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This Changes Everything
Author: Naomi Klein Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Reviewed by: Orla We have often been told that there is only a small window to change the way we are treating the planet. That window is rapidly shrinking. Naomi Klein examines how capitalism is the result of reckless behaviour of people in power. A limited number of pockets… Read more
Perfecting Portraits in Pencil
I am going to run through my drawing process with you, which I hope will help you to improve your pencil drawing skills. I am concentrating on portraits here, but you are welcome to adapt this advice to any subject you think it could apply to. I will be assuming a basic knowledge of art… Read more
Read Before You Watch
By Niamh Ennis, Leixlip Library I’m a huge fan of leaving trending TV shows on ‘the list’ on Netflix until I’ve read the original content – even if it’s not something I’ve ever had the slightest interest in before that very moment. Book lovers will understand the To Be Read Pile dilemma well and this… Read more
5 Fun Activities for Big and Little Children
By Aideen Kerr It’s a difficult time for everyone right now, but it’s especially tough on those who are either home alone, or those trying to juggle working from home with minding children. I’ve put together a list of fun activities for people of all ages, big kids like myself, and little kids who are… Read more
Normal People
Author: Sally Rooney Reviewed by : Aoife, Leixlip library This tells the story of Connell and Marianne, from their secondary school days, right through their time in Trinity College. While in secondary school, Connell is popular and into sports, while Marianne looks in from the outside. In college, their roles are reversed. Marianne is with… Read more
Biodiversity Day with Nikita Coulter
Happy Biodiversity Day! As you may have seen, we’ve had some great content on our Facebook page this week celebrating biodiversity, with a series of videos by environmental scientist Nikita Coulter. We’ve learned all about the climate and different eco-systems, with Nikita showing us how to identify different plants and animals. Originally, we had planned… Read more
