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Here you can find lots of great book recommendations from staff, the latest news and updates, along with information about our programmes and events.
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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
Let’s Talk About Parenting: Healthy Sleep Habits for Children
This event is brought to your from our Lets Talk About Parenting – Online! Programme. Sleep consultant Erica Hargaden is on hand to give you some tips and solutions to help your babies and children (and more importantly the Parents!) a more restful nights sleep. Read more
Circe
Author: Madeline Millar Reviewed by: Aoife , Leixlip Library This tells the story of Circe, her childhood within Helios. But she is different from the other Titans. She is not powerful, like her father or as alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals, Circe discovers that she does have power – the… Read more
Behind The Books – Blog #4 Nick McLean Behind The Camera
The latest installment of author Wayne Byrne’s ‘Behind the Books’ series, where he discusses his book ‘Nick McLean Behind the Camera: The Life and Works of a Hollywood Cinematographer’. Read more
Me
Author: Elton John Review by: Dolores Mee, Like a lot of people, I was vaguely familiar with the public persona of Elton John; his illustrious music career, countless accolades and of course, his infamous temper. Born Reg Dwight in Pinner, Middlesex, his upbringing by two deeply unhappy and emotionally cold parents drove him to constantly strive… Read more
