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👇 librariesireland.ie/national-pub...

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 [email protected]

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👇 kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

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. 🌙

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

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 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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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.

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 [email protected]

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 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👇 kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

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

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😜😉)

Have you ever actually asked yourself what it means to be media literate? There is no shortage of information on media & digital literacy at Maynooth Library & as part of International Literacy Day, we have free packs to give out all to do with media literacy so please, come and ask us about this.

It's #InternationalLiteracyDay 😀 The focus this year is on media literacy which means understanding media we see or hear, it helps us to access services, figure out what’s true & engage with media & information. More here on media literacy here👇 adultliteracyforlife.ie/medialiteracy/

Feisteas Choigilt Fuinnimh Baile Feisteas fuinnimh baile ar fáil ar iasacht ó do leabharlann áitiúil! Aimsigh do leabharlann anseo le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais👇 kildarecoco.ie/library/Libr...

Home Energy Saving Kits Home energy kits available to borrow from your local library! Find your library here for more information👇 kildarecoco.ie/library/Libr...

Screening this Fri Sept 5th 2.30pm at Naas Library & Library Cultural Centre, a classic film noir directed by Jacques Torneur (Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie) & starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas All welcome Join us for some tea & coffee before the feature presentation ☕️

Calling all librarians and book club members. Don't forget to nominate your favourite Irish author for the 2025 author of the year at the An Post Irish Book Awards!!! Submit your nomination at ow.ly/eWbl50WzUqt or scan the QR code! #AnPostIrishBookAwards

"Lets Talk About Parenting" The transition from Primary to Secondary school can be a daunting time for both you & your young adult. Join Deirdre Reddan of Supported Families for an invaluable talk in understanding the challenges that might arise. Book here 👇 kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

It's Princess Week Peeps! and our Niamh and Charlotte were our resident princesses for the day and were a great success at our weekly storytime!

Children took part in a fun circus skills workshops through Irish and English in Maynooth Community Library with Stephen McGinley. Stephen has been teaching circus skills through Irish for more than 20 years. During the workshop, children learnt juggling, balancing and more !😀

The Public PC service and Self Service Kiosks in Newbridge library are currently unavailable. We are working to restore these services and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Níl an tseirbhís ríomhaire poiblí ná na bothanna féinseirbhíse i leabharlann Dhroichead Nua ar fáil faoi láthair. Táimid ag obair ar na seirbhísí seo a athbhunú agus gabhaimid leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht a eascraíonn as.

Power of Play, Kildare’s programme of fun activities for children aged 0–6, is back this September. POP! event newsletter will be flying out this evening so make sure you get one! Sign up here: 👇http://kildarecoco.ie/library/newsletter/subscribe/index.html

POP! Power of Play Returns😀 Power of Play, Kildare’s programme of fun activities for children aged 0–6, is back this September. The event newsletter will be flying out very soon so don't miss out. Sign up to our newsletter here 👇 kildarecoco.ie/library/newsletter/subscribe/index.html

🧶 Malú from Talú ran an amazing natural dyeing workshop for Kildare's first FibreFest in Naas Library on Saturday! There was also a film screening and interview with Saidhbhín Gibson, whose film With Inclined Ear looks at the journey from farm to fleece and questions the value placed on Irish wool.

Mar gheall ar oibreacha riachtanacha Dé hAoine an 29 Lúnasa, beidh rochtain ar rannóg na bPáistí i leabharlann agus Ionad Cultúrtha an Náis teoranta. Gabhaimid leithscéal as an míchaoithiúlacht.

On Fri 29th Aug, access to the Children's section in Naas library & Cultural Centre will be restricted. Apologies for the inconvenience. Entry and exit from the library can be made via the Main Street door and accessible entry and exit to the library is also available at the front of the library.

Tá leabharlann phobail Cheallbridge oscailte anois de réir gnáthuaireanta oscailte inniu, Dé Luain 25 Lúnasa. Celbridge community library is now open as per normal opening hours today Monday 25 August.

🎪 Foghlaim Lámhcleasaíocht, cothromú cleití, plátaí sorcais, agus cleasanna eile trí Ghaeilge agus Béarla! Gach píosa trealaimh san áireamh. Ceardlann spraoiúil agus ionchuimsitheach do chách. Caithfear tuismitheoir/caomhnóir a bheith in éineacht le gach páiste le linn na ceardlainne.

Róisín is right, I Capture the Castle is a wonderful, fantastic, brilliant book, go read it now if you haven’t. It’s one of my all time favorites. And when you’ve read it, watch the movie. There is a Wow, he’s gorgeous, I wonder what he went on to do? actor in it that will make your jaw drop.

📘 Not sure what to read next? Róisín from Naas Library & Cultural Centre is here with a suggestion from their "Staff Recommends" collection - check it out! ✨ #spéirghorm #booksky #naas #libraries #bookrecs

📚Fancy being part of our team in Kildare Libraries? We are currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for the following roles: - County Arts Officer - Librarian - Executive Librarian To apply, visit kildarecocohr.submit.com. The deadline is 21 August 2025 at 4PM.

Dominica and Danil dropped into #NewbridgeLib to pick up their 3D prints. They wanted their names printed for their bedroom door so we designed them in Fusion 360 & printed them on our Ultimaker 2+. Now they wont go into the wrong room!😄

Naas Library & Cultural Centre are delighted to welcome artist Dana Sorokina with her beautiful exhibition "Driving through a painted garden" Not to be missed! Open during library opening hours until August 23rd.

Clothes Swop Shop in #LeixlipLib Ciara, Naira and Rachel popped in from Clothes Swap Shop so that we could swap some clothes and have some tea☕