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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
Book Review: To Die For by Linda Howard
Title: To Die For Author: Linda Howard Genre: Romance novel. Fiction. Suspense. Mystery. Review: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: After a painful divorce, Blair Mallory follows her dream and opens a health club. But Nicole Goodwin develops a strange fixation on Blair. When Nicole is gunned down in the club’s parking lot, Blair… Read more
Wellness Wednesdays – Financial Wellness Talk this Wednesday 8th September
A lot of us are finding ourselves in the midst of back to school financial worry and wonder: how we always end up back in the red this time of year? Not to mention all the other costs we have to deal with on a regular basis. Kildare Libraries are therefore having a special Wellness… Read more
Let’s Talk About Parenting September 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: Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts
Title: Blue Smoke Author: Nora Roberts Genre: Romantic Suspense. Crime Thriller. Review: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Reena Hale’s destiny was shaped in the destructive – yet fascinatingly beautiful – fire that leveled her family’s pizzeria when she was young. Now an arson investigator, she finds her strength and wits constantly tested, although… Read more
Kildare Libraries Summer Stars Book Review Winner
Congratulations to Katrina from Ballitore Library on your excellent picture and book review. Katrina is the winner of this week’s Summer Stars book review . Well done Katrina! Katrina‘s Review Book Title: The Purple Butterfly Author: Holly Webb Rating : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review: Molly looked at the back door. Molly’s little sister Kitty wriggled… Read more
Toys, Technology & Training Autumn Events
What is the TTT Project? The Kildare Libraries TTT project 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 equipment is available and can be accessed free of charge in branches throughout the county and can be borrowed… Read more
