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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 2d
Athy Community Library is currently experiencing a technical issue which is affecting phones and internet access. We apologise for any inconvenience caused while we are working on restoring these services.
Athy Community Library is currently experiencing a technical issue which is affecting phones and internet access. We apologise for any inconvenience caused while we are working on restoring these services.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 2d
Kildare Readers Festival Event
Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story

When: Thursday, October 9th 2025
Time: 7 pm
Where: Riverbank Arts Centre

Book here👇
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 6d
Please note that Clane Library is also closed for the rest of the day due to a power outage in the area.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 7d
Patrons, please note that Ballitore Library is closed from 2.45PM today due to an electricity power cut.

We apologise for the inconvenience.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 7d
Patrons, please note that Ballitore Library is closed from 2.45PM today due to an electricity power cut.

We apologise for the inconvenience.
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Liam Mac Amhlaigh @liammacamhlaigh.bsky.social · 7d
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 10d
Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh Leabharlann Claonadh ag síneadh a huaireanta oscailte amach inniu.

Tá áthas orainn a bheith sásta go mbeidh an Leabharlann i gClaonadh ag cur lena huaireanta oscailte ón lá amárach ar aghaidh.

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Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt go mbeidh Leabharlann Claonadh ag síneadh a huaireanta oscailte amach inniu. Tá áthas orainn a bheith sásta go mbeidh an Leabharlann i gClaonadh ag cur lena huaireanta oscailte ón lá amárach ar aghaidh. 👇 https://kildarecoco.ie/library/Libraries/Clane/
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 14d
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👇
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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👇 https://kildarecoco.ie/library/kildarereadersfestival/
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 14d
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...
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 17d
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...
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👇 https://librariesireland.ie/national-public-libraries-open-day
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 17d
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.
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.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 18d
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]
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 kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 18d
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.
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.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 21d
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👇
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 21d
Hey folks!
Just a quick word from your County Librarian, Gillian Allen about #CultureNight2025 and #KRF2025
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 21d
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/
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 21d
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. 🌙
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. 🌙
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 22d
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.
The Age-Friendly AI project aims to gather opinions and ideas from all across Ireland about the development and usage of AI. Age-Age-Friendly AI, is a national initiative led by TU Dublin and the Research Ireland ADAPT Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology. To get involved in this project, pick up your FREEPOST postcard in Leixlip, Naas & Athy Libraries.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 22d
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.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 22d
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...
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👇 https://www.librariesireland.ie/national-public-libraries-open-day
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 22d
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...
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 https://www.noplanetbnaas.com/Register-for-an-Event.php
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 25d
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.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 23d
We are currently experiencing a technical issue which is affecting our newsletter subscription form.
We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience.
We are currently experiencing a technical issue which is affecting our newsletter subscription form. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience. Tá fadhb theicniúil againn faoi láthair a bhfuil tionchar aici ar ár bhfoirm síntiúis nuachtlitir. Táimid ag obair chun an fhadhb a réiteach a luaithe is féidir. Gabhaimid leithscéal as an míchaoithiúlacht.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 24d
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
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 24d
During this recent workshop in #MaynoothLib, Lucy gave an introduction to interesting and unusual perennial crops, roots, tubers and to taking cuttings.
During this recent workshop in #MaynoothLib, Lucy gave an introduction to interesting and unusual perennial crops, roots, tubers and to taking cuttings. Lucy is a trained organic horticulturalist and seed saver. She has over 15 years’ experience in food growing and working in education setting up school gardens and teaching people how to grow food in community settings through her own company Growing Wild.
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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 25d
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]
"Acclaimed author and Naas Library staff member Wayne Byrne will be celebrating the release of his ninth book, You Can't Kill the Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga - 13 Films and Counting, in Naas Library & Cultural Centre on September 18th at 7pm. The highly anticipated book, which is an account of the making of the legendary Halloween film franchise, will be published by literary giants Bloomsbury this Autumn. Wayne will be celebrating with a pre-release launch party to which all are welcome to partake in refreshments and a Q&A between Wayne and Film Ireland journalist Paul Farren. For more information call 045 980795 or email naaslib@kildarecoco.ie"