Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

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!

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 06/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically tailored for children under 3. There'll be Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and an engaging story to support their literacy development.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes 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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Sand art workshop for 6 -12 year olds with Noeleen Bontempi

Join in in this fun sand art workshop with Noeleen Bontempi where children will create a colourful piece of art using different colored sand trays.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Breast -feeding 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

Tuesday Evening Crime Bookclub

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a Crime Book Club which would meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 7pm - 7.50pm beginning Tuesday 10th January. If you are interested in joining this book club, please register at the following link : https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/805685

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

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!

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 13/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically tailored for children under 3. There'll be Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and an engaging story to support their literacy development.

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Board Games Session

A fun afternoon of games for all the family

Family Movie Screening

Surprise screening of a family friendly film!

Maynooth Zero Waste

Zero Waste Maynooth hosts its monthly Ladies Clothes Swap Shop. Reduce textile waste by swapping clothes - great for the environment and your pocket! Bring up 3 items of clothes in good condition and get something new to you. Kids Toy Swap also on the day.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

"Winter Wellness (Body)" Free Event

Talk on staying well over the winter months

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

Drop in Lego session

Drop in Lego session

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!

Storytime with Lorraine

Join us for a fun-filled Storytime at Leixlip Library! Booking Essential!

Get Crafty!

Adult craft group

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 20/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically catered for older children aged 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the at Leixlip Library Gallery Space for some arts and crafts fun! Booking Essential!

Go Fly Your Kite Workshop to celebrate Chinese New Year for ages 5+

Come and enjoy our free kite workshop on Friday 20th January . Celebrate Chinese New Year by tracing colouring building and flying your own take home kite that really flies!

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 -Taster Session

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.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Breast -feeding 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.

Pain Management Workshop with Sandra and Kildare Library

Pain Management Workshop with Sandra and Kildare Library

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

Chinese New Year celebration Story and Craft

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Energy Ambassadors Workshop

Kildare County Library service is committed to working with communities across the county to address the challenges for homeowners of managing their energy needs.

Nadúr Storytime & Craft with Jean

Bilingual nature-themed storytime and arty fun!

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course (Week 1 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

Age Friendly Cyber Security Talk

Cyber Security

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Monthly meet-up for local businesses & entrepreneurs

Monthly meeting for local business owners and entrepreneurs

Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library

Adult Book Club

Get Crafty!

Adult craft group

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults

Do you want to practice your German? Maynooth Library hosts a monthly informal German conversation meet-up, for anyone with an interest in the language and culture in German-speaking countries.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Toddler Time in the Library

A time to play with & meet other toddlers

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Carmel's Storytime!

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 27/01

A brand new offering of Story-time, specifically catered for older children aged 3 and older. There'll be a few stories, and some popular Action Songs to support their stage of literacy development.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Grow - Mental Health Talk

Mental Health Talk

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Smartphone filmmaking workshop for ages 12- 15 with Burning House Productions

This workshop will be taught by award winning industry professionals who work in the Irish and UK film industry.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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

Children’s Etching Workshop with BlueWay Studios

Children’s Etching Workshop with BlueWay Studios Tuesday 31st Jan at 4PM Ages: 8+ Get creative in this two hour climate action workshop! Incorporate a St Brigid theme with etching (drypoint) on recycled CDs or TetraPak. Create postcards or mini prints using recycled CD’s. Book Here: https://buytickets.at/naaslibrary/822556

Women's Ex-Pat Group Jan 23

The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

New Beginnings – A Creative Workshop With Dr Sinead O Connor from Festina Lente

New Beginnings – A Creative Workshop With Dr Sinead O Connor from Festina Lente Join us for a creative workshop as we enter the first day of Spring in Ireland – to celebrate Saint Brigid’s Day - a new season of hope and growth.

St Brigid’s Day Pre-school storytime and craft event at Celbridge Library

Storytime and craft morning for pre-schoolers

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

*Group meeting on Wednesday this week only* A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

St Brigid’s Day – Pre-school storytime and craft event at Celbridge Library

Pre-school storytime and craft event for St. Brigid's Day

The Story of St.Brigid: Storytelling workshop with Helena Byrne

The Story of St. Brigid with singer and storyteller Helena Byrne for ages 7+

3D Printing With Carl

Children’s Events 3D Printing With Carl Ages: 10-12 years New 3D printing workshop! Create your very own St Brigid's Cross on our 3D printer this St. Brigid's Day

Children’s St Brigid’s Cross Workshop with Jenni

Children’s St Brigid’s Cross Workshop with Jenni Make your very own St Brigid’s Cross with pipe cleaners. Help design St Brigids Cloak – using craft paper and colours!

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 2 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

"Colour me Bright" exhibition by artist Beverley Henley 2-28 February

Beverley Henley’s Art Exhibition will be available to view in Maynooth Community Library’s Gallery space on the ground floor of the library from Thursday 2nd February - Tuesday 28th February.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

St. Brigid’s Doll Making Craft with Jean

Join Jean in Leixlip Library to make a traditional straw Babóg Bhríde, a Brigid’s doll or Brideog. This custom is still practised in some parts of Ireland. The dolls are made on the eve of St. Brigid’s day and then brought around the village or town the next day to welcome the coming of spring.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Family Storytime and Craft (Making St Brigid’s Cross)

Immerse yourself in the legend and lore of St Brigid as our own masterful storyteller, Michelle, takes you on a journey through history. Participate in a fun, family cross making workshop. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 03/02

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

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Carmel's Storytime! - song, dance and stories for 0 - 5 year olds

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

St. Brigid’s Cross-Making Workshop with Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder

For Adults & children aged 8+ Join Beth Murphy from Willow Wonder for this workshop where you can learn how to make a St. Brigid's cross from rushes. Spaces are limited! Families attending the workshop will make one St. Brigid's cross per family Children must be accompanied by a parent /guardian.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Storytelling: Glorious Godesses of Ancient Ireland

Karen Ward, writer of Glorious Goddesses of Ancient Ireland, is delighted to come to the library to tell you all about the amazing Celtic Goddess and Matron Saint of Ireland Brigid as we celebrate her special new national holiday. Did you know that as a triple Goddess she had three magnificent talents and as our Irish female saint she had a pet fox who could do tricks and hung her magical cloak on a sunbeam? Join us for this fun and informative session about this Glorious Goddess.

Celebrating St Brigid 1500 - Athy Library’s Tea and a Song

Join our local musicians and storytellers for a special session to celebrate St Brigid’s Day here at Athy Library. No need to book, just come along.

Vital Signs: A Lecture and Poetry Reading by Martin Dyar, with Music by Treasa Harkin and Mairéad Carroll

A Lecture and Poetry Reading by Martin Dyar, with Music by Treasa Harkin and Mairéad Carroll

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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

Transforming the Big 5 - Supporting Your Child/Teenagers emotional wellbeing

Transforming the Big 5 - Supporting Your Child/Teenagers emotional wellbeing with Dr. Eddie Murphy

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 3 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group Feb

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty!

Craft group

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch – Wonders of Bray Head with guest speaker Cóilín MacLochlainn

The Kildare Branch of BirdWatch Ireland was founded in 2010, and since then has been a very active organization within the county. We hold monthly talks on the second Thursday of every month at 7.00pm in Naas Library. These talks are based not only on birds but also on general conservation topics from BirdWatch Ireland members of staff and other national experts. On the Saturday following the talk we have outings. These alternate between events within Kildare and surrounding counties.

Let’s Talk About Parenting – Tackling Burnout- Self Care for Parents

Let’s Talk About Parenting – Tackling Burnout- Self Care for Parents Presented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy) Burnout – how can we recognise it and what can we do? Burnout can be a major problem in today’s modern and busy world. Learn how to recognize the signs & what to do about it. Pick up some skills on how to build your inner strength, controlling what you can, and how to rest properly (without stimuli!)

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 10/02

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

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Story time for children aged 0 - 5 years

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Family Library Movie Screening

On Saturday the 11th of February we welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film rated PG on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library.

Maynooth Zero Waste Ladies Clothes Swap and Kids Toy Swap

Ladies Clothes Swap - bring up to 3 items in good condition and Swap for something new to you! No charge, just swapping for fun while looking after the environment! Kids Toy Swap - let the kids enjoy swapping too! Small items only please Repair drop in session with The Craft Corner - learn how to mend your clothes to save them from waste and keep them for longer Cloth Nappy Library Ireland - information and support on modern cloth nappies

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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.

Childrens Arts & Crafts

Valentines Arts & Crafts with D’ink Studio Ages 8-14

Valentine’s Day I Love you to Pieces workshop

Valentine’s Day I Love you to Pieces workshop with Orla for 6 – 8 year olds

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

Adult Cult Classic Movie Screening

On Tuesday the 14th of February we welcome you to join us for an Adult Cult Classic film screening on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library No Booking Required

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Leixlip Film Club

Film Club at your library! Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Tuesday Murder Club (Feb)

The next meeting of the Tuesday evening Crime Bookclub will take place on Tuesday 14th February 7.00pm – 7.50pm. The book club will meet on the second 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

Valentine’s Craft with the staff from Athy Library!

Drop in and make your own Valentine’s card and gift for your loved ones. We might even look at some lovable stories! To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Celebrate International Day of Woman and Girls in Science 2023 with Anyone4Science - Make your own Lip Balm

Celebrate International Day of Woman and Girls in Science 2023 with Anyone4Science - Make your own Lip Balm Ages: 8+ Learn about the properties of the various ingredients in lip balm (beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter), their melting points and why they are different. Make and take home your own. sample.

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Make your own Jellies!

Make your own Jellies! Join Anyone4Science here in Naas Library and make your own Jelly Sweets. Learn the scientific process behind these sweet treats. Find your best recipe and do a taste test.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Build and Create Lego Drop in Afternoon (for 6-12 year olds)

Build and Create Lego Drop in Afternoon

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 4 of 5)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

Short story book club seeking new members (the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Illustration Workshop – Making Birdhouses with Mags Suggs

Come make a welcoming birdhouse with illustrator, Mags Suggs. all materials supplied Nesting boxes are little shelters for birds, who are migrants, and might need a welcoming place to call home. We'll be drawing some of our favourite things and decorating our own birdhouses with the artwork. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Beginners Chess Workshop (for 8-13 year olds)

Pawn to King Beginners Chess workshop

Make your own Tablet with Anthony

Make your own Tablet with Anthony

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Storytime with Lorraine

Join Lorraine for a fun-filled Storytime at Leixlip Library! Suitable for ages 4-7 years. (Please book one ticket per child only). We look forward to seeing you!

Online Teen Writers Group Feb

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty - Kildare Town Library

Craft Group

Decade of Commemorations Lecture: JOHN DORNEY - The IRA War On Entertainments

In March 1923 the anti-Treaty IRA, in response to the ongoing execution of their prisoners, anti-Treaty IRA Chief of Staff Liam Lynch declared a ban on public entertainments including sports, theatre and cinema during a period of 'national mourning'.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Local Community Meet and Greet: Parent and Child Session

Local Community Meet and Greet: Parent and Child Session at Celbridge Library

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 -Taster Session Feb

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.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Ultimaker 3D printing workshop

Course Duration: 4 x 1.5-hour sessions

Maynooth Women's Group 18/02

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

Ukrainian Play Session

Ukrainian Play Session Toys and games provided for the children with tea, coffee, and refreshments for parents. Drop In – No booking required

Board Games Session in Celbridge Library

A fun board games afternoon

“Colour me Bright” Art Exhibition Opening

An art exhibition opening by local artist Beverley Henley will take place from 2-4pm on Saturday 18th Feb 2023. Please feel free to come along to the opening. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be provided in the gallery area at the opening and you can chat to the artist about art and her work. The "Colour me Bright" exhibition contains original abstract pieces with flow and form, floral works, and abstract paintings based on local places.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together (week 1 of 6 )

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Dyspraxia/ DCD Talks with (Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland)

Dyspraxia/ DCD Talks with (Dyspraxia/ DCD Ireland) The emotional and physical aspects of Dyspraxia/ DCD Neurodivergent adult, adolescent and child psychotherapist Lorraine Mooney will facilitate a talk for parents/ carers who have just embarked on their Dyspraxia/DCD journey with their child. She will discuss the physical and emotional aspects of Dyspraxia/ DCD and will facilitate an opportunity for questions to assist parents in their journey going forward.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - (Week 5 of 5)

Ireland Reads: Online Book Club with author Caoilinn Hughes

We are delighted to have acclaimed Irish author Caoilinn Hughes join us on Teams to discuss her 2020 novel The Wild Laughter. The book can be borrowed from our Kildare branches and is also available as an audiobook on Borrowbox, narrated by Chris O'Dowd.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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!

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

Short story book club seeking new members (the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Ciorcal Comhrá

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Bookworms Book Club with Orla

Adult book club

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults Feb

Do you want to practice your German? Maynooth Library hosts a monthly informal German conversation meet-up, for anyone with an interest in the language and culture in German-speaking countries.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry Presented by Allen O’Donoghue

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Toddler Time in Celbridge Library

Toddler time in Celbridge Library

Let's Talk About Parenting: Tackling ‘Burnout’ - Self-Care for Parents

Tackling ‘Burnout’: Self-Care for Parents resented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5-year old’s

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Mr. Wolf Storytime and Art for Ireland Reads with Author Tatyana Feeney

Join Scout the Dog on an adventure around Ireland with author and Illustrator Jennifer Farley as she reads from her book 'Scout’s Best Day Ever an Adventure around Ireland' and learn how to illustrate some of the favourite characters from the book!

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 24/02

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.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Book Busters Children's Book Club 24/02

Book Busters Children's Book Club Friday 24th February 3:45pm Our Book Busters children's book club for ages 8-11 meets on the last Friday of the month at 3:45pm. New members welcome! Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie to enquire.

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Design Your Bookmark for World Book Day.

Create your own bookmark for World Book Day! Get creative with colours and crafty bits n pieces.

Maynooth Women's Group 25/02

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

Ireland Reads: Oliver Jeffers Short Film & Reading Party

To celebrate Ireland Reads Day, join the staff of Maynooth Community Library for a short animated film screening based on an Oliver Jeffers' classic, followed by a family reading party of one of his cherished children's picture books.

Beauty and The Beast Puppet Show

Beauty and The Beast Puppet Show Beauty and her family move house after losing all their money. One day her father meets a strange creature called Beast , who helps him. Beast wants to meet a girl with a good heart , because only she can break the spell cast on him! Will Beauty be able to save him? Celebrate Ireland Reads Day with Cheeky Monkey, Julie-Rose and McCormick Puppetry here in Naas Library with this classic tale

Ireland Reads: Storytelling & Illustration Workshop with Jennifer Farley

Join Scout the Dog on an adventure around Ireland with author and Illustrator Jennifer Farley as she reads from her book 'Scout’s Best Day Ever an Adventure around Ireland' and learn how to illustrate some of the favourite characters from the book!

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Art Exhibition - THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman.

THE BOOK OF KILDARE by Josephine Hardiman

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (week 2 of 6)

We are delighted to host author Maria McDonald here in Newbridge Library for the evening, where she will be interviewed and also read from her new novel The Devil’s Own.

We are delighted to host author Maria McDonald here in Newbridge Library for the evening, where she will be interviewed and also read from her new novel The Devil’s Own. This event is supported by the County Kildare Decade of Commemorations Committee and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Decade of Centenaries 2012-23 initiative.

Women's Ex-Pat Group Feb 23

The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.

"Beginners" Adult Sewing Machine Classes 2023

These classes run for three consecutive weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 7.55 pm. If interested, please give your name at the main desk in Maynooth Community Library.

Speech and Language Talks with CAINT

Speech and Language Talks with CAINT Promoting Play Development Play is the main occupation of children and promotes skills such as leaning, language, problem solving, social communication and life skills. This talk will cover the developmental stages of play such as what to expect at each age and stage and also advice on how to promote play development in children. A list of some of our favourite games and activities will also be provided. This talk is suitable for parents and educators. Edel K

Let's Talk About Parenting: Family Finance – free and impartial advice. Presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service).

Family Finance – free and impartial advice presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service)

Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Coffee morning for over 55s

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Make a Lollypop stick clock that really works! Craft making for the over 55s!

Make a Lollypop stick clock that really works!

Crosswords and Coffee in Celbridge Library

A new morning meet-up for crossword enthusiasts

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

safeTALK Training

Training is free and for person over 18. Booking is essential. Please Select for link.

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Celbridge Library Short Story Book Club: spaces available

Short story book club seeking new members (the 3rd Thursday of each month)

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group March

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Storytime with Carmel

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Athy Library’s Tea and a Song Friday 3rd March from 11am.

Come along for Tea and a song at Athy Library. Enjoy music, fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and guests! This is a free event, no need to book.

Magical Mackers Magic Show & Bubble Disco (Maynooth)

Join us to celebrate the 40th Birthday of Maynooth Community Library with a magic show and bubble disco from Genie Mackers! Children attending the event must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Celbridge Library - 40 years celebration

Celbridge Library - 40 years celebration

Mermaid Storytime with Mershell!!

Join Mershell the Mermaid for breathwork, mindfulness and imagination. Travel under the sea to hear tales of Celtic myths, legends and mermaids! Inclusive family time. For children from 5-11 years old. To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop (7 years+) / Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais le Dátheangach (7 bliana d’aois+)

Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop for children aged 7 years+ / Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais le Dátheangach do páistí 7 bliana d’aois+

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby Beats: Messy Play & Live Music for Babies & Toddlers

Baby Beats is a class for babies and toddlers (up to preschoolers) which focuses on learning through music and play. Please Select for link.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Age Friendly Basic Computer Class- Starting with Email

Age Friendly Basic Computer Class - How to Create an Email Address, sending and receiving emails. Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March from 2.00pm-3.00pm.

Rainbow Reflexology Room with Joanne Loftus

4 week reflexology for babies

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

Supports For Your Business Talk

Are you a business operating in Kildare? Do you want to learn more about the supports from Kildare County Council / The Local Enterprise Office? If so we are holding an information seminar on Tuesday 7th March at 2:30 pm.

An Ghaeilge in Átha Í

I ndiaidh fáilte bheith curtha roimh na rannpháirtithe agus roinnt bheag eolais bheith curtha ar fáil dóibh, beidh plé oscailte faoi stádas na teanga ar an mbaile agus glacfar le moltaí faoin slí is fearr le tabhairt faoi fhorbairt.

Egg Box Recycling Story and Craft

Join the staff at Athy Library to hold our very own egg box recycling craft and story time! For children aged 5+ To book your place contact Athy Library on 045-980555 or email: athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event - Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (Week 3 of 6 )

Sean Nós Workshop for Families with Máire Ní Choilm

Leixlip Community Library is delighted to invite you to attend a sean-nós singing workshop to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023. Please Select for details and link.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby Sign Language (4-week course) presented by Claire Glynn (Clever Little Handies)

4 week course for parents to connect with other parents with babies of a similar age and to teach their baby to communicate before they can talk.

PPO Power of Play - Doodle Box Art & Craft for Toddlers

Art and craft for children through storytelling

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

A Lilywhite night

A Lilywhite night Wednesday March 8th 6.30pm – Doors open at 6.00pm

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Online Teen Writers Group March

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Poetry Open Mic

Open Mic Night

"My World" Exhibition/ Meet the Artist Evening

All are welcome to drop in to Maynooth Community Library between 6.30pm - 7.30pm to view the ‘My World’ Exhibition and meet the artist Emma Kilcullen. Light refreshments will be provided.

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Early Years Event – Messy Play with Mia Lopez!

Messy Hands with Discovery Playtime at Athy Library Join Mia Lopez for sensory and messy play session suitable for children, babies, and toddlers. Children will freely explore a variety of textures, colours and shapes that are safe and appropriate to their development. These activities will help your child develop basic life skills through play, such as fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and more. Suitable for 0-4 Year Olds

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Storytime with Carmel!

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Expression of interest: New Morning Book Club - Celbridge Library

Expression of interest for a new morning book club (monthly, Friday at 11am)

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Soap Making Workshop for Adults

Make your own bar of soaps to take home! Please Select for link.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ceardlann Drámaíocht dhátheangach le Clíona de Brí (6-10 bliain d’aois) / Bilingual Drama Workshop with Clíona de Brí (6-10 years)

Seachtain le Gaeilge: Ceardlann Drámaíocht dhátheangach le Clíona de Brí (6-10 bliain d’aois) / Bilingual Drama Workshop with Clíona de Brí (6-10 years)

Ceardlann Scileanna Sorcais/ Circus Skills Workshop (Maynooth)

Tá an cheardlann oscailte do chách, agus beidh sí á stiúradh trí Ghaeilge agus trí Bhéarla. The workshop is open to all and will be led through Irish and English language.

Bilingual Circus Skills Workshop for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Circus Skills workshops are inclusive and fun. Suitable for Ages 7+ Please Select for link.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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.

Rainbow Reflexology Room with Joanne Loftus

A 4 week reflexology course for babies

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

St Patrick’s Day Craft

Join the staff from Athy Library for a wonderful craft to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! For children aged 5+

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland Event : Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together (Week 4 of 6)

First Aid for Parents. Presented by Siobhan Butler (First Aid for Everyone).

Let's Talk About Parenting: First Aid for Parents

Teen Nutrition: Fuelling Growth and Fitness. Online talk presented by Sarah Keogh (Eatwell).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Teen Nutrition - Fuelling Growth and Fitness

Tuesday Murder Club (Mar)

The next meeting of the Tuesday evening Crime Bookclub will take place on Tuesday 14th March 7.00pm – 7.50pm. The book club will meet on the second 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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Assemble and decorate a Bird Box – Join Anthony in this exciting workshop for the over 55s!

Assemble and decorate a Bird Box

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Build and Create Lego Afternoon in Celbridge Library (6-12 year olds)

A drop in session to build & create with Lego

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library Gallery Space for some St. Patrick’s Day arts and crafts fun. Please Select for link.

Ceardlann Drámaíochta/ Drama Workshop (Maynooth)

Sracfhéachaint is ea an cheardlann seo ar na bunscileanna a bhíonn ag teastáil chun léiriú nó cóiriú drámata a thabhairt ar leabhar nó scéal. This workshop looks at the basic skills needed to bring a book or tale to life on stage.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Storytime with Lorraine

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

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes 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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Fussy Eating. Online talk presented by Dr Susan Fox & Dr Maebh Melrose (HSE Primary Care Psychology).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Fussy Eating (online talk)

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland event - Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (week 5 of 6 )

World Poetry Day Open Mic/ Slam Poetry Night (Maynooth)

On World Poetry Day let Emmett O Brien, Annie Peter and David Hynes regale you with their pieces about life and death and everything in between. Come be entertained to within an inch of your lives. Some limited time is available for fellow or wannabe poets who would like to perform.

Poetry Open Mic

Open Mic Night

Family Balance / Working Parents. Presented by Allen O’Donoghue.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Family Balance / Working Parents

Family Balance / Working Parents - Let's Talk Parenting Event

There is much discussion around the fact that we all need to improve our work/life balance. This can certainly be true but is much easier said than done. Please Select for details and link.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

From Space Rocks to Distant Solar Systems, a Backyard Adventure

Irish Astronomy Week Talk

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults Mar

Do you want to practice your German? Maynooth Library hosts a monthly informal German conversation meet-up, for anyone with an interest in the language and culture in German-speaking countries.

Family Finance – free and impartial advice. Presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service).

Family Finance – free and impartial advice. Presented by MABS (Money, Advice & Budgeting Service).

The Ending of the Irish Civil War. History talk presented by John Dorney.

History talk with John Dorney about The Ending of the Irish Civil War

Spaces available in murder mystery book club - Celbridge Library

Spaces available in murder mystery book club (meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month)

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Storytime with Carmel

Story Time with Carmel: Songs, Dance and Stories for 0-5 year old's

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

Sow Forth: An introduction to growing veg from seed with horticulturist Aoife Munn

Learn to grow your own vegetables with horticulturist Aoife Munn.

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

SOW Forth: An Introduction to Growing Your Own Vegetables with Aoife Munn

Learn to grow your own vegetables with horticulturist Aoife Munn! Please Select for link.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

Teen Book Club for Ages 12-15 - March

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.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Storytelling and Kamishibai with Fiona Dowling (Maynooth)

In this hands-on workshop, participants will get to design their own Kamishibai slide. Kamishibai is the Japanese art of paper theatre, a way of telling stories using hand-drawn illustrations and the storyteller’s voice.

Growing Vegetables in the Irish Garden with Master Organic Gardener, Klaus Laitenberger.

Growing Vegetables in the Irish Garden with Master Organic Gardener, Klaus Laitenberger. A special event to celebrate the launch of the Kildare Seed Library.

Romanian Reading and Games club

Reading and games club for children from the Romanian community.

Family Movie Screening

On Saturday the 25th of March we welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film rated PG on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library.

Grow, Grow, Grow. Storytelling and Animation workshop

Storytelling and Animation workshop

Annals of Athy – Presentation to Creative Writing Competition

The winners from this schools Creative Writing Competition will have the opportunity to read from their work, along with presentations from Author and Poet, John Mackenna All are welcome!

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Monday Library Craft Club

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

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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

Start your Irish Sign Language journey today - Bringing Communities Together

A Healthy Ireland event :Start your Irish Sign Language journey today (Week 6 of 6)

Irish Movie Screening

On Tuesday the 28th of March we welcome you to join us for a film screening celebrating a big Irish film on the BIG screen in Leixlip Library Suitable for Adults.

Women's Ex-Pat Group Mar 23

The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap (Celbridge)

Screening of 2 Gaia Foundation documentaries plus seed swap

Women's Ex-Pat Group Mar 23

The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.

First Aid for Parents. Presented by Siobhan Butler (First Aid for Everyone).

Let's Talk About Parenting: First Aid for Parents

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Computer & Smart Tech classes (Kilcock)

Individual classes tailored to your needs.

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap (Maynooth)

Screening of 2 Gaia Foundation documentaries plus seed swap

Emma Kilcullen’s My World Exhibition

Emma Kilcullen: Daughter, Sister, Social Butterfly, Dreamer and Artist, welcomes you to her “My World” Exhibition, where the light reflects the magic of all that surrounds. Her First Exhibition shares Photographs and Mixed Media Art pieces all uniquely personal and reflective of her artistic eye.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Seed Saving Film Screenings and ‘Sowcial’ Seed Swap (Leixlip)

Screening of 2 Gaia Foundation documentaries plus seed swap

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library

Bookworms Book Club

Celebrating Poetry from around the World: An evening of sharing poetry

Join us as we celebrate World Poetry Day with your favourite poems from across the globe. You may wish to read aloud or just listen, as we enjoy the colourful diversity of poetry.

Baby & Toddler Time at Leixlip Library

A social event for little ones and their grown-ups! Come along for a story or two and a big room of toys for your little ones to play with. There will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children up to preschools welcome. No Booking required

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Toddler Time in Celbridge Library

A time to meet and play with other toddlers

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Storytime with Carmel

Storytime for children aged 0-5 years

Once Upon a Tune.

Come along for an entertaining morning of music, song and story in Athy Library. Enjoy the tunes, the fun and laughter with musicians John Wright, Rob Chanders and friends! This is a free event, no need to book! Everyone Welcome. Age Friendly Event.

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Language Conversation Circle

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

Monday Library Craft Club

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

‘Is everything we love gone forever? Revolution and the Irish Country House 1920 - 23’ Presented by Professor Terry Dooley; in association with the Celbridge Historical Society

Celbridge Historical Society talk presented by Prof. Terry Dooley

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

Family Friendly Midterm Movie in Celbridge Library

Midterm Morning Movie on the Mezzanine!

Wonderful ways with decoupage for Easter - Climate Action Workshop

Easter craft workshop

Local Community ‘Meet and Greet’: Parent and Child Session - April

Local Community ‘Meet and Greet’: Parent and Child Session

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Age Friendly events: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Book Launch – Meet the Author With Dr Maria Mahmood

Join us here in Naas Library for the official launch of Dr Mahmood’s new book “The Baby Elephant”. Dr Maria will read from her book and will be available to sign copies for attendees. Refreshments served No booking Required – all welcome

Fun Food Workshop with The Cool Food School

Fun Food Workshop with The Cool Food School Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Easter themed simple cooking class. Deirdre is a children's cookbook author, food educator and in demand nationwide for her unique, sensory based and fun workshops! The children will be making Easter carrot cake power balls! 1.30-2.30pm OR 3.00-4.00pm

Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Caint agus Comhrá le Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

Online Teen Writers Group

Open to Teens and Tweens to enjoy writing, Maynooth Teen Writers Group meets online for an hour, 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.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

POP Event - Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Midterm Board Games Session in Celbridge Library

Midterm Board Games Session

Children’s Easter Wreath Craft Workshop

Join Jenni and Niamh for an Easter ‘Egg-stravaganza’ Wreath Making workshop.

Leixlip Film Club

Film Club at your library! Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Celbridge Library Classics book club: spaces available

Spaces available in Celbridge Library Classics book club

Tuesday Murder Club

The book club will meet on the second 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

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Easter Cookery Workshops for Children Ages 4-7

Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Easter-themed healthy cooking class! Please Select for link.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Kidz Coding with Carl

Introductory coding concepts for kids aged 6 to 8yr with Carl at Naas Library. We'll use Botley the robot to perform tasks that require computational thinking, logic, and problem solving. A few of the many key skills learned are how to "handle errors" and anticipate problems that will most likely emerge and therefore overcome and adapt. Places limited, book now!

Easter Cookery Workshops for Children Ages 8+

Join Deirdre from the award winning The Cool Food School for a fun, interactive Easter-themed healthy cooking class! Please Select for link.

Midterm Build and Create Lego Drop in

Midterm Build and Create Lego Drop in afternoon

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

A new 5-week course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Protecting your Teens mental health. Online talk presented by Dr Stephanie O’Connor (HSE Primary Care Psychology).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Protecting your Teens mental health (online talk)

Spring into Storytime: Storytime Fun for Toddlers with Doodlebox in Celbridge Library (age 2-4 years)

Spring into Storytime event: Storytime Fun for Toddlers with Doodlebox (age 2-4 years)

Spring into Storytime event: Create Your Own Story Book (age 5 and 6 years)

Create Your Own Story Book (age 5 and 6 years)

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Kilcock Book Club

Every month will discuss a thought-provoking book

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch present “The Barn Owl Population Recovery” with guest speaker: John Lusby (Birdwatch Ireland Raptor Officer)

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch present “The Barn Owl Population Recovery” with guest speaker: John Lusby (Birdwatch Ireland Raptor Officer) On the Saturday following the talk we have outings. These alternate between events within Kildare and surrounding counties. The outings are aimed at a mixture of levels with everyone from beginners to experienced birders catered for. We are always keen to meet new members and volunteers.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Spring into Storytime!! Carmel’s POP! Storytime

Storytime for children aged 0 - 5 years

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Seisiúin scéalaíochta, rann agus amhrán arna n-eagrú ag Cill Dara le Gaeilge le haghaidh leanaí agus tuismitheoirí.

Spring Into Storytime: Picture Storytelling Workhop

Join Úna Woods, a children's picture book writer and illustrator for our Spring into Storytime Arts & Crafts Workshop where attendees will learn all about telling a story through a picture. Please Select for links

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club - Celbridge Library

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club

Sustainable Living 4 Week Programme with The Sustainable Life School (online)

A step-by-step 4-week programme to help you take climate action into your own hands

Club Leabhar

Teacht le chéile míosúil chun leabhair Ghaeilge a phlé agus le do chuid Gaeilge a fheabhsú tríd an léitheoireacht i dtimpeallacht bréa réchúiseach.

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Age Friendly Event - Assemble and decorate a Bumble Bee Nest Box

Age Friendly workshop

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

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.

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.

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Adult craft group

Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children

Let's Talk About Parenting: Positive Body Image in our Children with Zuzanna Gajowiec, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Parenting Talk - Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children

Parenting talk

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Spring into Storytime!! - Carmel’s POP! 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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

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

Kilcock Comhaltas Art & Craft Workshop

This workshop is part of the Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara 2023. Suitable for 4-7 years old. Booking required: kilcock@comhaltas.net

Kilcock Comhaltas Fun Fleadh

This workshop is part of the Fleadh Cheoil Chill Dara 2023. Suitable for 4-7 years old. Booking required: kilcock@comhaltas.net

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

An Garda Síochána – the first 100 years, 1922 – 2022

A presentation reflecting on the first 100 years of the history of An Garda Síochána will be held in Leixlip Community Library on Tuesday 25 April 2023 at 3.30pm. Please Select for link.

Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children. Presented by Zuzanna Gajowiec (The Psychology Hub).

Let's Talk About Parenting: Promoting Positive Body Image in our Children. Presented by Zuzanna Gajowiec (The Psychology Hub).

Women's Ex-Pat Group Apr 23

The group is for women: expats who relocated to Ireland and returning expats. The library would become a meeting place, to chat, make new friends and share stories - good and bad - about their transition from their native land to their present address. Returning expats are also welcome to share their experiences.

Sustainable Living 4 Week Programme with The Sustainable Life School (online)

A step-by-step 4-week programme to help you take climate action into your own hands

Childrens Weekly Storytime

Weekly storytime session for under 5's

Computer & Smart Tech classes (Kilcock)

Individual classes tailored to your needs.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Power of Play! POP Early Years Workshop: Cub Club Dance & Movement Workshop with Selma Daniel

Cub Club is a creative dance and movement workshop, which explores joyful and spontaneous expression. Join dance artist Selma Daniel for this fun filled class using body movements, inspiring music, our imagination and colourful props to provide a dance experience to all.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Poetry Day Ireland Writing Workshop

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland by writing some of your own poems. This year's theme is 'Message in a Bottle'! Please Select for link.

Children’s Chess Club Athy Library

Children’s Chess Club Athy Library

Coffee and Commerce: Business Meet-up - April

Monthly meet-up for local business owners and entrepreneurs

Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library

Adult Book Club

Get Crafty! - Kildare Town Library

Craft group

Poetry Day Ireland – The Rhyming Couplet

The Rhyming Couplet

Poetry Ireland Day- An Evening With Oscar Wilde

Join Richard Lynch for a Classic Victorian Evening at Naas Library and share the company of one of the greatest writers in English Literature, Oscar Wilde. Transport yourself back in time to the Victorian era, and treat yourself to an evening of sparkling humour and wit, tinged with a certain pity and sadness.

Join Seanchaí Book Shop and Kildare Library for an evening of pure entertainment with Poet Mae Leonard and music by Vinnie Walsh.

Poetry Evening with Mae Leonard and Vinnie Walsh.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Spring into Storytime!! - Carmel’s POP! 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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: Celbridge

Weekly meetings of Phoenix Foróige Youth Club

Sustainable Living 4 Week Programme with The Sustainable Life School (online)

A step-by-step 4-week programme to help you take climate action into your own hands

Age Friendly event: Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Coffee Morning for the over 55s

Starting February 2023

Exciting new book club in Newbridge Library

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Children's Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

Irish Sign Language Conversation Group

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

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!

Adult Craft Group

A divided Shortgrass: Kildare during the Civil War 1922-1923 History Seminar

Panel Discussion on the Civil War in Kildare

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 05/05

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Carmel's Storytime!

Stories and songs with Carmel

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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

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

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

Lego Brick Dino Day – with LEGO Artist Jessica Farrell

Lego Brick Dino Day

Family Library Movie Screening

On Saturday the 6th of May 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.

Lego Club

Lego Club

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

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 045980555

‘Protestant and Irish – the minority’s search for place in Independent Ireland’: Celbridge Historical Society Talk

Celbridge Historical Society's monthly talk

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

Irish Newspaper Archive Workshop

Irish Newspaper Archive Workshop

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: Celbridge

Weekly meetings of Phoenix Foróige Youth Club

Sustainable Living 4 Week Programme with The Sustainable Life School (online)

A step-by-step 4-week programme to help you take climate action into your own hands

Leixlip Film Club

Film Club at your library! Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Free Play, Risk and Social and Emotional Development. Presented by Dr Mary O’Kane.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Free Play, Risk and Social and Emotional Development. Presented by Dr Mary O’Kane.

Leixlip Film Club

Film Club at your library! Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Tuesday Murder Club

The book club will meet on the second 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

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra - Free 5 week course

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Kilcock Open Door Portraits

An exhibition by artist Claire Murphy

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch present “Young Birder Turned Bird Guide” with Cian Cardiff

Birdwatch Ireland Kildare Branch present “Young Birder Turned Bird Guide” with Cian Cardiff All welcome to attend the monthly meet-up of Birdwatch Kildare. Refreshments served before the meeting.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Song & Rhyme Time for 0-2 year olds 12/05

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

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Carmel’s Storytime!

Carmel’s Storytime - Song, dance and stories for the 0 – 5 year olds

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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Athy Library’s 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! This is a free event, no need to book.

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle

Irish language conversation circle

Teen Book Club

Meeting once a month with a new book every month!

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Athy Library’s Once Upon a Tune!

Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann

Seisiúin scéalaíochta, rann agus amhrán arna n-eagrú ag Cill Dara le Gaeilge le haghaidh leanaí agus tuismitheoirí Stories and songs for younger children.

Board Games Session: May

Board games afternoon

What to Sow and Grow

Find out what you can be sowing and growing in your vegetable garden now! Please Select for link and more information.

Zero Waste Maynooth

You might find the outfit of your dreams! Zero Waste Maynooth hosts its monthly Ladies Clothes Swap Shop. Reduce textile waste by swapping clothes - great for the environment and your pocket! Bring up 3 items of clothes in good condition and get something new to you. Drop in anytime between 2pm – 4pm. Also features a kids' toy swap & clothes mending session.

Sensory Storytime with Sharon Curran

Sensory Storytime with Sharon Curran

Lego Club

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.

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

Celbridge Craft Group

Bimonthly craft group meeting

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: Celbridge

Weekly meetings of Phoenix Foróige Youth Club

Bike Week 2023 Exhibition

This exhibition for bike week 2023 will cover many aspect of the history of cycling , including from the original ‘running bike’ to modern bicycles, cycling and its social role in the 19th century and Specialist military-use bicycles in the Allied Armies in World War Two.

Wednesday Readers

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

Build and Create Lego Drop in: May

Drop in Lego session

Launch -‘Collective Harvest: Sustaining Our Creativerse’ – An Art Exhibition by the Artists of Harvest Hub

Launch -‘Collective Harvest: Sustaining Our Creativerse’ – An Art Exhibition by the Artists of Harvest Hub

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness with Sandra - Free 5-week online course

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation with Sandra

Final practice of this free 5-week online course of Mindfulness Meditation with Sandra and Kildare Library

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Climate Action Event: Cycling Exhibition with Paul MacDonald

Cycling Exhibition with Paul MacDonald

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

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.

Let's Talk About Parenting: Toilet Training - Less Stress more Success Workshop (online)

Let's Talk About Parenting workshop to help you through the challenging milestone of potty training

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Carmel’s Storytime!

Join Carmel for a sprinkling of fairy dust, songs, and a magical storytelling event.

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

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Parent and Toddler Sing-a-long

Story-Time for 3-6 year olds 19/05

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

Celebrating Bike Week 2023!

Celebrating Bike Week 2023!

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Lego Dino Day

See amazing displays of dinosaurs in their own habitats, created entirely from Lego bricks! Meet Lego artist Jessica Farrell, learn how the models were designed and enjoy hands-on themed activities. Drop in event!

Maynooth Women's Group 20/05

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

Celebrating International Bee Day with Anyone4Science for Children aged 6 - 12

Introduction to Bees and Bee Habitats. Design and build your own Bee habitat to help Bees thrive in your garden.

Celebrating International Bee Day with Anyone4Science Suitable for ages: 8-13 years

Introduction to Bees and Beeswax, learn about products made with this naturally occurring wax. Make a beeswax candle or lip balm to take home. Suitable for ages: 8-13 years

Sensory Storytime with Sharon Curran

Sensory Storytime with Sharon Curran

Monday Library Craft Club

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

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

Africa Day Storytime: Folktales From an African Childhood

Join author Toluwani Akaehomen and Philomena for this wonderful Storytime to celebrate Africa Day. Suitable for ages 3-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Phoenix Foróige Youth Club: Celbridge

Weekly meetings of Phoenix Foróige Youth Club

Sustainable Life School

This session provides an opportunity for participants of the online Sustainable Living programme to meet in-person to chat about the changes they made during the four-week programme. Please Select for more information.

Sibling Rivalry with Allen O’Donoghue- ONLINE

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/904055 We will give you practical advice on what to do when faced with sibling rivalry.

Ciorcal Comhrá Léim an Bhradáin

Irish Conversation Group at Leixlip Library! All levels welcome.

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!

Knit and a Natter, Knitting Group

Come along to a crafty morning of knitting or just doing your favorite craft.

Right Tree, Right Place – a Biodiversity Week Talk with Diarmaid McAree

Right Tree, Right Place – a Biodiversity Week Talk with Diarmaid McAree

Inter-generational Knitting

Learn how to knit or crochet with masters of the craft

Biodiversity Week: Back Garden Biodiversity for all the family

Boosting biodiversity in your own back garden

Kilcock Zero Waste Group

Zero Waste Group

Monthly meet-up for North Kildare businesses and entrepreneurs

Monthly meeting of local business owners and entrepreneurs

Bookworms Book Club with Orla from Kildare Town Library

Adult Book Club

German ‘Stammtisch’, informal conversation meet-up for adults May

Do you want to practice your German? Maynooth Library hosts a monthly informal German conversation meet-up, for anyone with an interest in the language and culture in German-speaking countries.

Storytime & Craft

Join us in Naas Library for half an hour of stories and rhymes for children aged 0- 5 years.

Toddler Time in the Library: May

A morning for toddlers to meet each other and play together

Age Friendly Coffee/Tea Morning

Drop into our Age Friendly area in Naas Library, for a coffee/tea, a chat, and a read of the newspaper. While you’re here you can talk to our friendly staff about all that libraries can offer you – events, workshops, reading material, eResources

Carmel's Storytime!

Join Carmel for a sprinkling of fairy dust, songs, and a magical storytelling event.