – Making Birdhouses with Mags Suggs

Come make a welcoming birdhouse with illustrator, Mags Suggs. all materials supplied Nesting boxes are little shelters for birds, who are migrants, and might need a welcoming place to call home. We'll be drawing some of our favourite things and decorating our own birdhouses with the artwork. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Beginners Chess Workshop (for 8-13 year olds)

Pawn to King Beginners Chess workshop

Make your own Tablet with Anthony

Make your own Tablet with Anthony

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled Storytime at Leixlip Library! Suitable for ages 4-7 years. (Please book one ticket per child only). We look forward to seeing you!

Online Teen Writers Group Feb

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Craft Group

Decade of Commemorations Lecture: JOHN DORNEY - The IRA War On Entertainments

In March 1923 the anti-Treaty IRA, in response to the ongoing execution of their prisoners, anti-Treaty IRA Chief of Staff Liam Lynch declared a ban on public entertainments including sports, theatre and cinema during a period of 'national mourning'.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Local Community Meet and Greet: Parent and Child Session

Local Community Meet and Greet: Parent and Child Session at Celbridge 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

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

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

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

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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 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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 -Taster Session Feb

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.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Maynooth Women's Group 18/02

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

Ukrainian Play Session

Ukrainian Play Session Toys and games provided for the children with tea, coffee, and refreshments for parents. Drop In – No booking required

“Colour me Bright” Art Exhibition Opening

An art exhibition opening by local artist Beverley Henley will take place from 2-4pm on Saturday 18th Feb 2023. Please feel free to come along to the opening. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be provided in the gallery area at the opening and you can chat to the artist about art and her work. The "Colour me Bright" exhibition contains original abstract pieces with flow and form, floral works, and abstract paintings based on local places.

Board Games Session in Celbridge Library

A fun board games afternoon

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together (week 1 of 6 )

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Dyspraxia/ DCD Talks with (Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland)

Dyspraxia/ DCD Talks with (Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland) The emotional and physical aspects of Dyspraxia/ DCD Neurodivergent adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist Lorraine Mooney will facilitate a talk for parents/ carers who have just embarked on their Dyspraxia/DCD journey with their child. She will discuss the physical and emotional aspects of Dyspraxia/ DCD and will facilitate an opportunity for questions to assist parents in their journey going forward.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 5 of 5)

Ireland Reads: Online Book Club with author Caoilinn Hughes

We are delighted to have acclaimed Irish author Caoilinn Hughes join us on Teams to discuss her 2020 novel The Wild Laughter. The book can be borrowed from our Kildare branches and is also available as an audiobook on Borrowbox, narrated by Chris O'Dowd.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

Short story book club seeking new members (the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Bookworms Book Club with Orla

Adult book club

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

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

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.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry Presented by Allen O’Donoghue

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Let's Talk About Parenting: Tackling ‘Burnout’ - Self-Care for Parents

Tackling ‘Burnout’: Self-Care for Parents resented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Toddler Time in Celbridge Library

Toddler time in Celbridge 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

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

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

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

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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 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

Mr. Wolf Storytime and Art for Ireland Reads with Author Tatyana Feeney

Join Scout the Dog on an adventure around Ireland with author and Illustrator Jennifer Farley as she reads from her book 'Scout’s Best Day Ever an Adventure around Ireland' and learn how to illustrate some of the favourite characters from the book!

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 24/02

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.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Book Busters Children's Book Club 24/02

Book Busters Children's Book Club Friday 24th February 3:45pm Our Book Busters children's book club for ages 8-11 meets on the last Friday of the month at 3:45pm. New members welcome! Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie to enquire.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Design Your Bookmark for World Book Day.

Create your own bookmark for World Book Day! Get creative with colours and crafty bits n pieces.

Maynooth Women's Group 25/02

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

Ireland Reads: Oliver Jeffers Short Film & Reading Party

To celebrate Ireland Reads Day, join the staff of Maynooth Community Library for a short animated film screening based on an Oliver Jeffers' classic, followed by a family reading party of one of his cherished children's picture books.

Beauty and The Beast Puppet Show

Beauty and The Beast Puppet Show Beauty and her family move house after losing all their money. One day her father meets a strange creature called Beast , who helps him. Beast wants to meet a girl with a good heart , because only she can break the spell cast on him! Will Beauty be able to save him? Celebrate Ireland Reads Day with Cheeky Monkey, Julie-Rose and McCormick Puppetry here in Naas Library with this classic tale

Ireland Reads: Storytelling & Illustration Workshop with Jennifer Farley

Join Scout the Dog on an adventure around Ireland with author and Illustrator Jennifer Farley as she reads from her book 'Scout’s Best Day Ever an Adventure around Ireland' and learn how to illustrate some of the favourite characters from the book!

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

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.

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (week 2 of 6)

We are delighted to host author Maria McDonald here in Newbridge Library for the evening, where she will be interviewed and also read from her new novel The Devil’s Own.

We are delighted to host author Maria McDonald here in Newbridge Library for the evening, where she will be interviewed and also read from her new novel The Devil’s Own. This event is supported by the County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-23 initiative.

Women's Ex-Pat Group Feb 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.

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Speech and Language Talks with CAINT

Speech and Language Talks with CAINT Promoting Play Development Play is the main occupation of children and promotes skills such as leaning, language, problem solving, social communication and life skills. This talk will cover the developmental stages of play such as what to expect at each age and stage and also advice on how to promote play development in children. A list of some of our favourite games and activities will also be provided. This talk is suitable for parents and educators. Edel K

Let's Talk About Parenting: Family Finance – free and impartial advice. Presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service).

Family Finance – free and impartial advice presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service)