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Book Review: Geek Girl
Title: Geek Girl Author: Holly Smale Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Harriet Manners knows loads of facts. Facts like; Squirrels were once detained as spies, or that astronauts’ hearts become rounder in space. And for the first time ever, she knows exactly how her life should go.… Read more
Book Review: The Host
Title: The Host Author: Stephanie Meyer Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Romance. Science Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed… Read more
Book Review: Bridgerton: The Duke and I
Title: The Duke and I Author: Julia Quinn Genre: Historical Fiction. Romance. Adult Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Simon Basset, the irresistible Duke of Hastings, has concocted a devious plan to keep himself free from the town’s marriage-minded society mothers. He shall pretend to be engaged to the lovely Daphne… Read more
Book Review: Five Feet Apart
Title: Five Feet Apart Author: Rachael Lippincott Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Romance. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Stella has spent a good portion of her life in the hospital as a cystic fibrosis patient. Her life is carefully planned with routines, boundaries and self-control — all of which begin to… Read more
Toys, Technology & Training Online Events February – May 2022
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
Appreciate A Dragon Day
By Elaine Patterson, Newbridge Headquarters. The 16th of January is Appreciate a Dragon Day. [i]Since dragons are immensely popular with both young and old, I thought it might be nice to celebrate them with a blog post. As this year’s Appreciate a Dragon Day falls on a Sunday, why not observe the date with dragon related… Read more
