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Tips For Reading More Widely
By Elaine, Newbridge Library HQ Reading widely involves reading in a variety of genres and subjects both for pleasure and learning. But how do you do it? It is easy to say “For the next 12 months I will read as much as I can and as widely as I canâ€, but actually managing it… Read more
Christmas Crafting : Christmas Stocking Decoration
By Mary, Maynooth Library This craft is suitable for Children who can sew, Young Adults and Adults too. Materials Felt in two contrasting colours e.g. Purple and Yellow. Double strands of Red embroidery thread Ribbon 6 Buttons Also needed – scissors, needles and pins. Method: 1. Cut out two of each of the pattern pieces.… Read more
Making a 35cm Christmas Wreath from Baubles
By Catherine Mackey, Naas Community Library #KeepWell in the months ahead. Switching off and having some time to yourself to be creative and do the things you enjoy doing is so important in looking after your mental wellbeing. Items needed · Wire coat hanger Lots of different coloured and different size Christmas baubles (Approximately 60)… Read more
Kildare Town Tidy Towns – Interactive Nature Based Workshops
What do you need to do?Just follow Kildare Town Tidy Towns on facebook and we will let you know where you cancollect your own pack ! What’s next?Each month we will bring you a new creative project and supply you with the materials you need to get started. We will then give you a link… Read more
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Advice For Staying Safe When Shopping Seasonally Online
As we approach the Christmas period the NCSC would like to take this opportunity to remind people that this is a particularity active period for cyber criminals to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers. In the weeks approaching Christmas and with events such as “Black Friday†and “Cyber Monday†there is a marked increase in… Read more
Rua’s December Recommended Reads
December is chock-a-block with important days to mark, from famous birthdays to days that are made for embracing Migrants, Minorities and people with Disabilities. Not to mention of course the big days, like the December Solstice, Hanukkah and Christmas Day. Rua thought he should share his favourite BorrowBox picks marking all these interesting dates with… Read more
