Library News, 18th January 2012
Urlingford
Urlingford Library is open from Tuesday to Saturday every week. It’s the best value for books, dvds and magazines. There is a great selection of new adult books now in stock. Highly recommended are the following: Home Chef by Neven Maguire – The award winning chef shows everyday cooks how to achieve kitchen success. For the sports fan there is Brothers in sport: GAA by Donal Keenan. The author profiles some of Ireland’s most famous GAA brothers. For the DIY enthusiasts there is Paths, patios and decking. The author, Paul Wagland, outlines the process of designing and creating hard-landscaped areas for your garden. Interior designers could try Cheap chic: affordable ideas for a relaxed home written by Emily Chalmers.
Smashing new children’s books also arriving every week.
The Knitting group meets every Thursday 10-12am. Crochet and embroidery are all happening on Thursday mornings also. If you want some company and maybe want to learn something new, Urlingford Library is the place to be!! What have you got to lose? All are welcome.
Castlecomer
The Library offers free exhibition space for individuals and groups throughout the year. Exhibitions may cover Art/Craft or Community information. Ring us on 4440561 and book a 3 week slot.
The Toddler Story and Craft hour continues every Thursday morning at 11.30. Free to mums dads and carers.
This week our Knitting Group participated in a demonstration and workshop on embroidery with Frances Bradley. They meet for coffee and stitching of all sorts every Thursday from 10am – 12.30pm. Anyone with an interest in knitting or sewing is very welcome to join!
The Afternoon Book Club will meet in the Library on Wednesday 25th January at 2.30pm. We are actively seeking members to join. Come and see what its all about and stay if you like what you hear.
City Library, John’s Quay
Poets on board:
A new selection of poetry will be on display for your enjoyment from 1st February.
Submissions for March are now being accepted. Closing date: 15th February.Please email poems to citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie.
Rules: No more than 3 well crafted poems. Poems should be of interest to the general public. Poems selected will be displayed during the month of March. Phone 056 7794174 for further information.
Flash Fiction:
Visit the library on John's Quay from February 1st and see the first collection of Flash Fiction, all written by local people.
Why not try it yourself?? Flash Fiction is a very short story that can be enjoyed quickly! The challenge is to create a complete compelling story within the limited amount of 300 words. Stories should be suitable for the general public and emailed to citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie .Closing date for entries is 15th February. Selected work will be displayed during the month of March.
Book Club meeting:
Our first book club meeting takes place in the Reference room of the City Library today (Wednesday 25th) from 11.30am-12.30pm. All are welcome.
Leaving Cert History projects:
If you need help with your history sources, don't forget to call into your local library or the local studies section in John's Green House. Remember to allow plenty of time!
Graiguenamanagh
The library book club members are reading Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen this month.
On display are paintings of local scenes and landscapes by local artist William Watson.
Graiguenamanagh Historical Society has a talk entitled “Hitler’s Irishmen”! by author and historian Terence O’Reilly on Friday 17th February at 8pm in the library. This talk tells the story of how a handful of Irishmen fought for Nazi Germany but only 2 ever wore the uniform of the notorious Waffen-SS. All welcome