👛 Ever found yourself at the library only to realise you've left your membership card at home? (Us, too!) But worry no more — now you can add your library card to your mobile wallet!

In partnership with @kildarelibrary.bsky.social, we are delighted to announce the search for our next Kildare Writer-in-Residence. Closing date of 17 May! @maynoothuniversity.ie @muahi.bsky.social @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social Info: universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni...

Beidh Leabharlanna Chill Dara dúnta ó Satharn go dtí Luan, 2 - 4, Bealtaine an dá lá sin san áireamh. Athosclóimid ar Máirt 5 Bealtaine. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh. Kildare Libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, 2 - 4 May, inclusive. Libraries will reopen on Tuesday May 5. Thank you.

Breast Cancer Awareness Information Talk with Breast Cancer Ireland Thursday 7th May 7pm Book here👇🏻 kildare.spydus.ie/cgibin/spydu...

Celebrate #PoetryDayIrl in Athy Library with the launch of 'Ghosts, Wildflowers and Quiet Fields' by Liam Regan on Thursday 30th April – all are welcome. #kildarelibraries #athy #athylibrary #poetry #poetryireland

🔊 Season 2 Episode 3 of the Kildare Reads Podcast is out today! This podcast was recorded at the Kildare Readers Festival in Riverbank Arts Centre in October 2025. In this episode, Rick O’Shea is joined by bestselling author Hazel Gaynor. Don't miss this lively conversation - listen now on Spotify!

Kildare Libraries in your pocket! Check out the super features in our library app now, including, manage your loans, search and request from the catalogue, access your digital library card, self-service borrow and return with your device...brilliant😎

Kildare Town Community School Parents Association and Kildare Town Community Library invite you to a ‘Parents Get Together’ with other Junior Cycle 1st-3rd-year parents. Everyone Welcome. Thursday 23 April 6:50pm Kildare Town Community Library

We’re #EnableIreland, a national charity providing vital services to children and adults with disabilities across Ireland. Here’s a little glimpse into who we are and our work in 2025. Follow us for updates, stories, & ways to support. #LifeWithNoLimits #DisabilityServices #BlueSkyWelcome

Assistive Technology for Adults with Literacy difficulties presented by @enableireland.bsky.social Tuesday 21st April at 6.30-7.30pm – Online Book here👇🏻 www.tickettailor.com/events/tttki...

An introduction for parents, and professionals working with young people engaging with substances. Tommy Hunt is a Psychotherapist and co-ordinator of the Halo Project with InSync Youth and Family Services. Book here: bit.ly/4cqFHpG

Kildare County Council is proud to celebrate 100 years of Kildare Library Service, marking a century of learning, community and innovation across County Kildare. Watch this space for how we plan to celebrate 😉

Naas Library 10th-24th April To celebrate the Kildare connection to Mel Gibson’s Braveheart, Curragh Artist Michael Crowley has brought together a unique exhibition of his Curragh Braveheart landscape paintings, a large collection of autographed movie stills & original movie posters.

🌍 Be a global leader — start learning a language through your library membership! Transparent Language is an award-winning resource used by individuals & organisations around the world. Visit library.transparent.com/lgma to get started. For info on all eServices, visit kildarelibraries.ie. 🌟

Spring into Storytime: Magical Storytelling - ages 3-10 Sat 18 April 3pm Join Sarah Sparkles to create a unique story using magic! Meet her puppet friends, sing songs, dance and even help her perform some real magic!✨ Book here👇🏻 kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

Supporting Non-Verbal/ Minimally Verbal Children | Speech and Language Talks with CAINT Thursday 16th April at 6.30pm-7.30pm in Celbridge Library. Book here👇🏻 www.tickettailor.com/events/tttki...

Helping Neurodivergent Teenagers set goals, Plan and Organise themselves - Executive Function with Dr Dorothy Armstrong Thursday 16th April at 6.30pm-7.30pm in Leixlip Library Book here 👇🏻https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tttkildare/2001785

Phonological Awareness: The Foundations for Reading with CAINT Tue 14 April 6.30pm in Naas Library This 1-hour talk explores phonological awareness as the essential foundation for successful reading and spelling development To book click on the link: www.tickettailor.com/events/tttki...

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://kildarecoco.ie/library/programmes/#ttt=

Cláraigh le do nuachtlitir imeachtaí míosúla ón leabharlann áitiúil chun cloisteáil roimh ré faoi imeachtaí Ag Labhairt Faoi Thuismitheoireacht. Cláraigh anseo 👉🏻https://seu2.cleverreach.com/f/216589-225636/ 👉🏻https://kildarecoco.ie/library/programmes/#parenting=

Leabharlann Droichead Nua oscailte anois ag Sealdach Lóiste na Life! Newbridge Community Library now open at Liffey Lodge! W12 CP82

Bí i do bhall de do leabharlann áitiúil chun rochtain a fháil ar raon de sheirbhísí saor in aisce.

Kathleen Walsh of Gardening for Growth & Healing has been delivering a series of gardening workshops entitled 'Can I Dig it? (yes you can!)' around the county! The last in the series is on Wednesday 8 April (Athy).

🐰 Spring Into Storytime with Kildare Library Service! 🐰 Spring Into Storytime is delivered online & in all libraries across the country during April, with storytimes for preschool & primary school children. Contact your library branch & see what special storytime events they have planned for April!

For World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Leixlip Library staff are promoting supports through Kildare Libraries. Some items from the TTT collection are on display along with information on upcoming TTT talks and Workshops from the Spring TTT 2026 Programme.

🐰 Preab isteach sa Scéal le Seirbhís Leabharlainne Chill Dara! 🐰 Tá súil againn go mbeidh tú in ann a bheith inár dteannta i do leabharlann áitiúil an mhí Aibreáin seo le haghaidh Preab isteach sa Scéal!

Beidh Leabharlanna Chill Dara dúnta ó Aoine go dtí Luan, 3 - 6, Aibreán an dá lá sin san áireamh. Athosclóimid ar Máirt 7 Aibreán. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh. Kildare Libraries will be from Friday to Monday, 3 - 6 April, inclusive. The Libraries will reopen on Tuesday 7 April. Thank you

Kathleen Walsh of Gardening for Growth & Healing is delivering a series of gardening workshops entitled 'Can I Dig it? (yes you can!)' around the county🫛 Check out this little clip of the Kildare Library Seed 2026 launch in Celbridge😎

Do leabharlann iniompartha! Breathnaigh ar na sárghnéithe inár n-aip leabharlainne anois! Ar fáil le híoslódáil anois ó d’aipmhargadh.

A BIG THANK YOU to our very talented knitters for their generosity & kindness ❤️🫶👏....a little heart goes a long way! If you are interested in getting the needles out....give Naas Library and Cultural Center a call to find out how to get clickety clacking with our knitters 😉

Can I dig it? Yes you can😀 Kathleen came in and spoke to some of Leixlip's younger patrons about our Seed Library. Lots of fun was had and they were able to take home some seeds to grow over the spring and summer.

🔊 Season 2 Episode 2 of the Kildare Reads Podcast is out today! This podcast was recorded at the Kildare Readers Festival in Riverbank Arts Centre in October 2025.

Déanaimid óstáil ar raon leathan imeachtaí inár leabharlanna, lena n-áirítear ceardlanna, amanna scéalaíochta, seimineáir gréasáin, ealaíona agus ceardaíocht agus go leor eile! 👇🏻 kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

Our Kildare Seed Library 2026 will be launching with Gardening Workshops for Kids (with their designated adult)! Full workshop description, and booking, are available on kildarecoco.ie/library. After each event, this year's selection of seeds will be available from the library 🌱 Spaces are limited!

Congratulations to the two winners our of Ireland Reads competition, Gerald and Eliya, who picked up their new Samsung tablets in Leixlip and Naas Libraries this week! 🥳

What language is this for you? With 140+ languages to choose from, there’s a good chance it’s available to learn in Transparent Language Online! Sign up free with your Kildare library service card...the only card you really need😎 Start learning here👇🏻 library.transparent.com/lgma/game/ng...

💡 Did you know you have access to a wealth of online courses through your Kildare Libraries membership? Continue your education or learn a new skill or hobby with Universal Class— 600+ self-paced courses, with instructor support and certificates of completion!

Supporting School-aged Children with Language & Literacy Difficulties Tue 24 Mar 6.30pm Leixlip Library This 1hr talk equips teachers, SNAs, & parents with effective strategies to support school-aged children who experience language and literacy challenges. Book here 👉🏻https://bit.ly/3NQcigk

Ar an Imeall : Turas Treoraithe den scoth den taispeántas ealaíne olaphictiúr dar teideal Ar an Imeall leis an ealaíontóir Pamela de Brí. Bhí slua deas i láthair don ócáid seo, eagraithe ag Pamela i gcomhar lenár nOifigeach Gaeilge agus le Cill Dara le Gaeilge.

‼️ Tá áthas ar Sheirbhís Leabharlainne Chomhairle Contae Chill Dara a fhógairt go mbeidh Leabharlann Chill Chuillinn ag cur leis na huaireanta oscailte ón gCéadaoin, 18 Márta 2026.

‼️Kilcullen Library will be extending its opening hours from today, 18 March. The library will now open 5 days a week, offering an additional 13 hrs 15 mins of service each week. This extension reflects Kildare County Council’s continued investment in library services throughout County Kildare.

Naas Library and Cultural Centre looking good In preparation for St Patrick's Day 2026☘️

Want to read the book before you watch it's adaptation? #BorrowBox have you covered! Log into BorrowBox using your library card 😎

Ná caill amach ar imeachtaí amach anseo trí liostáil dár nuachtlitir mhíosúil. Cláraigh Thíos 👇🏻 kildarecoco.ie/library/news...

Hey folks! Just a little heads up about some events happening in Leixlip library😉 For more info or to book an event, contact Leixlip library 👇🏻 kildarecoco.ie/library/Libr...

Join us for story-time specifically tailored for children aged 3 to 6 years. There'll be a stories, songs and fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential. Contact branch or click link below 👇🏻 kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

Bingó Teaghlaigh do Sheachtain na Gaeilge Leabharlann Phobal Léim an Bhradáin Leixlip Library, Leabharlann Phobal Léim an Bhradáin 12ú Márta ag 6pm - 12th March at 6pm Contact Leixlip Library for more details 👇🏻 kildarecoco.ie/library/Libr...

Ceardlanna Scríbhneoireachta agus Treoracha Foilsitheoireachta (Writing workshops and Publishing Guidance) An Chéadaoin,11/03, 25/03, 15/04, 29/04, 2.00 i.n. - 4.00 i.n. 👇🏻 Cláraigh anseo/register here : kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

There’s lots to celebrate in March from World Book Day to Seachtain na Gaeilge and St. Patricks Day to Astronomy Week and #AthyLibray has events to celebrate them all. Here’s a sample of what’s coming up. Some events require booking so please ask in-branch for further details. #kildarelibraries

Seachtain na Gaeilge ‘ Let’s Explore Music Workshop ‘ for 7- 10 yrs Cuireann an Mobile Music School cláranna agus ceardlanna ceoil ar siúl i scoileanna agus leabharlanna. Beidh muid ag teacht go dtí leabharlann phobail Mhaigh Nuad go le ceardlann “Let’s Explore” le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge!