Family Time At Your Library 2023
Throughout the month of December we have put together a programme of online events for the family to encourage reading and creating together. Full details of the programme is below along with details on how to book your place in these events.
We'd also love to have you visit our libraries where you can browse our selection of books and borrow some to take home with you and read as a family. Our staff will be delighted to help you choose the best books to suit your family. For information about your local library's opening hours click here.
We'd also love to have you visit our libraries where you can browse our selection of books and borrow some to take home with you and read as a family. Our staff will be delighted to help you choose the best books to suit your family. For information about your local library's opening hours click here.
Online Event:
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Christmas Storytime with Roisin Meaney- Tuesday 12th December @ 7.00pm,
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Ballybunion Library-068 [email protected]
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Toy Sleepover- Friday 1st DecemberBring your lucky toy to the library on Friday evening (1st December) where they will get to sleepover and enjoy a fun night in the library. While you are tucked up in bed at home our librarians will make sure to give your toy a late night tour of the library and have lots of fun and games with the other toys before reading them a bedtime story and tucking them into sleep. Call back to the library on Saturday morning (2nd December) to collect your well rested toy and see all the fun they had.
Christmas Storytime with author Roisin Meaney- Saturday 9th December @2.30pmRoisin can’t wait for Christmas. She wants to tell you her favourite Christmas stories, and she’s hoping you’ll want to listen. She’ll tell you about the boy who lived at the North Pole, and a lonely donkey, and a grumpy snowman, and lots more. Get your Santa hat ready! All Welcome
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Cahirciveen Library-066 [email protected]
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Toy Sleepover- Friday 1st DecemberBring your lucky toy to the library on Friday evening (1st December) where they will get to sleepover and enjoy a fun night in the library. While you are tucked up in bed at home our librarians will make sure to give your toy a late night tour of the library and have lots of fun and games with the other toys before reading them a bedtime story and tucking them into sleep. Call back to the library on Saturday morning (2nd December) to collect your well rested toy and see all the fun they had.
Family Lego Time- Saturday 2nd, 9th & 16th December @ 11.00amLego fun for all the family. Drop in and join this 90 min lego free-play session, suitable for all the family. All Welcome!
Christmas Sing Along with Courtney- Saturday 16th December, Session 1: 2.30pm & Session 2: 3.15pmGet in the festive spirit with a Christmas sing along for all the family lead by Courtney O'Shea. All Welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Castleisland Library-066 [email protected]
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Toy Sleepover- Friday 1st DecemberBring your lucky toy to the library on Friday evening (1st December) where they will get to sleepover and enjoy a fun night in the library. While you are tucked up in bed at home our librarians will make sure to give your toy a late night tour of the library and have lots of fun and games with the other toys before reading them a bedtime story and tucking them into sleep. Call back to the library on Saturday morning (2nd December) to collect your well rested toy and see all the fun they had.
Storytime- Saturday 9th December @ 11.30amJoin us for festive tales in Castleisland Library. All Welcome!
Craft & Storytelling workshop with Olivia Hope-Saturday 16th December @ 10.30amBooking essential- Join picturebook author Olivia Hope for an interactive adventure inspired by the art of Daniel Egnéus from their book Be Wild, Little One. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through the mountain snow, dance with fireflies, and prepare to BE WILD! Little ones can make their own magical flying creature and bring their creation on music- and dance-filled travels across nature and around the world. This is an interactive event of storytelling, crafting, and an act-along for children. Contact Castleisland Library to book your place.
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Dingle Library / Leabharlann Dhaingean Uí Chúis- 066 9151499- [email protected]
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Christmas Decorations Craft Morning- Saturday 9th December @ 11.00amGet crafty this Christmas and join us to create some festive decorations. All Welcome!
Craft & Storytelling workshop with Olivia Hope-Saturday 16th December @ 2.30pmBooking essential- Join picturebook author Olivia Hope for an interactive adventure inspired by the art of Daniel Egnéus from their book Be Wild, Little One. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through the mountain snow, dance with fireflies, and prepare to BE WILD! Little ones can make their own magical flying creature and bring their creation on music- and dance-filled travels across nature and around the world. This is an interactive event of storytelling, crafting, and an act-along for children. Contact Dingle Library to book your place.
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Kenmare Library - 064 [email protected]
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Christmas Workshop with Felicia Thomas- Saturday 9th December @ 2.30pmBooking essential- Join author Felicia Thomas for a Christmas craft workshop and build your very own snowman. Places are limited, contact Kenmare Library to book your spot today.
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Killorglin Library- 066 [email protected]
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Toy Sleepover- Friday 1st DecemberBring your lucky toy to the library on Friday evening (1st December) where they will get to sleepover and enjoy a fun night in the library. While you are tucked up in bed at home our librarians will make sure to give your toy a late night tour of the library and have lots of fun and games with the other toys before reading them a bedtime story and tucking them into sleep. Call back to the library on Saturday morning (2nd December) to collect your well rested toy and see all the fun they had.
Storytime- Saturday 9th December, Session 1: 10.15am & Session 2: 11.15amOh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Gather round the Christmas Tree and enjoy some festive tales. All Welcome
Craft workshop with author Katie O'Donoghue- Saturday 16th December, 2.30pmBooking Essential- Come join author and illustrator Katie O'Donoghue for some festive cheer this December. Children are invited to listen to tales and get creative with Christmas crafts'. Christmas is a season where children rightly get excited about the presents they are going to receive but this children's workshop also aims to help children become excited about 'giving'. A fun festive workshop to foster empathy and the true spirit of the Christmas. Contact Killorglin Library to book your place.
This event is funded by the Healthy Ireland At Your Library programme. |
Killarney Library- 064 [email protected]
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Christmas Cracker Storytime- Saturday 2nd December @ 11.00am
Join us in Killarney Library for a morning of festive tales. All Welcome!
Christmas Workshop with Felicia Thomas- Saturday 9th December @ 11.00amBooking essential- Join author Felicia Thomas for a Christmas craft workshop and build your very own snowman. Places are limited, contact Killarney Library to book your spot today.
Christmas Crafting- Saturday 16th December @ 11.00amGet crafty this Christmas and join us to create some festive decorations. All Welcome!
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Listowel Library- 068 23044- [email protected]
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Toy Sleepover- Friday 1st DecemberBring your lucky toy to the library on Friday evening (1st December) where they will get to sleepover and enjoy a fun night in the library. While you are tucked up in bed at home our librarians will make sure to give your toy a late night tour of the library and have lots of fun and games with the other toys before reading them a bedtime story and tucking them into sleep. Call back to the library on Saturday morning (2nd December) to collect your well rested toy and see all the fun they had.
An Odd Dog Christmas Storyime- Saturday 2nd December- 11.00amA fabulously festive tale of friendship. All Welcome!
Christmas Storytime with author Roisin Meaney- Saturday 9th December @11.00amRoisin can’t wait for Christmas. She wants to tell you her favourite Christmas stories, and she’s hoping you’ll want to listen. She’ll tell you about the boy who lived at the North Pole, and a lonely donkey, and a grumpy snowman, and lots more. Get your Santa hat ready! All Welcome
Design a Christmas Street- Saturday 16th December @ 11.00amHelp us design our street scene using craft materials and lot of creativity. All Welcome!
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Tralee Library- 066 7121200- [email protected]
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Snow Much Fun Storytime- Saturday 2nd December @ 11.30amWrap up warm for our storytime adventures in the snow. All Welcome!
Am Scéalaíocht agus Ceardaíocht- Wednesday 6th December @ 3.15pmStorytime and craft though the Irish medium
Winter Tails Storytime- Saturday 9th December @ 11.30amJoin us for our favourite animal Christmas stories. All Welcome!
Ho Ho Ho! Storytime- Saturday 16th December @ 11.30amSanta's on the way!!! Join us for festive tales. All Welcome.
Craft workshop with author Katie O'Donoghue- Saturday 16th December, 11.00amBooking Essential- Come join author and illustrator Katie O'Donoghue for some festive cheer this December. Children are invited to listen to tales and get creative with Christmas crafts'. Christmas is a season where children rightly get excited about the presents they are going to receive but this children's workshop also aims to help children become excited about 'giving'. A fun festive workshop to foster empathy and the true spirit of the Christmas. Contact Tralee Library to book your place.
This event is funded by the Healthy Ireland At Your Library programme. |
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