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  • Even more Online Library Events in November

    Events For Children Weekly Story-time with Maynooth Library Staff – Fridays 10am / 2-5 years old Join the Staff of Maynooth Library for some storytelling and nursery rhymes! Please be aware thata parent/guardian must be present for the duration of the event.Booking via Eventbrite. Friday  05th November.Friday  12th November Friday 19th  NovemberFriday  26th November Gymboree – Music for… Read more

  • Book Review: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

    Book Review: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

    Title: Pushing the Limits Author: Katie McGarry Genre: Romance, Young Adult Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Echo can’t remember the night that changed her life. The night she went from being the popular girl to being the school’s freak. Her family are determined to keep it that way. They said… Read more

  • Let’s Talk About Parenting November Events 2021

    Let’s Talk About Parenting November 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: The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston

    Book Review: The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston

    Title: The Unleashing Author: Shelly Laurenston Genre: Romance, Paranormal Fiction. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Kera Watson never expected to face death behind a Los Angeles coffee shop. Not after surviving two tours lugging an M16 around the Middle East. If it wasn’t for her hot Viking customer showing up too… Read more

  • Libraries To Host Online Science Events in November For All Ages

    We are delighted to bring you Kildare Libraries’ Online Science Festival with a packed schedule of workshops and talks for all ages. The festival will run from the 1st November to the 27th November and will offer a range of opportunities to engage in science exploration, discovery, and debate.    All events are free to attend and will be delivered online through Zoom. This… Read more

  • Book Review: Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey

    Book Review: Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey

    Title: Fires of Winter Author: Johanna Lindsey Genre: Historical Fiction. Romance Novel. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: Lovely and dauntless, abducted by invaders from across an icy sea, Lady Breena vowed vengeance. She warned that no Viking brute would be her master and no barbarian would enslave her noble Celtic heart,… Read more