Find out what's happening in Kilkenny Libraries this August

Kilkenny County Library

August 2014

Art/Craft classes, Exhibitions, Craft displays, Book Launch, National Heritage Week...

As the holidays come to an end, libraries have lots to offer both young and old! There are art/ craft classes, exhibitions, craft displays, a book launch, and a host of events to celebrate National Heritage Week from August 23rd - 31st.

National Heritage Weeks aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage. Many of the events that take place during the week are free and the programme highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out in all communities in Ireland to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage. Pick up Kilkennys Bumper Programme from any library!

Thomastown Library

Some of the new fiction titles to recently hit the shelves in Thomastown library:

A perfect Heritage – Penny Vincenzi
Fortress – Andy McNab
The truth about the Harry Quebert Affair – Joel Dicker
The G File – Hakan Nesser
Summer house with swimming pool – Herman Kock (author of ‘The Dinner’)
One Wish - Marie Duffy
The last days of Rabbit Hayes – Anna McPartlin
If you were me – Sheila O’Flanagan
The silkworm – Robert Galbraith

'Sweet Tooth' by Ian McEwan is a title in stock that has been highly recommended by a number of borrowers lately.

‘The year is 1972. The Cold War is far from over. Britain is being torn apart by industrial unrest and terrorism. Serena Frome, in her final year at Cambridge is being froomed for M15.

Serena is sent on a secret mission – Operation Sweet Tooth – which brings her into the world of Tom Haley a promising young writer. First she loves his stories, then she begins to love the man. Can she maintain the fiction of her undercover life? And who is inventing whom? To answer these questions, Serena must abandon the first rule of espionage – trust no one.’

The book club meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the library at 2.15pm. Call in for a chat and a cuppa. All welcome.

‘The woman who went to bed for a year’ by Sue Townsend was the book choice for July. The choice for August is ‘Longburn’ by Jo Baker.

Did you know you can recycle your household batteries in the library? Just drop them into the red recycling box in the front hall.

Margaret Lambert Exhibition

Margaret Lambert's exhibition takes place in Loughboy Library, Kilkenny, until Friday 15th August 2014.

Margaret Lambert Exhibition

Margaret Lambert's exhibition takes place in Loughboy Library, Kilkenny, until Friday 15th August 2014.

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Loughboy Library

Book Clubs will resume in September following the summer break.

Hard Backs will meet at 10.30am on Tues Sept 2nd to discuss 'Madame Doubtfire' by Anne Fine. The hugely popular film of the same name starring Robin Williams was based on this book - fans of the film are welcome to come along.

Riveting Reads club will talk about 'Every Single Minute' by Hugo Hamilton at their meeting on Thursday Sept 4th.

New members always welcome.

Reading by Josie Funchion: Josie from the Loughboy Library Writers Group will read from her own works including “A Day on the Farm” on Friday Aug 15th at 2pm. Josie’s stories are featured in 'Sole Survivors 3' which was recently published by GROW.

Free event.

Exhibition: Margaret Lambert’s exhibition will run until Friday Aug 15th at 8pm.

Summer Workshops: Pictured are happy participants of the Horrid Henry workshop with local artist Caroline Sloane and young poets who took part in our poetry workshop with Rathdowney native Michael Creagh. Thanks to all who attended.

Graiguenamanagh Library

The Reading Challenge is up and running don’t forget to bring your white card with you when returning your books and collect your gift and sticker

An exhibition of paintings by Dawn Hennessy Goresbridge is on display in the library until August 31st viewing during usual opening hours

Tourist Information now on display in Graiguenamanagh library, local and county information available. Call in and pick up a brochure.

Rosie Irwin has a display of hand knitted and crocheted children’s items for sale in the library.

Driver Theory New, 6th edition available at the library, book and CD available to borrow or use on computers here in the Library.

Crafty Crew meet every Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.00, bring your knitting, sewing or any craft work

Selecton of forms available in the library (eg) Passport, driver licence, motor tax, please ask at the desk.

FREE Exhibition Space available for any art, craft or memorabilia.

FREE Internet Access, just pay for printing. Photocopying service also available in the library.

Library opening hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10am - 8pm

Wednesday: 10am - 5pm

Thursday: 10am - 5pm

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 1.30pm

The library is closed on Saturday of Bank Holiday Weekends.

Castlecomer Library

There is a wonderful display of Handcrafted Aprons, pillow slips, cushion covers and hats on display at the moment.

Book Launch: Castlecomer-born, retired policeman, Gerry O’Shea will launch his Memoir “The Irish Detective in Yorkshire” in the Library at 7pm on Tuesday 19^th August. All are welcome!

Kids! The Summer Reading Challenge, Mythical Maze is now in full swing, and all cards need to be completed by August 30^th.

Heritage week events: The Golden Era of Ceili Music and dance" a presentation on Tuesday 26th August at 7pm. Free!

"A picture tells a thousand words" - a display of local photographs August 25^th – Sep 6^th.

"Fieldnames of Firoda and Smithstown" a display august 26^th – 30^th.

New Bookstock: See our displays of new novels and WW1 titles. Best sellers arrive regularly. Requests accepted.

Book Clubs: We have two adult and one children’s Book Club in our Library. All meet monthly, places available on the Afternoon Book Club for adults and the Kid’s Club too. Next meetings will take place in September.The title “Elizabeth is missing” by Emma Healey has been chosen by Pageturner’s Reading group.

Colour Photocopier Service now available.

Contact: 4440561 or Castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie

Mural in John's Quay Library, Kilkenny

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John’s Quay Library

Heritage week event: Research your family using RootsIreland Website with one on one sessions Tuesday morning 26^th August from 10am.

Limited spaces are remaining on our Heritage week event with Root Ireland expert, Mary Flood. Booking is essential by phoning 056 779 4174.

French Conversation: French conversation group continue to meet fortnightly on Friday mornings. For further information phone contact Catherine on 056 779 4174.

Book Club news: The Quay Book Club will discuss “Every Single Minute” by Hugo Hamilton at the next meeting onWed.27^th August at 11.30am.

Exhibition: Currently on display are oil paintings by local artist, Shona Hehir.

Where’s Wally??? Have you spotted Wally around the City Library lately?? See the beautiful mural painted by Red Square Project in association with Butler Gallery created at the back of our building.

Poets on Board: Showcase your poetry in the library.....email your poems to us at citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie by 25^th August if you would like to be considered for our next exhibition.

Contact:056 7794175

Urlingford Library

Great Sport! We stock some fantastic books on all Sports. From Marathon Running to Rugby, Golf and Swimming. What a better way to enjoy the long summer days than following a sport you love!

Kids! For all our Mythical Mazers we have a great selection of books on Greek Myths and Roman Myths. Find out more about Medusa-she of the snakes for hair!! Perfect for Percy Jackson fans too. You know who you are! The Reading challenge ends soon, so complete your cards and pick up your prizes!

Ferrybank Library

National Heritage Week takes place each year, during the last week of August, with the aim of building awareness and education about our heritage.

To Celebrate Heritage Week we are running the following events in Ferrybank library:

Sat 23rd 12pm: Launch of Connecting Generations – Celebrating Our Place: Wall hanging created by participants of the Connecting Generations project. This creative project, a joint partnership between Kilkenny Library Service, KLP and WAP, brought generations and cultures together to explore a sense of place & the diversity of local people.

Tues 26th 10am - 1pm: Leaded Glass Workshop with Yvonne Kearney, FREE OF CHARGE - booking essential, limited number of places.

Wed 27th 10.30am: Introduction to Kilkenny County Library's Local History and Genealogical Sources, FREE OF CHARGE - booking essential.

Fri 29th 2.30 – 4pm: Researching Your Family Tree Online – Useful Information and Tips with Niall Harpur, FREE OF CHARGE - booking essential.

Tues 26th – Sat 30th: ‘Hidden Gems & Forgotten People and Fieldnames’. Exhibition of maps from the Fieldnames Project, run by Kilkenny County Council Heritage Office and The Hidden Gems and Forgotten People project organised by the Federation of Local History Societies.

Hello! Hello! The latest addition to our online service is Hello magazine. If you want to catch up on the latest celebrity news just log-in to Kilkenny library website, click on online services and away you go! While there you might like to try out our FREE Language Courses, FREE Audiobooks or FREE Music Library. To access any of these services you just need your membership number – not a member yet? What are you waiting for??

Mythical Maze: Our summer reading challenge for children is in full swing. It is due to finish up in the next few weeks, so don’t forget to call in with your card and collect your goodies!!!

Contact: 051 897200

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