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Toys, Technology & Training Online Events February – May 2021
Due to continuing changes in our service arrangements, and as part of Recovery and Resilience 2020-2021: Plan for Living with Covid-19, our TTT talks and workshops from February–May 2021 will be taking place online. What is the TTT Programme? The TTT Programme is designed to offer support to children and adults with learning difficulties, disabilities or… Read more
‘Let’s Talk about Parenting’ with Kildare Library Service: Online Talks & Workshops for February 2021
Balancing Work and Family Life when Parenting Alone or Post Separation Presented by One Family Wed 3rd Feb 7pm (via Zoom) Everyday life demands much of us, many of us have multiple roles to play in any one day, parent, sibling, friend, partner, employee, colleague to name but a few. In the pandemic we can… Read more
A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex
Author:Â Chris Jericho Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Sports Review by: Stephen, Newbridge Library Synopsis: The controversial story of Chris Jericho, the former undisputed Heavyweight Champion of WWE. From the age of eight, Chris dreamed of becoming a wrestler. But it wasn’t until he was 25 that he hit the big time. Nicknamed ‘Lion Heart’, Chris eventually… Read more
Leonard and Hungry Paul
Author: Ronan Hession Genre: Humorous Adult Fiction Review by: Mairead, Monasterevin Library Synopsis: 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… Read more
The Girl From Widow Hills
Author: Megan Miranda Genre: Adult Fiction Review by: Aoife, Newbridge Library Synopsis: When Arden Maynor was six years old, she was swept away in a terrifying storm and went missing for days. Against all odds, she was found alive, clinging to a storm drain. Fame followed and so did fans, creeps and stalkers. As soon… Read more
Book to Screen Recommendations
by Ciara Hogan from Celbridge Library One of my favourite ways to read more widely is to pick up books that are being adapted for television or film. While a lot of filming has been halted due to social distancing, there are a few adaptations coming out in 2021. I had a look on BorrowBox… Read more
