Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds

A special pocket of time for you and your very young child, specifically tailored for children under 3.

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds

A special pocket of time for you and your very young child, specifically tailored for children under 3.

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Design A Summer Stars Bag Drop-in Workshop

Design your very own Summer Stars Tote Bag! Create a totally unique Summer Stars bag with your own colour and style at this drop-in workshop! Please note – old clothes recommended as fabric markers / paint will be used!

Maynooth Women's Group

A meeting space for local women usually held on the first and third Saturday of the month at 11:30am.

Summer Stars party with Reuben The Entertainer.

Reuben the Entertainer - Don't miss his high-energy Comedy Magic Show!

Summer Stars Celebration Magic Show

A huge ‘Well done!’ and congratulations to all the children who participated in this year’s Summer Stars Reading Challenge in Maynooth Community Library! To celebrate the children’s participation in the Summer Reading Challenge, we are having a special Jack Flash's Amazing Magic Show: From the "Greatest Show on Earth", with magic and juggling along with loads of audience participation. Children attending this event must be accompanied by a parent /guardian.

Lego Club (Please note Lego Pit no longer available)

Lego Club

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Purls of Wisdom

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

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

What’s in a Hedge?

To celebrate National Hedgerow Week 2023, we are welcoming special guests to share their knowledge and wisdom on all things hedgerow!

The Irish Legacy of the Brontës: An Exhibition

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Crafting Ladies of Banagher and its Curator, Dr Maebh O’Regan. Light refreshments provided. Booking required.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Regular storytime session

Stories and rhymes for the under 5's

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Ciorcal Comhrá at Athy Library

Story Time & Sing Along Nursery Rhymes

Join us for Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month! Select for more info.

Autumn Seed Saving Workshop for families with Lucy Bell

Join horticulturist Lucy Bell to learn how to successfully save seeds from your garden this Autumn. Become more self-reliant by ensuring you have seeds for the following year to sow, share or return to the seed library: saving you money and continuing the ancient tradition of seed-saving. Part of the Kildare Seed Library initiative.

Hedgerow Week 2023: What's In A Hedge?

To celebrate National Hedgerow Week 2023, Celbridge Library will welcome two special guests to share their knowledge and wisdom on all things hedgerow!

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

The Road to a Debut: Writing the First Poetry Collection with Nithy Kasa

Especially designed for beginners and for emerging poets on their way to their first collection. This 3-week The Road to A Debut course will explore the multitudes of new voices in the contemporary Irish poetry community

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

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

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

Once Upon a Tune

Come along for a chat and a song at Athy Library. Enjoy music, fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and guests!

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

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

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

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15

Maynooth Library is starting a brand new in-person book club for ages 12 to 15 and it needs you!- or any book lovers you know. This is a book club with a difference; while there is always a suggested book to pick up, members can read whatever they like and share their best BookTok recommendations.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Zero Waste Maynooth Clothes Swap

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

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

U3A Book Club Dec 22

The U3A Book Club meet the first Monday of each month in Maynooth Community Library. New members welcome . Please contact Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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.

Purls of Wisdom

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

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Regular storytime session

Stories and rhymes for the under 5's

Mindfulness Colouring with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library Gallery to unwind and add colour to intricate and relaxing designs. Everything will be provided for you. Suitable for Adults. No Booking Required.

Roald Dahl Story and Craft

Roald Dahl Story and Craft

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Chess Workshop with Red King Chess

Chess Workshops for Ages 9+ Select for more info

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Two Brontë Films by Maebh O’ Regan

To coincide with the exhibition on ‘The Irish Legacy of the Brontës’ in Maynooth Community Library, two films by the curator of the exhibition, Maebh O’Regan, ‘The Discovery of the Brontë Family Portrait in Hill House, Banagher, 1914’ and ‘Charlotte and Arthur: A Victorian Romance’ will be shown. The evening will include a miscellany of readings, songs, and stories. * Drop in Event*

The Irish Legacy of the Brontës Exhibition: Meet the Curator: Maebh O’Regan

Introductory Film and Tour of Exhibits. *Drop in Event*

Poetry Night: An Evening of Sharing Poetry

Poetry enthusiasts, join us for an evening of sharing your favourite poetry. You may wish to read a poem aloud or just listen. Hosted by Maynooth & Ballitore Libraries. All welcome.

The Road to a Debut: Writing the First Poetry Collection with Nithy Kasa

Especially designed for beginners and for emerging poets on their way to their first collection. This 3-week The Road to A Debut course will explore the multitudes of new voices in the contemporary Irish poetry community

Talk from Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch

‘Birds and Biodiversity of Leixlip Reservoir’ with Ed Gilligan

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

One-to-One I.T Tuition for Adults

Transition Year students will share their I.T. knowledge with you over six classes. Just bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Choose your own topics and learn at your own pace. Write down your questions and bring them to the classes. The first three classes take place in Naas Library and the next three take place in Piper’s Hill College. Beginners and Improvers are welcome. To book your place contact Naas Library 045 879111 / naaslib@kildarecoco.ie or drop in and talk to staff. This is a Naa

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds

A story-time specifically tailored for children 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development. Places are limited and one ticket is required per child. 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.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

POP: Little Engineers

Join Engineer Niamh Conroy for this fun workshop that explores engineering concepts through play-based activities and have lots of fun along the way!

Captain Ho Ho’s Summer Stars Awards Magic Show

Naas Library had a huge amount of Summer Stars readers this year. We had so many wonderful readers, we’ve had to put on two shows. All who took part will receive an email invite.

Play Day in Leixlip Library

Pop in to Leixlip Library, where we will have boardgames, some Lego and other activities! Suitable for all the family. No Booking Required

Captain Ho Ho’s Summer Stars Awards Magic Show

Naas Library had a huge amount of Summer Stars readers this year. We had so many wonderful readers, we’ve had to put on two shows. All who took part will receive an email invite.

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Mermaid Storytime with Michelle!

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Monday Library Craft Club

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

POP! Event: Moving Words – Story through dance workshop

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

What on Earth are the Sustainable Development Goals? An online information session with the Sustainable Life School

An information session with the Sustainable Life School looking at what the Sustainable Development Goals are and how they relate to our lives and our community.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Purls of Wisdom

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

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

First Aid for Parents by Siobhan Butler

A popular and regular event on the programme, this informative and interactive course uses lots of visual aids in the presentation and there is plenty of opportunity for the participants to ask questions. Topics covered will include: Calling the emergency services; The First Aid Kit; Choking; Meningitis; Burns; Temperatures / Seizures

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Regular storytime session

Stories and rhymes for the under 5's

Wednesday Readers

The Wednesday Readers book club usually meets the second Wednesday of each month.

Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

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!

Sewing Workshop with Athy Library Staff

Has it been a while since you worked on your sewing machine? Have you forgotten how to use it? Bring it along to Athy Library and let our very own Ann K. remind you with a small bag project!

Identifying the Past – Athy Photographs from the 1940’s and 50’s

Identifying the Past – Athy Photographs from the 1940’s and 50’s

Storytime with Lorraine

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

Centuries Apart – an exhibition of original historic prints & oil paintings by Michael Rowley

An exhibition of original historic prints & oil paintings

ISL Conversation Group

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

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club

Maynooth Library will be launching a new monthly book club in September, in partnership with Midlands LGBT+ Project, focusing on books by LGBT+ authors or with LGBT+ themes. For September we will be reading Slant by Katherine O’Donnell - copies are available for collection at the desk.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

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, PlusPlus, Duplo, Mega Bloks, Lego and more. While not all activities will be suitable for all ages – there will be something for everyone!

Art Exhibition

Along with the ECO SHOWBOAT Programme of Events, the Library will also host a Biodiversity Art Exhibition which is a collaboration between Sallins Biodiversity Group and St Laurence’s N.S.

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Am Scéalaíochta | Storytime in Irish

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Culture Night: Pokémon Hunt

Learn about the different countries and cultures where the Pokémon games have been based. From the Kantō, Japan to Hawaii, USA. Find the answers to the questions, and hunt down some hidden Pokémon! Suitable for All Ages. No Booking Required.

The Prado on the Barrow – Athy Photographic Society

The Prado on the Barrow – Athy Photographic Society

Culture Night: Folktales from Around the Globe

Join German storyteller Simone Schuemmelfeder from StoryGate for an evening of storytelling and puppetry. With entertaining stories from many cultures, charming puppets and lots of interactive fun, Simone will bring you on a story-blast around the world. All children attending this event must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

ECO SHOWBOAT at CULTURE NIGHT

Culture Night, the ultimate stop on the 2023 Expedition of the Eco Showboat, arrives at Naas Harbour on the Grand Canal. Come and see the Mayfly or join the Eco Showboat crew with local artist Marta Golubowska and Indian Irish musicians Anna Tanvir and Maninder Singh at Naas Library for an evening of workshops, film and music.

Climate Action Event - Sustainable Printmaking / Athchursáil - with artist Pamela de Brí - 5pm

Who could know that the inside of a juice carton could have such potential? This bilingual family friendly workshop, will create prints on paper using recycled materials.

Centuries Apart – an exhibition of original historic prints & oil paintings by Michael Rowley

An Exhibition by Michael Rowley - Historical prints & paintings

Culture Night: Kildare Young Filmmakers Screening

Join Kildare Young Filmmakers for the premier 4 new short films, alongside the screening of the 2023 KYF Summer Camp films. Select for more info

Climate Action Event - Sustainable Printmaking / Athchursáil - with artist Pamela de Brí - 7pm

Who could know that the inside of a juice carton could have such potential? This bilingual family friendly workshop, will create prints on paper using recycled materials.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Art Exhibition

Along with the ECO SHOWBOAT Programme of Events, the Library will also host a Biodiversity Art Exhibition which is a collaboration between Sallins Biodiversity Group and St Laurence’s N.S.

Lola’s Yoga and Storytelling Workshop

For parents, and their children aged 3 to 9yrs Yoga through storytelling is a great way to support children's wellbeing. Yoga can assist in enhancing a child's physical, social, and emotional development. Some of the benefits include strength and balance, an increase in self-esteem and a decrease in anxiety. The storytelling aspect of the workshop enriches the children's imagination and provides both a visual and audio learning experience.

Autumn Gardening and Saving Seeds with Klaus Laitenberger

Join master Organic Horticulturist Klaus Laitenberger for an informative and enjoyable talk that will cover topics such as seed saving, sowing and planting in Autumn, soil fertility, and preventing pests and diseases.

3D Printing Workshop for children

Learn to make 3D models on our Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer. This will be an introduction to 3D model making and a demonstration of the 3D printing process

Autumn Gardening and Saving Seed With Master Organic Gardener Klaus Laitenberger

Join master Organic Horticulturist Klaus Laitenberger for an informative and enjoyable talk. Please Select for more info and link.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Children

Join Heather in Maynooth Library for fun adventures with the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. No previous experience is required, complete beginners are welcome to join! We’ll learn how to create characters, play the game, and create our own collaborative stories.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Baby Sign Language

Babies already communicate before they can talk, usually it’s only Mum/Dad that can understand them. By teaching them some sign language, they now have the tools to communicate with anyone that understands the signs.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

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.

Purls of Wisdom

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

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.

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Women's Ex-Pats & Friends Group

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.

Classic Film Screening

On Tuesday September 26th, we welcome you to join us for a famous classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. Suitable for Adults. No Booking Required

Tuesday Murder Club

The book club will meet on the lastTuesday of each month from 7pm - 7.50pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please email Maynooth Community Library at maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Returning for another Free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

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!

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Teenagers

Join Heather in Maynooth Library for fun adventures with the popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. No previous experience is required, complete beginners are welcome to join! We’ll learn how to create characters, play the game, and create our own collaborative stories.

Get Crafty!

Craft group

Bookworms Book Club with Orla

Adult Book Club

The Substance of Youth - an exploration on substance abuse, vaping and other trends, presented by Steven Joyce

Join us for this informative talk with Steven Joyce for Parents of Tweens and Teens.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service

Carmel's Storytime!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds

A story-time specifically tailored for children 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development. Places are limited and one ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Relaxation and Movement Workshop with Aine Hurley

Relaxation and Movement Workshop with Aine Hurley

Book Busters Children's Book Club

The Book Busters Children's Book Club returns to Maynooth Library this month! Currently seeking new members. If your child aged 8-11 would like to take part, please email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for further details.

Book Busters Children's Book Club

Book Busters Children's Book Club Our Book Busters children's book club for ages 8-11 usually meets on the last Friday of the month at 3:45pm. New members welcome! Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie to enquire.

Siel Bleu Chair Yoga 12 Week Course

Join the Siel Bleu Team for a Positive Aging Experience across 12 weeks. Siel Bleu Ireland believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle, giving older adults and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities the tools to improve autonomy and quality of life. Our community-based programmes help to improve not only your physical health, but social and mental health also. These are free sessions, but booking is essential. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email:

Kathleen Lonsdale Exhibition at Celbridge Library

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of the world-renowned Newbridge born crystallographer, Kathleen Lonsdale.

Mini Makers with Laura

Come along to mini makers at Newbridge library! Inviting children from 2-5 years old to engage in creative play-based learning.

Yoga with Janu

Join us here in Naas Library for an hour of relaxation with Janu. Mats can be provided if you do not have your own.

An Introduction to Moths and Moth Trapping with Wild Kildare

Moths, the much maligned poor relation of butterflies! Select for more info

An introduction to Moths and Moth Trapping

Moths: the much-maligned poor relation of butterflies! Join Chris from wild Kildare as he introduces us to these fascinating but often overlooked winged beauties. All children attending this talk must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.