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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
It’s Time for Kildare Children to Collect Their Summer Stars Certificates!
Summer Stars is a summer reading programme that includes participants from ages 5-12 all across Ireland. Even while libraries were partially closed in 2020 it continued to be a popular programme and Summer 2021 saw a huge amount of young people in Kildare using their libraries again and joining the challenge. Summer Stars was easy… Read more
Let’s Talk About Parenting October Events 2021
What is Let’s talk about Parenting? ’The ‘Let’s talk about Parenting’ Programme is a FREE series of talks and workshops for Parents and Professionals working with children and young people in County Kildare. The programme is provided by Kildare Library Service, is funded by Kildare County Council, and is supported by Kildare CYPSC and members… Read more
Book Review: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Title: Wonder Author: R.J. Palacio Genre: Children’s literature, Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: My name is August. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse…… Review: August Pullman is a ten year old boy. He’s as average as every other ten year old kid you… Read more
Book Review: Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie
Title: Getting Rid of Bradley Author: Jennifer Crusie Genre: Romance novel, Suspense, fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Lucy Savage is not having a good week. A dye job gone wrong, an absentee soon to be EX-husband, Oh, and someone is gunning for her death. Review: Lucy Savage isn’t the kind… Read more
Young Adult Groups at Kildare Libraries
Teens are often the hardest age category to engage in reading or attending the library, so Kildare Libraries works extra hard to facilitate the Teens that do want to have a place they can talk about reading or indeed writing. At present, Kildare Libraries have three online book clubs and one teen writing group, all… Read more
Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title: Apple and Rain Author: Sarah Crossan Genre: YA General Fiction Review: Orla O’ Brien (Kildare Town Library) Synopsis: A stunning novel from Carnegie-shortlisted author Sarah Crossan; moving and beautifully crafted, it explores the bond between daughters and mothers, forgiveness and the healing power of words. Review: The social pecking order at school can prey a lot on a teenager’s… Read more
