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Book Review: The Elephant Whisperer
Title: The Elephant Whisperer: Learning about life, loyalty and freedom from a remarkable herd of elephants Author: Lawrence Anthony Genre: Adult Non-Fiction, Zoology Reviewed by: Brian, Athy Library The Elephant Whisperer is a very unconventional book. It is not too often that you hear about somebody who can communicate with and develop a relationship with… Read more
Book Review: Strange Sally Diamond
Title: Strange Sally Diamond Author: Liz Nugent Genre: Fiction Reviewed by: Aoife, Leixlip Library Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only… Read more
Toys, Technology, and Training: Spring 2025 Events
What is the TTT Programme? The TTT Programme is designed to offer support to children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or more significant needs. Based in Athy, Leixlip and Naas libraries, a specialised collection of toys and assistive equipment can be accessed free of charge in branches throughout the county and can be borrowed… Read more
Library Resources for Kildare Social Inclusion Week
Kildare Social Inclusion Week is coming to a close now, but don’t forget that your local library has plenty of helpful resources available all year round which help make reading more accessible for all. Read more
Kildare Readers’ Festival 2024
Join Kildare Readers’ Festival from 9-16 October as we celebrate our 15th anniversary! Read more
