Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

ShareRing Skills Art and Craft Group

Community focused Art and Craft group meeting

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Purls of Wisdom

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

Summer Stars Workshops: Mouse Mania and Botley Coding

Summer Stars Workshops: Mouse Mania and Botley Coding suitable for children aged 5 - 8 years

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: July

Volunteer-led youth club for 12-18 year olds

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Age Friendly event: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Wed)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library Every Wednesday from 10.30am-12.00pm

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library Every Wednesday from 10.30am-12.00pm

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

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!

Comic Workshop/ Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney

Sound therapy is an ancient approach to healing with roots in China, Tibet, and shamanic practices across many indigenous cultures. Sound healing is a form of therapy that utilises sound vibrations to create resonance and harmony across our physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual bodies. Studies have clearly demonstrated its capacity to reduce anger, fatigue, and depression, as well as clear feelings of tension in the mind and body, decrease sensations of pain in the body, and incr

Ukrainian Community Meet-up

Kildare Volunteer Centre and Naas Library invite all members of the Ukrainian community to Naas Library to enjoy, a meet-up, tea/coffee and play on the above dates. Free Play, Sensory Play, Craft Table, Duplo, Building blocks, Magna magnetic tiles. Parental Supervision Required.

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Online Teen Writers Group

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, once to 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. Contact Maynooth Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie or 045 980 493 for more information. Keep an eye out for our special event with an author in June!

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Little Makers Morning

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1- 4 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!

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Fri)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Carmel's Storytime!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

11am

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Board Games Session in Celbridge Library: July

A drop in board games afternoon

Lego Club and Lego Pit

Lego Club and Lego Pit

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

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

ShareRing Skills Art and Craft Group

Community focused Art and Craft group meeting

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse

The group will be facilitated by the Public Health Nurse (PHN). All mothers who are breastfeeding are welcome to attend. No booking needed, just drop in.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Purls of Wisdom

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

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Mend and Alter with The Craft Corner - A sustainable sewing workshop.

Mend and Alter with The Craft Corner - A sustainable sewing workshop.

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: July

Volunteer-led youth club for 12-18 year olds

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp

Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp and work with other young people in a supportive environment to write, storyboard, film, direct, act, and edit your own short film. Select for more info.

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Wed)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

FAI Ladies World Cup Workshops Library Quiz Ages: 9-12yrs

Do you like football or sport? Will you watch the World Cup? Or maybe you prefer reading? Come along and join in our library quiz. You could win a prize! Suitable for ages 9 - 12

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp

Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp and work with other young people in a supportive environment to write, storyboard, film, direct, act, and edit your own short film. Select for more info.

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!

Ukrainian Community Meet-up

Kildare Volunteer Centre and Naas Library invite all members of the Ukrainian community to Naas Library to enjoy, a meet-up, tea/coffee and play on the above dates. Free Play, Sensory Play, Craft Table, Duplo, Building blocks, Magna magnetic tiles. Parental Supervision Required.

Harry Potter Workshop – with Anyone 4 Science

Harry Potter Workshop – with Anyone 4 Science

David Walliams Slime Workshop

David Walliams Slime Workshop

Online Teen Writers Group

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, once to 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. Contact Maynooth Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie or 045 980 493 for more information. Keep an eye out for our special event with an author in June!

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

ISL Conversation Group - Kildare Town Library

Get together to practice your Irish Sign Language in a free, safe and fun community space.

Stand you now for Ireland’s Cause (Kilcock)

A talk/presentation on Kildare republican activists.

Author Visit with Hazel Gaynor

Hazel Gaynor is an award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, Irish Times and international bestselling author – and she’s coming to Naas Library! Hazel will chat about her latest novel, The Last Lifeboat, and talk about her journey to becoming an author.

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp

Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp and work with other young people in a supportive environment to write, storyboard, film, direct, act, and edit your own short film. Select for more info.

Little Makers Morning

Let their imaginations run wild! Join us for a morning of making for 1- 4 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!

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Fri)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Carmel's Storytime!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Checkmate! Chess Workshops with Red King Chess Ages: 12+

This is a comprehensive guide on the game of chess. Participants will learn all the pieces, the rules of check and checkmate, and technical rules like castling, pawn promotion and en passant. Suitable for age 12+

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some arts and crafts fun. Suitable for ages 4-7 years Please Select for link.

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp

Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp and work with other young people in a supportive environment to write, storyboard, film, direct, act, and edit your own short film. Select for more info.

Life Writing on Food & Drink with Rosie Schaap

Food & Drink writing workshop with Rosie Schaap

Pawn to King: Chess Workshops with Red King Chess Age 7+

Using video, instruction, and mini games the participants will learn the rules for all six pieces (pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen and king) Suitable for ages 7+

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

ShareRing Skills Art and Craft Group

Community focused Art and Craft group meeting

MINECRAFT JAVA ADVENTURES – Coding Summer Camp

Join Jean to explore the early medieval form of Ogham writing using paint and clay. Suitable for ages 8-11. Please Select for link.

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Purls of Wisdom

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

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: July

Volunteer-led youth club for 12-18 year olds

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Wed)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Summer Stars workshop: Something Fishy – Under the Sea

Summer Stars workshop: Something Fishy – Under the Sea. Suitable for children aged 6 - 8 years. Booking essential.

FAI Ladies World Cup Workshops Design your own Jersey. Age 7 - 10

To celebrate the Women's World Cup, let your imagination run wild and design and colour a t-shirt that you or your favourite player would like to wear. All materials supplied. Suitable for ages 7 - 10

Children's Creative Writing Workshop with Niamh

Join Library staff member and long-time creative writing enthusiast Niamh for a writing workshop during the Summer Holidays. Based on the Fighting Words style, and suitable for ages 8-10 years old, this workshop will mix collaborative writing and individual story writing with support and tips from Niamh.

Dungeons & Dragons Intro with Aoife

Join us in Leixlip Library for an intro to Dungeons and Dragons! You will be introduced to the basics on the game, how to create your character and beginning a campaign! Suitable for ages 12-16. Please Select for link.

Exhibition on the Gallery With Judy Lawler and Zelda Cunningham

Zelda Cunningham and Judy Lawler explore the natural surroundings of Wicklow and Kildare as inspiration for their work. They recently exhibited together at the Dunlavin Arts Festival 2022. Their exhibition will feature a series of wall pieces exploring mapping and the rhythms and patterns in nature.

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!

Ukrainian Community Meet-up

Kildare Volunteer Centre and Naas Library invite all members of the Ukrainian community to Naas Library to enjoy, a meet-up, tea/coffee and play on the above dates. Free Play, Sensory Play, Craft Table, Duplo, Building blocks, Magna magnetic tiles. Parental Supervision Required.

Summer Stars: Myth and Magic Storytelling with Wayne O'Connor

A special Summer Stars storytelling workshop with Wayne O'Connor

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Storytime with Lorraine

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

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Classic Film Screening

On Thursday 22 June, we welcome you to join us for a famous classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. No Booking Required

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Fri)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Carmel's Storytime !

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Summer Stars Workshop : Celebrating Greta Thunberg

A workshop celebrating Greta Thunberg. Suitable for 9 - 12 year olds.

Summer Story Time

An open story and song session for ages 1-5. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support the different stages of literacy development and engage younger attendees. All children must be supervised during this session.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library gallery space for some arts and crafts fun. Suitable for ages 4-7 years Please Select for link.

“Go Fly Your Kite” Mary Poppins Literacy Workshop Ages 5 - 11

Let’s look at the book Mary Poppins written by PL Travers and learn about the fascinating history behind this author.

Summer Stars Mary Poppins theme Kite Workshop

This Mary Poppins workshop includes a sing a long of Let’s Go Fly A Kite. Fancy Dress is optional. The second half of the workshop you will trace, colour, build and learn how to fly your special Mary Poppins Kite - which really does fly.

Family Library Movie Screening

We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film rated PG on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library. No Booking Required.

Ogham Art with Jean

Join Jean to explore the early medieval form of Ogham writing using paint and clay. Suitable for ages 8-11. Please Select for link.

Caring for Your Animals with Shauna Byrne from the KWWSPCA

Caring for Your Animals with Shauna Byrne from the KWWSPCA

Comic Workshop/ Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney

Age: 8 + Aidan will be showing children how to create mini comics, draw cartoons step by step and use a cúpla focal as well. Píosa spraoi agus ealaín!

Comic Workshop / Ceardlann Greannán in English agus as Gaeilge le Aidan Courtney

Join us in Celbridge Library to craft mini comics and enjoy speaking English and Irish in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

ShareRing Skills Art and Craft Group

Community focused Art and Craft group meeting

Comic Workshop/ Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney

Aidan will be showing children how to create mini comics, draw cartoons step by step and use a cúpla focal as well. Píosa spraoi agus ealaín! Suitable for ages 8+ Please Select for link.

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.

Summer Stars : Bi-lingual Comic Workshop with Artist Aidan Courtney / Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney

Summer Stars : Bi-lingual Comic Workshop with Artist Aidan Courtney / Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney. Suitable for children aged 8+ years.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Purls of Wisdom

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

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Bi-lingual Comic Workshop/ Ceardlann Greannán le Aidan Courtney for Ages 8+

Aidan will be showing children how to create mini comics, draw cartoons step by step and use a cúpla focal as well. Píosa spraoi agus ealaín!

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: July

Volunteer-led youth club for 12-18 year olds

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Wed)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Build and Create Lego Drop in: July

We provide the Lego, you provide the ideas!

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!

Scéalaíochta le Lorraine

Bígí linn le haghaidh Am Scéalaíochta lán spraíúil i Leabharlann Léim an Bhradáin! Oiriúnach do aois 4-7 bliana. (Cuir in áirithe ticéad amháin do gach páiste, le do thoil). Táimid ag tnúth libh a fheiceáil! Please Select for link.

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

ISL Conversation Group - Kildare Town Library

Get together to practice your Irish Sign Language in a free, safe and fun community space.

Toddler Time in the Library: July

A time for toddlers to play and make new friends

Future Tapestry VR exhibition: Celbridge Library (Fri)

Future Tapestry is a virtual reality (VR) experience and an artistic response to the history, legacy and contemporary currency of Irish wool production.

Troubled Times in Athy 1913-1923 with James Durney

Troubled Times in Athy 1913-1923 with James Durney

Carmel's Storytime!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Summer Story Time

An open story and song session for ages 1-5. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support the different stages of literacy development and engage younger attendees. All children must be supervised during this session.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle! Saturday 29th July Join Mershell the Mermaid for breathwork, mindfulness and imagination. Travel under the sea to hear tales of Celtic myths, legends, and mermaids! For children from 3-7 years old. To book your place, please contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

ShareRing Skills Art and Craft Group

Community focused Art and Craft group meeting