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Toys, Technology & Training Autumn Events
What is the TTT Project? The Kildare Libraries TTT project is designed to offer support to children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or more significant needs. Based in Athy, Leixlip and Naas Libraries, a specialised collection of toys and equipment is available and can be accessed free of charge in branches throughout the county and can be borrowed… Read more
Kildare Libraries Summer Stars Book Review Winner
Congratulations to Persephone from Leixlip Library on your excellent picture and book review, we loved it so much! Persephone is the winner of this week’s Summer Stars book review . Well done Persephone! Persephone’s Review Book Title: Isadora Moon Goes to School  Author: Harriet Muncaster Rating : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review: Isadora is half… Read more
Orla Tinsley X G’Ra Asim: On Punk, Prose And Cross-Cultural Synergies
Saturday 21st August at 7:30Pm GMT Join writer, activist and educator Orla Tinsley as she talks about building a writing identity, creative craft, punk and friendship with G’Ra Asim, the author, musician and assistant professor who will read from his book Boyz n the Void: A Mixtape to my Brother. Available to book on Eventbrite… Read more
Book Review: Leonard And Hungry Paul
Title:Â Leonard And Hungry Paul Author:Â Ronan Hession Genre:Â Humorous Adult Fiction Review:Â Mairead, Monasterevin Library Synopsis:Â They use humour, board games and silence to steer their way through the maelstrom that is the 21st Century. It is the story of two friends trying to find their place in the world. It is about those uncelebrated people who have the… Read more
Orla’s YA Book of the Month
Title: Boys Don’t Cry Author: Malorie Blackman Genre: YA General Fiction Review: Orla O’ Brien (Kildare Town Library) Synopsis: Bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood. You’re waiting for the postman – he’s bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist – a glittering future lies ahead. But when the doorbell rings it’s… Read more
Connections Through Literature Online Event Series
What Is The Connections Through Literature Series? All events at Kildare Library Services are free of charge and open to everyone, but booking is required. The Connections Through Literature Series has been born out of a joint love of literature, with the goal to unite readers, writers, and artists with our audiences through the medium… Read more
