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  • Community Time Machine: A Neighbourhood Archive of Stories & Creativity

    Community Time Machine: A Neighbourhood Archive of Stories & Creativity

    As part of the Age Friendly Ireland initiative the Neighbourhood Network in conjunction with Creative Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development are seeking communities in Kildare to take part in a neighbourhood archive project over the next few weeks. What is The Community Time Machine project? The ‘Time Machine’ is an age-friendly,… Read more

  • Even More Family Events Happening This Weekend!

    Festive Fun with Lámh workshop Friday 10th December at 6.30pm via Zoom This December enjoy Family time at Kildare Libraries with Deirdre ~ Senior Speech & Language Therapist & Lámh Tutor. Join us on Zoom in the comfort of your home for a fun filled Christmas evening with Sing & Sign Christmas songs, a special… Read more

  • Book Review: The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket

    Book Review: The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket

    Title: The Lump of Coal Author: Lemony Snicket Genre: Childrens Fiction. Festive Story. Humour. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Miracles can happen, even to those who are small, flammable, and dressed all in black. Review: This is a funny short story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and… Read more

  • Huddle In For a Festive Story-Time and Get Some Book Gift Ideas This Saturday

    Winter Wonder Tales with StoryGate – Family storytelling session on 4th of December at 11am Huddle together for this online cosy story time. German storyteller Simone Schuemmelfeder from StoryGate will spread the joy of Christmas with heart-warming stories for the whole family! Listen to her story STARS INSIDE about a little girl’s journey to find… Read more

  • Book Review: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

    Book Review: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

    Title: The Immortal Rules Author: Julie Kagawa Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Supernatural. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: What if having a chance to save humanity comes with a grim price? One that you hate and fear the most? To survive in a ruined world, she must embrace the darkness. Allison Sekemoto… Read more

  • Tons of Family Fun With Your Library this December!

    Every December, libraries in Kildare host a special programme of events that gets all the family involved, called Family Time at Your Library. The staff from each of the main libraries have been working hard putting together a mix of online events for you for this years programme. There’s even two as Gaeilge in-person nature… Read more