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Here you can find lots of great book recommendations from staff, the latest news and updates, along with information about our programmes and events.
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Latest Posts
A Look at The Library eResources – Universal Class
One of the key parts of the current National Libraries Strategy is to promote life-long learning and a nice way to wet your appetite for this is to do a short course on Kildare Libraries free e-service Universal Class. This is a service you can sign up to with just your library barcode and doesn’t… Read more
Book Review: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Title: House of Earth and Blood Author: Sarah J. Maas Genre: Fantasy fiction. High fantasy. Romantic fantasy. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Bryce Quinlan used to light up Crescent City, partying all night in the clubs where the strict classes of Angel, Shifter, Human and Fae merge into a sea of… Read more
Last Chance to get Tickets for Live Events at Riverbank this Weekend!
In mid September, the blog announced the list of live events that would be occurring at Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge as part of this year’s Kildare Readers Festival. The main events are coming up this weekend and the last remaining spaces are filling up fast. The line-up includes some interesting performance based events. Details… Read more
Book Review: Play With Me by Piper Shelly
Title: Play With Me Author: Piper Shelly Genre: Romance, Young Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Ryan Hunter’s parties are legendary. And tonight Liza is going to be there. Liza Matthews anticipates the return of her best friend and only love since kindergarten from soccer camp. But when Tony finally… Read more
A Look at The Library eResources – Britannica Part 2
Earlier this week, there was a blog post about getting started on Britannica and you can read more about this here. This post will go into a bit more detail about the special features for Student and Junior levels. Features at Student Level: An important thing to note is that as well as providing useful… Read more
Book Review: Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Title: Just Listen Author: Sarah Dessen Genre: Young Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: When Annabel, the youngest of three beautiful sisters, has a bitter falling out with her best friend, (the popular and exciting Sophie) she suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. But then she meets Owen, a loner,… Read more
