Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Coffee morning for over 55s

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Make a Lollypop stick clock that really works! Craft making for the over 55s!

Make a Lollypop stick clock that really works!

Crosswords and Coffee in Celbridge Library

A new morning meet-up for crossword enthusiasts

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

safeTALK Training

Training is free and for person over 18. Booking is essential. Please Select for link.

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

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

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group March

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

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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.

Storytime with Carmel

Storytime 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

Athy Library’s Tea and a Song Friday 3rd March from 11am.

Come along for Tea and a song at Athy Library. Enjoy music, fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and guests! This is a free event, no need to book.

Magical Mackers Magic Show & Bubble Disco (Maynooth)

Join us to celebrate the 40th Birthday of Maynooth Community Library with a magic show and bubble disco from Genie Mackers! Children attending the event must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Celbridge Library - 40 years celebration

Celbridge Library - 40 years celebration

Mermaid Storytime with Mershell!!

Join Mershell the Mermaid for breathwork, mindfulness and imagination. Travel under the sea to hear tales of Celtic myths, legends and mermaids! Inclusive family time. For children from 5-11 years old. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop (7 years+) / Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais le Dátheangach (7 bliana d’aois+)

Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop for children aged 7 years+ / Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais le Dátheangach do páistí 7 bliana d’aois+

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby Beats: Messy Play & Live Music for Babies & Toddlers

Baby Beats is a class for babies and toddlers (up to preschoolers) which focuses on learning through music and play. Please Select for link.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Age Friendly Basic Computer Class- Starting with Email

Age Friendly Basic Computer Class - How to Create an Email Address, sending and receiving emails. Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March from 2.00pm-3.00pm.

Rainbow Reflexology Room with Joanne Loftus

4 week reflexology for babies

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.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Supports For Your Business Talk

Are you a business operating in Kildare? Do you want to learn more about the supports from Kildare County Council / The Local Enterprise Office? If so we are holding an information seminar on Tuesday 7th March at 2:30 pm.

An Ghaeilge in Átha Í

I ndiaidh fáilte bheith curtha roimh na rannpháirtithe agus roinnt bheag eolais bheith curtha ar fáil dóibh, beidh plé oscailte faoi stádas na teanga ar an mbaile agus glacfar le moltaí faoin slí is fearr le tabhairt faoi fhorbairt.

Egg Box Recycling Story and Craft

Join the staff at Athy Library to hold our very own egg box recycling craft and story time! For children aged 5+ To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event - Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (Week 3 of 6 )

Sean Nós Workshop for Families with Máire Ní Choilm

Leixlip Community Library is delighted to invite you to attend a sean-nós singing workshop to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023. Please Select for details and link.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby Sign Language (4-week course) presented by Claire Glynn (Clever Little Handies)

4 week course for parents to connect with other parents with babies of a similar age and to teach their baby to communicate before they can talk.

PPO Power of Play - Doodle Box Art & Craft for Toddlers

Art and craft for children through storytelling

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

A Lilywhite night

A Lilywhite night Wednesday March 8th 6.30pm – Doors open at 6.00pm

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group March

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

Poetry Open Mic

Open Mic Night

"My World" Exhibition/ Meet the Artist Evening

All are welcome to drop in to Maynooth Community Library between 6.30pm - 7.30pm to view the ‘My World’ Exhibition and meet the artist Emma Kilcullen. Light refreshments will be provided.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Early Years Event – Messy Play with Mia Lopez!

Messy Hands with Discovery Playtime at Athy Library Join Mia Lopez for sensory and messy play session suitable for children, babies, and toddlers. Children will freely explore a variety of textures, colours and shapes that are safe and appropriate to their development. These activities will help your child develop basic life skills through play, such as fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and more. Suitable for 0-4 Year Olds

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.

Storytime with Carmel!

Storytime 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

Soap Making Workshop for Adults

Make your own bar of soaps to take home! Please Select for link.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ceardlann Drámaíocht dhátheangach le Clíona de Brí (6-10 bliain d’aois) / Bilingual Drama Workshop with Clíona de Brí (6-10 years)

Seachtain le Gaeilge: Ceardlann Drámaíocht dhátheangach le Clíona de Brí (6-10 bliain d’aois) / Bilingual Drama Workshop with Clíona de Brí (6-10 years)

Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais/ Circus Skills Workshop (Maynooth)

Tá an cheardlann oscailte do chách, agus beidh sí á stiúradh trí Ghaeilge agus trí Bhéarla. The workshop is open to all and will be led through Irish and English language.

Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Circus Skills workshops are inclusive and fun. Suitable for Ages 7+ Please Select for link.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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.

Rainbow Reflexology Room with Joanne Loftus

A 4 week reflexology course for babies

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.

Purls of Wisdom

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

St Patrick’s Day Craft

Join the staff from Athy Library for a wonderful craft to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! For children aged 5+

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event : Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together (Week 4 of 6)

First Aid for Parents. Presented by Siobhan Butler (First Aid for Everyone).

Let's Talk About Parenting: First Aid for Parents

Teen Nutrition: Fuelling Growth and Fitness. Online talk presented by Sarah Keogh (Eatwell).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Teen Nutrition - Fuelling Growth and Fitness

Tuesday Murder Club (Mar)

The next meeting of the Tuesday evening Crime Bookclub will take place on Tuesday 14th March 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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Assemble and decorate a Bird Box – Join Anthony in this exciting workshop for the over 55s!

Assemble and decorate a Bird Box

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Build and Create Lego Afternoon in Celbridge Library (6-12 year olds)

A drop in session to build & create with Lego

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library Gallery Space for some St. Patrick’s Day arts and crafts fun. Please Select for link.

Ceardlann Drámaíochta/ Drama Workshop (Maynooth)

Sracfhéachaint is ea an cheardlann seo ar na bunscileanna a bhíonn ag teastáil chun léiriú nó cóiriú drámata a thabhairt ar leabhar nó scéal. This workshop looks at the basic skills needed to bring a book or tale to life on stage.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

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! Please Select for link.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes 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

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Fussy Eating. Online talk presented by Dr Susan Fox & Dr Maebh Melrose (HSE Primary Care Psychology).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Fussy Eating (online talk)

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.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland event - Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (week 5 of 6 )

World Poetry Day Open Mic/ Slam Poetry Night (Maynooth)

On World Poetry Day let Emmett O Brien, Annie Peter and David Hynes regale you with their pieces about life and death and everything in between. Come be entertained to within an inch of your lives. Some limited time is available for fellow or wannabe poets who would like to perform.

Poetry Open Mic

Open Mic Night

Family Balance / Working Parents. Presented by Allen O’Donoghue.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Family Balance / Working Parents

Family Balance / Working Parents - Let's Talk Parenting Event

There is much discussion around the fact that we all need to improve our work/life balance. This can certainly be true but is much easier said than done. Please Select for details and link.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

From Space Rocks to Distant Solar Systems, a Backyard Adventure

Irish Astronomy Week Talk

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

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.

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).

The Ending of the Irish Civil War. History talk presented by John Dorney.

History talk with John Dorney about The Ending of the Irish Civil War

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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.

Storytime with Carmel

Story Time with Carmel: Songs, Dance and Stories for 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

Sow Forth: An introduction to growing veg from seed with horticulturist Aoife Munn

Learn to grow your own vegetables with horticulturist Aoife Munn.

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

SOW Forth: An Introduction to Growing Your Own Vegetables with Aoife Munn

Learn to grow your own vegetables with horticulturist Aoife Munn! Please Select for link.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 - March

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.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Storytelling and Kamishibai with Fiona Dowling (Maynooth)

In this hands-on workshop, participants will get to design their own Kamishibai slide. Kamishibai is the Japanese art of paper theatre, a way of telling stories using hand-drawn illustrations and the storyteller’s voice.

Growing Vegetables in the Irish Garden with Master Organic Gardener, Klaus Laitenberger.

Growing Vegetables in the Irish Garden with Master Organic Gardener, Klaus Laitenberger. A special event to celebrate the launch of the Kildare Seed Library.

Romanian Reading and Games club

Reading and games club for children from the Romanian community.

Family Movie Screening

On Saturday the 25th of March we welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film rated PG on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library.

Grow, Grow, Grow. Storytelling and Animation workshop

Storytelling and Animation workshop

Annals of Athy – Presentation to Creative Writing Competition

The winners from this schools Creative Writing Competition will have the opportunity to read from their work, along with presentations from Author and Poet, John Mackenna All are welcome!

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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.

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.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland event :Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (Week 6 of 6)

Irish Movie Screening

On Tuesday the 28th of March we welcome you to join us for a film screening celebrating a big Irish film on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library Suitable for Adults.

Women's Ex-Pat Group Mar 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.

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap (Celbridge)

Screening of 2 Gaia Foundation documentaries plus seed swap

Women's Ex-Pat Group Mar 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.

First Aid for Parents. Presented by Siobhan Butler (First Aid for Everyone).

Let's Talk About Parenting: First Aid for Parents

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Computer & Smart Tech classes (Kilcock)

Individual classes tailored to your needs.

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap (Maynooth)

Screening of 2 Gaia Foundation documentaries plus seed swap

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap (Leixlip)

Screening of 2 Gaia Foundation documentaries plus seed swap

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library

Bookworms Book Club

Celebrating Poetry from around the World: An evening of sharing poetry

Join us as we celebrate World Poetry Day with your favourite poems from across the globe. You may wish to read aloud or just listen, as we enjoy the colourful diversity of poetry.

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.

Toddler Time in Celbridge Library

A time to meet and play with other toddlers

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

Storytime with Carmel

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Once Upon a Tune.

Come along for an entertaining morning of music, song and story in Athy Library. Enjoy the tunes, the fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and friends! This is a free event, no need to book! Everyone Welcome. Age Friendly Event.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle