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Ballincollig Library
Two women reading
Castlecomer Library
A young girl taking a folder from a shelf
Clara Library
A man and a woman looking at a computer
Waterford Library
Child reading a red book
Limerick Library
 
Two women reading
Letterkenny Library
Two women reading
Malahide Library
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Ballina Library
A young girl taking a folder from a shelf
Dundalk Library
Child reading a red book
Greystones Library

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Carlow

Carlow Central Library

When What Contact Carlow Central Library on 059 9170094
or e-mail Library@carlowcoco.ie
   
Cavan

Bailieborough Library

When What Contact Bailieborough Library at 042 9665779
Tuesday March 1st
4pm-5pm
Adult Education Guidance & Information Service
Adults
Saturday March 5th
2.30pm
Country Connections' Exhibition of works by Betty Denning
All Welcome
Tuesday March 8th
6pm-8.30pm
Lit Lab' Writing Group Meeting
Adults
Tuesday March 15th
7pm-8pm
Leaving Cert Oral Irish Workshop
Leaving Cert Students
Tuesday March 22nd
6pm-8.30pm
Lit Lab' Writing Group meeting
Adults
Saturday March 26th
2.30pm
Book Launch 'The Eyes That Shone From Ireland to Canada'
All welcome
Every Wednesday
10.30am-12pm
Mother & Toddler Group
Toddlers & Guardians
Month of March Guess How Many Books In Your Local Library' competition
Everyone
   

Cootehill Library

When What Contact Cootehill Library, Co. Cavan
049 5559783
or e-mail cootehilllibrary@eircom.net
1st - 31st March 2011 Competition - Guess How Many??? Guess how many items are for loan in Cootehill Library. Open to Children and Adults
3rd March 2011 Presentation of the Cootehill Library Round Robin in partnership with local primary schools
3rd March 2011
7.00pm
Open Reading Group Meeting. Join our Reading Group to discuss "Brooklyn" by Colm Toibín. All Welcome!
9th March 2011
11.00am-12.00pm
Parent and Toddler Mroning. Join us for stories and colouring for toddlers. Cup of tea for adults too! Free.
31st March 2011
7.00pm
"People, Where and When" Local History Talk by Hugh O'Brien
Limited places. Contact library for booking. Free

Johnstown Central Library

When What Contact Johnston Central Library Cavan 049-4378500/01
or email library@cavancoco.ie
Wednesday 2nd March
1pm - 2pm
Reading Group Meeting
Adults
1st March - 31st March
Adults and Children
Guess how many items are available for lending at Johnston Central Library
The person who guesses closest to the actual figure will win €50 book voucher
Wednesday 2nd March
3.30 pm - 4.10 pm and 4.15 pm - 5.00 pm
Club na nÓg
Children
Saturday 5th March
12 - 1 pm
Grúpa Leitheoireachta
Adults

Tuesday 8th March
7pm

Lecture on "Aspects of the life of Margaret Phyllis Faris" and her contribution to ICA
Adults

Thursday 10th March
7pm

Irish Language Workshop
Leaving Cert Students
Clare

Clare County Library

When What Ennis Book Club Festival on 087-9723647 / 085-7842822;
email info@ennisbookclubfestival.com; or visit http://www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March Ennis Book Club Festival, in association with Clare County Library presents 3-day programme of events for book lovers from near & far

DeValera Library, Ennis

When What De Valera Public Library, Ennis on 065-6846353;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Thursday 3rd March
10.00am
World Book Day Art Class with Alan Shoosmith in De Valera
Friday 4th March
2.00pm
Maidhc Danín O'Sé, author of 'A Thig Ná Tit Orm' on the Leaving
Cert syllabus, visits De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Wednesday 9th March
9.45am
Storyteller Niall De Búrca will hold a bilingual storytime in De
Valera Public Library for children from local primary schools
Friday 11th March
11.00am
Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime in DeValera Public Library with
SéamusÓ'Rían

Lisdoonvarna Library

When What Contact Lisdoonvarna Library on 065 7074029
   

Ennistymon Library

When What Contact Ennistymon Library on 065 7071245
   

Fergus Public Library

When What Newmarket on Fergus Public Library on 061-368411;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Thursday 3rd March
Morning
Storytime & Colouring session for local pre-school in Newmarket on Fergus Public Library
Thursday 3rd March
3.00-4.00pm
World Book Day Art Session in Newmarket on Fergus Public
Library
Wednesday 9th - Thursday 31st March
11.15am
Storyteller Niall De Búrca will hold a bilingual storytime in Newmarket on Fergus Public Library for local primary school

Hillery Public Library

When What Dr Patrick J Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay on 061-364266;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Monday 14th March Actress Lisa Ní Laoire, Ros na Rún will be interviewed by Emer Ní Fhlaithaertaigh in Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
Tuesday 15th March Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime in Hillery Public Library, Miltown
Malbay with Séamus Ó'Rían

Kilfinaghty Public Library

When What Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge on 061-369678;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Thursday 3rd March
4.00pm
World Book Day Art Class with Alan Shoosmith in Kilfinaghty
Public Library, Sixmilebridge
Tuesday 15th March Kilfinaghty Library, Sixmilebridge, marks Seachtain na Gaeilge with 2 special storytime sessions for local primary school children

Kilkee Library

When What Contact Kilkee Library on 065 9056034
   

Kilrush Public Library

When What Kilrush Public Library on 065-9051504;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Monday 7th March
11.30am
Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime Session in Kilrush Public Library
with Teresa Carmody-O'Shea

Library HQ

When What Teresa Carmody-O'Shea, Library HQ on 065-6899099;
e-mail teresa.oshea@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Thursday 3rd March Display of new Quick Reads titles being launched to coincide with
World Book Day in various Clare County Library branches

Tulla Public Library

When What Tulla Public Library on 065-6835919;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Thursday 3rd March
10.00am
World Book Day author visit by Olive O'Brien, whose eco-friendly
books inform children re environmental issues, in Tulla Library
Wednesday 16th March
11.15pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime in Tulla Public Library with Séamus Ó'Rían

Corofin Library

When What Contact Corofin Library on 065 6837219
   

Miltown Malbay Library

When What Contact Miltown Malbay Library on 065 7084822
   

Scariff Library

When What Contact Scariff Library on 061 922893
   

Shannon Library

When What Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon on 061-364266;
e-mail shannon@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Tuesday 1st March
7.00pm
Community Games Awards Presentation in Sean Lemass
Thursday 3rd March
12.50pm
Artist Alan Shoosmith illustrates childrens' favourite book
characters to Celebrate World Book Day in Sean Lemass Library
Thursday 3rd March
5.00pm
Sharon Meaney from Clare local development council, visits Sean
Lemass Public Library to promote European Year of the Volunteer
Wednesday 9th March
1.15pm
Storyteller Niall de Burca celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge with special storytelling session in Sean Lemass Library, Shannon
Wednesday 9th - Thursday 31st March Exhibition entitled The Power of Civil Society: the Fate of Jews in
Bulgaria during the Holocaust in Sean Lemass Library, Shannon
Friday 11th March
7.00pm
Launch of Shannon's Social History project by Dúchas na Sionna in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Monday 14th March
2.00pm
Actress Lisa Ni Laoire, Ros na Rún, will be interviewed by Emer Ní Fhlaithaertaigh in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon

Sixmilebridge Library

When What Contact Sixmilebridge Library on 061 369678
   

Ennis Library

When What Contact Ennis on 065 6846353
   

Cranny Library

When What Contact Cranny on 065 6832070
   

Kildysart Library

When What Kildysart Public Library on 065-6832113;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Wednesday 9th March
2.00pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime Session Kildysart Public Library with Teresa Carmody-O'Shea

Newmarket Library

When What Contact Newmarket on 061 368411
   

Kilmihil Library

When What Kilmihil Public Library on 065-9050528;
e-mail mailbox@clarelibrary.ie; http://www.clarelibrary.ie
Friday 4th March
1.30pm
World Book Day Art Session with Alan Shoosmith in Kilmihil
Tuesday 8th March
2.00pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime Session in Kilmihil Public Library with Teresa Carmody-O'Shea
Cork

Bantry Library

When What Contact Bantry Library on 027 504060 or
email bantrylibrary@corkcoco.ie
Saturday 12th March
10.00am - 1.00pm
Bantry Library Writers Group
Adult
Thursday 3rd March
11.00am - 1.00pm
Bantry Library Bookclub
Adult Bookclub
Wednesdays in March
11.00am - 12.00pm
Bantry Conradh na Gaeilge meeting
Adult Irish Language Circle

Bishopstown Library

When What
   

Charleville Library

When What Contact Charleville Library at 063-89769
e-mail corkcountylibrary@corkcoco.ie
Tuesday 22nd March
11.30am
Donal Óg Cusack visits Charleville Library
to read from his autobiography and talk GAA

Clonakilty Library

When What Contact Clonakilty Library on 023 8834275
or email on clonakiltylibrary@corkcoco.ie
Saturday March 12th
11.00am - 12.00pm
Storytime
Children
Saturday March 26th
11.00am - 12.00pm
Storytime
Children
Thursday March 10th
11.00am - 1.00pm
Clonakilty Library Writers Group
Adult
Thursday March 24th
11.00am - 1.00pm
Clonakilty Library Writers Group
Adult
Tuesday March 29th
12.00pm - 13.00pm
Clonakilty Library Bookclub
Adult

Fermoy Library

When What Contact Fermoy Library on 025 31318
   

Hollyhill Library

When What Contact Hollyhill Library, Foyle Avenue, Knocknaheeny, Cork on 021 4924928 hollyhill_library@corkcity.ie or www.corkcitylibraries.ie/hollyhill/
Thursday, 3 March 2011
3.00p.m
Film Club showing Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
Saturday, 5 March 2011
10.00a.m.: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Colouring Competition.
2.30p.m.: Junior Chess Club
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
11.00a.m
Gramophone Recital presented by Joan Murphy
Thursday, 10 March 2011
3.00p.m
Diary of A Wimpy Kid cartoon workshop. Call 021 4924928 to book your place.
Saturday, 12 March 2011

10.00a.m.: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Colouring Competition.
2.30p.m.: Junior Chess Club
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
2.15p.m.

Hollyhill Readers Adult Book Club reading Peace by Richard Bausch. New members welcome.
Saturday, 19 March 2011

10.00a.m.: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Colouring Competition.
2.30p.m.: Junior Chess Club

Thursday, 24 March 2011

3.00p.m.: My Day as a Wimpy Kid
Make your own diary. Call 021 492498 to make a booking.

Saturday, 26 March 2011

10.00a.m.: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Colouring Competition.
2.30p.m.: Junior Chess Club

Thursday, 31 March 2011

3.00p.m.: Wimpify Yourself.
Online games and activities based on Diary of A Wimpy Kid. Call 021 4924928 to book your place

Kanturk Library

When What Contact Kanturk Library at 029-51384
e-mail corkcountylibrary@corkcoco.ie
Friday 18th March
7.00pm

Reception For "Artists And Friends" Exhibition
Launch of works by local artists with Amanda Wright

Mallow Library

When What Contact Mallow Library on 022-21821
e-mail mallow.library@corkcoco.ie

Thursday 3rd March

2 Class visits
pupils will do some research in order to "build" their own book

Feb 24 - Mar 9
Tue-Sat 9.30 - 5.30
Inis Arts -
a selection of paintings in oil, watercolour and pastels

Mar 9 - 23
Tue-Sat 9.30 - 5.30

Bob Ward -
a selection of paintings, sulpture and mixed media works

Mar 23 - Apr 06
Tue-Sat 9.30 - 5.30

Mallow Art Club
a selection of paintings in oil, watercolour and pastels

Mar 8, 15, 22, 29
Tue 10.30am-12.30pm

Jewellery Workshops
Four workshops making jewellery from recyclable materials

Monday 4th March
10.30am

Annual Colm Duane Memorial Quiz
School's Table Quiz for 5th and 6th class pupils

March 22nd - 25th
10.30am - 12.30pm

Art workshops with P.J. O'Regan
medium of brush for primary school children aged 10 +

Millstreet Library

When What Contact Millstreet Library at 029-21920
e-mail corkcountylibrary@corkcoco.ie
Saturday 5th March
7.00pm
Poetry extravaganza
Gene Barry, Drishane Poets as well as local writers & poets

Schull Library

When What Contact Schull Library on 028 28290
   

Skibbereen Library

When What Contact Skibbereen Library on 028 22400
or email skibbereen.library@corkcoco.ie
Friday 18th March
11.00am - 12.00pm
Skibbereen Library Bookclub 1
Adult
Tuesday 22nd March
11.00am - 12.00pm
Skibbereen Library Bookclub 2
Adult
March 1st - 31st
All day
Art Exhibition by Maria Safaei Ashtiani
All ages
Donegal

Ballyshannon Library

When What Contact Ballyshannon Library at 071-9858824
or e-mail ballyshannon@donegallibrary.ie
Saturday 12 March
11.30am
World Book Day Colouring Competition Presentation of Prizes
All entries on display, and prizes awarded
1 - 12 March
During opening hours
Smart people use Smart Libraries' promotion
One-to-one demonstration of library website & other technologies
7 - 17 March
During opening hours
Logainmneacha Dhún na nGall
Match the placenames with their meanings - for everyone
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Display of books in the Irish Language
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Win-ner or Bin-ner' Book Display
Books library staff want to remove from the shelves!
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Library Survey
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Central Library, Letterkenny

When What Contact Central Library, Letterkenny 07491 24950
or email ucutliffe@donegalcoco.ie
Thursday 10th March
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cookery Demonstration with Brian McDermott www.communitychef.ie
Family event

arndongh Community Library

When What Contact Carndongh Community Library 07493 73701
or email bglackin@donegalcoco.ie
Tuesday 8th March
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cookery Demonstration with Brian McDermott www.communitychef.ie
Family Event

Donegal Town Library

When What Contact Donegal Town Library at 074-9725329
or e-mail donegaltown@donegallibrary.ie
Tuesday 15 March
4.30pm
World Book Day Colouring Competition Presentation of Prizes
All entries on display, and prizes awarded
1 - 12 March
During opening hours
Smart people use Smart Libraries' promotion
One-to-one demonstration of library website & other technologies
7 - 17 March
During opening hours
Logainmneacha Dhún na nGall
Match the placenames with their meanings - for everyone
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Display of books in the Irish Language
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Win-ner or Bin-ner' Book Display
Books library staff want to remove from the shelves!
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Library Survey
Bord Gais READISCOVER Your Local Library survey

Killybegs Library

When What Contact Killybegs Library at 074-9732860
or e-mail killybegs@donegallibrary.ie
Saturday 12 March
10.00am
World Book Day Colouring Competition Presentation of Prizes
All entries on display, and prizes awarded
1 - 12 March
During opening hours
Smart people use Smart Libraries' promotion
One-to-one demonstration of library website & other technologies
7 - 17 March
During opening hours
Logainmneacha Dhún na nGall
Match the placenames with their meanings - for everyone
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Display of books in the Irish Language
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Win-ner or Bin-ner' Book Display
Books library staff want to remove from the shelves!
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Library Survey
Bord Gais READISCOVER Your Local Library survey

Milford Community Library

When What Contaact Milford Library at 074-9153927
or email milford@donegallibrary.ie
Every Friday morning
11.00am - 12 noon
Rhymetime - nursery rhymes, songs & stories
For children under 5 years
Every Saturday morning
11.00am - 12 noon
Storytelling & Craft
For children aged 5 - 8 years
Every Thursday
11.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00 - 4.00pm
Fás E-learning classes
Brush up on your computer skills in a supportive environment.
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Window Graffiti - for adults and children
Sign your name 'as Gaeilge'
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Match the Phrase - for children and adults
Try your Irish skills with this fun activity
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Life Steps' - booklets to help you online
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Leabhair as Gaeilge - books in the Irish Language
Thursday 3 March
10.30am - 1.30pm
Inter-Schools Draughts Tournament
Tuesday 8 March
8.00pm
Adult Book Club
Regular monthly meeting
Thursday 10 March
11.00am - 12 noon
Quiz 'as Gaeilge' for 5th & 6th class pupils
Already booked out! But another could be arranged…..
Tuesday 15 March
11.00am
Adult Book Group
Regular monthly meeting

Ramelton Library

When What Contact Ramelton Library at 074-9151414
or email ramelton@donegallibrary.ie
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Life Steps' - booklets to help you online
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Leabhair as Gaeilge - books in the Irish Language
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Match the Phrase - for children and adults
Try your Irish skills with this fun activity
Tuesday 22 March Craft Workshop for 1st class pupils
For European Action Week Against Racism

Buncrana Community Library

When What Contact your local library, you will find contact details through our website at www.donegallibrary.ie
   

Moville Branch Library

When What Contact your local library, you will find contact details through our website at www.donegallibrary.ie
   

Carndonagh Community Library

When What Contact your local library, you will find contact details through our website at www.donegallibrary.ie
   

Bundoran Community Library

When What Contact Bundoran Library at 071-9829665
or e-mail bundoran@donegallibrary.ie
Every Friday
11.00am - 12 noon
Rhymetime - nursery rhymes & songs with colouring afterwards
For children under 5 years
Every Saturday
11.30am - 12.30pm
Storytime and Craft - stories, rhymes, poems and craftwork
For children aged 5 - 8 years
Friday 11 March
1.30pm and 2.45pm
Niall de Burca - bilingual storyteller
Irish stories, and legends 'as Gaeilge'
Saturday 12 March
12.30pm
World Book Day Colouring Competition Presentation of Prizes
All entries on display, and prizes awarded
1 - 12 March
On the hour, every hour
Smart people use Smart Libraries' promotion
One-to-one demonstration of library website & other technologies
7 - 17 March
During opening hours
Logaineacha Dhún na nGall
Match the placenames with their meanings - for everyone
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Display of books in the Irish Language
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Win-ner or Bin-ner' Book Display
Books library staff want to remove from the shelves!
Every Day in March
During opening hours
Library Survey
Bord Gais READISCOVER Your Local Library survey
Dublin

Balbriggan Library

When What

Contact Balbriggan Library on 01 8704401 / 01 8704402
or email balbrigganlibrary@fingalcoco.ie
or visit http://www.fingalcoco.ie/Library

   

Ballymun Library

When What Contact Dublin City Public Libraries, Ballymun Library Tel. 01 842 1890.
Email: ballymunlibrary@dublincity.ie
Saturdays, 5th and 12th March
11.00am -12.30pm
Music and song writing workshops for teenagers: Colm Quearney
Teenagers. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 9th March at 8pm International Women's Day - Snakes & Ladders - Written and Performed
By Mary McCall and Michelle Mooney
of the Ballymun Writers group - represents a month in the life of two ordinary Dublin women.
Wednesday 16th March
12pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge - Aine Ni Ghlin workshop event as Gaeilge
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thursday 24th March
11am
Author Visit - Author Dan Reid
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Ballyroan Library

When What Contact Ballyroan Library Tel 01-4941900
or email ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
12noon
Children's Author Visit: Garrett Carr
Local school groups

Blanchardstown Library

When What Contact Blanchardstown Library on 01 8905560 /
01 8905563 or email blanchlib@fingalcoco.ie
or visit http://www.fingalcoco.ie/Library
   

Cabra Library

When What Contact Dublin City Public Libraries, Cabra Library Tel. 01 869 1414.
Email. cabralibrary@dublincity.ie
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 3pm Websmart Taster sessions: introducing basic computer skills
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Month of March Seachtain na Gaeilge - Design a Bookmark in Irish Competition
Children.
Friday 4th March at 10:30am Dublin Book Festival - Gabriel Fitzmaurice reading as Gaeilge
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Monday, 7th March
7.00pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge - Gearrscannáin (short films)
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
8th or 9th March Author Hugo Hamilton
Thurs 10th March
11am
Author Visit - Author Dan Reid
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thurs 10th March Garret Dimple and the song of the Salmon Girl'
Children
Monday, 14th March
7.00pm
Seachtain na Gaeilge - Gearrscannáin (short films)
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 16th March at 10am Seachtain na Gaeilge - Aine Ni Ghlin workshop event as Gaeilge
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thursday 24th March
6.30pm
"Between Places" - Author Hugo Hamilton talks about his work.
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Castletymon Library

When What Contact Castletymon Library Tel 01-4524888
or email castletymon@sdublincoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
3pm
Book Making Workshop for Children (ages 8 - 12)
Children

Central Library Dublin

When What Contact Dublin City Public Libraries, Central Library, Tel. 01 873 4333.
Email: openlearning@dublincity.ie
From March 2011
Online at http://dublincitypubliclibraries.com/derelict-dublin-1913
Derelict Dublin: On-line gallery of images of Dublin - “Strumpet City”.
General Public
Month of March
Library Opening Hours
International Women's Day - Exhibition - Hannah and her Sisters
General Public. Admission Free.
Friday, 18th March 2011
1.15pm - 2pm
Do Ghairm le Gaeilge (Career Options Using Irish)
1st March International Women's Day - Slide Show - by Máire Kennedy in various branches
Wednesday 2nd March at 10:30am Dublin Book Festival - Don Conroy will read to 5-6 year olds.
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 2nd March at 10:30am Dublin Book Festival; A picturebook author (tbc) will read to 5-6 year olds
Tuesday 8th March at 1pm International Women's Day - History of the Suffrage Movement in Ireland
Adults and Students. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 9th March
12.15pm to 1.30pm
Websmart Taster sessions: introducing basic computer skills
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 9th March at 1pm International Women's Day - 100 years of Women's Struggle
Adults and Students. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thursday, 10th March at 10-10:45 and 11-11.45 Seachtain na Gaeilge; Music workshop with Antaine Ó Faracháin
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Friday 11th March at 1pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Traditional Music Session
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
14th-31st March
Library Opening Hours
Al-Mutanabbi Street Broadside Project
General Public. Admission Free.
Friday 18th March at 1.15pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Career Options using the Irish language.
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Friday, March 25th, 10am - 12.30pm Innovation Enterprise Network Enterprise Legal Clinic
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday, March 30th
6.30pm
Using Social Networking To Access The Hidden Jobs Market
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
   

Charleville Mall Library

When What
   

Castletymon Library

When What Contact Castletymon Library Tel 01-4524888
or email castletymon@sdublincoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
3pm
Book Making Workshop for Children (ages 8 - 12)
Children

Clondalkin Library

When What Contact Clondalkin Library Tel 01-4593315
or email clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
3pm - 4.30pm
Make a Fabric Book Safe Cover
Children (ages 7 -12)

Coolock Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Charleville Mall Library, T. 01 8749619
Email: coolocklibrary@dublincity.ie
TBC

Five Lamps Art Festival Children’s Sculpture workshops
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Friday March 4th
11am

Gerry Hunt talks about his graphic novel ‘Blood on the Rose’
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Tuesday 15th March
3.30pm
St Patrick’s Day Card Making
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 16th March at 12pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Storytelling with Seosamh Ó Maolalaí
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Conventions Centre

When What Convention Centre, Spencer Dock
To Book: www.tickets.ie/DublinSwell or
Tel. 0818 33 32 31
Friday 18th March at 7.30pm DublinSwell - Words and Voices from the City of Literature
General Public. Tickets: €18, €21, €25

Dolphin's Barn Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Dolphin’s Barn Library,Tel. 01 4540681.
Email: dolphinsbarnlibrary@dublincity.ie
Thursday 10th March
10am
Seachtain na Gaeilge - Storytelling with Seosamh Ó Maolalaí
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Donaghmede Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Donaghmede Library, Tel. 01 848 2833.
Email: donaghmedelibrary@dublincity.ie
Monday, 7th March at 6.00pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Gearrscannáin (short films)
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 16th March at 10am Seachtain na Gaeilge - Storytelling with Seosamh Ó Maolalaí
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Kevin Street Library

When What Dublin City Library and Archive, Tel. 01 6744806 / 6744873.
Email: dublinpubliclibraries@dublincity.ie
Saturday 5th March
2pm
Emmet and Devlin Annual Lecture
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Tuesday 8th March
6pm
The 45th anniversary of the explosion of Nelson’s Pillar
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thursday 10th March
6.30pm
International Women's Day "Suffragettes and the 1911 Census"
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Saturday 12th March
10am
Family History Day
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Finglas Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Finglas Library, Tel. 01 834 4906
Email: finglaslibrary@dublincity.ie
Tuesday, 8th March at 3pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Scrabble as Gaeilge tournament.
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th March at 12pm Websmart Taster sessions: introducing basic computer skills
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Inchicore Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Inchicore Library Tel. 01 453 3793
Email: inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie
Tuesday 8th March at 11am Websmart Taster sessions: introducing basic computer skills
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thursday 10th March at 12pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Storytelling withSeosamh Ó Maolalaí
Children

Lucan Library

When What Contact Lucan Library Tel 01-6216422
or email lucan@sdublincoco.ie
Saturday 5th March
10am - 10.30am
Parents & Kids Aloud - family storytime
Parents & Children

Malahide Library

When What Visit http://www.fingalcoco.ie/Library
   

Pearse St. Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Pearse Street Library T. 01 674 4888
Email: pearsestreetlibrary@dublincity.ie
Thursday 3rd March at 10:30am Dublin Book Festival - Fighting Words Project - Workshop with 7-8 year olds.
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Saturday 5th March at 2.00pm Emmet and Devlin Annual Lecture
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Tuesday 8th March 2011
6pm
The 45th anniversary of the explosion of Nelson's Pillar
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 9th March
11.30am
Business in the Community with Schools Business Partnership
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Thursday 10th March at 6.30pm International Women's Day "How suffragettes boycotted the 1911 Census" Lecture by William Murphy
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Saturday 12th March
10am
Family History Day
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
   

Pembroke Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Pembroke Library, Tel. 01 668 9575
Email: pembrokelibrary@dublincity.ie
Tuesday 8th March at 1.30pm International Women's Day - Emma Hanningan - Author Emma Hannigan talks about her new book 'Talk to the Headscarf'
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 9th March
11am
The Gruffalo - A Puppet Show for Young Children
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Raheny Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Raheny Library, Tel. 01 831 5521
Email: rahenylibrary@dublincity.ie
Tuesday 8th March at 6.30pm International Women's Day - Anne Chambers' Irish Matriarchs
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday, 23rd March
6.30pm
Raheny Heritage Society: 'Memories of Raheny’ by Sylvia Ayling
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Swords Library

When What Contact Swords Library on 01 8404179
or email swordslibrary@fingalcoco.ie
or visit http://www.fingalcoco.ie/Library
   

Tallaght, County Library

When What Contact County Library, Tallaght on 01 462 0073
email: talib@sdublincoco.ie
Thursday 24th March
10.30am
Miriam Meets - Roddy Doyle
Adult
Thursday 3rd March
10am & 11.30am
Children's author visit: Oisin McGann
Local school groups (1 class per session)
Saturday 5th March
2.30pm County Library, Tallaght
Battle of the Book Clubs
Adults / Book Club members

Terenure Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Terenure Library, Tel. 01 490 7035
Email: terenurelibrary@dublincity.ie
Wednesday, 16th at 6.30pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Gearrscannáin (short films)
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday, 23rd March at 6.30pm Seachtain na Gaeilge -Scrabble as Gaeilge tournament.
Family. Admission Free. Booking Essential.

Walkinstown Library

When What Dublin City Public Libraries, Walkinstown Library, T. 01 4558159
Email: walkinstownlibrary@dublincity.ie
Tuesday 8th March at 3.30pm Seachtain na Gaeilge - Crafts for Children in Irish - Library Staff
Children. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Wednesday 23rd March
7pm
The Life and Times of Paul Mukasa - author Michael Woolman
Adults. Admission Free. Booking Essential.
Galway

Inis Meain Library

When What Contact Inis Meain Library on 099 73126
   

Kilronan Library

When What Contact Kilronan Library on 099 20937
   

Inis Oirr Library

When What Contact Inis Oirr Library on 099 75154
   

Ballinasloe Library

When What Contact Ballinasloe Library on 090 9643464
or e-mail ballinasloe@galwaylibrary.ie
   

Eyrecourt Library

When What Contact Eyrecourt Library on 090 9675056
or e-mail eyrecourt@galwaylibrary.ie
   

Portumna Public Library

When What Contact Portuma Library on 090 9741261
or e-mail portumna@galwaylibrary.ie
   

Galway City Library

When What Contact Galway City Library on
091 561666 or e-mail info@galwaylibrary.ie
   

Gort Public Library

When What Contact Gort Public Library on
091 631224 or e-mail gort@galwaylibrary.ie
Thursday 3rd March
20:00
Cinema Club Screening of Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky
Adults
Saturday 5th March
12.00 - 12.45
Scéalaíocht Dhátheangach/Bilingual Storytime
Young Children and Parents
Friday 25th March - Sunday 27th March
details to be confirmed
The Forge at Gort Literature Festival
organised by The Western Writers Centre
Tuesday 1st March - Thursday 31st March
during library opening hours
Our Early Christian Heritage - a display of out of print books
Adults

Oranmore Branch Library

When What Contact Oranmore Branch Library on
091 792117 or e-mail oranmore@galwaylibrary.ie
Wednesday 16th March
7.30pm
Oranmore Maree Choral Recital
Wednesday 30th March
7.30pm
Oranmore Heritage Group
Free Public Lecture "Camp Field Aerodrome"

Spiddal Branch Library

When What Contact Spiddal Branch Library on 091 504028
or e-mail anspideil@galwaylibrary.ie
   

Ballybane Branch Library

When What Contact Ballybane Branch Library on
091 380590 or e-mail ballybane@galwaylibrary.ie
   

Westside Library

When What Contact Westside Library, Galway on 091-520616
or email westside@galwaylibrary.ie
Tuesday 8th March
6.30pm - 8.00pm
Get into Reading Event - a reading group with a difference
Friday 11th March
3.00pm - 5.00 pm
Traditional music, singing & storytelling session
Wednesday 16th March
6.00pm - 8.00 pm
The Human Library - Galway's first Human Library event
Kerry

Kerry Library

When What Contact Ann Fitzgerald, Kerry Library, email annfitzgerald@kerrylibrary.ie
http://www.kerrylibrary.ie
Monday 7- Saturday 12 March
10.00 - 5.00 Tralee Library
Celebrating 25 years of Tralee Women's Forum and Tralee Women's Resource Centre
Saturday 12- Saturday 19 March
10.00am- 5.00 pm Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10.00am- 8.00pm Tues and Thurs Tralee Library
Grow It Yourself Exhibition
Thursday 3 March
11.00am- 2.00pm Tralee Library
Kerry Childcare Stand and Storytelling Session for Preschool Children

Killarney Library

When What Contact Ann Fitzgerald, Kerry Library, email annfitzgerald@kerrylibrary.ie
http://www.kerrylibrary.ie
Tuesday 1 March - Thurs 31 March Killarney Library
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10.00am -5.00pm, Tues and Thurs 10.00am- 8.00pm
Discover Lifelines: famous people talk about their favourite poems. Exhibition from the National Library of Ireland
'Tuesday 1 March
7.00pm
"Lady Arabella Denny" Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society lecture

Tralee Library

When What Contact Ann Fitzgerald, Kerry Library, email annfitzgerald@kerrylibrary.ie
http://www.kerrylibrary.ie
'Tuesday 1 March
7.00pm
Launch of the Great Houses of Cork and Kerry: an oral history
Kildare

Athy Community Library

When What Contact Athy Community Library - 059-8631144 or e-mail athylib@kildarecoco.ie
Tuesday 8th March E-Fás Computer Classes
Free
Thusday 10th March
10.30am - 12.30pm
Springtime Knitting Project - Knitting Club
All Welcome - Free
Thursday 10th March
6pm - 8pm
Chess Club - All levels welcome - Free
Facilitator Franco Rivera
Thursday 10th March
1.30pm
Niall de Burca Intercultural Storytelling

Celbridge Library

When What Contact Celbridge Library Ph: 6272207 or email celbridglib@kildarecoco.ie
Wednesay 2nd March
11am - 12.50pm
Knitting Club
Adults
Friday March 4th 11am Pageturners Bookclub
Monday March 7th DVD Club
Tuesday March 8th Children's Book Club
Thursday March 10th Brendan Nolan Storyteller
Class visits from local schools
Thursday March 10th 8pm Alternative Entertainment presents an evening of Ceol agus Craic
with Phil Callerly, Peter Brown, Gerry Harrington and the youth choir from Rathcoole
Monday March 14th 6.30pm Murder Book Club
Monday March 14th 7pm Random Readers Bookclub
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm English Classes
Every Tuesday morning Citizen's Information
Monday March 21st 7pm Red or White Bookclub
Friday March 25th 11am Bookworms Book Club
From March to May Series of Parenting Classes - covering issues every parent has to deal with
An opportunity to ask questions and explore helpful options together

Leixlip Library

When What Contact Leixlip Library 01 6060050 or email leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
Tuesday 1st March 7.30 - 9pm "The Mob - A history of Irish Gangsters in America"
Public Lecture by author James Durney. Everyone welcome
Thursday 3rd March 8 - 9pm Parents the National Treasure a free public parenting lecture.
Given by Heather Kelly, Life Coach. Everyone welcome
Tuesday 8th March 7.30 - 9.30pm Colour Me Beautiful with Ruth Murphy. Fashion advice on style
personality and dressing to suit your colouring and body shape
Thursday 10th March 7.30 - 9pm A 3 week series of creative writing workshops with Mae Leonard
Places are limited so book early. Participants must attend 3 workshops
Dé Chéadaoin 16ú Márta óna 10.30 - 11.30 Maidin Caife- beidh tae, caife agus caint le fáil. Mar sin buail isteach go
dtí Leabharlann Léim an Bhradáin agus déan trial as do chuid gaeilge a úsáid
Tuesday 16th March 3.30 - 4.30pm St. Patrick's Day Badge Workshop with Sheila
Ages 6 - 9yrs. Booking required
Tuesday 16th March 7 - 9pm
Dé Chéadaoin 16ú Márta óna 7 - 9in
Family Céilí with visit from St. Patrick
Refreshments served, no booking. Everyone welcome
Thursday 29th March Rob Kitchin author of "The Rule Book" and "The Gallows"
Rob will read from his novels and host a Q&A session. Everyone welcome
Friday 1st April Mother's Day Crafts with Sheila
Ages 9 - 12yrs. Booking required
Tuesday 8th & 22nd March 2 - 3pm First Time Mother's Support Group
Hosted by Rita McCann Public Health Nurse. New mothers welcome
Tuesday 1st March 7 - 8pm Book Club
Discussing "The Archivit's Story"
Every Thursday morning Citizen's Information
Wednesday 2nd March 11am - 12pm Book Club
Discussing "The White Woman on the Green Bicycle"
Tuesday 29th March Murder Mystery Bookclub
Meeting Rob Kitchin and discussing his books
Tuesday/Thursday evening in March
6.30 - 7.30pm
Teen Book Club - new members welcome
Contact library for exact date and time
Friday in March 3.15pm Children's Book Club
Contact library for exact date
Tuesday 8th March 6.45 - 7.45pm DVD Film Club
This month will be discussing Sunset Boulevard
Tuesday morning in March 11am - 12.30pm Purls of Wisdom - Leixlip Library Knitting Club
Knitters of all abilities welcome
Wednesday 9th & Friday 25th March
10.30am - 12pm
Parent and Toddler Group
New members welcome
Friday 11th & Friday 25th March
3.30 - 4.30pm
Xbox Club
Register now for a place in next terms club

Leixlip and Celbridge Libraries

When What Contact Leixlip Library on 01 6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
To contact Celbridge Library phone 01 6272207 or email celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie
Friday March 11th Paula Leydon - Teen author visiting Celbridge and Leixlip Libraries
Class visits from local schools
Friday March 4th
1.45 - 2.45pm
Intercultural Storytelling with Niall de Burca
Class visits from local schools

Maynooth Library

When What Maynooth Library 01 6288530 Email maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie
Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th March
10 - 10.30am
Polish Storytime
Storytelling for pre-school children in Polish
Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th March
10 - 11am
Parent and Toddler Group
Including storytime
Thursday 3rd, 10th 24th & 31st March Children's Chess Club
Ages 8 - 12yrs
Monday 7th March Bookclub discussing "An Uncommon Reader" & "A House of Special Purpose"
Wednesday 9th March 8pm Maynooth Film for All - "Ondine"
Friday 4th March 10 - 11.30am U3A Meeting
Friday 11th March 11am - 12.45pm U3A Meeting and Seachtain na Gaeilge Event "Ceol agus Damhsa"
Kilkenny

Kilkenny Library

When What Brenda Ward KLS 0567794977 brenda.ward@kilkennylibrary.ie
Tues. 1st March
10am to 3pm
World Book Day event in Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny
Library staff facilitating bookclub and information day on KLS
Wed. 2nd March
10am and 11.45am
Children's author Eoin 'Benji' Bennett will meet children from local primary and secondary schools in Castlecomer library.
9th March
7pm in City Library, John's Quay
Gabriel Murray, historian and journalist will give a talk on Ellen,
Countess of Desart, who donated the site for this library.
19th March
11am - 12.30pm
Ceramic workshop for children aged between 8yrs - 12 yrs with Ciara O'Sullivan. Booking essential.

Kilkenny Arts Office

When What Kilkenny Arts Office 056 7794138 / 7794183. Booking essential niamh.finn@kilkennycoco.ie
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March
5.30pm - 7.30pm in Loughboy Library
6 week course in Playwrighting
All levels of experience welcome. Free of charge.
8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March
5.30pm - 7.30pm in Castlecomer Library
6 week creative writing course in prose. Tutor is Ken Bourke
All levels of experience welcome. Free of charge.
10th, 24th, 31st March
5.30pm - 7.30pm in Thomastown Library
6 week creative writing course in poetry. Tutor is Frances Cotter.
All levels of experience welcome. Free of charge

John's Quay Library

When What Contact John's Quay Library on 056 7794174
or e-mail citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie
   

Graiguenamanagh Library

When What Contact Graiguenamanagh Library on 056 7794178 or e-mail graiguenamanagh@kilkennylibrary.ie
2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd March
11am
Mobile phone classes in Graiguenamanagh library.
Booking essential. Phone 0567794178
4th 11th 18th 25th March
10am-12pm
Digital Photography Classes in Graiguenamanagh Library.
Sponsored by Kilkenny VEC. Booking essential.

Urlingford Library

When What Contact Urlingford Library on 056 7794182
or e-mail urlingford@kilkennylibrary.ie
   

Loughboy Library

When What Contact Loughboy Library on 056 7794176
or e-mail loughboy@kilkennylibrary.ie
Thurs 3rd March
10am
Children's author Paula Leyden will meet primary school children from local schools in Loughboy Library.
24th March
2pm in Loughboy Library.
Author John Fitzgerald Ryan will meet the Loughboy Creative
Writers who meet in the library every Thursday.

Castlecomer Library

When What Contact Castlecomer Library on 056 44440561
or e-mail castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie
24th March
7pm in Castlecomer library
Author John Fitzgerald Ryan will meet members of local bookclubs and general public
Laois

Abbeyleix Library

When What Contact Abbeyleix Library on 057 8730020
   

Mountmellick Library

When What Contact Mountmellick Library on 057 8644572 or e-mail jmcintyre@laoiscoco.ie
Tuesday 2nd March
4.00 - 4.30pm
The Page Eaters Book Club
Children
Tuesday 2nd March
4.30 - 5pm
Rapid Readers Book Club
Children
Saturday 5th March
running for month
Atahualpa's Ransom Room - an exhibition by Isabela Hoban in the Gallery
All Welcome
Tuesday 8th March
10.30 - 11am
Storytelling as Gaeilge
Preschool (Event full)
Tuesday 8th March
4.30pm
Music & Movies Quiz
Teenagers
Wednesday 9th March
4pm
Creative Cupcakes (advance booking essential)
7 - 10yrs
Thursday 10th March
3.45pm
St. Patrick's Day Crafts (adance booking essential)
7 - 12yrs
Friday 11th March
3.30pm
The Games Club
Children
Saturday 12th March
11 - 11.30am
Singing & Storytelling
2 - 5yrs old
Wednesday 16th March
3.45 - 4.45pm
St. Patrick's Day online games
6 - 12yrs old
Leitrim

Ballinamore Library

When What Tel 061 457726
baqllinamorelibrary@leitrimcoco.ie
Thursday10th March
10.30am - 11.30am
Drama Workshop with Mary Blake in Ballinamore Library
Children
Friday 11th March
10.30 - 1.30
Scéalta as Gaeilge le Eithne NíGhallcobhair in Ballinamore Library
Children
Wednesday16th March
10.00 to11.00
Tráth na gCeist 5th/6th Classes in Ballinamore Library
Children
Thursday 24th March
9.15 - 2.30
Billy Teare/kathleen Lynch Storytelling in Ballinamore Library
Children

Drumshanbo Library

When What Drumshanbo Library on 071-9641258 or email on drumshanbolibrary@leitrimcoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
8.30pm
Drumshanbo and the local area during the emergency
Speakers: Eamonn Daly and Noel McPartland
Limerick

Limerick City Library

When What Tel 061 407510
 

Watch House Cross Library

When What Tel 061 457726
   
Longford

Granard Library

When What Contact Granard Branch Library
on 043 6686164
or email rgaynor@longfordcoco.ie
Thursday March 3rd
11.00-1.00pm
World Book Day Celebration with lively discussion involving Longford
and Granard Book Clubs and Granard Writers Group

Longford Branch Library

When What Contact Longford Branch Library
on 043 3340727
email fcooney@longfordcoco.ie
Thursday March 3rd
7.30pm-8.30pm
Inaugural Creative Writing Group Meeting at Longford Branch Library
Tuesday March 8th Children of Stonepark N.S. are celebrating Library Ireland week with a day long visit to Longford Branch Library for storytelling, fancydress, colouring competitions and more
Monday March 7th
11am-12.00
Fairtrade Coffee Morning with guest speaker Miguel Mateo Sebastian
Coffee Producer from Guatemala
Louth

Drogheda Library

When What Drogheda Library Tel: 041-9836649
anne.keaveney@louthcoco.ie; www.louthcoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
10am-11am
Imagination Bilingual Workshop in Irish and English
Invited Primary school classes
Thursday March 3rd
3.30pm
Children's Story Time for World Book Day
Children
1-26th March Colouring Competitions & St. Patrick's Day competition
Children
Saturday, March 26th
2.30pm
Reading Event with Bestselling Irish Author Deirdre Purcell, Drogheda Library
Everyone welcome

Dundalk Library

When What Dundalk Library Tel: 042-9324321
amanda.branigan@louthcoco.ie; www.louthcoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
12.30pm-1.30pm
Imagination Bilingual Workshop in Irish and English
Invited Primary school classes
Friday, March 11th
11.30am-1pm
Illustration Workshop with Andrew Whitson, Dundalk Library
Transition Year Art Class (invited class)
Saturday 12th March
11am-12pm
Fairytales Storytime
Children
Tuesday March 22nd
6.30pm
Author Visit - Sinead Moriarty
Everyone Welcome, leave name at issue desk
1-26th March Colouring competitions and "What My Local library Means to Me" competition, write a poem, story or draw a picture
Children
Mayo

Ballina Library

When What Contact Ballina Public Library on 096 70833 or e-mail bvarley@mayococo.ie
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
11:00am - 1:00pm
Drama Workshop for adults with intellectual difficulties with actor Stephen Doyle
Adults
Wednesday 8th March 2011
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshops for children with dyslexia by author & literacy campaigner Don Mullan
Children
Thursday 10th March 2011
11:00am - 11:45am
Scéalaíocht do Naíonraí le Eibhlín Basquille
Pre-schoolers
Thursday 10th March 2011
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Afternoon of Musical Appreciation for Ballina Active Retirement Music Circle
Seniors
Tuesday 29th March 2011
1:00pm
Opening of Mayo Volunteer Centre's Annual Junior Art Exhibition
Open to all
Thursday 31st March 2011
7:30pm -9:00pm
Kate Connon talks about her new book- Healing Visions: First Aid for the Soul
Adults

Castlebar Library

When What Contact Castlebar Library on 0949047936
e-mail: plmccart@mayococo.ie
Tuesday 1st March
8:00 p.m
Richard Kirwan talk 'If maps could speak'
Adult
Thursday 3rd March
7:30 p.m
Feeling Stressed? Talk on coping by author of 'Healing Visions' Kate Connon
Adult
Offaly

Birr Library

When What Contact Birr Library on 0579124950 or email birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
1:00pm
World Book Day – Launch the reading challenge for Birr and
Banagher
Saturday 5th March
10:00am
Launch of GIY at Birr Library
Wednesday 9th March
5:30pm
Presentation of FAS elearning certificates to local users.
Saturday 12th March
11:30am
Storytime for under 6s

Edenderry Library

When What Contact Edenderry Library on 0469731028 or email edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie
Friday 11th March Presentation of FAS elearning certificates to local users
Wednesday 9th March
6:30-8pm
Traditional music with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Wenesday 16th March
6:30-7:30pm
Cupán tae sa leabharlann
Wednesday 2nd March
6:45pm
Author visit by Michael Doorley – author of Stella Days

Tullamore Library

When What Contact Tullamore Library on 0579346832 or email tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie
Tuesday 8th March Presentation of FAS elearning certificates to local users

Clara Library

When What Contact Clara Library on 0579331389 or email claralibrary@offalycoco.ie
Friday 4th March
3:00pm
Karl Henry visits Clara Library
Thursday 10th March Presentation of FAS elearning certificates to local users
Roscommon

Roscommon County Library

When What Contact Roscommon County Library
0906637277 or
e-mail mmoran@roscommoncoco.ie
Thursday 3rd March
10:15am - 11:15am
Author Malachy Doyle Visit, Roscommon Co. Library
Children
Thursday 3rd March
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author Malachy Doyle Visit, Boyle Library
Children
Friday 4th March
10:00am - 11:00am
Author Malachy Doyle Visit, Castlerea Library
Children
Friday 4th March
12:00 - 1:00pm
Author Malachy Doyle Visit, Ballaghaderren Library
Children
Wednesday 9th March
6.30pm - 8.00pm
Author / visit, Richard Kirwan - If Maps could Speak
Adult
Friday 12th March
11:00am - 11:45am (1st session). 12:00 - 12:45pm (2nd session)
Story telling, Danielle Allison - Mobile Library, Monksland
Children
Saturday 19th March
10:00am - 6;00pm
SiarScéal Literary Festival The Abbey Hotel Roscommon
Adult
Friday 25th March
9:30am - 5:30pm
Genealogy Seminar, King House Boyle
Adult
Sligo

Sligo Central Library

When What Contact Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street, Sligo
on 071 9111675 or e-mail sligolib@sligococo.ie
Thursday 3rd March 2011 World Book Day Lunchtime Reading by poets
Vincent Woods and Mary O'Malley
Tipperary

Killenaule Library

When What Contact Killenaule Library on
052 9157906
   

Cashel Library

When What Contact Cashel Library on
062 63825 or e-mail glarkin@tipperarylibraries.ie
Once a Month Book Club Meetings
Adults and Children
Every Monday
10:15am-11.00am
Storytime & crafts
Pre-schoolers
Every Wednesday
10.00am

Craft Circle Meeting
Adults

Every Friday
11.00am

Bananagrams & Boggle Club (Word Games)
Adults

Every Saturday
3.00pm
Storytime & crafts
Pre-schoolers
Saturday March 12th
2.30pm

Lucy Burgess Irish School of Dancing from 2.30pm - 3.15pm
Story-time at 3pm with St Patrick’s day crafts

Saturday March 19th
2-4pm
Dad n’ Lads Reading Promotion Day
Meet Tipperary Hurler Brendan Cummins & Dad’s n’ Lads stories.

Carrick-On-Suir

When What Contact Carrick On Suir Library on
051 640591
   

Clonmel Library

When What Contact Clonmel Library on
052 6124545
   

Nenagh Library

When What Contact Nenagh Library on 067- 34404 or e-mail nenagh@tipperarylibraries.ie
Wednesday March 2nd; 9th; 16th; 23rd; 30th
11.15am- 12noon
Storytime & Colouring for toddler and pre-schoolers
Tuesday March 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd; 29th
6pm- 7pm
Knitting Group, all ages and abilities welcome
Thursday 10th March
7pm- 8pm
Adult Book Club Meeting
Wednesday 23rd March
4pm
Juvenile Book Club Meeting 8-10 year olds
Wednesday 16th March
10.30am
Primary Schools Table Quiz as Gaeilge

Roscrea Library

When What Contact Roscrea Library on
0505 22032
   

Templemore Library

When What Contact Templemore Library on
0504 32555 or email templemore@tipperarylibraries.ie
Tuesday 1st March
6:45pm - 7:45pm
conversational Irish - Comhrá sa leabharlann
Adults
Tuesday 1st March
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ann O'Connell art exhibtion
Everyone
Wednesday 2nd March
3:30pm-4:00pm
Children's Book Club - 8 to 10 year olds
Children
Friday 4th March
11:00am - 11:30am
Story time for pre-school children
Children
Tuesday 8th March
6:45pm - 7:45pm
conversational Irish - Comhrá sa leabharlann
Adults
Wednesday 9th March
11:00am - 12 Noon
Research Your Family Tree
Adults
Thursday 10th March
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Home composting workshop with Brenda Palmer
Adults
Friday 11th March
11:00am - 11:30am
Story time for pre-school children
Children
Tuesday 15th March
6:45pm - 8:00pm
conversational Irish - Trá na gCeist sa leabharlann
Adults
Friday 18th March
11:00am - 11:30am

Story time for pre-school children
Children

Tuesday 22nd March
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Conversational Irish - Comhrá sa leabharlann
Adults

Friday 25th March
11:00am - 11:30am

Story time for pre-school children
Children

Tuesday 29th March
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Conversational Irish - Comhrá sa leabharlann
Adults

Thursday 31st March
6:45pm - 7:45pm

Adult book club
Adults

28 Feb to 31 March
Daily
Ann O'Connell art exhibtion
Everyone

Tipperary Town Library

When What Contact Tipperary Town Library on
(062) 51761
   

Thurles Library

When What Contact Thurles Library on 0504 29720
or email thurles@tipperarylibraries.ie
Tuesday 9th March
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Prionsias O'Drisceoil Lecture
Adults
Wednesday 16th March
11:00am - 12 noon
Coffee Morning as Gaeilge
Adults
Wednesday 23rd March
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Stand in Thurles Shopping Centre
General Public
Monday 21st March
11.30 a.m.
Monday Morning Book Club
Adults
All Month
During Credit Union opening hours

Library Display in Thurles Credit Union
General Public

Cahir Library

When What Contact Cahir Library on
052 7442075
   
Waterford

Ardkeen Library

When What Ardkeen Library 051 849755 http://www.waterfordcity.ie/library
March 8th
6.00 p.m.
Hypnosis and its Benefits: Talk by Trevor Eivers
Adults

Waterford City Library

When What Central Library on 051 849736 / 849975 or e-mail waterfordwritersweekend@waterfordcity.ie
March 18th to 20th Waterford Writers' Weekend
All ages welcome. Children,teenagers and adults
March 7th Dan Shanahan visit
All ages welcome
Every Saturday in March
11.30 a.m.
Storytelling for ages 6 and under
30th March
6.00 p.m.
GIY meeting
Adults
28th March French Festival Exhibiton
All ages
All month FÁS Elearning information stand
Adults
   
Westmeath

Aidan Heavey Library

When What Contact Aidan Heavey Library Athlone on
090 644 2157/ 090 644 2158 or 090 644 2159
   

Athlone

When What Contact Athlone library on 090 6442157
or email athlib@westmeathcoco.ie
Ongoing throughout the month Class Challenge quiz
Local schools
Thursday 24th March
10:30am - 11:30am
Dolores Keaveney event
Children
Tuesday 29th March
7:30pm
“Researching your relatives in the British Army” (First & Second World Wars)
Adults (Booking essential)
   

Castlepollard Library

When What

Contact Castlepollard Library on 044 9332199 or
email cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie

Friday 1st April
12:00am - 01:00pm
Dolores Keaveney event
children

Killucan

When What Contact Killucan library on 044 9374260
or email klnlib@westmeathcoco.ie
Friday 1st April
10:00am - 11:00am
Dolores Keaveney event
children

Kilbeggan

When What Contact Kilbeggan library on 057 9333148
or email killib@westmeathcoco.ie
Wednesday 23rd March
11:45am - 12:45pm
Aideen McBride event
Children

Moate

When What Contact Moate Library on 090 6481888
or email mtelib@westmeathcoco.ie
Wednesday 23rd March
10:00am - 11:00am
Aideen McBride event
Children

Mullingar Library

When What Contact Mullingar Library on 044 93 3216
or email mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie
Ongoing throughout March
Mullingar One Town One Book Project - Reading Hatchett
Tuesday 8th March
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Relax and relate to art with Kevin Flood (Booking essential)
Adults

Westmeath Library HQ

When What Contact Library Headquarters on 044 9332162
or email hqlib@westmeathcoco.ie
Monday 7th March Launch of eAudiobooks service
All members
Wexford

New Ross Library

When What New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Ph: 051-421877 or email: newrosslib@wexfordcoco.ie
Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th March
10.30 am-12.30pm & 1.30 pm -3.30pm
E-learning in the library
Online learning tutorial helping to give you the skills you will need to actively learn online. Adults - booking essential
Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th March
10.30 am-12.30pm & 1.30 pm -3.30pm
E-learning in the library
Online learning tutorial helping to give you the skills you will need to actively learn online. Adults - booking essential
Saturday 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th March
10.00 am -12.00 pm
E-learning in the library
Online learning tutorial helping to give you the skills you will need to actively learn online. Adults - booking essential
Monday 14th & 28th March
10.30-11.00 am
St. Joseph's NS 3rd class visit
School group- prebooked
Wednesday 16th & 30th March
12.00-12.30 pm
CBS NS 6th Class
School group- prebooked
Thursday 3rd & 24th March
11.30 am -12.00 pm
CBS NS 2nd Class
School group- prebooked
Thursday 3rd & 24th March
12.00-12.30 pm
St. Joseph's NS 4th Class
School group- prebooked
Friday 4th & 18th March
3.30-4.30 pm
Noah Barleywater Runs Away - The Friday Club for 10-12 year olds
Read the book of the month, Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne.
Chat, share and swap good books, meet new friends plus lots of fun activities.
Friday 11th & 25th March
3.30-4.30 pm
Tom Creane- Ice Man- The Friday Club for 8-10 year olds
Read the book of the month, Tom Creane- Ice Man by Michael Smith.
Chat, share and swap good books, meet new friends plus lots of fun activities.
Saturday 5th March
11.00 - 11.30 am
An Circín Bheag Rua- scealta traidisiúnta le Nicola
Under 7s storytime. Free and all welcome
Saturday 5th March
1.00-2.00 pm
Perry the Polar Bear Goes Green- author visit by Olive O'Brien
Olive will read from her picture books and talk about environmental issues
For 5-7 year olds- booking is essential
Tuesday 8th March
11.15-11.45 am
Jungle Boogie Woogie- CDP mother and toddler group visit to use library storysacks
Pre-school community group - prebooked
Tuesday 8th March
2.45-3.45 pm
The Frozen Continent- Travels in Antarctica
A talk entitled " Travels to Antarctica- a centenary celebration" by Jonathan Shackleton
This presentation will combine elements of polar history and recent travels to Antarctica
Tuesday 8th March
7.00-8.30 pm
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers - Adult reading group
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by Yiyan Li- book of the month for March
Thursday 10th March
10.30-11.30 am or 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
A beginner's guide to Facebook
Curious about Facebook and what it can do for you? Let us get you started.
Thursday 10th March
2.30-3.30 pm
Sean-nós le Lorcán Mac Mathúna agus Daire Ó Breacáin
Amhránaíocht ar an sean-nós le Lorcán Mac Mathúna agus Daire Ó Breacáin ag seinm ar an bhfidil.
Saturday 12th March
11.00 - 11.30 am
Cití Cailleach- scealta traidisiúnta le Nicola
Under 7s storytime. Free and all welcome
Monday 14th March
2.00 -3.30 pm
New Ross Writer's Group
Monthly meeting. New members always welcome.
Saturday 19th March
11.00 - 11.30 am
Do You Know the Gruffalo? Under 7s storytime
Under 7s storytime with arts and crafts. Children will make gruffalo masks and puppets. Free and all welcome
Friday 25th March
11.30 am -1.00 pm
What the Green Rushes Whisper- Adult Reading group
What the Green Rushes Whisper by Vonnie Banville Evans is the March book of the month for March
Saturday 26th March
11.00 - 11.30 am
The Princess and the Dragon Under 7s storytime
Under 7s storytime with colouring and rhymes. Free and all welcome
Tuesday 15th March
7.00 - 8.30 pm
Grow it Yourself
The monthly meeting of Grow It Yourself.
check out www.giyireland.com or call Neasa on 087-7665523

Wexford Public Library

When What Wexford Public Library Services
http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Library/OralHistoryPodcasts/
10th March 2011 Wexford life-stories live : podcasts of oral history recordings of 130
local people

Wexford Library HQ

When What Contact Wexford Library HQ., tel: 053 91 24922 or email libhq@wexfordcoco.ie
Monday 7th March As Well As Can Be : launch of resources to help people living with chronic illnesses, as recommended by HSE, Primary Care Unit, Wexford
Monday 7th March
20:30 - 21:00 South East radio 96.5 FM
Wexford remembered : Ned Culleton describes his dream for the Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig - now realised
Monday 14th March
20:30 - 21:00 South East radio 96.5 FM
Wexford remembered : Traditional music collector Paddy Berry describes how he built his archive
Monday 21st March
20:30 - 21:00 South East radio 96.5 FM
Wexford remembered : Growing up in the Faythe, Wexford town - by Renee Cleary

Wexford Town Library

When What Wexford Town Library. Tel: 053-9121637
email:wexfordlib@wexfordcoco.ie
Month of March
10.30am - 5.30pm daily
Just Forests Exhibition
Tuesday 1st March
20:30 - 22:30
Reading Group discusses "The ship of brides" [ 2006] by Jojo
Moyes & introduces Margaret Atwood's "The year of the flood" [2009]
Thursday 10th March
7.00pm-9.00pm
Sean nós le Lorcán MacMathúna agus Daire Ó Breacáin
Traditional music and singing session
Thursday 10th March
10.45am - 11.45am
Active Retired Book Club reading The language of Others by Claire
Morrell
Friday 11th March
10.30am - 11.15am
Tall Tales. Tree time stories, arts and crafts for toddlers and parents
Friday 11th March
12.00pm - 1.00pm

School visit by St. Iberius N. S. Wexford to view Just Forests
exhibition and learn about Dewey.
Monday14th, Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th March
9.30am - 10.30am
Imaginative learning. A school, home and library shared reading
programme for junior infants classes from Scoil Mhuire, Wexford
Tuesday 15th, 22nd and 29th March
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Poets Corner.
Peer learning poetry and writing workshops
Friday 18th and 25th March
11.00am - 12.00pm
Local Studies discussion Forum.
A place where those with research queries can ask the experts.
Friday 18th and 25th March
10.30am - 11.15am

Dream Time. Storytime for parents and toddlers.
Wednesday 23rd and Friday 25th March
9.30am-10.30am

Young Adventurers. A shared reading and discovery programme for
third class from Kennedy Park N.S.
Thursday 24th March
10.45am - 11.45am
Book discussion of A Fine balance by Rohinton Mistry
Thursday 31st March
9.30-10.30am
Discovery Trail. A joining the library and shared reading programme.
Third class and parents from Kennedy Park N.S.
   

Bunclody Library

When What Bunclody Library, 053 9375466
bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie
1st March; 29th March
4pm
Reading circles for children
Children 8 - 12 years, booking essential
Every Tuesday evening & every Thursday morning during March (except 17th)
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 11am
Introduction to the Internet
Adults, booking essential
4th March; 11th March; 18th March; 25th March;
3pm
Junior chess and board games
Children
7th March; 14th March; 21st March; 28th March;
10.30am
eLearning in the library
Adults booking essential
2nd March; 9th March; 16th March; 23rd March; 30th March
4pm
2nd - Tall tales for tiny tots
9th -Teddy Bears picnic for the under 7's. Bring along your favourite teddy for stories and some colouring fun.
16th - Traditional Irish stories for tiddlers
23rd - Springtime stories for under 7's
30th - Easter bunnies and chicks tales for young children
Children booking essential
2nd March
10am
Whole school library visit - for one of our smaller local schools to the library for a tour, story time and online library catalogue introduction.
Children
Every Wednesday in March
11am
Internet classes for local Traveller women's support group
Adults
3rd March
All day
Book in a bag - luck dip book choice for World book day
Adults
8th March
6pm
Streetscapes of Bunclody-Tea time launch of Wexford Public Libraries contemporary photographic collection of streetscape views of Bunclody. The exhibition will run for two weeks.
Everyone
8th March 10.30am
10.30am
Bilingual traditional Irish stories for school children with Deirdre Wadding. Seachtain na Gaeilge
Children, Booking Essential
9th March 11am
11am
Library tour visit for group of primary school children.
Children, booking essential
10th March
7pm
Starting early crops - the second in our series of five talks focussing on growing organic vegetables with Richard Mee.
Adults Booking essential.
11th March
11am
Adult reading circle
Adults, booking essential
25th March 10.30am
10.30am
Mother & Toddler library story sack visit, fun for the tiny tots.
Mothers/Fathers & toddlers Booking essential
31st March
7pm
Easter Floral arrangements demonstration with Helen Battigan.
Adults, booking essential

Enniscorthy Library

When What Enniscorthy Library (053)9236055
jarlath.glynn@wexfordcoco.ie
Thursday, March 10th
7.30pm
Book Launch 1798 book The March into Meath
All ages
Thursday, March 24th
7.30pm
Adult Reading Circle
Adults
Saturday, March 5th and 19th
11am
Childrens Storytime
Children up to 7 years
Wicklow

Arklow library

When What Contact 0402 39977
Every Saturday
11am
Storytime Saturday for 3-5 year olds
Children

Bray Library

When What Contact Fional Scannell at Bray library
on 286 2600
Email: FScannell@wicklowcoco.ie
Every Saturday
11am
Knitting classes
Children aged 9
Saturday 19th March
2.30pm
Childrens Book Club
Tuesday 29th March
7pm
Local historian Brian White presents: Writers & Artists of Bray
Adults
Wednesday 30th March
11am
Adult Book Club
Adults

Blessington Library

When What Contact Gillian Misstear at Blessington library
on 045 891740
Email: GMisstear@wicklowcoco.ie
Every Month
11.30am
Storytime Toodler Group
Children between 18th months to 3 years
Every Tuesday
7pm
Meditation & Yoga
Adults
Every Saturday
11.30am
Storytime Saturday for 3-5 year olds
Children
Saturday 5th March
3pm
Teenage Book Club
Teenagers
Friday 25th March
11.30am
Adult Book Club
Adults

Greystones Library

When What Phone: 01-2873548 at Greystones Library
Email: Greylib@wicklowcoco.ie
Friday 11th March
7.30pm
Filming by TV3 of Greystones Book Club
TV3 Book of the Month 'Mistaken' by Neil Jordan will be reviewed
Wednesday 16th March
7.30pm
Evening Book Club
Adults
Wednesday 23rd March
7pm
An Evening with Paul Howard aka RossO'Carroll-Kelly
Call to library for your free ticket - limited seating, ticket only on the night.

Wicklow Library

When What Phone: 0404 67025 in Wicklow library
Email: EOGrady@wicklowcoco.ie
Every Saturday
11.30am
Storytime Saturday for 3-5 year olds
Children
Saturday 19th March
10.30 - 11.30am
St Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Saturday
Children aged 4 - 7
Saturday 19th March
2.30pm - 3.30pm
St Patrick's Day Arts & Crafts Saturday
Children aged 7+

Links

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