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Doireann NÃ Ghriofa to Close ‘Connections Through Literature’ Series
                                                In celebration of 30 years of the Irish Writers’ Centre, and in collaboration with Kildare Libraries, join us as critic and literary scholar Liam Mac Amhlaigh, of Maynooth University, discusses literature and life’s journeys with the renowned poet and essayist, Doireann Nà GhrÃofa. This special event, crossing bilingually from Irish into English, promises to unpack… Read more
Book Review: Listen to the Moon by Michael Morpurgo
Title: Listen to the Moon Author: Michael Morpurgo Genre: Children’s Fiction Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: The month is May. The year, 1915. On an uninhabited island in the Scillies, Alfie and his father discover an injured girl – thirsty, hungry and with not an inkling of who she is or… Read more
Kildare to Launch It’s Very First Climate & Energy Week at the End of the Month
Earlier this month, Kildare County Council launched Kildare’s first Climate and Energy Week which will take place from 26th – 29th October 2021. The 4-day schedule of online and in-person events will focus on highlighting and raising awareness of our energy and climate action responsibilities. The events are planned throughout Kildare Climate & Energy Week and will cover themes… Read more
Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title: The Crossover Author: Kwame Alexander Genre: YA General Fiction Review: Orla O’ Brien (Kildare Town Library) Synopsis: A powerful novel in verse about twin brothers who are rivals both on and off the basketball court. Winner of the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award. Review: This is a captivating verse novel, which means it is written… Read more
Book Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Title: The Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian fiction. Adventure. Review by: Chantelle, LCA Intern for Library HQ Synopsis: In a bleak future, twenty-four girls and boys are poised against each other in a live TV show called The Hunger Games. There is just one rule: Kill or be killed. Sixteen… Read more
A Look at The Library eResources – Universal Class
One of the key parts of the current National Libraries Strategy is to promote life-long learning and a nice way to wet your appetite for this is to do a short course on Kildare Libraries free e-service Universal Class. This is a service you can sign up to with just your library barcode and doesn’t… Read more
