Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 4

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Story Time & Sing Along Nursery Rhymes

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Cover to Cover Book Club

Monthly Book Club

After-school Storytime

Join us after school on Wednesdays for a storytime and sing-a-long!

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

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

The Usual Suspects Book Club

monthly book club

Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 4

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

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!

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! Select for more info.

Online Teen Writers Group May 24

A social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas. Online via MS Teams. For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie 

Knitting Group

Knitting Group

Art Exhibition: Larry Steen "Where the Eye Leads Me"

Art Exhibition: Larry Steen "Where the Eye Leads Me"

One Dublin One Book: Library talk with Snowflake author Louise Nealon

Join us in Maynooth Community Library for a special talk with Kildare author Louise Nealon, whose debut novel Snowflake was selected as 2024's One Dublin One Book. This is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. Tickets for this event are limited so booking is essential.

Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 4

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds May 24

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1016772

Failte Isteach English classes (Kilcock)

Free conversational English classes.

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

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

Join us for songs, stories, and rhymes every Friday morning at 10.30am

POP: Messy Play at Maynooth Library 3 May

Join us for messy, sensory play for toddlers and their grown-ups. All the mess and fun, without the cleaning up! Old clothes highly recommended!! Please note children must be accompanied by their grown up for the entire session. Suitable ages 18 months to 5 years. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1229728

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 4

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 5

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 5

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse

The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All breast-feeding Mums and Mums-to-be welcome. Women who are pregnant are welcome as this will give the opportunity to ask any breastfeeding questions.

ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024

ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine

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.

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Homelessness and Housing Support & Information Clinic May 24

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

Pstryk! Interactive Musical Experience for Age 3-6

Pstryk! is an interactive musical experience designed for children aged 3-6 years. Featuring live music, this vibrant workshop will explore Polish and Irish folklore tunes, creative movement, spontaneous music creation, and a lot of fun! Led by Kasia Eliasz with Rafal Szydlowski on violin and Maciej Blizinski on double bass you will get to explore a cacophony of music and movement!

Pstryk! Interactive Musical Experience for 7-10 Years

Pstryk! is an interactive musical experience designed for children aged 7-10 years. Featuring live music, this vibrant workshop will explore Polish and Irish folklore tunes, creative movement, spontaneous music creation, and a lot of fun! Led by Kasia Eliasz with Rafal Szydlowski on violin and Maciej Blizinski on double bass you will get to explore a cacophony of music and movement!

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Poetry Night with Luain Press

Passionate about poetry? So are we! Come by to read, chat, share and even create poetry! *Drop In. No booking required*

Shades of life: celebrating life - Exhibition Shweta Bhardwaj Week 5

Shweta Bhardwaj hails from India and came to Ireland in 2019. She started with watercolour but felt rapidly that oil painting and acrylic would match her way of being. She is a self-taught painter for whom the unlimited creative power is a never ending journey through imagination. You can see all her collections in the saachi art gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/u/1873045

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Age Friendly Coffee Morning May 24

As part of our Age Friendly Programme, drop in for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat with library staff and find out more about the libraries online and other services. *Drop In. No booking required*

Messy Play Morning May 24

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

ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024

ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine

After-school Storytime

Join us after school on Wednesdays for a storytime and sing-a-long!

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!

Information Seminar for Kildare Wildlife Rescue

Public Information Seminar about who Kildare Wildlife Rescue are and the work that they do.

ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024

ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine

Make your own Seed Bombs workshop (6 – 12 years olds)

Seed bomb making session for 6-12 year olds

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Seed Saving: An Introductory Workshop with Lucy Bell (Maynooth)

Ever wondered if you could save the seeds from the vegetables and plants you grow at home? Participants on this course will learn an introduction to the world of seed-saving, including a little bit of plant botany and an introduction to the main vegetable families. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maynoothlibrary/1222105

Online Teen Writers Group May 24

A social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas. Online via MS Teams. For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie 

Toys, Technology & Training talk: Supporting non-verbal/minimally verbal children Speech and Language Talks with CAINT

Speech and Language talk with CAINT

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcal Comhrá na hAoine Gach dara Aoine ag 10.00 r n i Leabharlann an Droichid Nua Irish Conversational Group Every other Friday at 10.00 am in Newbridge Library.

ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024

ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds May 24

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1016772

Failte Isteach English classes (Kilcock)

Free conversational English classes.

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

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 Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Spring Into Storytime Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Celbridge Baby & Toddler group (alternate Fridays)

Kildare County Childcare Committee Baby & Toddler Group

Teen Book Club Maynooth May 24

A book club with a difference; while there are always book club books to avail of, teens can bring along their own recommendation to discuss during the meeting.  Age: 12 - 15 . For more information email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie 

Once Upon a Tune

Once Upon a Tune

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Children’s Book Club – The Epic, Brilliant Book Society of Athy!

Eclecticats Games

Eclecticats teach people the joys of board and card games.

ShareRing Skills Art Exhibition 2024

ShareRing Skills art exhibition on the upstairs mezzanine

The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden with Kitty Scully

The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden with Kitty Scully Join Kitty for an informative and inspirational talk full of tips on how to create and maintain an abundant food garden that treads lightly on the earth whilst feeding your soil and soul.

Family Film Screening

We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film on the BIG SCREEN!! This month’s film is a recent release which will have you Wish-ing on the Stars. No Booking Required.

Zero Waste Maynooth Swap Group May 24

Zero Waste Maynooth is back with its ladies’ clothes swap shop. Drop in!

Chess Workshop with Red King Chess

Chess Workshops - Suitable for all ages. Select for more info

'The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden' with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully

Kildare Seed Library talk with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully

'The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden' with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully

Kildare Seed Library talk with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully

Yoga/Sensory Play with Stephanie Bolger

Yoga/Sensory Play with Stephanie Bolger

Lego Club

Lego Club

Cuidiu Breastfeeding Support Group

Are you pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding or currently breastfeeding and looking for support? Our monthly breastfeeding group is held on the second Monday of the month with qualified breastfeeding counsellors who are happy to provide support and information. We provide a warm welcome and a cup of tea/coffee. If you have any breastfeeding questions or you would just like to get out of the house for a break, please feel free to pop in anytime between 10am-11.30am.  No Booking Required

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group - New members welcome. Please contact the Library for further details.

Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcaí Comhrá Irish Conversation Group. All welcome.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Card Making Group

Card Making Group. Please contact the Library for further information.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 1

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

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.

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Hormone Health talk

A two hour, nurse-led educational session discussing women's health

WhichCraft

Whichcraft?: Adult Craft Group Do you like making you own decor or upcycling your home and wardrobe? Then this group is for you!

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 1

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Story Time & Sing Along Nursery Rhymes

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Wednesday Wordsmiths

Monthly Book Club

After-school Storytime

Join us after school on Wednesdays for a storytime and sing-a-long!

From the Shoulders Down - The life and times of an Irish builder’s labourer

"From the Shoulders Down" is scripted and performed by Blessington actor/writer Richard Lynch.

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!

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 1

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Bookworms Book Club

monthly book club

Let's Talk About Parenting: The Transition from Primary to Secondary School

The Transition from Primary to Secondary School. Presented by Dr Mary O’Kane.

Age Friendly Day

Age Friendly Day Friday 17th May Drop in to Newbridge library today where Age Friendly chats and tea / coffee refreshments will be provided.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 1

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Failte Isteach English classes (Kilcock)

Free conversational English classes.

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

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

Wiggle Adventures by Discovery Playtime for 0-3 year olds

Wiggle Adventures by Discovery Playtime for 0-3 year olds Friday 17th May at 10.30am-11.15am Join Discovery Playtime for this super fun music and movement workshop - a mini disco with fun action songs! Children must be accompanied by their grown up for the duration of the session. Suitable for ages 0-3 years Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1229674

Spring Into Storytime Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Spring Into Storytime Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Age Friendly Coffee Morning - Celbridge

Tea, Chats and Tunes in Celbridge Library

Age Friendly Day – Mindful Colouring

After our Age Friendly Coffee and Conversation morning on the 17th, you join Aoife for a guided mediation and relaxing colouring session. Unwind and add colour to intricate and relaxing designs. Everything will be provided for you. No Booking Required.

Age Friendly Day Classic Film Screening

A classic film screening in celebration of Age Friendly Day.

Hungry for Stories: A Food Themed Storytime for 3-6 year olds

Join Carlagh on this journey through scrumptious books and delicious stories. There will be something for every taste! Suitable for ages 3-6 years Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1231872

Family Boardgame Afternoon

Pop into Leixlip Library, where we will have boardgames out to entertain all the family! Suitable for Families with Children aged 5+.

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 to 5 year olds May 24

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 to 5 year olds Sat 18th May, 10 - 11 am Join us for some stories, songs and fun activities in Italian. Booking required: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maynoothlibrary/1036783

Saturday Storytime

Saturday story session!

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 1

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

'The Low-Impact Kitchen Garden' with organic gardener and local food advocate Kitty Scully.

Join Kitty Scully for an informative and inspirational talk full of tips on how to create and maintain an abundant food garden that treads lightly on the earth whilst feeding your soil and soul.

Mini Makers

Mini Makers For ages 2 – 5 years Creative play-based learning.

Cluichí Chláir do Teaghlaigh trí Ghaeilge / Family Board Games through Irish 4

Do pháistí atá idir 6 agus 12 bliana agus a gcuid tuistí/ caomhnóirí - for children aged 6-12 and their parents/ guardians.

Chess Club at Leixlip Library

Come along and practice your strategy and moves, learn from each other!

Film Club – Family Show

Film Club – Family Show Saturday 18th May, 2.15 – 4.30 pm

Stories, games and fun activities in Italian for 6 to 9 year olds May 24

Stories, games and fun activities in Italian for 6 to 9 year olds Sat 18th May, 3 - 4pm A chance for children to practice their Italian and learn more about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities and games in Italian. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maynoothlibrary/1036805

Kildare Seed Library

Kildare Seed Library

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 2

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group. New members welcome. Please contact the Library for further information.

Ciorcaí Comhrá - Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcaí Comhrá Irish Conversation Group All welcome

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Card Making Group

Card Making Group. Please contact the Library for further information.

Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse

The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All breast-feeding Mums and Mums-to-be welcome. Women who are pregnant are welcome as this will give the opportunity to ask any breastfeeding questions.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 2

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

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.

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Seed Library – Biodiversity Short Film Screenings and Seed Swap

Seed Swap and screening of short documentaries from the Gaia Foundation. Select for more info.

‘Celbridge in Troubled Times’: A biographical sketch on local activists in the Revolutionary Period 1913-1923

Local history talk

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 2

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Messy Play Morning May 24

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

After-school Storytime

Join us after school on Wednesdays for a storytime and sing-a-long!

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!

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 2

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap

Join us for a screening of the Gaia Foundations' documentaries, 'Seeding Tomorrow: A New Seed Sovereignty Film' and 'Seeds of Freedom'. The Gaia Foundation is an international charitable organisation with 35 years’ experience helping partners and communities around the world to protect and promote ecologically sustainable development. We invite anybody who may have a surplus of organic, open-pollinated seed &/ seedlings to bring them along to share with each other on the evening.

Poetry Open Mic May 24

Open Mic Night

Thursday Tomes Book Club

monthly book club

Classic Film Screening

We welcome you to join us for a classic film! This month's film is from the 60s, and is about the original Dr Strange ... No Booking Required

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 2

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcal Comhrá na hAoine Gach dara Aoine ag 10.00 r n i Leabharlann an Droichid Nua Irish Conversational Group Every other Friday at 10.00 am in Newbridge Library.

Failte Isteach English classes (Kilcock)

Free conversational English classes.

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

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 Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Spring Into Storytime Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Celbridge Baby & Toddler group (alternate Fridays)

Kildare County Childcare Committee Baby & Toddler Group

My Favourite Animal: Story-time for 3-6 year olds

My Favourite Animal: Story-time for 3-6 year olds Friday 24 May 3-3.30pm Join Niamh and her favourite stuffed animal (its a surprise!) for a story session all about the tall and small animals in the world, from wild Zebras to spoilt house Cats! There will be a few longer stories and a song or two so it will suit children 3 and over best. Kids (and grown ups!) are welcome to bring their own favourite animal teddies with them ?. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1231675

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

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

NEW Summer Stars Children’s Book Club

As part of our national Summer Stars reading programme, Newbridge library will have a new Children’s book club running over the summer months. June, July and August. The club is suitable for readers 7yrs – 10yrs and will meet on the third Saturday morning at 10am each month.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 2

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Chess Workshop with Red King Chess

Chess Workshops - Suitable for all ages. Select for more info

Autism Friendly Play Session with Discovery Playtime

Discovery Playtime will provide an Autism Friendly calm space where children can freely play and explore with sensory tuff trays Jolly Heap blocks, connetix and train tracks. Throughout these workshops fun, movement, gross and fine motor skills, communication and socialising, connection with their grown up is encouraged in this safe space. Suitable for children aged 2-5 (older children welcome).

Family Lego Club

Family Lego Club Saturday 27th April at 2.30-4.30pm Fun for all the Family

Dive into Biodiversity Week with the Rediscovery Centre!

Join Rediscovery Centre to explore the wonders of Irish biodiversity through fun, interactive, hands-on activities. Participants will delve into Irish biodiversity, ecosystems, food chains, food webs, and animal adaptations. By exploring the importance of biodiversity and the impact we can have, students are guaranteed to leave interested, engaged, and with practical ways they can make a positive impact. Booking Required: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1242818

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 3

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Naas Library Knitting Group

Knitting Group. New members welcome. Contact the Library for further information.

Ciorcaí Comhrá - Irish Conversation Group

Ciorcaí Comhrá - Irish Conversation Group All welcome

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Card Making Group

Card Making Group. Please contact the Library for further information.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 3

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

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.

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Purls of Wisdom

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

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Women's Ex-Pats & Friends Group May 24

Calling all women who have relocated to Ireland, returned from abroad, or local ladies interested in welcoming expats! Our Women's Group offers a meeting place at the library to chat, make new friends, and share stories about transitioning to Ireland. Join us for an enriching experience of community, support, and connection. Our meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

KRF – Kildare Reader’s Festival

We are delighted to welcome to Newbridge library singer songwriter Declan O'Rourke who has turned to the pen alone to give us these two books 'The Pawnbroker's Reward' and 'Whisper of Oblivion' the first two books of his trilogy on The Great Hunger. Based on real lives and events these books capture the early months of the famine and beyond.

KRF Presents Kildare Reads: Declan O'Rourke with Flor MacCarthy

Singer, songwriter and author Declan O'Rourke will be in Newbridge library to talk about his books 'The Pawn Broker's Reward' and 'Whisper of Oblivion'. The first two books of his trilogy are set in the Famine.

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Storytime | Am Scéalaíochta

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 3

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Story Time & Sing Along Nursery Rhymes

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

After-school Storytime

Join us after school on Wednesdays for a storytime and sing-a-long!

Let's Talk About Parenting: Toilet Training - Less Stress more Success!

Toilet Training - Less Stress more Success! Presented by Dee Holland Hannon.

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!

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 3

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Subjective Me – Art exhibition by Iwona Kwiatkowska-Tieran and Karolina Wicha

Art exhibition

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club

MU English in the Community: Spaces and Places in recent Irish Fiction with Dr. Michael Cronin

This talk will encourage readers to think about the significance of place in recent Irish fiction. How do Irish novelists write about the landscape in their fiction? Is there a distinctive 'spatial imaginary' in contemporary Irish writing? And how does the depiction of spaces and places in a novel encourage us as readers to reflect on our relationship with our physical and social environment, and with each other?

Let's Talk About Parenting: Starting ‘Big School’

Starting ‘Big School.’ Presented by Dr Mary O’Kane.

Kilcock Book Club May 24

Every month will discuss a thought-provoking book

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney Week 3

Exhibition in Acrylic by Christina Kearney 14th May - 31st May Christina Kearney is a Celbridge based artist who paints mainly in Acrylic and Watercolour. She is a member of The Abbey Art Group in Celbridge and has recently set up The Leixlip Art Group. This exhibition is Christina's first solo exhibition.

Failte Isteach English classes (Kilcock)

Free conversational English classes.

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

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 Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

Spring Into Storytime Each Friday 10.30AM Staff led half hour of stories and songs for younger children. All Welcome – No Booking Required Please note this event takes place on the 2nd floor of the library. Access via lift or stairs.

LEGO Freeplay

Pop in to Leixlip Library and become a ‘Master Builder’! Suitable for all the family.