Kildare Library Service

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*Reminder* Kildare County Council regulates parking in all public places in County Kildare by issuing Fixed Charge Notices. Kildare County Council does not regulate parking by clamping.

This powerful exhibition on show at Art House Athy, confronts the realities of addiction in small-town Ireland. A public talk will take place 31 July, 6.30pm, Athy Library. The artists will be joined in conversation by curator and Art House Director Anthony Haughey @ArtHouseAthy

Solar PV for your home Join Leixlip Library on the 5th of August at 6.30 and learn how to decide what system is best for your home. Before you join the talk, check out some of the books that are available in Leixlip Library for a more sustainable future. Leixlip Library @ 6.30…

The Hawk Against the Dove Public Talk Thursday 31st July, 6.30pm Athy Library This powerful exhibition currently on show at Art House Athy, confronts the complex realities of addiction in small-town Ireland. This thought-provoking body of work, by photographer James Mahon in…

Our budding artists were in #NewbridgeLib to get creative with our Arts and Crafts theme "Space". Aisling showed the children how to make rockets and little aliens with craft paper and toilet rolls. They took a rocket to mars and said hello to E.T!🚀

Public talk with James Mahon & Antoinette Foley 🗣️ To discuss the project's development, central themes and more. All are welcome ‼️ 📅Thursday, 31st July ⏲ 6:30 PM 📍Athy Library, R14 DK33 The photography exhibition continues at Art House Athy until Saturday, 16th August.

#LeixlipLib and #CelbridgeLib now house @KildareCoCo Information stands, which have been stocked by Corporate Services. Some of the leaflets and forms available on the stands includes info on housing clinics, older persons grants forms and information around the housing services…

Well done to all who took part in the Naas Library & Cultural Centre's Junior Chess Tournament 🏆 A special Congratulations 🎉 goes to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Winners 👍

Kildare Town Library will be closed today, Wednesday 23rd July due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Still spaces left for our wonderful free dance workshops later this week as part of our Kildare Dance Summer School. Book here: tickettailor.com/events/kildare… @KildareCoCo @DanceIreland @LuailDance

As part of the Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival 2025, Newbridge Library hosted a creative writing workshop. Speakers at the event were Patricia Cleary Miller (University of Kansas, USA) and William Adamson (University of Bamberg, Germany). @IrishMJ gerardmanleyhopkins.org

This course will provide you with practice in listening to various types of everyday messages, like voice messages, and will also help you improve your speaking skills. To learn more and register ⤵️ learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo… #Listening #Speaking

Cheap Coiste Cheantar Bardasach Bhaile Átha Í Comhairleoir Ivan Keatley inniu mar Chathaoirleach agus Comhairleoir Mark Leigh mar Leas-Chathaoirleach Choiste an Cheantair Bhardasaigh, ag a gcruinniú bliantúil, a tionóladh i Seomra na Comhairle, Áras Chill Dara.

Just gonna leave this here😎 thank you so much @prasifcat for your kind words... #Athylib info👇 kildarecoco.ie/library/Librar…

Are you using Learn with NALA in your centre? Our next free online training webinar for tutors takes place on Thursday 28 August at 1pm. We will cover navigating the platform, setting up learners, and monitoring progress 📈 Register for free ⬇️ nala.ie/support-us/lea…

Become a #SummerStars2025 ✨ Call in, Sign up and Start Reading ✨📚 You can also collect some cool prizes along the way 😎 Find out more about Summer Stars 2025👇 librariesireland.ie/services/right…

Plain english tip of the week📝 Keep it simple Try not to inflict corporate language on the public - it doesn't serve them or your organisation's reputation! Learn more about Plain English Writing and Design ⤵️ nala.ie/plain-english/… #PlainEnglish #PlainEnglishTips

Learn with NALA from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace! We can help with: ➡️Reading, writing and spelling; ➡️Everyday maths; ➡️Using computers and technology. Find out more or register on learnwithnala.ie #AdultLiteracy #AdultEducation #lifelonglearning

Something amazing is coming to Leixlip! A new inclusive play park and a @ChangingPlacesI is coming to the @LeixlipAmenity.We have broken ground on the play park and plan to open the changing places facility in early 26. #Weallgootago

🗣️REMINDER 🗣️ The Climate Innovation fund aims to foster innovative climate solutions to County Kildare. 📅Closing date for receipt of applications to the Climate Innovation Fund is Friday 25th July. For more information check out: kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Cl…