Nine Lives By Greg Hallahan

‘Nine Lives’ is an art exhibition created by Greg Hallahan, drawing inspiration from local historian Mario Corrigans book of the same title. The concept revolves around portraying these nine heroes in a Spirit Warrior as a reinterpretation of their true appearances, aimed at empowering and inspiring. The exhibition delves into the history of the Rathbride Flying Column and their involvement in the turbulent times of the Irish Civil War.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Exhibition: Noel Hayes

This is a collection of paintings mostly produced on location using a technique known as Plein Air.

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Online Teen Writers Group May25

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 

Luain Press Poetry Club May25

Come join the Luain Press Poetry Club for Poetry Day Ireland on the 1st May at 6 p.m. - all welcome!

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

Nine Lives By Greg Hallahan

‘Nine Lives’ is an art exhibition created by Greg Hallahan, drawing inspiration from local historian Mario Corrigans book of the same title. The concept revolves around portraying these nine heroes in a Spirit Warrior as a reinterpretation of their true appearances, aimed at empowering and inspiring. The exhibition delves into the history of the Rathbride Flying Column and their involvement in the turbulent times of the Irish Civil War.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Conversational English Group

Free conversational English classes with Kilcock Integration Group. Practice and improve you English and meet new people. All levels welcome. For more information email: conversationalenglishkilcock@gmail.com

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 May25

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://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19063831

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 May25

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://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19063831

Parent & Toddler Group

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!!

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for children

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Nine Lives By Greg Hallahan

‘Nine Lives’ is an art exhibition created by Greg Hallahan, drawing inspiration from local historian Mario Corrigans book of the same title. The concept revolves around portraying these nine heroes in a Spirit Warrior as a reinterpretation of their true appearances, aimed at empowering and inspiring. The exhibition delves into the history of the Rathbride Flying Column and their involvement in the turbulent times of the Irish Civil War.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Knitting Group

All welcome, no booking required.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group meeting every Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm. Accepting new members.

Grow Mental Health

Get your life back on track by joining a Grow peer support group.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Homelessness and Housing Supports Info Clinic May25

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*

50/50 Parenting: Parenting fairly and sharing the load (Online)

Parenting in 2024 can be a balancing act to say the least. There has never been so much pressure on a generation of parents to "get it right" but the role of parents has also broadened way past homemaker and bread winner!

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome, accepting new members. No booking required.

50/50 Parenting: Parenting fairly and sharing the load. Presented by Dee Holland Hannon (online talk).

Parenting talk presented by Dee Holland Hannon (online)

50/50 Parenting: Parenting fairly and sharing the load, presented by Dee Holland Hannon

Parenting in 2025 can be a balancing act to say the least. There has never been so much pressure on a generation of parents to "get it right" but the role of parents has also broadened way past homemaker and bread winner! Juggling the emotional, mental and physical load between both parents can be a real challenge.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Knitting Group

All welcome, no booking required.

Story Time for Toddlers

Join us for morning of fun stories and sing-a-long nursery rhymes. Suitable for 0 to 4 year olds. Please let us know if you book a ticket and are unable to attend as there may be a waiting list for this event Not a Library member? Join for FREE here Register | Kildare Library Service (spydus.ie) . It takes 2 minutes! Book your free ticket here : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1142223

Age Friendly Coffee Mornings for Over 55s

Age Friendly Coffee Mornings

Enquiries to Kildare Library - Phone: 045 520235

Community Craft Group

Let’s Talk About Parenting: Baby Sign Language (week 2 of 4)

CleverLittle Handies is an award-winning baby sign class for parents with babies from newborns,up to wobblers / babies of 1 years of age. We already know babies can communicate with their hands before they can talk; they can wave; they can clap; they can point. They have the dexterity in their hands to formulate signs long before they have the muscle dexterity in their mouths to form words.

Let’s Talk About Parenting: Baby Sign Language (week 2 of 4)

CleverLittle Handies is an award-winning baby sign class for parents with babies from newborns,up to wobblers / babies of 1 years of age. We already know babies can communicate with their hands before they can talk; they can wave; they can clap; they can point. They have the dexterity in their hands to formulate signs long before they have the muscle dexterity in their mouths to form words.

Naas Library Knitting Group

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

Retro Cinema Club

Cinema Club

Celbridge Library Crochet Group

Crocheters meet every Wednesday to crochet and chat. New members are welcome. The group is also looking for experienced crocheters to help those who are new to crochet! No booking required.

Inclusive POP! Autism Friendly Sensory Session with Discovery Playtime

Discovery Playtime will provide an Autism Friendly calm space where children can freely play and explore with sensory tuff trays. Throughout these workshops fun, movement, gross and fine motor skills, communication and socialising, connection with their grown up is encouraged in this safe space. There will also be Jolly Heap blocks, connetix and train tracks to play with. Suitable for 3 – 6 year-olds (older children welcome also)

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Creative Art Workshop

Creative Art Workshop with artist and illustrator Varvara Gorbash. Varvara will introduce you to creating your own artwork using a variety of media such as charcoal, paint, crayon, pen and pencil.

Ciorcal Comhrá - Irish Conversation Circle

Bí linn agus buail isteach gach Déardaoin gach mí le haghaidh ciorcal comhrá neamhfhoirmiúil. Tá fáilte roimh chách, cibé leibhéal Gaeilge atá agat.

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Online Teen Writers Group May25

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 

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Parent & Toddler Group

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!!

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for children

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

POP! Mini Book Club for 3 – 6 Year Olds May25

Join POP! Mini Book Club, a book club for kids aged 3 to 6, and get your little one familiar with exploring a story through play! Don't forget to call into Maynooth Library to pick up a copy of this month's wonderful picture book to enjoy at home before going to our event. At POP! mini book club we will read the story, do a fun activity and watch the movie. There are 4 meetings a year (you don’t have to attend all!). We can’t wait to see you at the next one!. Booking required.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Eclecticats

Put away the screens and spend some quality time with your family, playing board games in the Chamber! Open to everyone - all ages and abilities.

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Scéalta, rannta agus amhráin le haghaidh leanaí óga agus daoine fásta leo

Cosmic Movers: A Sensory Dance Adventure

The workshop will incorporate rhythmic elements, soft lighting, and music to enhance the sensory experience. The music will be kept at a comfortable volume, with no sudden loud sounds or flashing lights.

Zero Waste Maynooth Swap Group May25

Join a free community event with Zero Waste Maynooth. Drop in!

Pokémon and Match Attax Trading

This event is the perfect opportunity to trade your cards, show off your collection, and meet other fans. All for Free!

Spanish Language Family Meet Up

An opportunity for Spanish speaking families to meet up with other families for conversation and playing through the Spanish language.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Cosmic Movers: A Sensory Dance Adventure

The workshop will incorporate rhythmic elements, soft lighting, and music to enhance the sensory experience. The music will be kept at a comfortable volume, with no sudden loud sounds or flashing lights.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Cuidiú Breastfeeding Support Group

Are you pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding or currently breastfeeding and looking for support?

Irish Conversation Group

Weekly Irish Conversation Group

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly Card Making Group

Housing Support Clinic May25

Walk in Housing Clinic on 12th May at 2pm to 4pm, for any constituents that may have questions regarding housing applications, eligibility for housing, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and general questions on Housing in Kildare.  

Celbridge Historical Society Talk - The Mansfields of County Kildare – a Franco-Irish Catholic elite family and their networks 1870 - 1915, with Fergus Murphy

The Mansfields of County Kildare – a Franco-Irish Catholic elite family and their networks 1870 - 1915

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Join us in Kilcock Library to celebrate Bealtaine for our Age Friendly Coffee Morning on Tuesday 13th of May 10.00 am -12.30pm All welcome

Knitting Group

All welcome, no booking required.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group meeting every Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm. Accepting new members.

Grow Mental Health

Get your life back on track by joining a Grow peer support group.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Military Seminar Launch

The Irish Military Seminar (13-17 May) opens in Naas Library & Cultural Centre with the showing of two short films– ‘The Rathbride Flying Column. Kildare in the Civil War’ and a WWI short ‘The Land.’

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome, accepting new members. No booking required.

FanSci (Fantasy/Sci-fi) Book Club May25

Maynooth Community Library's has started a fantasy/ science-fiction book club! Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for further information or just drop in.

How to think like a Psychologist (Online)

Presented by Antaine Stíobhairt Antaine will introduce some frameworks that psychologists use to understand the factors contributing to emotional and behavioural difficulties and to identify things that could be helpful.

Classics Book Club

2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. We have space available in our Classics Book Club. They read a mixture of traditional and more contemporary classic literature.

How to think like a Psychologist, presented by Dr Antaine Stíobhairt

Antaine will introduce some frameworks that psychologists use to understand the factors contributing to emotional and behavioural difficulties, and to identify things that could be helpful. The aim is to equip parents with a solid foundation for addressing difficulties more effectively and provide directions for further learning.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Knitting Group

All welcome, no booking required.

Community Craft Group

Community Craft Group

Naas Library Knitting Group

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

Celbridge Library Crochet Group

Crocheters meet every Wednesday to crochet and chat. New members are welcome. The group is also looking for experienced crocheters to help those who are new to crochet! No booking required.

Young Writers May25

Are 8 to 10 years old and interested in writing stories? This group is a social group for young writers aged 8 to 10, to chat, share work and bounce ideas while also getting some quiet writing time. Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information and to join our group.

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

Age Friendly Connect Café - eServices Demonstration

Join us every third Thursday of the month for chats and a cuppa!  During this meeting library staff will demonstrate and answer questions about Kildare Library Service Apps which are free to download. These apps give users access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital newspapers and magazines, language learning and more!

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Short Story Book Club

3rd Thursday of the month at 11am.We have space in our Short Story Book Club. Reading one short story a month from the anthology, Why the Moon Travels, this book club would suit people who don’t have time to read a full novel, as well as those who just love short stories. If you are interested, please contact celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie

Fighting Words/ Chill Dara le Gaeilge

Bríd-Treasa from Fighting Words will be with us in Naas library on 15 May 2025 to host a writing workshop for adults. This workshop is a way of approaching storytelling in a fun and informal way. You will have the chance to create characters and a storyline in a supportive environment - no need to worry about mistakes or a lack of vocabulary, we're there to help and to learn together! You do not need to have any writing experience to attend and you'll have the opportunity to create in a group an

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

Book Launch

Kerron Ó Luain is launching his new book “Cath idir an pobal agus an murder machine”’:, which analyses the history of the Gaelscoil movement over the past half century.

Exhibition Launch: ‘All the Queen’s Men and all the Queen’s Women’ by Michael Rowley

Exhibition Launch: ‘All the Queen’s Men and all the Queen’s Women’ by Michael Rowley

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club May25

Maynooth Library host an LGBTQ+ book club every month in partnership with Midlands LGBT+ Project. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month. Copies of the book are available for collection at the main desk.

Empowering Children with DCD: Strategies for Success,with Kevin Prior

This informative workshop offers valuable insights into Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and equips parents with effective strategies to support their children.

Leixlip Local History: The Past is Ourselves

Leixlip Local History presents a talk by Kay McKeogh, The Past is Ourselves - How the Web is Unlocking Family and Local History.

Building Bridges; Strategies for Youth Emotional Health (Maynooth Library)

Building Bridges; Strategies for Youth Emotional Health This talk will cover the following questions: Why does it matter? How can we support our Young People? The Do's and Don'ts What supports are available Q & A Booking required: https://buytickets.at/letstalkaboutparenting/1510930

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Naas Photography Group present “ Favourites”

This collection showcases simple, unplanned images that our members love, captured using both phones and cameras. These are everyday moments anyone can photograph.

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Little Makers Time for ages 1-6 years May25

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1- 6 year olds. Practice fine motor skills while having fun! Build amazing creations using construction toys such as Magna-Tiles, Duplo, Mega Bloks, Blockaroo, puzzles and more. While not all activities will be suitable for all ages – there will be something for everyone! Booking link: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19093322

Kildare Libraries Age Friendly Day at Celbridge Library

Celebrate Age Friendly Day with a special coffee morning. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided. There will also be boardgames, crossword puzzles and sudoku available. No booking required.

Parent & Toddler Group

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!!

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for children

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Age Friendly Art Workshop

Age Friendly Art Workshop - 2pm-3.30pm

Age Friendly Day

Join us in the Chamber at Naas Library to celebrate Bealtaine 2025. Bealtaine is Ireland’s National festival celebrating the arts and creativity as we age. We are delighted to welcome local musician Michael Wilson and his friends for a lively afternoon of music and song.

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife for some arts and crafts fun.

Bears and Friends Storytime for ages 3-6

Join us for a very beary storytime with stories about bears and other furry friends. This story time is suitable for children aged 3-6, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Teddies and cuddly toys are welcome and must be accompanied by a child. Booking link: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19099516

ShareRing Skills Annual Art and Intercultural Exhibition 28th April - 17th May

ShareRing skills will be holding their annual exhibition from 28th April to 17th May.

Cardiac First Responder Course (CFR-C)

Cardiac first responder course, on successful completion, participants will receive a Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council Cardiac First Responder certificate valid for two years.

Bealtaine Grandparent and Grandchild Storytime

A special Grandparent and Grandchild Storytime! We will have wonderful stories about grandparents, songs and activities.

Maynooth Women's Group May25

Meet and chat and make new friends. Usually 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month

Children’s Scrabble Club - Kildare Town Library

Scrabble Club

Chess Club

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

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Irish Conversation Group

Weekly Irish Conversation Group

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly Card Making Group

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Spring Into Storytime Celbridge Gymboree Family Play and Music

This class is designed to support parents with their babies and toddlers as they sing, move, play and experience music!

Knitting Group

All welcome, no booking required.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group meeting every Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm. Accepting new members.

Grow Mental Health

Get your life back on track by joining a Grow peer support group.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Classic Film Screening

Join us to watch a cult classic ‘brat pack’ comedy drama about love and social cliques in an American high school. It stars Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy, Harry Dean Stanton and Jon Cryer.

Home Composting with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council

During this informative compost talk you will be introduced to the five essentials of home composting including the different types of compost system you can choose from and the do’s and don’ts of home composting. You will also get the opportunity to get the answers to all your compost questions. 

Astronomy Talk with Ian Carruthers

Ian Carruthers, with over 15 years as a photographer who specializes in Weather, Nature and Astrophotography will present some of his favourite astronomy related portfolio from the last few years with an aim of encouraging others to take up a camera and try it for themselves at some stage.

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome, accepting new members. No booking required.

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Knitting Group

All welcome, no booking required.

Community Craft Group

Community Craft Group

Age Friendly Coffee Mornings for Over 55s

Age Friendly Coffee

Naas Library Knitting Group

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

'A Chat About Books' Book Club

Book Club

Celbridge Library Crochet Group

Crocheters meet every Wednesday to crochet and chat. New members are welcome. The group is also looking for experienced crocheters to help those who are new to crochet! No booking required.

Introduction to Laser Cutting

Dive into the world of laser cutting with our hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners! Whether you're an artist, a hobbyist, or just curious about the technology, this session is tailored to give you a hands-on introduction to the fascinating realm of laser cutting. Session 1: 3.30pm – 4.30pm & Session 2: 5.00pm – 6.30pm (NOTE: Attendees must regularly use a desktop / laptop computer and mouse)

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Understanding Sleep from Birth to 3 years

During this talk Erica will help parents understand their little ones sleep during each age range so that they can support their child during their emerging sleep development.

Ciorcal Comhrá - Irish Conversation Circle

Bí linn agus buail isteach gach Déardaoin gach mí le haghaidh ciorcal comhrá neamhfhoirmiúil. Tá fáilte roimh chách, cibé leibhéal Gaeilge atá agat.

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

IPCC Composting Workshop with Nuala Madigan

Informative compost talk, introducing the five essentials of home composting.

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club Kildare Town Library

Book Club

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

New ‘Knit + Chat ‘ Craft Club May25

"Maynooth Knit + Chat is a club intended to create a space where the knitters and fibre artists of Maynooth can come together and bond over a shared love of knitting (or crochet, or anything that takes your fancy!). Whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter, this is the club for you! People of all ages (from 18 and up) and skill levels will be in attendance.

Africa Day 2025 Kilcock

“A Journey Through Art and Identity” with Artists Ivy.i.Barreto Candy Inoma Catherine Mahoro Coughlan This exhibition unveils stories of transformation weaving together the fluid threads of culture, nature, love and self-discovery through the eyes of the artists. No booking required

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Parent & Toddler Group

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!!

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for children

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Classic Film Screening

Screening on Friday 23rd May at 2.30pm is Orson Welles’s immortal directorial debut which has for many decades been considered the greatest film ever made. Welles not only directs but stars as the titular newspaper tycoon who utters a mysterious word – “Rosebud” – on his deathbed, which leads to a journalist tracing the man’s storied life in business and politics to uncover the meaning of Charles Foster Kane's ultimate utterance.

Children’s Craft Workshop for Biodiversity Week!

Children’s Workshop

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

‘Meet the Musical Instruments’  with  Comhaltas Mhaigh Nuad

Would you like to find out more about learning to play Irish music? Musicians from Comhaltas Mhaigh nuad will be at Maynooth Community library to play a few tunes and answer any questions you have about the instruments, the music and getting started learning to play. Come along to our informal drop in Meet the Instruments session, listen to and try the instruments and learn about Irish music and how to get started on your musical journey. * Drop in , no booking required *

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Scéalta, rannta agus amhráin le haghaidh leanaí óga agus daoine fásta leo

Sensory Story Time with Sharon

Join Sharon for a fun, sensory story time tailored specially to meet the needs of neurodiverse children. Booking required: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tttkildare/1484174

Let’s Explore Music workshop for Irish and English with Mobile Music School Newbridge Library

The Mobile Music School brings music programmes and workshops to schools and libraries. We are coming to your Library with Let’s Explore. This programme is suitable for Primary School children and develops a firm musical foundation in every one.

Let’s Explore Music workshop in Irish and English with Mobile Music School Ceardlann ‘Let’s Explore Music’ do pháistí bunscoile trí Ghaeilge agus trí Bhéarla le Mobile Music School

The Mobile Music School brings music programmes and workshops to schools and libraries. We are coming to your Library with Let’s Explore. This programme is suitable for Primary School children and develops a firm musical foundation in everyone. The content covered includes musical games, listening activities, rhythm, percussion, action songs and lots more.

Climate Friendly Foodies

What we eat has a big impact on the planet, and the good news is, small changes can make a real difference. In this practical and informative session, you’ll learn how our food choices affect the climate and discover simple ways to eat more sustainably.

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 to 5 year olds May25

Would you like your kids to have a chance to practice their Italian while having fun and spending time with other kids their age? Here is your chance! Join us once a month for some stories, songs, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds. The event will take place in Italian so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language. Booking required: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19093708

Young Readers Festival - Witches, Wizards & Warlocks – The Art of Writing Magic & Mystery! With Maeve A. Devoy

This creative writing workshop will help any budding writer bring their fantasy fiction to life, while the author, Maeve A. Devoy details the dos and don’ts of mastering magic on the page.

Digital Pollution and Cutting Costs with Energy Efficiency

Are you Curious about the hidden impact of our digital lives?

Stories, games and fun activities in Italian for 6 to 9 year olds May25

Would you like your kids to have a chance to practice their Italian while having fun and spending time with other kids their age? Here is your chance! Join us once a month to learn more about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 6 to 9 year olds. The event's language will be Italian so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language. Booking link: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=190938

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Irish Conversation Group

Weekly Irish Conversation Group

Monday Library Craft Club 2025

Gather your projects and find a quiet spot to join in as we work, chat and share progress. The group doesn't meet on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Card Making Group

Weekly Card Making Group

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Purls of Wisdom

Knitting Group meeting every Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm. Accepting new members.

Grow Mental Health

Get your life back on track by joining a Grow peer support group.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth 2025

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 2025

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome, accepting new members. No booking required.

Supporting Children, Adolescents and Families experiencing Bereavement (Online)

In this talk we explore the ways in which families cope with grief and in particular we look at how families, communities and schools can support children and adolescents who are experiencing grief and bereavement. In the talk we will look at the stages of grief, funeral process, considerations for different ages and genders - and how we can provide supportive home and school environments.

Supporting Children, Adolescents and Families experiencing Grief/Bereavement. Presented by Michael Ryan (online talk)

Parenting talk

History of Celbridge Abbey from Vanessa's Bower to Henry Grattan Presented by Eamonn Burke 

Eamonn Burke will host a talk on Celbridge Abbey. Topics included will be; The coming of the New English to Celbridge, The Marley years., Henry Grattan's time.

Supporting Children, Adolescents and Families Experiencing Bereavement, presented by Michael Ryan

In this talk we explore the ways in which families cope with grief, and we look at how families, communities and schools can support children and adolescents who are experiencing grief and bereavement. We will look at the stages of grief, funeral process, considerations for different ages and genders - and how we can provide supportive home and school environments.

Celbridge Abbey – Abbey Art Group

Local group Abbey Art Group will host an Art exhibition inspired by Celbridge Abbey Exhibition available to view during library opening hours - please check the library website No booking required.

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Celbridge Abbey – Abbey Art Group

Local group Abbey Art Group will host an Art exhibition inspired by Celbridge Abbey Exhibition available to view during library opening hours - please check the library website No booking required.

Community Craft Group

Community Craft Group

Messy Play

Join us for messy, sensory play for toddlers and their grown-ups. All the fun, without the cleaning up! Old clothes highly recommended!! Suitable for 1-5 Year Olds Please let us know if you book a ticket and are unable to attend as there may be a waiting list for this event. Book your free ticket here :https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1166832

Heritage Hunters! Cruinniu na Nóg treasure hunt

Be a Heritage Hunter! Take part in this creative treasure hunt around Maynooth town, suitable for young families and teens. Pick up your map, first clue and art kit from Maynooth Community Library. Have fun finding all the clues around the town and doing the art activities mentioned in them. Complete the treasure hunt (and if you’re quick enough!) pick up your treasure in Maynooth Community Library. No booking is required; however, the art packs and prizes have limited availability.

Naas Library Knitting Group

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

Celbridge Library Crochet Group

Crocheters meet every Wednesday to crochet and chat. New members are welcome. The group is also looking for experienced crocheters to help those who are new to crochet! No booking required.

Chime – National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People / Outreach Clinic

Visit the Chime Outreach Clinic here in Kildare Town Library

Expression of Interest: Lego Club ages 8-12 May25

Maynooth Library have only a few spots remaining to take names for a brand new free play Lego club for ages 8-12. The idea is simple: the library provides the bricks and the space to play and you the club member provide the imagination and building! While there is staff supervision, members can build what they like once they share Lego with the other members. Express your interest by calling into us or emailing maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Heritage Hunters! Cruinniu na Nóg treasure hunt

Be a Heritage Hunter! Take part in this creative treasure hunt around Maynooth town, suitable for young families and teens. Pick up your map, first clue and art kit from Maynooth Community Library. Have fun finding all the clues around the town and doing the art activities mentioned in them. Complete the treasure hunt (and if you’re quick enough!) pick up your treasure in Maynooth Community Library. No booking is required; however, the art packs and prizes have limited availability.

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group 2025

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!

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

!NEW! Fang Club

The Fang Club is a book club that meets monthly to discuss Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Kildare Library Book Club

Book Club

Kilcock Library Book Club

Join us for a sociable, monthly gathering to chat about classics, historical novels and thought-provoking books. Ask at the desk for more info.

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Heritage Hunters! Cruinniu na Nóg treasure hunt

Be a Heritage Hunter! Take part in this creative treasure hunt around Maynooth town, suitable for young families and teens. Pick up your map, first clue and art kit from Maynooth Community Library. Have fun finding all the clues around the town and doing the art activities mentioned in them. Complete the treasure hunt (and if you’re quick enough!) pick up your treasure in Maynooth Community Library. No booking is required; however, the art packs and prizes have limited availability.

Parent & Toddler Group

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups!!

POP! Sensory Baby Play (for 6 weeks to 8 month olds) with Gymboree

Babies develop brain connections by using their senses to interact with the world in a variety of ways. Join Janet Anderson for a wonderful Sensory Baby Play session where she will show you ways to help build your baby’s brain! You’ll learn developmental play ideas and techniques using sensory play to help stimulate your baby’s senses and also focus on their vestibular and proprioceptive development. Booking required.

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

EmployAbility Services, Drop-in Clinic - Every Friday, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Story Time

Join us for a staff led storytime for pre-schoolers! Expect all your favourite songs, nursery rhymes and stories! All welcome every Friday morning

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation

Join us every Friday morning at 11am for tea/coffee and a chat! Make a friend, read the papers......

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for children

U3A Friendship Group 2025

Meet other local people to share lifelong learning interests, talents, experiences, and knowledge with each other.

Sprouting Up: A Storytime About Growing Things for ages 3-6

Join us for a storytime all about flowers, plants, and gardening. There will be stories and some songs about blooming flowers, leafy trees and growing things. This story time is suitable for children aged 3-6, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking link: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=19074798

Children’s Book Club - Kildare Town Library

Book Club

Immersive Peatlands Experience

The Peatlands Immersive Installation explores the ecological treasures that are the peatlands and wetlands of Ireland and amplifies the extraordinary species found within.

Heritage Hunters! Cruinniu na Nóg treasure hunt

Be a Heritage Hunter! Take part in this creative treasure hunt around Maynooth town, suitable for young families and teens. Pick up your map, first clue and art kit from Maynooth Community Library. Have fun finding all the clues around the town and doing the art activities mentioned in them. Complete the treasure hunt (and if you’re quick enough!) pick up your treasure in Maynooth Community Library. No booking is required; however, the art packs and prizes have limited availability.