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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
Birds of the Homeplace. The Lives of Ireland’s Familiar Birds
Author(s): Anthony McGeehan with Julian Wyllie Genre: Adult Non Fiction- Natural History Reviewed By: Adrian Foran, Mobile Library Service, Library HQ. Synopsis: Ireland is slowly becoming a country of nature and bird enthusiasts. Everyone has a space – gardens, farmland and oases of natural habitat – to enjoy everyday encounters with birds. Familiar the birds may be, but… Read more
Let’s Talk About Parenting June 2021 Programmes Online
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
Maynooth Library Easter Writing Competition Runner Up Entry Ages 10-12
Maynooth Library hosted an Easter Holidays Creative Writing Competition for Ages 7-12 and was overwhelmed by the exceptional talent on display in the entries. The second place story in the 10-12 category is ‘The Easter Chick’ by Sinead aged 10 years old. The points awarded for this story were close to the first place entry… Read more
Maynooth Library Easter Writing Competition Runner Up Entry Ages 7-9
Maynooth Library hosted an Easter Holidays Creative Writing Competition for Ages 7-12 and was overwhelmed by the exceptional talent on display in the entries. The second place story in the 7-9 category is ‘The Short Tale of the Easter Baby Bunny by Fiadh aged 7 years old. The points awarded for this story were close… Read more
The Soup Movement
Author: Ben Davis Genre:  Children’s Fiction suitable for 10 plus Review by: Orla O’ Brien, Kildare Town Library Synopsis: When Jordan finally gets invited to go to the chippy with the cool kids, he feels stupid carrying around a flask of mum’s wholesome soup. He decides instead to give it to a homeless man called Harry. It’s this… Read more
Book Review: Circle of Friends
Author: Maeve Binchy Reviewed by: Aoife Kerr, Leixlip Library Synopsis Big, generous-hearted Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends growing up in sleepy Knockglen. Their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and to freedom… On their first day at University College, Dublin, the inseparable pair are thrown together with… Read more
