Kildare Library Service

Please note that Clane Library is also closed for the rest of the day due to a power outage in the area.

Patrons, please note that Ballitore Library is closed from 2.45PM today due to an electricity power cut.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Bígí linn oíche Mháirt seo chugainn
Join us next Tuesday evening

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Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh Leabharlann Claonadh ag síneadh a huaireanta oscailte amach inniu. Tá áthas orainn a bheith sásta go mbeidh an Leabharlann i gClaonadh ag cur lena huaireanta oscailte ón lá amárach ar aghaidh. 👇 https://kildarecoco.ie/library/Libraries/Clane/

Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh Leabharlann Claonadh ag síneadh a huaireanta oscailte amach inniu.

Tá áthas orainn a bheith sásta go mbeidh an Leabharlann i gClaonadh ag cur lena huaireanta oscailte ón lá amárach ar aghaidh.

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Kildare Readers Festival is nearly here! Kildare Readers Festival is a celebration of books, ideas, and conversation—bringing readers and writers together in a warm, welcoming space. All events are free, and all are welcome. See what's on and book here👇 https://kildarecoco.ie/library/kildarereadersfestival/

Kildare Readers Festival is nearly here!

Kildare Readers Festival is a celebration of books, ideas, and conversation—bringing readers and writers together in a warm, welcoming space.

All events are free, and all are welcome.

See what's on and book here👇
kildarecoco.ie/library/kild...

Don't forget to remember folks, tomorrow, the 27th is National Public Libraries Open Day😎
Make sure to pop in to your local library tomorrow the 27th and ‘Take a Closer Look’ at what is on offer.....for FREE!

Find out more here👇
www.librariesireland.ie/national-pub...

National Public Libraries Open Day Check out your local library on Saturday, September 27th and ‘Take a Closer Look’ at what is on offer. Find out more here👇 https://librariesireland.ie/national-public-libraries-open-day

National Public Libraries Open Day
Check out your local library on Saturday, September 27th and ‘Take a Closer Look’ at what is on offer.

Find out more here👇
librariesireland.ie/national-pub...

Naas Library & Cultural Centre are delighted to bring you an exhibition of pottery created by novice potters who were totally new to making anything with clay. They hope you enjoy all their beautiful creations.

Exhibition "From a ball of clay...."
16th-27th September during library opening hours.
Naas Library & Cultural Centre are delighted to bring you an exhibition of pottery created by novice potters who were totally new to making anything with clay. They hope you enjoy all their beautiful creations.

Join Emily in Kildare Town Library for a fun collage workshop on Wednesday 24th September, 3:30-4:30pm. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Reserve a spot by calling 045 520 535 or email kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie

Join Emily in Kildare Town Library for a fun collage workshop on Wednesday 24th September, 3:30-4:30pm.
Suitable for children aged 8-12 years.
Reserve a spot by calling 045 520 535 or email kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie

We had Kilteel Eadestown Comhaltas for #CultureNight in Newbridge library & the night was alive with the sound of "seisiún ceoil gaeilge". We were also given a little snippet of the history of each instrument used. Thanks you to all who joined us in celebrating Culture night.

We had Kilteel Eadestown Comhaltas for #CultureNight in Newbridge library & the night was alive with the sound of "seisiún ceoil gaeilge".
We were also given a little snippet of the history of each instrument used.
Thanks you to all who joined us in celebrating Culture night.

Caz is Coming !

Naas Library & Cultural Centre are delighted to welcome Caz Mooney😀
Caz, a budgeting content creator best known for her
"feeding 5 people for €5" tips on the social media page @irishbudgeting.

This is surely not an event to be missed
Book below👇
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Hey folks!
Just a quick word from your County Librarian, Gillian Allen about #CultureNight2025 and #KRF2025

Culture Night
The twentieth edition of Culture Night is here!

Check out all the wonderful events taking place tonight across Kildare library service.

culturenight.ie/events/

Culture Night is back and one not to be missed ! Join us for music from the schoolchildren from Nás na Ríogh sean-nós dance from Nada Ní Chuirrín, Féilim MacDonncha who will facilitate a sean-nós singing workshop and John McNamara's traditional music group. 🌙

Culture Night is back and one not to be missed !
Join us for music from the schoolchildren from Nás na Ríogh
sean-nós dance from Nada Ní Chuirrín, Féilim MacDonncha who will facilitate a sean-nós singing workshop and John McNamara's traditional music group. 🌙

The Age-Friendly AI project aims to gather opinions and ideas from all across Ireland about the development and usage of AI. Age-Age-Friendly AI, is a national initiative led by TU Dublin and the Research Ireland ADAPT Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology. To get involved in this project, pick up your FREEPOST postcard in Leixlip, Naas & Athy Libraries.

The Age-Friendly AI project aims to gather opinions & ideas from across Ireland about the development & usage of AI.

To get involved in this project, pick up your FREEPOST postcard in Leixlip, Naas & Athy Libraries.

Join us in Newbridge Library for an evening of traditional music & some light refreshments to celebrate Culture Night 25.
Fri 19th at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
All welcome.

Culture Night Kildare is brought to you by The Arts Council in partnership with Kildare County Council Arts Office.

National Public Libraries Open Day Check out your local library on Saturday, September 27th and ‘Take a Closer Look’ at what is on offer. Find out more here👇 https://www.librariesireland.ie/national-public-libraries-open-day

National Public Libraries Open Day
Check out your local library on Saturday, September 27th and ‘Take a Closer Look’ at what is on offer.

Find out more here👇
www.librariesireland.ie/national-pub...

No Planet B 🌍 are calling all Naas TY Students to join them for a 6 week Free Course on Climate Action & Political Engagement Naas Library & Cultural Centre, Sept 18th - Oct 23rd, Thursdays 10am -12pm If this is something that interests you, register below https://www.noplanetbnaas.com/Register-for-an-Event.php

No Planet B 🌍 are calling all Naas TY Students to join them
for a 6 week Free Course on Climate Action & Political Engagement
Naas Library & Cultural Centre,
Sept 18th - Oct 23rd,
Thursdays 10am -12pm
If this is something that interests you, register below

www.noplanetbnaas.com/Register-for...

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Maynooth University has welcomed alumna and award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster, Aingeala Flannery back to the University as this year’s Kildare Arts Writer-in-Residence.

@maynoothenglish.bsky.social @kildarelibrary.bsky.social

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We are currently experiencing a technical issue which is affecting our newsletter subscription form. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience. Tá fadhb theicniúil againn faoi láthair a bhfuil tionchar aici ar ár bhfoirm síntiúis nuachtlitir. Táimid ag obair chun an fhadhb a réiteach a luaithe is féidir. Gabhaimid leithscéal as an míchaoithiúlacht.

We are currently experiencing a technical issue which is affecting our newsletter subscription form.
We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Well this is bats!🦇
Community Foundation Ireland funds have provided 2 types of Biodiversity Packs that can be borrowed from #CelbridgeLib

Library members can avail of the following items:
Tunable bat detector & ID guide
8 biodiversity swatch booklets
Guides to birds, grasses & rushes

During this recent workshop in #MaynoothLib, Lucy gave an introduction to interesting and unusual perennial crops, roots, tubers and to taking cuttings. Lucy is a trained organic horticulturalist and seed saver. She has over 15 years’ experience in food growing and working in education setting up school gardens and teaching people how to grow food in community settings through her own company Growing Wild.

During this recent workshop in #MaynoothLib, Lucy gave an introduction to interesting and unusual perennial crops, roots, tubers and to taking cuttings.

"Acclaimed author and Naas Library staff member Wayne Byrne will be celebrating the release of his ninth book, You Can't Kill the Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga - 13 Films and Counting, in Naas Library & Cultural Centre on September 18th at 7pm. The highly anticipated book, which is an account of the making of the legendary Halloween film franchise, will be published by literary giants Bloomsbury this Autumn. Wayne will be celebrating with a pre-release launch party to which all are welcome to partake in refreshments and a Q&A between Wayne and Film Ireland journalist Paul Farren. For more information call 045 980795 or email naaslib@kildarecoco.ie"

Acclaimed author & Naas Library staff member Wayne Byrne will be celebrating the release of his 9th book, You Can't Kill the Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga - 13 Films & Counting, in Naas Library & Cultural Centre, Sept 18th 7pm.
For more info call 045 980795 or email naaslib@kildarecoco.ie

Bréagáin, Teicneolaíocht & Clár Oiliúna Tá ár gClár BTCO deartha chun tacaíocht a thairiscint do leanaí agus do dhaoine fásta a bhfuil deacrachtaí foghlama, míchumais agus riachtanais níos suntasaí acu. https://www.kildarecoco.ie/library/ProgrammesandEvents/

Bréagáin, Teicneolaíocht & Clár Oiliúna
Tá ár gClár BTCO deartha chun tacaíocht a thairiscint do leanaí agus do dhaoine fásta a bhfuil deacrachtaí foghlama, míchumais agus riachtanais níos suntasaí acu.
www.kildarecoco.ie/library/Prog...

POP! Event SparkAbility Inclusive Play Session for Neurodiverse Children ages 3-6 (older children are welcome too) Naas Library & Cultural Centre Sat 13th Sept @ 12:30-1:15pm & 1:30-2:15pm Session 1 12.30 – 1.15pm http://bit.ly/4n8Fr2L Session 2 1.30pm – 2.15pm http://bit.ly/3VI1wZM

POP! Event
SparkAbility Inclusive Play Session for Neurodiverse Children ages 3-6 (older children are welcome too)
Naas Library & Cultural Centre
Sat 13th Sept @ 12:30-1:15pm & 1:30-2:15pm

Session 1 12.30 – 1.15pm
bit.ly/4n8Fr2L

Session 2 1.30pm – 2.15pm
bit.ly/3VI1wZM

POP! DoodleBox Art and Storytime Workshop for 2 - 4 Year Olds Friday 12 Sep - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Celbridge Community Library Book here👇 https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=21019666

POP! DoodleBox Art and Storytime Workshop
for 2 - 4 Year Olds
Friday 12 Sep - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Celbridge Community Library
Book here👇
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LEABHARLANN AGUS IONAD CULTÚRTHA AN NÁIS AOINE, MEÁN FÓMHAIR RANNÓG NA LEANAÍ, ROCHTAIN SRIANTA 10 AM GO DTÍ 11 AM ÁR LEITHSCÉAL AS AN MÍ-ÁISIÚLACHT IONTRÁIL AGUS SCOIR ÓN LEABHARLANN TRÍ DHORAS NA PRÍOMHSHRÁIDE. ROCHTAIN INROCHTAINE AGUS SCOIR AR FÁIL AG TOSACH NA LEABHARLANNE FREISIN LE HAGHAIDH ROCHTAIN AR ÁBHAR DO LEANAÍ, IARR AR AN BHFOIREANN CÚNAMH

LEABHARLANN AGUS IONAD CULTÚRTHA AN NÁIS

AOINE, MEÁN FÓMHAIR
RANNÓG NA LEANAÍ, ROCHTAIN SRIANTA 10 AM GO DTÍ
11 AM

ÁR LEITHSCÉAL AS AN MÍ-ÁISIÚLACHT

IONTRÁIL AGUS SCOIR ÓN LEABHARLANN TRÍ DHORAS NA PRÍOMHSHRÁIDE. ROCHTAIN INROCHTAINE AGUS SCOIR AR FÁIL AG TOSACH NA LEABHARLANNE FREISIN

NAAS LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTRE FRI, SEPT 12th CHILDREN’S SECTION ACCESS RESTRICTED 10 AM - 11Am APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE ENTRY & EXIT FROM LIBRARY VIA MAIN ST. DOOR. ACCESSIBLE ENTRY & EXIT AVAILABLE AT FRONT OF LIBRARY FOR ACCESS TO CHILDREN’S MATERIALS PLEASE ASK STAFF FOR ASSISTANCE

NAAS LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTRE
FRI, SEPT 12th
CHILDREN’S SECTION ACCESS RESTRICTED 10 AM - 11Am
APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

ENTRY & EXIT FROM LIBRARY VIA MAIN
ST. DOOR. ACCESSIBLE ENTRY & EXIT
AVAILABLE AT FRONT OF LIBRARY

FOR ACCESS TO CHILDREN’S MATERIALS PLEASE
ASK STAFF FOR ASSISTANCE

Congratulations to all our Super Summer Stars 🌟 There was great fun had by all at our #SummerStars2025 party with our Magician 🪄 and Puppet shows😀 Remember you can still collect your Certificate & Medal 🏅 😉 Comhghairdeas lenár sár-réaltaí samhraidh go léir 🌟 Bhí spraoi iontach ag gach duine ag ár gcóisir #SummerStars2025 lenár nDraíodóir 🪄 agus na seónna puipéad😀 Cuimhnigh gur féidir leat do Theastas & Bonn a bhailiú fós 🏅 😉

Congratulations to all our Super Summer Stars 🌟
There was great fun had by all at our #SummerStars2025 party with our Magician 🪄 and Puppet shows😀

Remember you can still collect your Certificate & Medal 🏅 😉

Face Painting for Summer Stars✨ Larisa came in Leixlip library to celebrate their Summer Stars and our Charlotte was the first in line to get her face painted. Beeyoutiful! (see what I did there😜😉)

Face Painting for Summer Stars✨
Larisa came in Leixlip library to celebrate their Summer Stars and our Charlotte was the first in line to get her face painted.
Beeyoutiful! (see what I did there😜😉)