Cuidiu Breastfeeding Support Group

Having a baby is such an exciting time in our lives, however it also brings about many changes. This is where Cuidiu Breastfeeding support hopes to help you on your journey.  No Booking Required

Monday Library Craft Club

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

‘Is everything we love gone forever? Revolution and the Irish Country House 1920 - 23’ Presented by Professor Terry Dooley; in association with the Celbridge Historical Society

Celbridge Historical Society talk presented by Prof. Terry Dooley

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

Family Friendly Midterm Movie in Celbridge Library

Midterm Morning Movie on the Mezzanine!

Wonderful ways with decoupage for Easter - Climate Action Workshop

Easter craft workshop

Local Community ‘Meet and Greet’: Parent and Child Session - April

Local Community ‘Meet and Greet’: Parent and Child Session

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Book Launch – Meet the Author With Dr Maria Mahmood

Join us here in Naas Library for the official launch of Dr Mahmood’s new book “The Baby Elephant”. Dr Maria will read from her book and will be available to sign copies for attendees. Refreshments served No booking Required – all welcome

Fun Food Workshop with The Cool Food School

Fun Food Workshop with The Cool Food School Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Easter themed simple cooking class. Deirdre is a children's cookbook author, food educator and in demand nationwide for her unique, sensory based and fun workshops! The children will be making Easter carrot cake power balls! 1.30-2.30pm OR 3.00-4.00pm

Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

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

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

Online Teen Writers Group

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

Storytime & Craft

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

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

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

POP Event - Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Midterm Board Games Session in Celbridge Library

Midterm Board Games Session

Children’s Easter Wreath Craft Workshop

Join Jenni and Niamh for an Easter ‘Egg-stravaganza’ Wreath Making workshop.

Leixlip Film Club

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

Celbridge Library Classics book club: spaces available

Spaces available in Celbridge Library Classics book club

Tuesday Murder Club

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

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Easter Cookery Workshops for Children Ages 4-7

Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Easter-themed healthy cooking class! Please Select for link.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Kidz Coding with Carl

Introductory coding concepts for kids aged 6 to 8yr with Carl at Naas Library. We'll use Botley the robot to perform tasks that require computational thinking, logic, and problem solving. A few of the many key skills learned are how to "handle errors" and anticipate problems that will most likely emerge and therefore overcome and adapt. Places limited, book now!

Easter Cookery Workshops for Children Ages 8+

Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Easter-themed healthy cooking class! Please Select for link.

Midterm Build and Create Lego Drop in

Midterm Build and Create Lego Drop in afternoon

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

A new 5-week course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra

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.

Protecting your Teens mental health. Online talk presented by Dr Stephanie O’Connor (HSE Primary Care Psychology).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Protecting your Teens mental health (online talk)

Spring into Storytime: Storytime Fun for Toddlers with Doodlebox in Celbridge Library (age 2-4 years)

Spring into Storytime event: Storytime Fun for Toddlers with Doodlebox (age 2-4 years)

Spring into Storytime event: Create Your Own Story Book (age 5 and 6 years)

Create Your Own Story Book (age 5 and 6 years)

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Kilcock Book Club

Every month will discuss a thought-provoking book

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch present “The Barn Owl Population Recovery” with guest speaker: John Lusby (Birdwatch Ireland Raptor Officer)

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch present “The Barn Owl Population Recovery” with guest speaker: John Lusby (Birdwatch Ireland Raptor Officer) On the Saturday following the talk we have outings. These alternate between events within Kildare and surrounding counties. The outings are aimed at a mixture of levels with everyone from beginners to experienced birders catered for. We are always keen to meet new members and volunteers.

Storytime & Craft

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

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

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

Spring into Storytime!! Carmel’s POP! Storytime

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Seisiúin scéalaíochta, rann agus amhrán arna n-eagrú ag Cill Dara le Gaeilge le haghaidh leanaí agus tuismitheoirí.

Spring Into Storytime: Picture Storytelling Workhop

Join Úna Woods, a children's picture book writer and illustrator for our Spring into Storytime Arts & Crafts Workshop where attendees will learn all about telling a story through a picture. Please Select for links

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club - Celbridge Library

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club

Sustainable Living 4 Week Programme with The Sustainable Life School (online)

A step-by-step 4-week programme to help you take climate action into your own hands

Club Leabhar

Teacht le chéile míosúil chun leabhair Ghaeilge a phlé agus le do chuid Gaeilge a fheabhsú tríd an léitheoireacht i dtimpeallacht bréa réchúiseach.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Age Friendly Event - Assemble and decorate a Bumble Bee Nest Box

Age Friendly workshop

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra

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

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled storytime at Leixlip Library! Please Select for link.

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15

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.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children

Let's Talk About Parenting: Positive Body Image in our Children with Zuzanna Gajowiec, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Parenting Talk - Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children

Parenting talk

Storytime & Craft

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

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

Spring into Storytime!! - Carmel’s POP! Storytime

Storytime 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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some spring-themed arts and crafts fun. Please Select for link.

Kilcock Comhaltas Art & Craft Workshop

This workshop is part of the Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara 2023. Suitable for 4-7 years old. Booking required: kilcock@comhaltas.net

Kilcock Comhaltas Fun Fleadh

This workshop is part of the Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara 2023. Suitable for 4-7 years old. Booking required: kilcock@comhaltas.net

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

An Garda Síochána – the first 100 years, 1922 – 2022

A presentation reflecting on the first 100 years of the history of An Garda Síochána will be held in Leixlip Community Library on Tuesday 25 April 2023 at 3.30pm. Please Select for link.

Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children. Presented by Zuzanna Gajowiec (The Psychology Hub).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children. Presented by Zuzanna Gajowiec (The Psychology Hub).

Women's Ex-Pat Group Apr 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.

Sustainable Living 4 Week Programme with The Sustainable Life School (online)

A step-by-step 4-week programme to help you take climate action into your own hands

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Computer & Smart Tech classes (Kilcock)

Individual classes tailored to your needs.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

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.

Power of Play! POP Early Years Workshop: Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Cub Club is a creative dance and movement workshop, which explores joyful and spontaneous expression. Join dance artist Selma Daniel for this fun filled class using body movements, inspiring music, our imagination and colourful props to provide a dance experience to all.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Poetry Day Ireland Writing Workshop

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland by writing some of your own poems. This year's theme is 'Message in a Bottle'! Please Select for link.

Children’s Chess Club Athy Library

Children’s Chess Club Athy Library

Coffee and Commerce: Business Meet-up - April

Monthly meet-up for local business owners and entrepreneurs

Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library

Adult Book Club

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Poetry Day Ireland – The Rhyming Couplet

The Rhyming Couplet

Poetry Ireland Day- An Evening With Oscar Wilde

Join Richard Lynch for a Classic Victorian Evening at Naas Library and share the company of one of the greatest writers in English Literature, Oscar Wilde. Transport yourself back in time to the Victorian era, and treat yourself to an evening of sparkling humour and wit, tinged with a certain pity and sadness.

Join Seanchaí Book Shop and Kildare Library for an evening of pure entertainment with Poet Mae Leonard and music by Vinnie Walsh.

Poetry Evening with Mae Leonard and Vinnie Walsh.

Storytime & Craft

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

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

Spring into Storytime!! - Carmel’s POP! Storytime

Storytime 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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle