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Friday, 01 December 2023 - Sunday, 31 December 2023

Friday 01 December

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Winter Story Time for 0-2 Year Olds

A festive 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.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

The Christmas Crib

An exhibition inspired by a collection of Cribs from around the world - on view for the month of December in the library

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Saturday 02 December

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Inclusive Little Makers Session - Kildare Disability Week 2023

Join us for an inclusive Little Makers session for neurodiverse children aged 3 to 7 years. Children can build amazing creations using construction toys such as Magna-Tiles, Duplo/ Lego, Mega Bloks, Blockaroo, Plus Plus, puzzles and more. To allow children to explore construction toys in a relaxed atmosphere this session will have a small number of children and the first 30 minutes of this session will take place while the library is closed. Suitable for 3-7 Year Olds (Older children welcome)

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Papercraft Christmas Decorations with Aoife Munn

Create eco-friendly papercraft Christmas decorations with Aoife Munn, a sustainability consultant in Ireland who is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. Please Select for link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Maynooth Women's Group

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

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Festive Messy Play Workshop for 2-5 Year Olds

Join us for some fun, messy play! You and your little one will make some festively-scented moon sand* with us and then kids will be free to explore moon sand at their own pace. Old clothes highly recommended! Suitable for 2 to 5 year olds. *Moon sand is made mixing together corn flour, vegetable oil, essences and food dyes.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Sunday 03 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday 04 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Healthy Ireland: My Girls Gynae Workshop

Healthy Ireland: My Girls Gynae Workshop

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Celbridge Historical Society talk: ‘Irish Christmas Traditions’ Presented by Dr Salvador Ryan

Celbridge Historical Society December talk: ‘Irish Christmas Traditions’

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Tuesday 05 December

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Education and Job-seeking Information Sessions in Celbridge Library

Education and job-seeking information sessions

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Climate Friendly Event: Dreaming of Green Christmas with Refillz

Climate Friendly Event: Dreaming of Green Christmas with Refillz

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Poetry Mic Night with Luain Press

All are welcome to a special poetry open mic night at the library. If you have a poem you’d like to share, whether it’s your own work or one you really like, whether you’re a singer and you’d like to sing a song and listen, feel free!

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Wednesday 06 December

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Location

Christmas Story Time & Nursery Rhymes

Join us for some festive Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Age Friendly Event - Christmas Memories Coffee Morning

For the over 55s - Join us for tea, coffee or just a chat.

Kildare Town Library

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Christmas Carols with St Vincents’s Hospital Choir.

Christmas Carols with St Vincents’s Hospital Choir.

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Turus – an Exhibition by J.D. Luttrell / Taispeántas Spreagúil ó J.D. Luttrell

Launch of exhibition - Running for the month of December during Library opening hours

Kildare Town Library

Thursday 07 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary

A workshop exploring the cognitive and physiological benefits of aging with Mindfulness Please Select for more info and link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Age Friendly Event - Christmas Wreath-making Workshop

Christmas Wreath-making Workshop with Sinéad of Festina Leinte

Kildare Town Library

Christmas Card Making with Athy Library

Christmas Card Making with Athy Library

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Specialist / Mindfulness Psychotherapist OH RGN / Full clinical psychotherapist member of UKCP & Registered with An Bord Altranais.

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Ciorcal Comhrá

Táimid go léir ag bailiú le chéile i Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Kildare Town Library

Children's Book Club

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Online Teen Writers Group

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 

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Kildare Town Library

CAO Talk with Karl Hegarty / StudentSupport.ie

CAO Talk for parents and students with Karl Hegarty / StudentSupport.ie

Kildare Town Library

CAO Talk for Parents and Students with Karl Hegarty

Free CAO Talk with Parents & Students by Karl Hegarty, Career & Guidance Counsellor and former Principal

Kildare Town Library

Friday 08 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Winter Story Time for 0-2 Year Olds

A festive 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.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Toddler Art Session with Doodlebox – POP Event (Power of Play)

Toddler Art Session with Doodlebox – POP Event (Power of Play)

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

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

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

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Teen Book Club

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Teen Book Club Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

All Aboard! Book Launch by Wordsmiths Writers Group

This is the second publication by Wordsmiths Writers Group - Come along for some lively readings, refreshments and cross another item off your Christmas list!

Kildare Town Library

Saturday 09 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Family Time @ Your Library: Arts & Crafts for Ages 5-7

Join us in Maynooth Library for a fun winter-themed arts and crafts session, as part of our Family Time at Your Library programme. All children attending this workshop must be accompanied by a parent /guardian. Suitable for ages 5 - 7 years

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Wonderful Winter Stories - Family Time at your Library

Irish folktales, festive games and songs for the whole family

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Lego Workshop with Jessica Farrell, Professional Lego Artist

Lego Workshop with Jessica Farrell, Professional Lego Artist

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Indoor Forest School: Climate Friendly Event

Indoor Forest School: Climate Friendly Event

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Family Crafternoon for Family Time at your Library

An afternoon of Christmas crafts for families

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Zero Waste Maynooth Swap Group

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

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Christmas Acting Workshop with PlayAct

Join PlayAct for a Christmas themed workshop! Select for more info and link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Hour of Code with Domhnall O’Hanlon and Thunkable

Suitable for 10 years + Join us in this Hour of Code activity to build a language translator app with Thunkable

Kildare Town Library

Sunday 10 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday 11 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

U3A Book Club

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.

Maynooth Community Library

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Specialist / Mindfulness Psychotherapist OH RGN / Full clinical psychotherapist member of UKCP & Registered with An Bord Altranais.

Age Friendly Discover Mindful Ageing Workshop with Sian Keary, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Specialist / Mindfulness Psychotherapist OH RGN / Full clinical psychotherapist member of UKCP & Registered with An Bord Altranais.

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Tuesday 12 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse

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

Maynooth Community Library

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Age Friendly Christmas Wreath-making Workshop with Sinéad of Festina Leinte

Enjoy the winter wonder delight of making your own luxurious wreaths and garlands with seasonal berries, leaves and flowers! All wreath materials sourced sustainably from the locality of Naas will be provided. Creative tips and guidance offered throughout the workshop, so that your own personal wreath-making style shines out! Refreshments provided. "Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Wreath making Workshop with Festina Lente (Age Friendly Programme)

Wreath making Workshop with Festina Lente (Age Friendly Programme)

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Family Time, Cosy Christmas Film

Family Time, Cosy Christmas Film

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Christmas Wreath Making

Enjoy the winter wonder delight of making your own luxurious wreaths and garlands with seasonal berries, leaves and flowers! Please Select for more info and link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Eco-Christmas Talk with REFILLZ

Dreaming of a Green Christmas. Christmas….the most Wonderful or Wasteful time of the year?! If you’re dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas, then pop along to your local Kildare Library and the amazing team from Refillz zero-waste shop will give you some tips on how to enjoy the festivities sustainably and save a few quid along the way. Select for link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Wednesday 13 December

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Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Mini Makers Morning

Mini Makers morning for toddlers

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Age-Friendly Coffee Morning

10:00am - 11:30am As part of our Age Friendly Programme, drop in for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat with library staff and find out more about the libraries online and other services. No booking needed, just drop in.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Athy Childminders Pyjama Party at Athy Library

Athy Childminders Pyjama Party at Athy Library

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

Wall of Wool

Wall of Wool with Creative Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and The Wool School

Kildare Town Library

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

Join Sandra for your special pre-Christmas practice to set you up with tips for coping with the business of Christmas.

Online via Zoom

Thursday 14 December

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Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Classic Film Screening - Christmas Edition

On Thursday the 23rd, we welcome you to join us for a classic film on the big screen at Leixlip Library. No Booking Required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Sustainable Christmas Talk with Refillz Zero-Waste Shop

Christmas, the most Wonderful or Wasteful time of the year?! If you’re dreaming of a ‘Green’ Christmas, then pop along to your local Kildare Library and the amazing team from Refillz zero-waste shop will give you some tips on how to enjoy the festivities sustainably and save a few quid along the way.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Kildare Town Library

One Voice Kildare Choir

Join us in singing along to some of your favourite Christmas music and support this wonderful local choir.

Kildare Town Library

Friday 15 December

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Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

EmployAbility Services

EmployAbility Services - Drop In Clinic

Kildare Town Library

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Christmas Arts & Crafts with Aoife

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

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Creative Writing Workshop for 8 - 10 Year Olds

Have you a young writer who loves coming up with stories but sometimes doesn't know where to start? Come and join Niamh for some December themed character creation and story-writing! Based on the Fighting Words method, we can collaborate as a group to get started and then see where our individual imaginations take us! Requires a good grasp of individual writing skills, so please only book if your child is 8+.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Children's Book Club

During our Friday Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library, we will be having a special Christmas-themed storytime, with a special guest who is going to interpret the story using Irish Sign Language! Select for more info.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Saturday 16 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Stories, Songs and Games in Italian for 2 - 5 Year Olds

Join us for some stories, songs, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 2 - 5 year olds. The event will take place in Italian, so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Family Film Screening - Christmas Edition

Join us in Leixlip Library for a family film on the BIG SCREEN! No Booking Required.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Green Your Eats - Vegan Cookery Demonstration

In this workshop for Kildare libraries, Dorone Paris from Vine Food will speak of the key ingredients in plant-based cooking and the nutrition behind it

Kildare Town Library

Maynooth Women's Group

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

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Mindful Paper Xmas Craft Workshop with Aoife Munn for all the family

Family Christmas Paper Crafts Session - Join us for a lovely mindful paper craft session and create Christmas tree hanging decorations, Christmas trees and everything you will need to get your home Christmas ready with a homemade feel! All children attending this workshop must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

The Snappers Ukulele Festive Concert

Special festive ukulele concert

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Michelle’s Disney Pirates and Princesses Storytime!

Michelle’s Disney Pirates and Princesses Storytime!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14DK33

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

A chance for children to practice their Italian and learn more about Italy and its culture through stories, fun activities and games in Italian. Suitable for 6 - 9 year olds. The event's language will be Italian, so the children are required to have some knowledge of the language.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Family Event - Rudolf Save Christmas!

Rudolf Save Christmas! - No Strings Puppet Show

Kildare Town Library

Sunday 17 December

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Location

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday 18 December

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Location

Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

My Girl's Gynae: All about periods

A unique course for mothers about the adolescent menstrual cycle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Healthy Ireland: My Girl's Gynae: All about periods

A unique course for mothers covering everything you both need to know about the adolescent menstrual cycle. Select for more info and link.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Tuesday 19 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Knitting Group (Kilcock)

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Drop-In Housing and Homelessness Clinic

Looking for advice on housing and homelessness supports? Visit our drop-in clinic to learn about the supports available.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Tuesday Murder Club

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

Maynooth Community Library

Wednesday 20 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Age Friendly Event - Christmas Memories Coffee Morning

For the over 55s - Join us for tea, coffee or just a chat.

Kildare Town Library

Christmas Story Time & Nursery Rhymes

Join us for some festive Storytime and Rhymes in the Library.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Festive Fun, Food and Music @ Maynooth Community Library

Come along for some festive food and music with Maynooth Library Staff and kick off the holiday season! All Welcome. *Drop In. No booking required*

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Thursday 21 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

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.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Midlands LGBT+ Book Club

Maynooth Library is hosting a new book club in partnership with Midlands LGBT+ Project, focusing on books by LGBT+ authors or with LGBT+ themes. Meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Get Crafty!

Craft Group

Kildare Town Library

Kilcock Zero Waste Group

Zero Waste Group

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Friday 22 December

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Exhibition: Connections by Kamila Lukaszewicz

Thursday December 7th 2023 - Tuesday 9th January 2024 A visual and energetic exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. How does it make you feel? Each artwork encapsulates the intention to heal, integrate, and come back to wholeness as an individual and a part of the complex tapestry of life. Kamila Lukaszewicz is a Polish artist, and holistic therapist living in Ireland for the past 19 years.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

EmployAbility Services

EmployAbility Services - Drop In Clinic

Kildare Town Library

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Storytime for Children

Storytime for Children aged 0-5 yrs

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Christmas Film

Pop along to Leixlip Library for our Age Friendly Christmas Film Screening! We will be showing on of the Classics after our Age Friendly Coffee Morning on Friday the 22nd. No Booking Required.

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Saturday 23 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Sunday 24 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Monday 25 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Tuesday 26 December

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Breastfeeding support group with Public Health Nurse

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

Maynooth Community Library

Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Wednesday 27 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Thursday 28 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Friday 29 December

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Art Exhibition - Emer Creed & Aíne Uí Dhubhshláine

Emer and Aíne will be holding an exhibition in our Gallery Space for the month of December. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday the 2nd of December from 2.00pm. All are welcome to join!

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip W23 WR96

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library