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A Nature Treasure Hunt
By Maynooth Library Scavenger hunts are an exciting way to get children exploring the natural world. They are also a great way to add fun to family walks. Use our Nature Treasure Hunt Sheet to get some inspiration. Head out any time in April and see what you can find. There are even some nature… Read more
Snow
Author: John Banville Genre: Adult – Mystery Reviewer: Kevin – Athy / Castledermot Library Synopsis: While spending some rest time at his fathers’ home, D.I. St John Strafford is directed to attend the horrific murder of Ballyglass parish priest Tom Lawless; whose body was found at the home of the once influential family of Ballyglass; The Osborne’s. Not only… Read more
Tolkien Reading Day
By Elaine Patterson, Newbridge Headquarters Tolkien Reading Day takes place annually on the 25th of March and celebrates the life and works of J. R. R. Tolkien, author of some of the famous works of fantasy in the English language. As a mild fan of Tolkien’s most famous works-I really must get around to reading… Read more
Fight Like A Girl Audiobook Review
Author: Clementine Ford Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Aoife, Newbridge Library Online sensation, fearless feminist heroine and scourge of trolls and misogynists everywhere, Clementine Ford is a beacon of hope and inspiration to thousands of Australian women and girls. Her incendiary debut Fight Like A Girl is an essential manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be, and exposes… Read more
World Poetry Day 21st March
By Elaine Patterson Yesterday was World Poetry Day, a day to honour poets and poetry and read or write poetry. So to celebrate, why not try reading or listening to some poetry? Or if you’re feeling adventurous, there is a poetry writing course on Universal Class that you can look at and perhaps try. Poetry… Read more
Today Is International World Sleep Day
Post by Emma Doran, Leixlip Library Did you know that according to a survey conducted by Dreams.co.uk that the average human being spends 26 years of their lifetime asleep and another 7 years of your lifetime trying to get to sleep? Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem… Read more
