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Activities for December!
"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."
-- W. T. Ellis
This December our libraries have lots of seasonal activities and events planned! We look forward to Christmas themed readings, Christmas fairs, flower arranging for Christmas, spanking new books to read over the holidays, crafts for kids, exhibitions of hand crafted items and even a visit from Mrs Claus herself!
Loughboy Library
Book Club - the next meeting is on tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.30am. The group will be talking about “Elizabeth is Missing” by Emma Healy and “The Dinner” by Herman Koch. January’s book will be “Frog Music” by Emma Donoghue, author of the very popular book “The Room”.
Christmas Themed Reading – hosted by the Loughboy Library Writer's Group takes place this Friday (Dec 5th) at 6.30pm. Writers and storytellers are invited along to share tales of Christmas, both real and imaginary. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Please book a slot on the storytelling schedule by ringing Loughboy Library. Listeners are most welcome also.
Traditional Christmas Storytime with Jim Maher (contact the library for details - 056-7794176).
Mystery Books - gift wrapped library books will be available for loan during December. Pick from our lucky dip and discover a new author.
Toddler Hour - will feature Christmas Stories & Crafts for the month of December. Drop in any Thursday at 11.30am.
Recommended by Staff - “The Road from Gap Creek” by Robert Morgan , “Sacrifices” by Karin Alvtegen and “Apple Tree Yard” by Louise Doughty.
Contact: 056-7794176 or Loughboy@kilkennylibrary.ie
Ferrybank Library
Quilting Exhibition – The Ferrybank Patchwork Quilters will display Christmas patchwork in the library from 2nd December. This skilful and colourful exhibition is amazing and well worth a look.
It’s not to be missed! The group meets every Tuesday at 11:45am in the Community Room. New members to the group are always welcome!
Junior Book Club – is held the first Tuesday of every month. December’s book club takes place on Tuesday 2nd December @ 3:30pm. Come along and join in the fun! New members welcome!
Christmas Workshop for Children – FREE workshop for ages 5–10 years. Making Tree Decorations, Cards, Hanging Decorations and a Garland. All Materials provided. Saturday 13th December 2014 from 10:30 – 12:30pm. Spaces limited, booking essential.
Cúpla Focal? If you are interested in using yours, our Irish Circle will meet on Tuesday 9th December at 2:30pm.
This is an informal session where the group have a chat ‘as Gaeilge’ and all are welcome!
Christmas Crafts with Tanya – for children 6 years plus. Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 17th December from 3:15 – 4:30pm.
Make handmade decorations and take part in the competition for the best handmade Christmas decoration and win a prize from Ferrybank Community Residents Group. The winner will be announced on December 12th in the Parish Hall at Santa’s Day. Places limited, booking essential.
Contact: 051-897200 or 051- 897211 or Ferrybank@kilkennylibrary.ie
Graiguenamanagh Library
Free Christmas Flower Arranging Workshop in Graiguenamanagh Library On Wednesday 17th December at 11am. Why not make your own Christmas Wreath, Swag or Table Centrepiece?
To book your place drop in to Graig Library (list of items needed for make and do available from library staff).
Graiguenamanagh LIBRARY CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING On Thursday 11th December
From 10.30 to12:30am, library staff invite you to join them for a Christmas cuppa and a chat to say thanks to all library users for supporting the library during 2014. We hope you will continue to support Graig Library in 2015.
Parent & Toddler group meet every Thursday morning in the Library from 10am – 12.00.
Bibliotherapy - The power of words, read yourself well...now available in the library. The collection includes books on many of the common psychological problems people experience e.g. depression, behavioural problems, eating disorders, anger, bullying, bereavement, self-esteem issues, teenagers sibling rivalry.
Green Dog Walkers - sign up to be a Green Dog Walker and collect your arm band and doggie bag at the library.
Exhibition of acrylic on canvas by Ennachouni Abdel Aziz on display in the library viewing during usual opening hours.
Exhibition of knitted items by Rose Irwin on display in the library viewing during usual opening times.
Crafty Crew meet every Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.00, if you would like to meet, knit, sew, crochet, embroider or any craft come along for chat and a cuppa.
We have boxes of mystery books in the library. All of the titles are wrapped up tight, with their barcodes written on the outside so we can issue them to your library card. The idea is that you’ll go home with something you’d never normally pick up yourself, and hopefully find a new favourite author in the process. And it’s always nice to get an unexpected present!
Exhibition space available for any art, craft or memorabilia.
Contact: 056-7794178 or graiguenamanagh@kilkennylibrary.ie
Thomastown Library
New Books!
New titles in adult fiction novels and non-fiction as well as new children’s titles have just arrived. The following is just a sample of what’s available but get in quick they don’t stay around for long! Ring us with your requests on 056 7794331.
- The Second Half, by Roy Keane
- It Started with Paris, by Cathy Kelly
- Found, by Harlan Coban
- Gray Mountain, by John Grisham
- The Year I Met You, by Cecilia Ahern
- Nora Webster, by Colm Toibin
- The Empty Throne, by Bernard Cornwell
- Wimpy Kid the Long Haul, by Jeff Kiney
- Selection of Picture Books for younger readers
Get your requests in early to ensure you have your Christmas reading sorted!
Book chat and cuppa!
Christmas Book Club meeting Wednesday 3rd December at 2.15pm. It is proposed to add a little Christmas cheer to proceedings and anyone attending is asked to bring some small food contribution to have during the meeting. Looking forward to the chat and the cuppa.
Thanks to all the participants of the Book Club who have made the meetings so enjoyable thank you for your contribution over the last nine months and looking forward to more lively discussions in the New Year.
Thomastown customer coffee morning will take place on Friday, December 12th from 10am to 1pm. To say thank you to all our customers we will have tea and coffee and some nibbles available for the morning, call in take a break from the Christmas rush and have a cuppa and a chat. Looking forward to seeing you.
The One Book Project initiative is to promote reading in school and homes in the Thomastown area. It is a joint venture between the HSCL coordinator, teachers in Grennan College, parents and Thomastown library.
The book chosen for the initiative was War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. The novel follows themes of bravery, courage, friendship and survival and also lends itself to the subject of World War 1.
As part of this project a remembrance service for those that died in the First Great War took place in the Church of the Assumption Thomastown on Friday 28th November and the work of the first year students of Grennan College was displayed in the church during this service.
Contact: 056-7794331 or Thomastown@kilkennylibrary.ie
John’s Quay Library
A beautiful exhibition of paintings by Waterford artists Emily Moore and Suzanne Carroll are currently on display in the City Library, John’s Quay. The 14 stunning pieces have been created in a range of styles, and are available for sale at prices ranging from €35-€55.
Emily’s love for art has grown over the past 7 years. Having begun with an interest in abstract art, she has now progressed onto pop art style. Emily’s style is full of vibrancy and colours, and she finds the work very therapeutic.
Suzanne has been painting for the past 5 years, and her inspiration comes from the beauty that’s around her, and she expresses it in an abstract form. She enjoys painting on canvases, and, like Emily, uses uses colour to express positive emotions in her work.
Ask at the desk for information on purchase arrangements. These will be on display until Saturday 20th December.
Christmas dates for your diary:
Children’s Christmas crafts workshop on Saturday 6th December 11-1pm for 5-10 year olds. Pre-booking essential as places are limited.
Christmas Customer Morning Wednesday 17th from 10-12.30pm. All are welcome for a cuppa and mince pies, and maybe a few carols!
Christmas Storytime: Volunteer storyteller, Jane Rafter will host a storytime for under 8’s on Wednesday 10th December from 6.30-7pm.
Christmas Storytime with Caroline.......bring your PJs and teddies along to our “Christmas story at bedtime” on Tuesday 16th December from 7-7.45pm.All are welcome!
The 12 books of Christmas:
Our Christmas Family reading challenge begins Tuesday 2nd December.
Readers of all ages are invited to join in our challenge, either as a family or as individuals - borrow and read any 12 books between Tuesday December 2nd and Sat. 3rd January.
Sign up and collect your card from City Library from Tuesday 2nd December.
Anyone completing the challenge will be entered into a raffle in January.
Six Book Challenge:
The Six Book Challenge has been run successfully by Kilkenny Library Service over the last few years and is about to kick off again!
The Challenge invites less confident and lapsed readers to read six books between now and the end of April 2015 and record their reading in a diary in order to receive incentives, a certificate and the chance to enter a prize draw.
Readers choose their books so each person can read at their own individual level. Those with visual impairment are invited to participated using audiobooks.
The idea is both to get people into reading (in many cases for the first time) and to make reading a habit.
Names are still being taken for the challenge, groups are welcome!
Contact: For further information please contact Aisling Kelly on 056-7794174 or 056-7794175 or email aisling.kelly@kilkennylibrary.ie
Castlecomer Library
Christmas Fayre at Castlecomer Library
Christmas Flower arranging demonstration
We are delighted to welcome the talented florist Eva Holmes of Darver House Nurseries, who will present ways to decorate your home for Christmas. Tomorrow Thursday at 10am in the Library. Free entry. Raffle.
Kid’s craft sessions
For the next two Saturdays 6th and 13th we offer Children’s Craft workshops for Christmas. Suitable for boys and girls from 5-12 yrs. Just €2 per session. Check with us for times, ring 4440561.
Enter our Festive Colouring Competition, pick up an entry form at teh desk!
A Christmas story at bedtime
Mrs Claus will visit for a Story at Bedtime on Tuesday December 9th at 7pm. Children are welcome to wear night attire and bring a cuddly toy! Free!
New books for all!
We have just received new stock for adults and children. Pick from our festive displays!
Recommended reads this December:
- Portrait of a Patriot, by TK Whittaker
- Conduct Unbecoming, by Desmond O’Malley
- The second half, by Roy Keane
- Personal, by Lee Child
Pick up a copy of Margaret McGrath’s Book “The Nuns” for €8, a nice Christmas present for a loved one who may have been a Presentation Girl!
Contact: 056-4440561 or castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie
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