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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
Let’s Talk About Parenting April Events
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. Presently all our talks are being provided online. The programme is provided by Kildare Library Service, is funded by Kildare County Council and is supported by Kildare CYPSC,… 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
Top 4 Irish titles for Children, Young Adults & Adults on Bolinda Borrowbox
By Lorraine Connolly, Leixlip Library Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! We hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day yesterday from all of us here in Leixlip library. To celebrate the day that was in it and to keep the celebrations of all things Irish going a little longer I thought I would gather a… Read more
