Upcoming events

Join us every Monday (6:00pm-8:00pm) for English Classes.

Learning English can help significantly increase employment opportunities, offer you increased access to education and healthcare, and to more easily navigate daily life in Ireland.

Contact 047-74712 today.

Junte-se a nós todas as segundas-feiras (das 18h às 20h) para aulas de inglês.

 Aprender inglês pode aumentar significativamente suas oportunidades de emprego, oferecer maior acesso à educação e à saúde, e facilitar sua vida diária na Irlanda.

 Ligue para 047-74712 hoje mesmo.

Присоединяйтесь к нам каждый понедельник (с 18:00 до 20:00) на уроки английского языка.

Изучение английского языка может значительно расширить ваши возможности трудоустройства, улучшить доступ к образованию и здравоохранению, а также облегчить повседневную жизнь в Ирландии.

 Свяжитесь с нами сегодня по телефону 047-74712.

الساعة 6:00 مساءً إلى 8:00 مساءً) لحضور دروس اللغة الإنجليزية.

يُمكن لتعلم اللغة الإنجليزية أن يُساهم بشكل كبير في زيادة فرص العمل، ويُتيح لكم الوصول بشكل أفضل إلى التعليم والرعاية الصحية، ويُسهّل عليكم الحياة اليومية في أيرلندا.

للتواصل، اتصلوا بنا اليوم على الرقم 047-74712.

Unleash your creativity every Monday evening at 6:00pm in Clones Library.  This class offers a welcoming and supportive creative environment for people of all abilities.

This class is suitable for participants aged 18+.

Contact 047-74712 to find out more today.

The next meeting of the Ballymun Library History Book Club with Historian in Residence Dr. Caitlin White will take place on Monday 11th May at 6.30pm.

The book to be discussed is Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History by Moudhy Al-Rashid. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the adult library desk.

Places are limited so booking is required!

Organised as part of Dublin City Council's Historians in Residence Programme.

Anyone who wishes to register for My Open Library must first attend an induction tour. These take place in the library and may take up to 30 minutes. 

You must have a valid Dublin City Libraries card and you must bring a valid age ID (passport, age card etc.)  

You MUST be aged 16 or over to register for this service. A parent or guardian must accompany 16 - 17 year olds to the induction tour and also become an MOL member (each person must book a separate space on the induction tour). 

Under 16s can only access the library during unstaffed hours if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Would you like to learn more about the wealth of online resources available from Kilkenny Libraries?

Pop in to see us at our weekly online clinic and we can demonstrate to you how to use such fabulous online resources as Borrowbox, Universal Class and more!

The ‘My Shadow - Living with MS’ exhibition by Ruth Donnelly Burden is a collection of art pieces that represent the Artist's personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Its aim is to raise awareness of the disease and highlight some of the difficulties faced by people living with disability within our community. All welcome.

Library opening hours Tuesday , Wednesday, Thursday & Friday  9.30am - 5pm

Saturdays 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm 

Indulge your creative spirit with like‑minded enthusiasts. Our knitting and craft group meets weekly to work on personal projects, share inspiration, and swap helpful tips. Whether you’re an experienced maker or are still struggling with your first project, you’ll find a friendly space to create, chat, and unwind. All are welcome.

This group is available to families who live within the NEIC catchment area. 
Please check the list below to see if your child qualifies for this service :

Child must be referred to group by sending the following details to neic05.dnc@hse.ie  

Name of child and caregiver(s),
Address
Child’s DOB
Contact details of parents (phone number and/or email)
Name of PHN and GP

DUPLO Morning for toddlers and their parents. Play with blocks with your child and meet other parents. Suitable for children from 18 months to 5 years.

Every Tuesday at 10.30am.

Join artist Rachel Burke for a Watercolour Painting Workshop on Tuesday 12th of May, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Participants will be painting Irish May flowers using watercolours, and will be guided in how to draw and paint native flowers. All materials will be provided and all abilities are welcome.

Booking is essential as places are limited. Please phone 056 4440561 or email castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

Booking Required:

Date: Commencing on Tuesday, April 28th | 10.30am - 12.30pm

This course will take place every Tuesday for 6 weeks.

Our Beginners Irish Classes for Adults, led by the highly regarded Mícheál Ó Máirtín, offer a friendly and encouraging introduction to the Irish language. This 6‑week course is perfect for complete beginners as well as those looking to brush up on the basics they learned long ago. Through gentle conversation practice, simple grammar, and practical everyday phrases, Mícheál creates a relaxed atmosphere where learners can build confidence and enjoy reconnecting with the richness of the Irish language. Supported by KCETB.

Booking Required: Phone: 056 779 4174 / Email: mayfair@kilkennylibrary.ie

Join us in Athy Library to celebrate Bealtaine! Viola player Aoise O'Dwyer enjoys a varied career as a chamber and orchestral musician, performing regularly with the Irish National Opera Orchestra and the RTE Concert Orchestra, and as a solo player she specialises in music written by women composers. She is delighted to be performing a series of recitals at Kildare Libraries in May as part of the Bealtaine Festival. Join Aoise for an hour of solo viola music by composers such as Dobrinka Tabakova (Bulgaria), Libby Croad (England), Dominique Le Genre (Trinidad and Tobago), Valeria Romero (Argentina) and Maria Newman (USA). All are welcome!

Join Donegal-based artist and collector Maura Logue of Dark Daughter Productions for an engaging and entertaining talk exploring vintage Irish fashion. Drawing on over 30 years of collecting, Maura shares stories behind beautifully crafted garments, with a focus on natural fibres, sustainability and Irish-made design.

Through her work in theatre and “Animated Histories,” Maura brings the past to life, weaving together fashion, storytelling and heritage. This relaxed, conversational talk offers a fascinating insight into the fabrics, styles and traditions that have shaped Irish identity - along with a few colourful tales from Maura’s own collection along the way.

Join choreographer Laura Martin in Decades of Dance sessions at Trim Library in May

Tuesday 5th May:1920s Charleston etc. 

Tuesday 12th May: 1950s Rock and Roll style dance with some hand jive and jitterbug

Tuesday 19th May: 1960s style dance using signature moves like the twist and the swim

Monday 25th May: 1970s Disco Dance including the hustle and some Saturday night Fever Moves