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Thursday, 01 August 2024 - Saturday, 31 August 2024

Thursday 01 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara - Kildare Town Library

Exhibition Launch: ‘Uncovering Éire’ by Isabelle Smith

Exhibition Launch: ‘Uncovering Éire’ by Isabelle Smith

Kildare Town Library

Spanish Conversation Group

Informal Spanish conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Friday 02 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 Aug 24

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1324163

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town 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

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Ceardlann Drámaíochta - Theatre Workshop

During this theatre workshop children practice mime sequences and explore the physicality of emotions. We will use improvisation games along with other techniques from mime and movement teachings.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Saturday 03 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Ceardlann Greannáin - Comic Making Workshop in Irish and English with Aidan Courtney

In this bilingual workshop, Aidan Courtney will be showing how to create comic strips and how to draw cartoons.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Sunday 04 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Monday 05 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Leixlip Library

Tuesday 06 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 1

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime with Community Garda!

Special guest storytime!

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Celbridge craft meeting

Bimonthly craft group meeting

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip Co Kildare W23 WR96

Wednesday 07 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Community Craft Group

Craft group

Kildare Town Library

Messy Play Morning Aug 24

Messy Play morning for toddlers. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1166832

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 1

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Celbridge Storytime

Storytime for pre-schoolers

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Newbridge Library W12 W861

Summer Stars Workshop for children aged 5 - 8 yrs

Arts & Crafts workshop for children

Kildare Town Library

Summer Stars Workshop for children aged 9 - 12 years

Arts & Crafts workshop for children

Kildare Town Library

Thursday 08 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 1

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Summer Stars: Sustainable Sewing Workshop

Summer Stars: Sustainable Sewing Workshop

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

How to Get a Rescue Dog

How to Get a Rescue Dog

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Spanish Conversation Group

Informal Spanish conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Kildare Town Library

Biodiversity Blindness, Can it be Cured?

Kildare Birdwatch Ireland present: “Biodiversity Blindness, Can it be Cured?”

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Friday 09 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Employ Ability Services, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Services, Drop-in Clinic

Kildare Town Library

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 1

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 Aug 24

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1324163

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

E-services clinic

E-services clinic

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

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

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Get Crafty!

Get Crafty!

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Saturday 10 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 1

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Ceardlann Greannáin Comic Making Workshop in Irish and English

In this bilingual workshop for children aged 7 – 12 years, Aidan Courtney will be showing how to create comic strips and how to draw cartoons. Lots of creative fun! Sa cheardlann dátheangach seo le haghaidh páistí 7 mbliana - 12 mbliana d’aois , taispeánfaidh Aidan Courtney conas stiallghreannáin a chruthú agus conas cartúin a tharraingt. Píosa spraoi cruthaitheach!

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Retro Garden Games

Retro Garden Games

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Slime Making Workshop with Junior Einsteins

Junior Einsteins Science Club brings STEM to young children in a fun filled high energy way, nurturing children's natural curiosity & creativity inspiring them to use their imaginations, make a mess, explore and discover. This camp will feature a fantastic interactive experiment called Slimy Slime where children learn about long chain polymerisation and Non-Newtonian fluids. To book please contact Athy Library on 045 980555 or athylib@kildarecoco.ie

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sunday 11 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Monday 12 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 2

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Leixlip Library

Tuesday 13 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 2

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip Co Kildare W23 WR96

Wednesday 14 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Community Craft Group

Craft group

Kildare Town Library

Age Friendly Coffee Mornings

Age friendly event

Kildare Town Library

Mini Makers Morning Aug 24

Mini Makers morning for toddlers

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Age Friendly Coffee Morning Aug 24

As part of our Age Friendly Programme, drop in for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat with library staff and find out more about the libraries online and other services. *Drop In. No booking required*

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 2

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

No Celbridge Storytime today (14/08/24)

No Celbridge Storytime today (14/08/24)

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Newbridge Library W12 W861

Mid-Week Family Film

We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film on the BIG SCREEN!!

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Summer Stars Workshop for children aged 5 - 8 yrs

Arts & Crafts workshop for children

Kildare Town Library

Cúpla focal Create a Story Workshop with Áine Gallagher for ages 12- 14

In this bilingual workshop, participants will be able to turn their cúpla focal into a simple story. The workshop will be facilitated by Áine Gallagher, the "queen of offbeat". Her aim is to make Irish fun and accessible and to create spaces where people can practice without needing to be perfect. Áine will use games and other methods to encourage fun and simple chats as Gaeilge. Book your free ticket here: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1326566

Maynooth Community Library

Summer Stars Workshop for children aged 9 - 12 years

Arts & Crafts workshop for children

Kildare Town Library

Thursday 15 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 2

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Ciorcal Comhrá - Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara

Leabharlann Baile Chill Dara - Kildare Town Library

Spanish Conversation Group

Informal Spanish conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Get Crafty

Adult graft group

Kildare Town Library

Classic Film Screening

Classic Film Screening

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Friday 16 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Kildare Town Library

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 2

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Rhyme & Song Time for Ages 0-2 Aug 24

A story and song session for ages 0-2. There'll be a few short stories, and some popular Action Songs to engage younger attendees. Places are limited and one free ticket is required per child. All children must be supervised during this session. Booking link: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1324163

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town Library

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town 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

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Saturday 17 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 2

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Chess Club

Come along and practise your strategy and moves. Learn from each other!

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Maynooth Women's Group Aug 24

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

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

NEW Summer Stars Children’s Book Club

As part of our national Summer Stars reading programme, Newbridge library will have a new Children’s book club running over the summer months. June, July and August. The club is suitable for readers 7yrs – 10yrs and will meet on the third Saturday morning at 10am each month.

Newbridge Library

Creative Communities Family Photography Workshop with Brian Cregan

Join artist photographer Brian Cregan in an engaging and educational photography workshop. This workshop will provide a unique opportunity for the whole family to learn about local heritage while developing their photography skills. Photography skills development - Learn about composition, exposure, lighting, and editing techniques.

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sunday 18 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Monday 19 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 3

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Leixlip Library

Tuesday 20 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 3

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Comic Writing Workshop with Fighting Words

Comic Writing Workshop with Fighting Words

Kildare Town Library

Painting with Paper

Join artist Liza Kavanagh for some drawing, sticking, and cutting fun as we explore making street scape pictures with a range of papers and fabrics.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Online Intensive Summer Teen Writer Camp for ages 12- 15

Our Teen Writers Group is having a set of 3 afternoon writing meetings in August before the school rush begins again! This group is a social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas while also getting some quiet writing time. Online via MS Teams. Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information and to join our group.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Make Time - craft group: No meeting tonight (20/08/24)

Make Time - craft group: No meeting tonight (20/08/24)

Celbridge Library

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip Co Kildare W23 WR96

Unveiling of Famine Box - Heritage Week

Unveiling of famine box replica

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Heritage Week: "The Darkness Echoing", talk by author Gillian O'Brien

It’s no secret that the Irish are obsessed with misery, suffering and death. And no wonder, for there is darkness everywhere you look.....

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Wednesday 21 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Community Craft Group

Adult craft group

Kildare Town Library

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 3

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Messy Play Morning Aug 24

Messy Play morning for toddlers. Booking required: https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1166832

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Newbridge Library W12 W861

Heritage Week Event - Busy Bee Painting Workshop

Busy Bee Painting Workshop - for 6-8 yr olds

Kildare Town library

Pokémon Trainer Arts and Crafts Workshop at Maynooth Library / Ages 7-10

Come visit your local Library Pokéstop and hunt for our 3D printed Pokémon around the library. Once you have found a Pokémon you can then paint it and begin creating your Pokédex notebook. For ages 7+ with limited spaces available, book early to avoid disappointment. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.  Book your Free Ticket here:https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1215240

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Movie Morning at Celbridge Library

Movie morning on the mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Traditional Irish Music Workshop with Irish Institute of Music and Song

Join us as we celebrate heritage week 2024 with Dr. Sean McElwain, esteemed member of the renowned traditional Irish music band Téada, for a workshop on Irish music, song, and dance. Drawing on his extensive experience in education and global touring, Sean will guide participants through the various tunes, offering a comprehensive understanding of Irish music and its rich history.  All children attending this event must be accompanied by a parent /guardian.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Online Intensive Summer Teen Writer Camp for ages 12- 15

Our Teen Writers Group is having a set of 3 afternoon writing meetings in August before the school rush begins again! This group is a social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas while also getting some quiet writing time. Online via MS Teams. Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information and to join our group.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Board Games Afternoon

Pop into Leixlip Library, where we will have a variety of board games out to entertain all the family!!

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Summer Stars Workshop for children aged 9 - 12 years

Arts & Crafts workshop for children

Kildare Town Library

Irish Crochet Lace class – Heritage Week

Special Heritage Week class in Irish Crochet Lace

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Heritage Week Screening of HANDS with special guest Michael Tutty

Join us for a very special Heritage Week screening of the beautiful Hands episode featuring Tuttys Shoemakers of Naas. Michael Tutty, the current manager of the family enterprise, will be in attendance to answer questions and demonstrate some of the tools and materials used to make their bespoke shoes.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Thursday 22 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

BFG Visit

Meet Roald Dahl's Big Friendly Giant.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Meet a beekeeper – Heritage Week

Heritage week beekeeper visit

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 3

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Heritage Week: Introduction to Irish Wool

This is a fun and informative workshop given by felt-maker Sharon Wells.

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

BFG Visit

Meet Roald Dahl's Big Friendly Giant.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Online Intensive Summer Teen Writer Camp for ages 12- 15

Our Teen Writers Group is having a set of 3 afternoon writing meetings in August before the school rush begins again! This group is a social group for young writers aged 12 to 15, to chat, share work and bounce ideas while also getting some quiet writing time. Online via MS Teams. Contact maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information and to join our group.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Spanish Conversation Group

Informal Spanish conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Larry Stanley Lecture

Following on from the unveiling of a commemoration to Laurence 'Larry' Stanley in Caragh in June, this talk explores the enduring appeal of one of Kildare's Sporting Greats, Laurence 'Larry Stanley.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Get Crafty

Adult craft group

Kildare Town Library

Heritage Week Event: Connecting the Past with the Present with Cill Dara Historical Society

Connecting the Past with the Present with Cill Dara Historical Society

Kildare Town Library

Friday 23 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Basket Making Demonstration - With Beth Murphy

Heritage Week at Athy Library will include a most wonderful event involving a screening of Episode 31 of the 1970/80s RTÉ television series 'Hands' followed by a basket weaving demonstration by local basket weaver Beth Murphy. This promises to be a unique event spotlighting traditional skills by engaging practicing craftspeople in our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Booking on Ticket Tailor: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/athylibrary/1314723

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Free and friendly advice for Job Seekers and Employers, provided Employ Ability Service.

Kildare Town Library

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 3

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town 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

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Funny Fluffy Friends: Storytime for ages 3-6

Join Carlagh for a funny story time all about our fluffy animal friends! Please note that it is only suitable for children 3+. Book places for children only. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Book your Free Ticket Here: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1324166

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Arts & Crafts with Aoife

Join Aoife in the Leixlip Library Gallery Space for some arts and crafts fun.

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Saturday 24 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sallins A Local History Exhibition

Sallins Local History Society are proud to present a photo exhibition that will guide the viewer from the beginnings of the village.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Heritage Week Event: Meet a Beekeeper

Heritage Week Event: Meet a Beekeeper

Kildare Town Library

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 3

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Wet Felt Workshop

Join Maire and Anne as they show you how to create your own wool fabric bag using this ancient textile technique.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Weekend Family Film

We welcome you to join us for a surprise screening of a family friendly film on the BIG SCREEN!!

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Leixlip Co Kildare

Heritage Week - Summer Storytelling and Stick Along Workshop with Una Woods

Family events suitable for children aged 4-10 years old. All materials supplied. Join Author/Illustrator Úna Woods for a storytelling and stick along collage workshop. Create a Fly a Kite Collage based on her picture book A Blooming Great Day! Úna Woods is an illustrator and author who lives in Dublin. She loves making illustrations for children, and her work has been published in books, magazines and websites.

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Sunday 25 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Monday 26 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Jacinta O’Reilly: ‘Meditations’ - August

Art exhibition on library mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 4

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Crochet Group

Meet every Monday (excl. bank holidays) 11am – 12:30pm. Accepting members

Leixlip Library

Tuesday 27 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Jacinta O’Reilly: ‘Meditations’ - August

Art exhibition on library mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 4

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Ciorcal Comhrá / Conversation Circle Maynooth

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

Maynooth Community Library

Kilcock Knitting Group

Bring your project to our casual knitting group.

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Purls of Wisdom

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

Leixlip Library

Fighting Words - Comic Workshop with Pierina Campbell

Fighting Words are running a FREE creative comic workshop for children aged from 10+ in Athy Library! This workshop is open to writers and artists who would like a space to explore their ideas through storytelling! Everyone will work together to brainstorm some ideas before individually setting their attention on their writing, drawing, comics, lyrics - wherever the creative wind takes them!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Spanish Conversation Group

All levels welcome. Accepting members. No booking required

Leixlip Library Captain's Hill Leixlip Co Kildare W23 WR96

Wednesday 28 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Kildare Town Library

Community Craft Group

Adult craft group

Kildare Town Library

Jacinta O’Reilly: ‘Meditations’ - August

Art exhibition on library mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 4

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Mini Makers Morning Aug 24

Mini Makers morning for toddlers

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Celbridge Pre-schooler Storytime

Storytime for pre-schoolers

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Knitting & Crochet Group

Knitting and crochet group for beginners, improvers and experienced.

Newbridge Library W12 W861

Summer Stars Workshop for children aged 5 - 8 yrs

Arts & Crafts workshop for children

Kildare Town Library

Book Launch of ‘Jailbreak’: Great Irish Republican Escapes 1865-1983 by James Durney

Spanning the period 186-1983, this collection features escapes on land, air and sea, including bomb blasts, tunnel escapes, mass breakouts and helicopter airlifts. Jailbreak is a fascinating chronicle, with each chapter featuring a history altering jailbreak, such as Éamon de Valera’s cunning rescue from Lincoln Jail in 1919, and more.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Thursday 29 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Jacinta O’Reilly: ‘Meditations’ - August

Art exhibition on library mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 4

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Baby and Toddler Stay & Play Group

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

Maynooth Community Library

Spanish Conversation Group

Spanish Conversation Group

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Spanish Conversation Group

Informal Spanish conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Get Crafty!

Craft group

Kildare Town Library

Kildare Town Library Book Club

Kildare Library Book Club

Kildare Town Library

The North Kildare Lacemakers Collective with special screening of the Hands Documentary

Meeting of lace makers collective and screening of Hands documentary

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Page to Plate Bookclub – Register of interest

New cook bookclub looking for members

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

Kilcock Book Club Aug 24

Every month will discuss a thought-provoking book

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

An Evening with Maria V Snyder

Join us for a presentation from Maria V. Snyder, a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three published novels, including the award-winning Poison Study, the first book in the Chronicles of Ixia series.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Friday 30 August

Organiser

Location

Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

Online

Little Bytes Coding Club for Children - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes, available for children from 7 - 13, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Mega Bytes Coding Club for Teens - Online, provided by Coding Ireland

Ongoing until Aug 31st For ages 13 - 18 years Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes,available for teens from 13-18, through Coding Ireland.

Online

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Employ Ability Service, Drop-in Clinic

Free and friendly advice for Job Seekers and Employers

Kildare Town library

Jacinta O’Reilly: ‘Meditations’ - August

Art exhibition on library mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

“Woolly Wonders “ Exhibition by Antoon Knaap - Week 4

Antoon Knaap’s exhibition incorporates a selection of woollen art work, made over the last 12 months.  The collection contains both abstract pieces with a mid-century  theme and figurative pieces with an animal theme. They are tactile, colourful wall mounted rugs, hand made using a technique called “tufting”.

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Storytime for Children aged 0 - 5 years

Kildare Town 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

Leixlip Library

Age Friendly Coffee & Conversation Morning at Leixlip Library

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

Leixlip Library

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Irish Conversation Circle

Caint agus Cupán: Ciorcal Comhrá / Chat and Cuppa: Irish Conversation circle

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

LEGO Freeplay

Join us for some LEGO freeplay and show off your building skills!!

Leixlip Community Library Captains Hill Naas Co Kildare

Who Doesn't Love Unicorns? Storytime for Ages 3-6

One of the most asked for topics of books in our library is unicorns, so Niamh has gathered all the magical horses she can find for a story-time! Expect other magical creatures also for this half hour story reading session for you and your 3+ year old! Book your Free Ticket here: https://buytickets.at/maynoothlibrary/1324165

Maynooth Community Library, Main Street, Maynooth

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

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Giga Bytes Coding Club for Adults

Newbridge Library is offering free self-taught and self-paced online coding classes.

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Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Lego Club

Engage, Explore and Create with Lego club for children aged 5+ No need to book! Just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Toddlertime at Athy Library

Join us for a baby & toddler sing–along and story with our Athy Library staff every Friday! Have a chat with other parents and carers, while the children play! No need to book, just come along!

Athy Library Convent Lane Athy R14 DK33

Jacinta O’Reilly: ‘Meditations’ - August

Art exhibition on library mezzanine

Celbridge Library, W23 VA47

JACK FLASH’S FANTASTIC MAGIC SHOW FINAL PARTY

Did you participate in Summer Stars at Kilcock Library? Join us for a morning of fun with magician Jack Flash Tickets are free: Early booking advised as places are limited : https://buytickets.at/kilcockcommunitylibrary/1337905

Kilcock Library, W23 AD66

Summer Stars Party 2024

Summer Stars Party with Waffle the Wonderful

Kildare Town Library

Summer Stars Award Party

As a big thank you we are inviting you to our AWARDS SHOW! Come in to the library and sign up for either the Magic Show or The Puppet Show.

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Summer Stars Award Party

Well done to ALL our Summer Stars – you’ve set a record here for signups! As a big thank you we are inviting you to our AWARDS SHOW!

Naas Library & Cultural Centre North Main St, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT

Celbridge Summer Stars Party

Celebration of the end of our Summer Stars reading challenge

Slip Hall, Main St, Donaghcumper, Celbridge, Co. Kildare