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Saturday, 01 April 2023 - Sunday, 30 April 2023

Monday 03 April

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Location

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 04 April

Organiser

Location

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Family Friendly Midterm Movie in Celbridge Library

Midterm Morning Movie on the Mezzanine!

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

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

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

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Wednesday 05 April

Organiser

Location

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Kildare Town Library

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Newbridge Library

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

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

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

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

Newbridge Library

Thursday 06 April

Organiser

Location

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

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

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

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.

Online

Kildare Town Library

Friday 07 April

Organiser

Location

Storytime & Craft

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Monday 10 April

Organiser

Location

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 11 April

Organiser

Location

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.

Maynooth Community Library

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

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

Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Kildare Town Library

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Children’s Easter Wreath Craft Workshop

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

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

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

Maynooth Community Library

Celbridge Library Classics book club: spaces available

Spaces available in Celbridge Library Classics book club

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Leixlip Film Club

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

Leixlip Library

Wednesday 12 April

Organiser

Location

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Newbridge Library

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.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Leixlip Library

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!

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

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.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Midterm Build and Create Lego Drop in

Midterm Build and Create Lego Drop in afternoon

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

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

A new 5-week course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra

Online : Book here on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/884260

Thursday 13 April

Organiser

Location

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

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

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

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)

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Kildare Town Library

Kilcock Book Club

Every month will discuss a thought-provoking book

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

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.

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Friday 14 April

Organiser

Location

Storytime & Craft

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Spring into Storytime!! Carmel’s POP! Storytime

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Saturday 15 April

Organiser

Location

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

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

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday 17 April

Organiser

Location

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 18 April

Organiser

Location

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

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

Online via Zoom

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.

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Wednesday 19 April

Organiser

Location

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Newbridge Library

Online: Book here on Ticket Tailor: https://buytickets.at/kildaretownlibrary/884260

Thursday 20 April

Organiser

Location

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

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

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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.

Maynooth Community Library

Storytime with Lorraine

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Kildare Town Library

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

Kildare Town Library

Friday 21 April

Organiser

Location

Storytime & Craft

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

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

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Saturday 22 April

Organiser

Location

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 Library, W23 AD66

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

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Monday 24 April

Organiser

Location

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Tuesday 25 April

Organiser

Location

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.

Maynooth Community Library

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

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.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

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).

Celbridge Library

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.

Maynooth Community Library

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

Online via Zoom

Wednesday 26 April

Organiser

Location

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Newbridge Library

Computer & Smart Tech classes (Kilcock)

Individual classes tailored to your needs.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Leixlip Library

Thursday 27 April

Organiser

Location

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

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

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

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.

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

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.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Children’s Chess Club Athy Library

Children’s Chess Club Athy Library

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Coffee and Commerce: Business Meet-up - April

Monthly meet-up for local business owners and entrepreneurs

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Kildare Town Library

Seanchaí Books. Claregate St Kildare R51PA40

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.

Naas Library Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Friday 28 April

Organiser

Location

Storytime & Craft

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A997

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

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

Harbour View Naas Co Kildare W91 A99

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

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy Co. Kildare R14 DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47