Kilkenny Library News, August 2015
Kilkenny County Library
Top tips on supporting your childs reading & lots more!
It's mid-August how did the summer fly by so quickly? We are in the middle of a children's reading extravaganza these days. Our Summer Reading Buzz has been so popular that we are in danger of running out of incentives…...and that is surely a great sign. Kids signed up in their hundreds. A big thanks goes to their families who encourage them to use this valuable facility.
Top tips on supporting your child's reading:
- Keep books, stories and games appropriate to their age level. If too hard or too easy, they may lose interest or confidence.
- If your child finds it difficult to sit and listen to a story, provide them with paper and pencils so that they can draw while they listen.
- Comic books or graphic novels can be a good way of helping children to follow the story if they have difficulty reading.
- Give encouragement and praise for even the smallest accomplishment.
Castlecomer Library
Summer Buzz cards
By now, most children who are participating in our Summer Reading challenge are well on their way to completion! Drop your completed card to the desk by August 22nd.
Heritage Week
We offer a FREE event – The D Day Allied invasion of Normandy in WW2 – a lecture by Paul McDonald, on Tuesday 25th August at 7pm. Pick up your brochure at desk.
Green Dog Walkers
Pledge to be a responsible dog owner by completing a form in the Library! Then claim your free doggie bags, armband and hi-viz jacket!
Taking Stock
This FREE course for men and women over 55 years of age takes place each Tuesday afternoon in our Meeting Room. Explore the concept of positive ageing in a group session over 8 weeks. Facilitator: Paula O’Mahony. Supported by Age and Opportunity. To book, ring Paula at 087-3188242.
Book Clubs
They take a break until September when we welcome popular author Sheila O’Flanagan to our Book Lover’s Night on September 25th. Kid’s Book Club will resume on September8th at 3.30.
For further information on any of the above:
Contact: 056/4440561
Castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie
Graiguenamanagh Library News
War Memorabilia Exhibition. We have an exhibition of some wonderful War memorabilia on loan from S. Quinn, some interesting items including medals, a 1798 pike head and 2 revolvers. Exhibition during normal opening hours.
Green Dog Walkers. Sign up to be a Green Dog Walker and collect your arm band and doggie bag and a hi-vis at the Library.
Crafty Crew meet every Wednesday from 10.30 to 12.00, if you would like to meet, knit, sew, crochet, embroider or any craft come along for chat and a cuppa. The group have a selection of their work on display in the library.
Kilkenny library Online! Do engage with us via our website! Members can access free language courses, download music, magazines, audio books, e-books and access Encyclopaedia Britannica, and a host of amazing free information.
Exhibition boards and display case available in the library for any arts or crafts phone the library at 056 7794178 or graiguenamangh@kilkennylibrary.ie.
Ferrybank Library
What is Ferrybank’s Heritage? Do you have any ideas or information about the history and heritage of Ferrybank?
As the first step in establishing a Ferrybank Heritage Festival we’re looking for your input. This could include – Stories, Photographs, Local Landmarks, Industry, Local Traditions or anything else that you feel is important to the area. Forms available in the library or simply email your thoughts to ferrybank@kilkennylibrary.ie by 29th August.
Citizens Information – Information & Advice Clinic in the library on Thursday 13th August 10am-1pm. FREE confidential information, no appointment necessary.
Inspirational Sharing - We could all do with a bit of inspiration in our lives and if you’re interested in sharing your inspirational ideas and stories this might be the group for you! Facilitated by Eileen Mapstone these will be informal sessions with all participants actively involved in talking and sharing. Meeting in Ferrybank Library on Thursdays 3 – 4pm, starting Thurs 13th August.
Dogs Trust are back! On Tuesday 18th August at 3pm. Meet Deirdre and her dogs for a FREE workshop on caring for your pet – open to all ages, now’s the time to get those questions answered!
Heritage Week – all events are FREE of charge, please call to register.
Wed 26th 11am – 12pm: D-Day: the Allied Invasion of Normandy in World War Two’, talk by Paul McDonald.
Thurs 27th 10am – 12pm: Introduction to Library Online Services of Historical Interest including the Irish Newspaper Archive and Roots.ie.
Fri 28th 11am – 1pm: Military Genealogy: Tracing your WW1 Ancestors presented by Gordon Power. Bring along your memorabilia on the day if you wish.
Tel: 051 897211/897200
ferrybank@kilkennylibary.ie
City Library John’s Quay
D-Day Lecture
For Heritage Week we have a lecture on the Allied Invasion of Normandy in WW2 on Wednesday 26th August from 6.30-7.30pm. Paul McDonald will provide a historical overview of Operation Overlord on 6th June 1944 in Normandy. No booking necessary.
Introduction to the Irish Newspaper Archive
During Heritage Week we have half hour introductory sessions to the Irish Newspaper Archive at City Library. Come with a specific query or just to learn how to explore the archive! Taking place on Thursday 27th August between 10:30 and 12:30, in 30 minutes sessions suitable for 1-2 persons. Phone 056 779 4174 to book a place.
Book Club
The book chosen for August is Unravelling Oliver by Dublin author Liz Nugent. This debut novel is a psychological thriller that explores how a husband ends up savagely beating his wife. The book has been described as unputdownable so let’s see what our book club members think! The next meeting of the City Library book club is August 26th from 11:30 to 12:30.
Woodturning Exhibition
Don’t miss our woodturning exhibition by Bobby Lynch. Bobby makes a range of wonderful crafts, including bowls, pens, key ring holders and wine stoppers at his workshop in Callan. The exhibition is at City Library from 7th to 15th August.
Storytime with Jane
Join us for storytime on Wednesday 26th August at 6:30pm. Suitable for children aged 8 and under. No booking required.
Art Exhibition
The oil paintings of Noel Long will be on display in City Library during Kilkenny Arts Festival this year. Noel works as a painting tutor and exhibits his paintings regularly. We are delighted to display a selection of his current series of paintings.
Contact: 056/7794174
Citylibrary@kilikennylibrary.ie
Thomastown Library
Dog Lovers!
Thomastown Library is delighted to welcome Dogs Trust to our library on August 19th at 2.30pm. Sadhbh and Conan who are 2 miniature schnauzers and their friend Deirdre will be teaching everyone all about what dogs need to be healthy and happy and how to stay safe around dogs. Suitable for ages 6 – 12 years.
School holidays, rainy days!
Why not enjoy some reading time with your children? We have a wide range of early reader titles - series include Songbirds, Banana Storybooks, Hopscotch and O’Brien Pandas. Have fun reading about Flora the Fairy or Danny’s Smelly Toothbrush!
Quick Reads
We also have a selection of Quick Reads for adults. These books are ideal if you haven’t much time to read or if you would like to improve your reading skills while enjoying a good story. We have titles by well-loved authors such as Maeve Binchy and James Patterson.
Contact: 056 7794331
thomastown@kilkennylibrary.ie
Loughboy Library
Jellybean Julie - our toddlers (and minders!) loved Jellybean Julie’s recent weird, wacky, musical show at Loughboy library.
Toddler Hour resumes on Thursday at 11.30am. All welcome for stories and fun.
Introduction to Starting your Family Tree - Tuesday, August 25th 9.30am-1.00pm
In celebration of National Heritage Week an introduction to starting your own Family Tree will take place at the Local Studies Department, John’s Green House, John’s Green, Kilkenny. Please note sessions are for 30 minutes duration, maximum two people and it must be the same genealogy query. Please book 056 7794176.
Dogs Trust Workshop- Wednesday August 26th at 2.30pm.
Come along and meet Sadhbh, Conán and their friend Deirdre from Dogs Trust. They will be teaching you all about what dogs need to stay healthy and happy. You will also learn how to stay safe around dogs! This free workshop is suitable for 6-12 year olds. Please book.
Book Club News - Friday September 25th
We are delighted to be joined by multi best-selling author Sheila O’Flanagan at our annual Book Lovers’ Night on Sept 25th.
Sheila has recently published her 20th novel “My Mother’s Secret”.
This is an engaging, warm and thought-provoking new novel about a secret that can’t be kept under wraps any longer – whatever the consequences.
A romantic holiday in sunny Rome. A happy marriage strong enough to last forty years. Three children, now adults, who’ve grown up secure in the knowledge that they know everything about their mum and dad, and each other.But they don’t.
On the day of the surprise anniversary party Steffie and her brother and sister have arranged for their parents, there’s a shock in store, for all of them. Especially for Steffie.
It’s definitely going to be a day to remember…and a night to remember at Loughboy Library! All are welcome.
The members of the Loughboy Library Book Club have been busy reading “Escape from Camp 14” by Blaine Harden and “The American Lover” by Rose Tremain over the summer. Next meeting is on Thursday Sept 3rd.
Would you like to start a new Friday evening book club at Loughboy Library. We will provide the books and a cosy corner.
Names to Loughboy library please.
Exhibition - Ten acrylic paintings of beautiful Ireland.
Aziz Ennachouani is a 45 year old artist, originally from Morocco.
He has been living in Ireland since 2013. He has always painted and is very talented. He loves and respects the beautiful scenery, animals, buildings and heritage of Ireland. He is looking forward to improving his artistic skills and building a career. He hopes to sell some of his beautiful paintings. He is very grateful to Kilkenny libraries for giving him the chance to exhibit his work.
His exhibition runs until August 21st at Loughboy Library.
Culture Night - Friday 18th September.
Comhaltas Ceoltoirī Ēireann are hosting a night of music, step-dancing, sean-nōs dancing, singing and craic at Loughboy library from 6.30pm.
Contact: 056/7794176
loughboy@kilkennylibrary.ie
E Books and 24/7 service
Kilkenny library Online! Do engage with us via our website! www.kilkennylibrary.ie. Members can access free language courses, download music, magazines, audio books, e-books and access Encyclopaedia Britannica, and a host of amazing free information, without leaving your armchair!
Naxos Music Library
The Library Service has a subscription to the Naxos Music Library.
You can connect to the site FREE of charge on the Public Internet Access PC's in your local library by clicking on the Naxos Link. If you are a Library member you can also connect to this from home. Click on the link required and then type in the 8 digit barcode number - on the back of your Library card- when requested.
This resource allows you to listen to a broad range of classical, jazz, folk and new age music tracks from over 40,000 discs.
Irish Newspaper Archives – The Library has a subscription to this service which is available to users. These archives contain electronic versions of Irish newspapers from the 1700’s to current day, including The Munster Express dating from 1908 and The Kilkenny People from 1923. Via this website you can do a word search of all the published material on the site and it will lead you to the original page of the newspaper.
Irish Catholic Parish Registers for Ireland are now available online. You can access the site at http://registers.nli.ie/.
All Kilkenny Parishes are covered including parishes in the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin.
Entries are organized by parish, there is no surname search facility. Information is the scanned originals.
Contact 056/7794160
info@kilkennylibrary.ie
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