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  • Sow for Ukraine Sunflower Planting Afternoon

    Sow for Ukraine Sunflower Planting Afternoon

    Thursday 19th May at 3pm in Leixlip Library Join Jean in Leixlip Library’s Sensory Garden for sunflower story time and a little bit of gardening. Sow a sunflower to take home in support of the Irish Red Cross Sow Now Ukraine appeal. Suitable for ages 2-6 years. Book your place at this free event via… Read more

  • Book Review: The Soulmate Equation

    Book Review: The Soulmate Equation

    Title: The Soulmate Equation Author: Christina Lauren Genre: Contemporary Romance. Fiction. Comedy. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Soulmate. Kindred spirit. True love. One And Only. We’ve all heard it before. Everyone is looking for someone who is most suited to them. The person who keeps them warm and snug at night.… Read more

  • Book Review: Would You Like to Meet

    Book Review: Would You Like to Meet

    Title: Would You Like to Meet Author: Rachel Winters Genre: Contemporary Romance. Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Evie’s entire life has been about writing a screenplay. It’s her dream, her passion. But that passion has been stifled by her infuriating boss. The man depends on her for everything. She’s gone… Read more

  • The Glass Room Exhibition Curated by Tactical Tech

    The Glass Room Exhibition Curated by Tactical Tech

    Running from May 6th to May 31st in Celbridge Library Gallery & Naas Library Gallery, during normal opening hours. Exhibition is walk in, with no boking required. Suitable for teenagers and adults. What happens when we increasingly rely on social media and the web for nearly all our information? What information do we see, and… Read more

  • Kildare Biodiversity Week Activities

    Kildare Biodiversity Week Activities

    Welcome to National Biodiversity Week 2022! Explore the rich variety of life in Ireland this May with a host of wonderful events and activities for the whole family. National Biodiversity Week 13th – 22nd May 2022 is all about connecting people with nature. It’s about communicating the importance of biodiversity and motivating people to play their… Read more

  • Book Review: You Deserve Each Other

    Book Review: You Deserve Each Other

    Title: You Deserve Each Other Author: Sarah Hogle Genre: Contemporary Romance. Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: If you were to look up the dictionary definition of what the “perfect couple” looks like – you’d find their picture posted there. Naomi and Nicholas are on the surface, content, and very much… Read more