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Book Review: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Title: The Love Hypothesis Author: Ali Hazelwood Genre: Young Adult Fiction. Romance Novel. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: As a third-year PhD candidate, Olive Smith doesn’t believe in lasting romantic relationships-but her best friend does, and that is what got her into this conundrum. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and… Read more
Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title:Â Paper Girls (Collected Paperback) Volume 1. Author:Â Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang Genre:Â Graphic Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction. Review by:Â Orla (Kildare Town Library) The creators of this graphic novel have done a superb job bringing it to life. The colour palette chosen by Matthew Wilson compliments the sharp and detailed drawings by Cliff Chiang and the… Read more
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
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
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
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
