Kerry Library is facilitating the second phase of the First 5 Little Library initiative whereby sets of books are being distributed to Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services country wide.
Kerry Library is arranging distribution through its 9 branch libraries. Representatives of the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services have been invited to visit their local library to collect their book bags. Each bag contains books chosen by librarians and materials developed to support storytelling and reading with children. Information is also provided on the range of services provided by Kerry Library including book lending and online resources.
These reading materials are being made available free of charge to approximately 200,000 children around the country and is a collaboration between the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Local Government Management Agency.
With quality book titles in English and Irish, the focus of this initiative is to support early language and literacy development among children and build strong links between these services and libraries.
It is intended that this second phase of the First 5 Little Library initiative will further encourage membership and use of the library services among early learning and care services and among young children and their families. It will also enhance the ongoing literacy support initiatives across the Kerry library network.
Kerry Library is arranging distribution through its 9 branch libraries. Representatives of the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services have been invited to visit their local library to collect their book bags. Each bag contains books chosen by librarians and materials developed to support storytelling and reading with children. Information is also provided on the range of services provided by Kerry Library including book lending and online resources.
These reading materials are being made available free of charge to approximately 200,000 children around the country and is a collaboration between the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Local Government Management Agency.
With quality book titles in English and Irish, the focus of this initiative is to support early language and literacy development among children and build strong links between these services and libraries.
It is intended that this second phase of the First 5 Little Library initiative will further encourage membership and use of the library services among early learning and care services and among young children and their families. It will also enhance the ongoing literacy support initiatives across the Kerry library network.
First 5: Little Library Bags Initiative for Early Learning and Care Services
To celebrate each child starting school in September and help them navigate this new experience we have put together a gift of a bag of books just for them.
The stories in the books are about starting school, being happy in yourself and making friends. Each bag also contains a new library card and information for parents.
We hope that this small gift will lead each child to a lifelong love of books and reading that can be shared by the whole family.
Visit your local library today to collect your Little Library bag.
The stories in the books are about starting school, being happy in yourself and making friends. Each bag also contains a new library card and information for parents.
We hope that this small gift will lead each child to a lifelong love of books and reading that can be shared by the whole family.
Visit your local library today to collect your Little Library bag.
First 5: Little Library Bag Initiative for Children Starting School in September 2023
Times Tables Rock Star
Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced maths programme created by maths teachers to solve the perennial problem of pupils not knowing their times tables.
Time Tables Rock Stars uses computer game-design elements and principles to make times tables & maths fun. It is one of the leading Ed-Tech math’s products and provides an enjoyable and interactive way to successfully boost recall and math’s confidence amongst children.
It can be used in the classroom as whole-group instruction or for homework. Teachers can choose to print worksheets or have their students play the game on the app (via IOS and Android) or website
Teachers can also benefit from access to valuable data on the performance of their pupils, which enables them to view progress and easily celebrate successes through the use of custom leader boards and certificates.
This is a school based resource and only one school account is needed to allow an
an unlimited number of teachers and students within the school to sign up ensuring the programme is available to everyone.
The programme is available free of charge for 6 months. This will be followed by a review of each school's usage and engagement with the programme. After this initial 6 month period, the schools that have engaged the most during this time will continue to have free access to the licences for a further six months. (A limited number of school licences are available so a waiting period may apply).
If your school is interested in signing up for a trial of the service please contact your local library or email [email protected].
This service is funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund
Time Tables Rock Stars uses computer game-design elements and principles to make times tables & maths fun. It is one of the leading Ed-Tech math’s products and provides an enjoyable and interactive way to successfully boost recall and math’s confidence amongst children.
It can be used in the classroom as whole-group instruction or for homework. Teachers can choose to print worksheets or have their students play the game on the app (via IOS and Android) or website
Teachers can also benefit from access to valuable data on the performance of their pupils, which enables them to view progress and easily celebrate successes through the use of custom leader boards and certificates.
This is a school based resource and only one school account is needed to allow an
an unlimited number of teachers and students within the school to sign up ensuring the programme is available to everyone.
The programme is available free of charge for 6 months. This will be followed by a review of each school's usage and engagement with the programme. After this initial 6 month period, the schools that have engaged the most during this time will continue to have free access to the licences for a further six months. (A limited number of school licences are available so a waiting period may apply).
If your school is interested in signing up for a trial of the service please contact your local library or email [email protected].
This service is funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund
Rose of Tralee Historic Exhibition 2022
Throughout the month of May, Kenmare Library will host a photographic exhibition of photos from the 1961 Kenmare Carnival. Featuring the fairground rides, the tiny tots races, the donkey derby and rolling the penny, these photos capture the joy and excitement of the carnival from years gone by.
Kenmare Library is open Tuesday- Thursday from 10am -5.00pm. and on Fridays & Saturdays 10am-1.30pm & 2.30pm-5.00pm.
For further information contact 064 6641416 / [email protected]
Kenmare Library is open Tuesday- Thursday from 10am -5.00pm. and on Fridays & Saturdays 10am-1.30pm & 2.30pm-5.00pm.
For further information contact 064 6641416 / [email protected]
Join Máiréad on Wednesday 20th October at 7.30pm for Getting The Job - with advice on interviews and what happens afterwards.
Máiréad will cover:
Máiréad will cover:
- Managing applications and preparing for psychometric/aptitude tests
- The interview process from start to finish
- Referees and references
- Negotiating and accepting an offer
Getting the Job with Máiréad O'Carroll (Work Matters Career Workshop 3)
Join Máiréad on Wednesday 13th October at 7.30pm for Marketing Yourself - with advice for anyone looking for and applying for jobs.
Máiréad will cover:
Máiréad will cover:
- Creating an effective CV
- What employer's look for and why they need to know it
- The power of a cover letter
- LinkedIn and the value of networking
Marketing Yourself with Máiréad O'Carroll
(Work Matters Career Workshop 2)
Join Máiréad on Wednesday 6th October at 7.30pm for First Things First - with advice for anyone looking for and applying for jobs.
Máiréad will cover:
Máiréad will cover:
- Job Hunting - Why do you want this job?
- Analysing you skills and identifying the skills you need for the job you want
- Creating a plan and putting it into action
- Applying for the job and what you need to know to maximise your chances of success.
First Things First with Máiréad O'Carroll (Work Matters Career Workshop 1)
Looking for a new job? Interested in changing careers? Máiréad O'Carroll of Manage My Career (Professional, independent career advice and coaching services based in Tralee and Listowel) will give a series of talks during October as part of the Work Matters programme in Kerry Library.
rbDigital Magazines offers access to 100's of full colour interactive online magazines to all library users and these can be enjoyed either on your PC/laptop or on your mobile device via the rbDigital app available from iTunes App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon App Store (the Kindle Fire is the only type of Kindle that supports the rbDigital App.)
Once you have installed the app on your device register by choosing Ireland as your country from the drop down menu and searching for Kerry County Libraries in the Library field provided. Create an account using your library card number, setting your own username and password.
A simple user guide is available here or access a list of frequently asked questions and answers provided by rbDigital here. If you are having difficulties with accessing or using the service you can also contact [email protected] who will help you with your query.
Once you have installed the app on your device register by choosing Ireland as your country from the drop down menu and searching for Kerry County Libraries in the Library field provided. Create an account using your library card number, setting your own username and password.
A simple user guide is available here or access a list of frequently asked questions and answers provided by rbDigital here. If you are having difficulties with accessing or using the service you can also contact [email protected] who will help you with your query.
eComics - rbDigital
Kerry Library is delighted to now offer free access for library members to hundreds of digital comics and graphic novels. Suitable for all ages these can be enjoyed either on your PC/laptop or on your mobile device via the rbDigital app available from iTunes App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon App Store (the Kindle Fire is the only type of Kindle that supports the rbDigital App.)
Once you have installed the app on your device register by choosing Ireland as your country from the drop down menu and search for Kerry County Library in the Library field provided. Create an account using your library card number, setting your own username and password. You will need a Kerry Library card number to access this service. If you have joined online and been issued with a temporary library card number please contact us by phone (066 7121200) or email ([email protected]) to be issued with a Kerry Library number.
A simple user guide is available here. If you are having difficulties with accessing or using the service you can also contact [email protected] who will help you with your query.
Once you have installed the app on your device register by choosing Ireland as your country from the drop down menu and search for Kerry County Library in the Library field provided. Create an account using your library card number, setting your own username and password. You will need a Kerry Library card number to access this service. If you have joined online and been issued with a temporary library card number please contact us by phone (066 7121200) or email ([email protected]) to be issued with a Kerry Library number.
A simple user guide is available here. If you are having difficulties with accessing or using the service you can also contact [email protected] who will help you with your query.
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