July-September 2019 - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
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July-September 2019
Events at a glance
Booking essential for many events. See page further details can be found. All events free unless
numbers for further details. Those with an * otherwise stated on the relevant page numbers.
refer to events listed on separate leaflets where
July
1 Press Photographers’ Association of Ireland Exhibition 2019 Level 3 p6
1 Eat your heart out: Exhibition curated by Sarah Maria Griffin Level 4 p8
1 Pieces of the Past: Exhibition by dlr Local Studies Level 4 p8
4 Royal Photographic Society’s International Exhibition Municipal Gallery p4
4 Photography exhibition: Celebrating Irish talent by Hugh O’Conor Level 3 p7
5 11.00am Open studio for adults Project Room, Level 3 p5
9 11.00am Open studio for kids Project Room, Level 3 p5
13 2.30pm Open studio for kids Project Room, Level 3 p5
15 11.30am Dementia inclusive Gallery tour Gallery/Project Room p5
16 2.15pm Make a book for Summer Stars with Claire Halpin Children's Library, Level 4 p13
16 6.00pm Getting started in Raspberry Pi & Arduino with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab p15
17 7.00pm Offshoot photography showcase Gallery / Project Room p4
18 1.30pm Wearable technology workshop for kids with MakeCreateInnovate LexIcon lab p16
20 11.00am Using your digital camera:
an introductory workshop with Aoife Giles Project Room, Level 3 p5
22 7.30pm dlr Library Voices: An evening with David Nicholls
in conversation with Eithne Shortall Studio p10
23 3.30pm Summer Reading Storytime with library staff Children's Library, Level 4 p13
23 6.00pm Create your own website with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab p15
24 Celebrating the history of Local Government [exhibition] Level 3 p7
25 1.00pm Poetry by the Pond Haigh Terrace p12
30 6.00pm Cinema Book Club Studio p12
August
Until 6 Photography exhibition: Celebrating Irish talent by Hugh O’Conor Level 3 p7
6 Crossing Borders, Forging Republics: Roger Casement &
his experience in Peru [exhibition) Level 3 p6
6 Leinster Printmakers [exhibition] Level 4 p8
7 6.00pm Introduction to 3D printing with Ryan Paetzold LexIcon Lab p15
10 6.00pm Getting started in Raspberry Pi & Arduino with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab p15
13 10.30am Hardware coding workshop for kids LexIcon Lab p16
13 11.00am Sunlight photo print workshop for kids Project Room, Level 3 p5
14 7.00pm Poetry evening with Elizabeth Beaton,
Cover Image: Michael Fitzpatrick
Rosamund Taylor & Jessica Traynor Project Room, Level 3 p10
15 2.15pm Make a book for Summer Stars with Claire Halpin Children's Library, Level 4 p13
16 2.00pm Smartphone photography workshop with Brendan Ó Sé Project Room, Level 3 p5
20 6.00pm Create your own website with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab p15
21 11.00am Photography review day with Tanya Kiang Project Room, Level 3 p5
2 What’s On July—September 2019
Events at a glance
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dlr Lexicon Residencies dlr Branch Libraries’ Events
August continued
24 10.00am T-shirt printing workshop for kids & parents LexIcon Lab p16
24 12.00pm Look Club #4 Municipal Gallery p5
27 6.00pm Cinema Book Club Studio p12
28 7.00pm Artist talk: Focus on Vukasin Nedeljkovic and Rajinder Singh Project Room, Level 3 p5
29 1.00pm Poetry by the Pond Haigh Terrace p12
30 Roger Casement Summer School Studio p12
Until 31 Celebrating the history of Local Government [exhibition] Level 3 p7
September
2 First to Fight. Exhibition in association with the Polish Embassy in Dublin Level 3 p7
3 6.00pm Drop in Maker evening with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab p15
Until 4 Royal Photographic Society’s International Exhibition Municipal Gallery p4
4 10.00am 3D printing – Let’s get technical with Ryan Paetzold Lexicon Lab p15
4 6.30pm Summer Reading Celebration!
Monster Doodle with Elida Maiques Children’s Library, Level 4 p13
10 11.00am Open studio for kids Project Room, Level 3 p5
10 3.30pm Gaming Club LexIcon Lab p16
11 10.00am Baby Book Club Children’s Library, Level 4 p13
13 11.00am Open studio for adults Project Room, Level 3 p5
14 2.30pm Open studio for kids Project Room, Level 3 p5
14 2.30pm Grúpa spraoi sa LexIcon: imeachtaí do pháistí trí Ghaeilge Children’s Library, Level 4 p13
17 6.00pm Create your own website with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab p15
20 Lego competition display Children’s Library, Level 4 p14
20 4.00pm Culture Night at dlr LexIcon * Various Venues
20 Clann: Exhibition by Theresa Nanigian Municipal Gallery p4
24 10.30am Making the most of your library card: workshop with library staff Room 2, Level 5 p12
24 6.00pm Cinema Book Club Studio p12
25 6.00pm Introduction to 3D printing with Ryan Paetzold LexIcon Lab p15
25 7.00pm Catherine McCarthy & Patrick Deely introduced by Nell Regan Studio p11
26 1.00pm Poetry by the Pond Haigh Terrace p12
Until 27 Leinster Printmakers [exhibition] Level 4 p8
Until 30 Crossing Borders, Forging Republics:
Roger Casement & his experience in Peru [exhibition) Level 3 p6
30 6.00pm Graphic Design / Vinyl Cutting workshop with Ryan Paetzold LexIcon Lab p15
Summer Stars Event
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dlr LexIcon Exhibitions The Municipal Gallery Exhibition & Learning
Programmes are managed by dlr Arts Office
Municipal Gallery Exhibition Programme — Level 3
above Theresa Nanigian, Untitled
(Blackrock Market Photobooth I), 2019
Municipal Gallery
Learning Programme
Booking Please book for all of the
above Christopher Bethell, The Grand Canyon, 2015, from the series The Duke of Earl events unless otherwise stated as
places are limited. To book go to
www.eventbrite.ie and search
The Royal Photographic Theresa Nanigian: Clann for “dlr LexIcon Gallery”. For more
Society’s International 20 Sept-17 Nov information www.dlrcoco.ie/arts
Photography Exhibition 161 ‘Clann’, a spirited portrait of Dún or (01) 236 2759
4 July-4 Sept Laoghaire-Rathdown County, is a
The Royal Photographic series of large-scale photographs OffShoot Photography
Society’s International of groups who live, work and play Showcase
Photography Exhibition is in the County. The work reflects Gallery/Project Room
the world’s longest running the fact that Irish clans have long Wed 17 July, 7.00-8.30pm
photographic exhibition, having been composed of members OffShoot will present a
been held almost every year far beyond blood relations, and showcase of their work
since 1854. 7,327 entries were demonstrates the cultural shifts with members on hand to
submitted to the open call from in what the County has become discuss their work, share
over 60 countries. The exhibition and where it might be headed. their photography practice,
presents 100 images with the Nanigian’s exhibition may also some technical, practical and
chance to see some incredible include photographs taken by artistic advice and answer any
contemporary photography, members of the Dún Laoghaire- questions you may have about
covering a huge variety of Rathdown public in the fondly- joining a photographic society.
subject matter and themes. regarded photo booth. The evening will begin with
a short exhibition tour with
photographer Aoife Giles.
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Introduction to Using Your Photography Review Day Open Studios
Digital Camera with Aoife Giles Project Room Project Room
Project Room (and outdoors) Wed 21 Aug No booking required.
Sat 20 July, 11.00am-2.00pm 20 mins slots running from Adults:
Adult Workshop Cost: €5 11.00 am-4.00pm Fri 5, 12, 19 & 26 of July.
This practical, hands-on Booking essential . Fri 13, 20, & 27 Sept.
workshop with photographer Aimed at serious amateur 11.00am-1.00pm
Aoife Giles will introduce photographers. Kids: Tues 9 July, 10 Sept.
beginners to digital photography Get some feedback and friendly 11.00am-1.00pm
and how to get the most out of advice about your photography Kids: Sat 13 July, 14 Sept.
their cameras. from Tanya Kiang, Director 2.30-4.30pm
and curator of the Gallery of Come along and try out our Open
Sunlight Photo Print Photography. Bring along a Studios for adults and kids. Make
Workshops for Children selection of your photographs use of our free space with artists
Project Room (max 40 - these can be brought on hand to help and encourage
Tues 13 Aug, 11.00am- on USB) for an informal, one-to- your artistic projects! Materials
12.00pm Parent/Toddler one free review session. are provided so you can try out
Tues 20 Aug, 11.00am- lots of different things. There are
12.30pm Age: 7-10 yrs Look Club # 4 no Open Studios in August.
Join artist Jane Fogarty to Gallery
create photographic prints from Sat 24 Aug, 12.00-1.00pm Dementia Inclusive
sunlight with magical cyanotype Look Club is to exhibitions as Book Gallery Tours
paper. Be inspired by nature and Club is to books. Explore the current Gallery/Project Room
everyday shapes to create these exhibition, have a conversation Mon 15 July,
exciting pictures. A selection of and learn together in a supportive 11.30am-1.00pm
materials will be provided, but and welcoming atmosphere. Tues 23 July, 2.30-4.00pm
participants are encouraged to Tea and coffee provided. Would you like to try something
bring along small shapes for different with a family member
their photographic print. (leaves, Artist Talk or friend living with dementia?
paperclips, flowers, string, etc.) Focus On: Vukašin Facilitators trained to support
Nedeljković and people with dementia will
Smartphone Photography Rajinder Singh facilitate an enjoyable tour of the
Workshop with Brendan Ó Sé Project Room exhibition, together with friends
Project Room (and outdoors) Wed 28 Aug, 7.00-8.30pm or family, where you can both
Fri 16 Aug, 2.00-5.30pm This special evening promises take time to look at selected
Adult Workshop Cost: €5 to be an interesting insight into work on show. There will be
Award-winning photographer the work of two contemporary time to enjoy a cup of tea and
Brendan Ó Sé will help you artists from diverse cultural chat about the experience at the
discover tips and tricks to help backgrounds now based in end of the tour. Each tour looks
you get the most out of your Ireland – Vukašin Nedeljković at different work, so you are
phone’s camera. (b. Serbia) and Rajinder Singh welcome to attend both.
(b. Malaysia). Followed by Q&A. To book, phone (01) 236 2759
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dlr LexIcon Exhibitions The exhibition programme on pages
6-8 is managed by dlr Libraries.
Crossing Borders, Forging
Republics: Roger Casement
and his experience in Peru.
6 Aug-30 Sept. Launch on
Thurs 29 August as part of
the Roger Casement Summer
School, see page 12.
All welcome.
Roger Casement (1864-1916)
made two journeys into
the north-west Amazon to
above Eskimo Boy by Tom Honan. Honan who is no stranger to investigate claims about the
the PPAI Awards stage having mistreatment of workers involved
received 9 awards to date in in rubber extraction and he wrote
Level 3 previous years. His winning an official report exposing the
portfolio this year features desperate plight of indigenous
Press Photographers work commissioned by The Amazonian communities.
Association of Ireland Irish Times. The 2019 exhibition Casement’s legacy as an activist
Exhibition 2019 features 101 prints and chronicles and a revolutionary, not only for
www.ppai.ie the year 2018 covering all the Irish Independence and against
1-31 July. Launch on Wed 3 highs and lows including the King Leopold II’s Congo Free
July, 6.45pm. All welcome. many sporting events at home State has fascinated generations
For the fifth year in a row, we and abroad, the momentous of Peruvian intellectuals, among
are pleased to showcase the Papal Visit as well as the them José Carlos Mariátegui and
Press Photographers Association catastrophic weather events Mario Vargas Llosa.
of Ireland ‘Press Photographer including the infamous ‘Beast This exhibition has been
of the Year 2019’ exhibition at from the East’. compiled by the Embassy of
dlr LexIcon. The overall award Peru in Ireland with the support
this year went to Dublin-based of the Dublin Festival of History,
freelance photographer Tom a Dublin City Council initiative.
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the Councillor and raises public
awareness on the work and
activities of local authorities
throughout the country.
First to Fight. Exhibition in
association with the Polish
Embassy in Dublin
above Kwaku by Hugh O’Conor. Celebrating the History of 2-30 Sept.
Irish Local Government September 2019 marks the 80th
24 July-31 Aug. anniversary of the attacks against
Level 3 As we complete the recent local Poland which started the Second
elections for 2019, it is timely World War. This disastrous
Photography Exhibition: to note that April 2019 marked conflict took the lives of millions
Celebrating Irish Talent by the 120th Anniversary of the of people worldwide, including
Hugh O’Conor first local elections following six million Polish citizens. In
4 July-6 Aug the enactment of the Local September 1939, the Polish
We are pleased to host Virgin Government (Ireland) Act, 1898 Armed Forces and society put up
Media Dublin International Film which provided the legislative firm resistance, the first to fight
Festival’s third annual exhibition basis for much of our present on such a scale to the air, sea and
of portraits by Hugh O’Conor. local government system. It is land onslaught at its West, North,
The exhibition highlights the of particular significance that East and South borders.
wealth of Irish talent in the 2019 women were given the franchise,
Festival programme, showcasing albeit a limited one, for the
O’Conor’s distinctive style. first time in Ireland in the 1899
elections. The exhibition notes
the importance of the role of
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dlr LexIcon Exhibitions
photo Bríd O’Donovan
Free Workshops.
Sat 10 Aug, 11.00am-1.00pm
Etching for beginners with
Pamela de Brí. Room 1, Level 3.
Sat 7 Sept, 11.00am-1.00pm
Relief printmaking with Rebecca
Homfray. Room 1, Level 3.
Sat 21 Sept, 11.00am-1.00pm
Drypoint for beginners with
Margaret Becker. Room 1, Level 3.
Bookings via
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
(01) 280 1147. Max 15.
Level 4 Level 5
Eat Your Heart Out
1-31 July. Launch on Tues 2
July at 6.30pm. All welcome.
Curated by Sarah Maria Griffin,
dlr Writer in Residence 2018-
19, Eat Your Heart Out is an
exhibition about food and
memory. Contributors were
invited to write about a recipe Leinster Printmakers
or dish that meant a great deal 6 Aug – 27 Sept. Launch on 6
to them, or to describe a special Aug at 6.30pm. All welcome. Pieces of the Past
food memory and to explore why The Leinster Printmaking Studio, 1 July-31 August
it is significant. Congratulations Clane, Co. Kildare, celebrated Nigel Curtin, dlr Local Studies
to all the contributors: its 20th anniversary in 2018. Librarian, presents a short
Caroline Bracken, Patricia Doran, To mark the occasion, the taster exhibition of promotional
Sally Dunne, Angela Finn, Jackie studio invited all members material held in the Local Studies
Fitzgerald, Clare Hall, Michelle past and present, as well Collections at dlr LexIcon. Fitting
McElroy, Cormac O’Connor, as guest printmakers who into that ‘grey’ literature of library
Maggie O’Dwyer, Marie G. had participated in previous holdings, these posters and
O’Dwyer, Adrienne Quinn, Hester exhibitions, to make a print for pamphlets have recently been
Scott and Michelle Walsh. this exhibition. The theme was selected from the Local History
Special thanks to photographer open so as to allow participants collection for digitisation. This
Bríd O’Donovan. demonstrate their influences, display highlights the importance
inspirations and personal style. of digitising such ephemeral
All work is handprinted using a material for posterity and
variety of processes. capturing those moments in time.
8 What’s On July—September 2019
dlr LexIcon Residencies
Archivist in Residence Musician in Residence Writer in Residence
David Gunning is currently Organised by dlr Arts Office, 2018-19
completing a major project the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Congratulations to Sarah
celebrating the centenary of the County Council Musician-in- Maria Griffin on her wonderful
Dominican Oratory of the Sacred Residence scheme is jointly residency – we will all be sorry to
Heart, Dún Laoghaire. He is working funded by the Arts Council, and say farewell at the beginning of
with Nigel Curtin, dlr’s Local Studies managed by Music Network. July this year! Her final event will
Librarian and many key institutions be the launch of her exhibition
such as the National Gallery of Over the summer improvising Eat your Heart Out on Tuesday
Ireland, Dominican Archives, Cabra pianist and composer Izumi 2 July. We are also thrilled to
and dlr Heritage Office. We look Kimura’s residency will explore hear her latest news regarding
forward to a major exhibition on the connection between Dún the Secret Project that she was
the Oratory at dlr LexIcon, a new Laoghaire’s environmental working on during her residency.
publication and a series of talks and soundscape and musical sounds. This follows on from the highly
workshops in October/November. successful launch of her latest
Concert Programme novel Other Words for Smoke in
David’s popular Big House- Studio Theatre, Level 1 April this year.
themed Cinema Book Club Thurs 4 July, 7.00pm
has been going from strength For her first performance, Over the last year, Sarah has
to strength and dates for audiences will have a chance to conducted creative writing
the coming months include hear new works. Izumi will be workshops on the topic of food
Tuesdays 30 July, 27 August and joined by collaborators Anthony and memoir, was invited to
24 September. David will also be Kelly, one of the creators of the participate in and host numerous
giving a talk in Dalkey Library on intriguing online Dún Laoghaire literary events both nationally
15 July as part of his travelling Sound Map, and violinist Cora and internationally, gave a public
exhibition F.M. O’Flanagan: Venus Lunny. reflection at the Commemoration
Recorder of Dalkey. Thurs 1 August, 7.00pm of the RMS Leinster in October
This performance will be the 2018 and was invited to read her
The archival collections held culmination of the collaborative novel Spare and Found Parts as
at dlr LexIcon are open to work created during the entire part of The Book on One with
researchers by appointment. As residency. Izumi will be joined by RTÉ.
David processes and catalogues collaborators Anthony Kelly and
the collections, they will become vocalist Olesya Zdorovetska.
available for consultation.
Enquiries: dgunning@dlrcoco.ie Free events; booking essential on
eventbrite.ie
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DLR LIBRARY VOICES AND POETRY EVENTS
An Evening with David Poetry evening with
Nicholls, in conversation Elizabeth Beaton,
with Eithne Shortall Rosamund Taylor
Mon 22 July, 7.30pm and Jessica Traynor
Studio Theatre, Level 1 Wed 14 Aug, 7.00pm
Tickets €12 & €10 from Project Room,
eventbrite.ie beside Municipal Gallery
Free event, booking essential
photo Hal Shinnie
on eventbrite.ie
Breaking News
photo John Beaton
Congratulations to our new
Writer in Residence 2019-20
Sadhbh Devlin, who will join
us from July. The residency
this year will focus on the
theme of inclusivity and will
have a particular emphasis on Sweet Sorrow is a novel about
creativity for 6-12 year olds. the joy and angst of first love, the
potency of friendship, the worry
Sadhbh is the author of two and the misery too. It is a
picturebooks in Irish; Bí ag tragicomedy about a turning
Spraoi Liom! (illustrated by point in the life of an
Tarsila Kruse, 2017) and Beag unremarkable young man who is
Bídeach (illustrated by Róisín suddenly offered an opportunity A unique evening of poetry,
Hahessy, 2018). Beag Bídeach to change his fortunes. David featuring three dynamic women
was recently shortlisted for Nicholls, the bestselling author of poets: Elizabeth Beaton,
the Children’s Books Ireland Starter for Ten, One Day and Us, the Australian author of the
Book of the Year Awards. Her aims to make the reader think, chapbook Unbroken Circle, and
award-winning blog www. ‘yes, I remember exactly what two Irish poets, Rosamund
wherewishescomefrom. that felt like’. Few writers can tug Taylor, winner of the 2017
com features her other at the heartstrings as Mairtín Crawford Award, and
passions - crafting with kids convincingly and eloquently as Jessica Traynor, author of two
and celebrating the seasons. David Nicholls. His most recent collections, most recently, The
screenwriting credits include Quick. The poets will read on
Further details of Sadhbh's Patrick Melrose, starring Benedict themes as diverse as travel, loss,
residency will be announced in Cumberbatch, adapted from the sexuality, myth and witches.
the coming months. You can novels by Edward St Aubyn.
find out more about her on
www.sadhbhdevlin.ie
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Catherine MacCarthy and Patrick Deeley, Joseph O’Connor in
introduced by Nell Regan Conversation
Thurs 26 Sept, 7.00pm with Liz Nugent
Studio Theatre, Level 1 Wed 30 Oct, 8.00pm
Free event, booking essential on eventbrite.ie Pavilion Theatre
Join us for an evening of poetry to celebrate two new collections Tickets €15/€12
of poetry, Daughters of the House by Catherine Phil MacCarthy and (01) 231 2929 or
The End of the World by Patrick Deeley, both by Dedalus Press. www.paviliontheatre.ie
photo Gerry Stanford
Irish author Joseph O’Connor
sits down to discuss his new
novel about Bram Stoker
Daughters of the House is The End of the World is Deeley’s with crimewriting maven Liz
Catherine’s fifth collection and seventh collection and shows Nugent. O’Connor’s new novel
opens with poems that arose impassioned concern with Shadowplay is a masterful
during a residency in Paris, today’s uncertain times and account of the relationship
considering many Irish artists the potential for calamity. His between Bram Stoker and
who were drawn to and lived in evocations of wet meadow, the great actor, Henry Irving.
Paris. The collection reflects on seashore, city street, desert and Through his intense relationships
moments in moorland move with Irving and the actress,
Irish history with wonder Ellen Terry,
and honours through the Stoker will
historical figures living moment be inspired
such as Maud and sing the to write his
Gonne, Michael desire to make masterpiece,
Davitt and life last. Dracula.
Sarah Purser.
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To book for the following events,
please phone 280 1147 or email
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie unless
otherwise stated.
Regular Events for Adults
English conversation classes
Children’s Library, Level 4
Mondays from 16 Sept
5.45-7.45pm Cinema Book Club Summer School and Festival is
Aimed at migrants working Studio Theatre, Level 1 organised to honour the memory
and living in Ireland on a Tuesdays 30 July, 27 Aug & of Dún Laoghaire-born Irish
long-term basis. Enquiries: 24 Sept, 6.00pm revolutionary and international
failteisteachdun All welcome. human rights advocate Roger
laoghaire@gmail.com or Read, watch, discuss! Every Casement. This is the third year
www.thirdageireland.ie month, David Gunning, dlr of the Summer School and will
Archivist in Residence, selects include a wide range of national
Coffee Morning as Gaeilge a book with an accompanying and international speakers. See
Café, Level 1 film adaptation. This Big page 6 for further details re
Tuesdays 11.00am-12.00pm House-themed Cinema Book the accompanying exhibition,
from Sept. All welcome. Club has proven very popular Crossing Borders organised by
Informal conversational Irish in the last few months. Email the Embassy of Peru in Dublin
language sessions. dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie for and Dublin Festival of History.
further information.
Poetry by the Pond Making the most of your
Haigh Terrace entrance Courses & talks for adults library card: Informal
Thursdays 25 July, 29 Aug & sessions with library staff.
26 Sept, 1.00pm Roger Casement Summer Room 2, Level 5
All welcome School 2019 Tues 24 Sept 10.30am-
Poetry by the Pond brings like- Studio Theatre, Level 1 12.00pm
minded people together in a very Fri 30 Aug-Sun 1 Sept Max 6.
simple accessible way. Read your Admission: €35 for full school Booking essential via
own poetry or someone else’s, (includes night of song & music) dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
come along to listen if you prefer. or €10 per session. phone 280 1147.
Further information Tel: Bring along your device and your
photo Dennis Gilbert
087 261 1597/086 057 library card to discover what the
2005/01 230 2311 or email: online library offers and how
dlrrogercasementsummer to access e-resources such as
school@gmail.com magazines, e-books and music!
The dlr Roger Casement
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UCD Adult Education Classes Summer Reading Storytime
Keep a close eye with Library Staff
out for UCD’s
listings for courses Children’s Library, Level 4
commencing in Tues 23 July, 3.30-4.00pm
Sept/October. We Ages 3-6yrs. All welcome.
look forward to Join the library staff for a special
courses on history, philosophy Lego Club with Library Staff Summer Stars storytime as we
and literature for Autumn 2019. Room 1, Level 3 celebrate books and stories. Why
Enrol online at www.ucd.ie/all Thursdays from 12 Sept not come dressed up as your
or phone 01 716 7123 or email for 6 weeks favourite character from a book?.
adult.education@ucd.ie for 3.30-4.45pm
further information. Ages 7-10 years. Max 12. Make a book for Summer
Booking required via Stars with artist Claire Halpin
Regular Events for Children dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
phone 280 1147 Room 1, Level 3
Baby Book Club All Lego provided, just bring Tues 16 July & Thurs 15 Aug
with Library Staff along your creativity! Ages 6-8yrs 2.15-3.15pm
Children’s Library, Level 4 Ages 9-12yrs 3.30-4.30pm
Wed 11 Sept, 10.00-11.00am Grúpa Spraoi sa LexIcon: Join visual artist Claire Halpin in
All welcome. Imeachtaí do pháistí trí a practical hands on workshop
Explore books, song and rhyme Ghaeilge for children to create concertina
with your baby or young child. Dé Sathairn 14 Méan Fómhair and pop-up books using different
2.30-4.00pm folding and cutout techniques and
Storytime with Library Staff Áirithintí agus tuilleadh eolais ag windows to create a landscape,
Children’s Library, Level 4 cabrini@glornangael.ie a world of your own invention
Tuesdays, Tá fáilte roimh chách. Beidh and imagination developing
3.30-4.00pm na himeachtaí go léir ar siúl trí characters and building stories
Ages 3-6yrs. All welcome. mheán na Gaeilge agus saor in and tales around them..
aisce. Arna eagrú ag Grúpa Spraoi
Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí Ghlór na Summer Reading
nGael, Deisceart Átha Cliath. Celebration!
Monster Doodle
Féile na nÓg dlr with Elida Maiques
Dé Sathairn 5 Deireadh
Fómhair,10.30am-4.30pm Children’s Library, Level 4
Sat 5 Oct, 10.30am-4.30pm Wed 4 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm
Save the date and watch out Monster Doodles are magical
for the separate flier with full things, one enormous drawing,
details. Join us for fun and one big group of young artists; the
games through Irish. Bígí linn i energy is lovely, as we all draw
gcóir spraoi agus spórt! this amazing collaborative piece.
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Lego Competition 2019
The theme for this year’s
competition is: ‘Design your ideal
WaterWorld using Lego’
What would it look like? Use your
imagination! Think it! Build it! Tell
us about it!
We will display the wonderful
Lego builds we receive on
Culture Night at dlr LexIcon on
Friday 20 September. How to
Enter: Simply bring your build
and entry form to the Children’s
Library, Level 4, dlr LexIcon on
Wed 18 Sept between 3.00pm
& 7.00pm. Entry forms will be Be a summer star entering your reading cards into
available from any dlr Library with dlr libraries our prize draw boxes that will be
branch, online at The Summer Stars Reading in each dlr Library.
libraries.dlrcoco.ie or you can Challenge will run during the
email libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie summer in public libraries all We also have Summer Stars
over Ireland. Children are invited reading events in every dlr
Our thanks to Bricks 4 Kidz for to register and enjoy reading Library during summer. Look
sponsoring our Lego competition lots of books during the summer out for end of summer reading
again this year. months. All participants will be celebrations where winners
given a Summer Stars Reading will also attend a prize-giving
Card to record and track their ceremony in dlr LexIcon on Sat
progress. You get a stamp on 21 September. Check out the
your cards for any books you Summer Stars website at
read, and if you are on holidays www.summerstars.ie. There
you can collect summer reading are also helpful tips for reading
stamps wherever you are in the and recommended titles by age
country! There are lots of fun group for children to read. And
incentives along the way as well it’s all free!
as great prizes to be won by
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LexIcon Lab for Adults Drop in Maker evenings with Booking essential via
Dr Jake Rowan Byrne dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
Create your own website Tuesday 3 Sept, 6.00-8.00pm This workshop will give you a
with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne Have an idea but need some basic introduction and get you
Tuesdays 23 July, 20 Aug & help figuring out where to started with your first 3D printed
17 Sept, 6.00-8.00pm get started or what creative object. Suitable for those with
Max. 16 technologies might help bring little or no experience of 3D
Booking essential via the idea to life? Drop in to the printing and computer-aided
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie LexIcon Lab and meet other design software.
If you’re interested in setting up “makers” who are keen to help
a personal blog or portfolio or out. No booking required but 3D Printing – Let’s Get
getting your business online, this for updates, see https://www. Technical, with Ryan
workshop is designed to get you meetup.com/lexicon-maker/ Paetzold
started. You’ll be introduced to Wed 4 Sept
several free tools that make it Graphic Design workshop 10.00am-12.00pm, Max 16
easy to set up and manage your using the LexIcon Lab Vinyl Booking essential via
own website. Cutter with Ryan Paetzold dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
Mon 30 Sept, 6.00-8.00pm This workshop builds on the
Getting started with Max. 8 basic introductory course and
Raspberry Pi & Arduino with Booking essential via introduces more technical tools
Dr Jake Rowan Byrne dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie for 3D modelling.
Tuesdays 16 July & 10 Sept Create signs, branding and logos
6.00-8.00pm using OpenSource software and Tovertafel (Magic Table)
Max. 16 the LexIcon Lab's vinyl cutter. demonstrations
Booking essential on Great for anyone interested in Demonstrations available by
eventbrite.ie graphics, design, and technology. appointment via
Ever wanted to try your hand at No experience necessary dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
programming a robot, controlling but basic computer skills an The Tovertafel consists of a series
your house from your phone or advantage. of interactive games projected
simply flashing some lights? onto a table. The games provide
This workshop will give you a Introduction to 3D Printing adults, older people and children
taste of how inputs and outputs with Ryan Paetzold with specific care needs with
on small computers such as the Wednesdays 7 Aug & 25 Sept activities that are meaningful
Raspberry Pi and Arduino can be 6.00-8.00pm, Max. 16 and above all lots of fun! Ideally
used to create smart solutions to suited for those at a later stage of
photo Peter Cavanagh
everyday problems. their dementia journey and also
for those with special needs. If
you have a family member who
you think would benefit, or if you
are a carer, please contact us and
we will be delighted to arrange a
demonstration.
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T-Shirt Printing for kids and
parents with Ryan Paetzold
Sat 24 Aug, 10.00am-1.00pm
Ages strictly 9-12. Max 12.
Booking essential via
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
All children must be
accompanied by a parent or
guardian for the full workshop.
Add some personality to your
t-shirt! A workshop to introduce
you to OpenSource design
software and the top of the
line vinyl cutter at the LexIcon.
Transform your t-shirt from the
ordinary to the extraordinary!
T-shirts will be supplied by the
LexIcon.
LexIcon Lab for kids Hardware Coding for Kids Gaming Club
with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne with library staff
Wearable Technology Tues 13 Aug Tuesdays 10 & 24 Sept and
Workshop with 10.30am-12.30pm continuing fortnightly
MakeCreateInnovate Ages 9-12. Max 16. 3.30-4.30pm
Thurs 18 July, 1.30-4.30pm Booking essential via Strictly for ages 9-12. Max 8
Ages 9-12 yrs. Max 12 dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie Booking essential by emailing
Booking essential via Have some experience dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie programming with Scratch, phoning 280 1147.
Would you like to create your but are getting bored of just Kids can play with and against
own wearable technology and making animations and games? each other on Playstation 4,
have some fun with electricity This workshop will build on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
and conductive tape? Then try your Scratch knowledge and consoles on our 80 inch HD
some electronic tailoring and introduce you to the basics of screens. They try out different
an introduction to soldering! hardware programming, think games each session, and
Learn the basics of circuitry and Robots, Home Automation the emphasis is on fun and
find out how to design a unique and Wearable Technology! interaction.
wristband or bracelet. You Participants will get hands-on
will leave with a hand-crafted experience programming Arduino
prototype that incorporates LEDs and micro:bits (small, cheap
and switch based on your design. programmable computers).
Please bring a light snack and Prior experience with Scratch (or
drink for a short on-site break. similar) is beneficial.
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Blackrock Library Culture Day at
T 288 8117 Blackrock Library
E blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie
Fri 20 Sept
Events for adults Check time with library staff
Blackrock library is delighted to
Carnegie Secret Cinema Club hold its first Culture Day! Drop
Thursdays from 12 Sept by on Friday 20 Sept and take
6.00-8.00pm time out of your day to enjoy a
Booking required string quartet courtesy of Music
A talk on happiness Generation dlr.
Carnegie and well-being with
secret Patricia Allen-Garrett
Cinema Club Tues 17 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm Events for children
Blackrock Booking required
Happiness and positive emotions Junior book club
Library enhance our resilience in difficult 3rd Wed of each month
The club will take a break for the times, build better health and Ages: 9-12yrs
summer and return on allow us to be creative and open From September the club is
12 September. This first session to others. In this talk Patricia will changing day and time.
will feature a Q&A with a local explore what happiness and the Further details from library staff.
film-maker. happiness ratio are and how your
thinking style can impact on your Baby book club
Carraig Dubh happiness levels. First Wednesday of
creative writing group each month
2nd & 4th Monday Art classes 10.15-11.00am
of each month with John Carpenter This once-a-month session
10.15am-12:30pm Wed 18, 25 Sept & 9 Oct of stories, rhymes and craft
The group will recommence 10.30am-12.30pm continues over the summer.
on 9 September. Booking and Beginners welcome. Musical instruments will be
further details from the library. All materials supplied. available courtesy of Music
Booking essential. Generation dlr .
A talk on anxiety with Must attend all three classes.
Patricia Allen-Garrett We're delighted to welcome
Tues 10 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm back John for a series of Baby
Booking required
In this talk Patricia will look at
workshops using acrylics.
Participants will paint images book
what anxiety is, the symptoms, based on Markey Robinson and Club
some brief descriptions of OCD, his daughter Annie, who painted
Generalised Anxiety Disorder, in the west of Ireland from the
phobias and panic, and some 1950s onwards. Complete a
resources to help. painting at each session.
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Music storytime Cabinteely Library
with Music Generation T 285 5363
E cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie
Thursdays in July, 3.00pm
Drop into the library every Quiet Tuesdays
Thursday afternoon in July and
listen to stories and music from Tuesday evenings
3.00pm. 5.00-7.30pm
Harry Potter Quiz All welcome
Friday Fun Family Films Each Tuesday evening, we will be
Wed 31 July turning lights down and reducing
Every Friday morning 11.00am-12.00pm noise in Cabinteely Library
in July and Aug, 10.30am A fan of Harry Potter? Think you to create a more welcoming
Looking for something to do can answer all there is to know? environment for autistic patrons.
during the summer holidays? Then sign up for the Harry Potter
Call into Blackrock Library on Quiz and test your knowledge
Friday mornings and enjoy against other witches and Events for adults
an animated classic for all wizards and, you never know,
the family. This is a relaxed maybe a few Muggles! Knit Club
programme, suitable for children Thursdays, 2.00-3.00pm
with autism. Summer Stars reading finale! All welcome
Come and join our new Knitting
LEGO Saturdays Sat 14 Sept Circle in Cabinteely Library! Bring
Check time with library staff your current project, and see
10.30am-12.00pm Save the date! We will hold what others are working on - the
All children welcome our Summer Stars certificate perfect opportunity to share your
Under 8s accompanied ceremony on Sat 14 Sept. Further skills and pick up some tips!
by an adult details to follow.
Tracing your WW1 relatives
Parent and toddler music with Seán Downes
sessions with Music Tues 2 July, 1.30-5.00pm
Generation All welcome, drop in
Library staff member
Sat 21 Sept, 10.30-11.15am Seán Downes (curator of
From autumn, come along to Remembered- A Bray man in the
a musical parent and toddler Great War) will be available to
Come join us on Saturday session, one Saturday per assist with any queries you may
mornings for old-fashioned month with Music Generation have about relatives who fought
LEGO fun! beginning on Culture Saturday, 21 in the Great War, or point you
September. in the direction of tracing their
Further details from library staff history.
in early September.
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Introduction to backyard Managing conflict in the Summer Stars storytime
seed saving with parent/child relationship
Aga Kowalska with Tara Kelly of New Mon 1 July, 10.00-10.30am
Sat 20 July, 2.30-3.30pm Authority Parenting Ages: 3-6yrs
Booking required. Children Thurs 19 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm All welcome, no booking
also welcome at this workshop All welcome required.
Saving your own vegetable and Many parents and carers are Join us for a special Summer
flower seeds is within your reach! experiencing increasing levels Stars storytime!
Join this informal workshop to of aggression, abuse and even
learn the basics of harvesting, violence from their children. This Sleepy stories
drying and storing seeds from talk aims to equip parents - and
your own garden. those who support them - with Thurs: 18 July, 1 & 15 Aug
the skills and the knowledge 6.30-7.00pm
Drypoint etching workshop required to bring this form of Ages: 3-6yrs
with Jason Deans violence to an end. Join us for some special bedtime
Fri 26 July, 2.30-4.00pm stories. Pyjamas and teddies
Booking required welcome!
Events for children
Parent and toddler yoga
Baby book club with Yo-Yo Yoga
with library staff Wed 10 July, 10.00-11.00am
Wednesdays in Aug & Sept, Age: 10 months – 3yrs
10.00-10.30am Booking required
All welcome Bend and bond with your toddler
We’ll be taking a break for July and enjoy songs, games, nursery
but Baby book club will be back rhymes and stories with Magda
in August! of Yo-Yo Yoga.
STEAM Saturday Yoga storytime
Join Printmaker Jason Deans to Each open Saturday: 6 & 20 with Yo-Yo Yoga
produce a small edition etching. July, 10 & 24 Aug, 7 & 21 Sept Mon 19 Aug, 10.00-11.00am
Jason will show participants how 11.00am-12.30pm Age: 4+
to use drypoint etching to make Ages: 4-8 yrs Booking required
a one-of-a-kind print to show All welcome, no booking Using storybooks both familiar
all your friends. This beginners required and new, this is a unique
printing class will give you Come and build with us using opportunity for children to
everything you need to create Magformers and wooden blocks! experience yoga through the
your original artwork. medium of storytelling.
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Baby massage Dalkey Library
with ClapHandies T 285 5277
Mon 9 Sept, 10.00-11.00am E dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie
Age: 6 wks+
Booking required Events for adults
Massage can promote sleep and
relieve pain in babies. Join us for F. M. O’Flanagan:
this introductory session of baby Recorder of Dalkey, a talk
massage with ClapHandies. with David Gunning
Mon 15 July
What world do you want 11.30am-12.30pm
in 2030? Workshop with All welcome
Bee-friendly Comhlámh David, Archivist in Residence at
intergenerational art class Mon 30 Sept, 10.00-11.00am dlr LexIcon, will give a talk about
with Shevaun Doherty Class visit, suitable for the F. M. O’Flanagan exhibition
Wed 14 Aug, 2.00-4.45pm 5th/6th class on display in July.
Ages: 6yrs+ with parent/ Booking required
grandparent/carer The Sustainable Development
Booking required. Goals are global targets to end
Explore the buzzy world of extreme poverty, fight inequality
bumblebees with botanical artist and injustice and fix climate
Shevaun Doherty. Take a close change for everyone by 2030.
look at bees and learn how to In this interactive workshop, 'Fell down, knocked down,
draw realistic bees with soft fur Comhlámh will explore questions and slipped in'
and glistening wings. that include: Why are the Goals Tues 20 Aug, 7.00-8.00pm
so important at home in Ireland All welcome
Summer Stars celebration and in other countries around A Heritage Week talk in
with storyteller the world? What can we all do to association with the Old Dublin
Paul Timoney make them happen by 2030? Society, James Scannell will
recall three accidents that made
Fri 30 Aug, 2.30-4.30pm Exhibition the press in Dalkey in the late
All Summer Stars welcome! 19th and early 20th century.
Join us in Cabinteely Library for Remembered:
our Summer Stars celebration. A Bray man in the Great War
Storyteller Paul Timoney will Curated by dlr Libraries’ staff
help us to bring this summer’s member Seán Downes
reading challenge to a close by July
creating some wonderful stories This is the story of Private 21526
featuring some characters you Cleary, John of ‘D’ Company, 9th
might recognise. Dublins, but it is also the story of
his comrades and includes extracts
from their surviving letters.
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Events for children Baby PlayLab
with ClapHandies
Early years programme – 30 Aug
Fridays at 10.30am: Age: 0-12 months
Booking required
Baby book club PlayLabs offer a wonderful start
5 July, 2 Aug, 6 Sept in social play, with activities
Ages: 0-4yrs. All welcome. such as rhyme time, music and
Join us at Baby Book Club where movement.
library staff will delight and
entertain babies, toddlers and pre- Let’s make music!
schoolers alike with some of our
Season of craft: Felt-making favourite stories, rhymes and crafts. 20 Sept
with artist Tunde Toth Ages: 0-4 yrs
Sat 21 Sept, Let’s play! Booking required
10.00am-12.30pm 12 July, 9 Aug, 13 Sept A fun and engaging session
Booking required. Ages: 0-4 yrs. All welcome. using songs and instruments to
Beginners welcome An open play session in which create a relaxing atmosphere for
The first of Dalkey Library’s children can explore their library parents and children.
Season of Craft workshops for surroundings and share our
adults. library toys. Library Sprouts
Join visual artist and arts gardening club
educator Tunde Toth to learn Let’s build! Mondays in July & Aug
traditional wet felting processes 19 July, 16 Aug, 27 Sept 10.30-11.15am
using dyed and un-dyed Merino Ages: 0-4 yrs. All welcome. Ages: 4+
wool with hot water and soap. An open play session for babies Booking required as places
and pre-schoolers using our are limited.
Harvest celebration Duplo Lego and building blocks.
Sat 28 Sept, 2.30pm Let’s decorate!
All welcome 26 July & 23 Aug
We’ll be hosting an afternoon of All ages welcome,
Thanksgiving and Harvest music no booking required
to celebrate a successful season Help us add to our summer mural
of growing our own fruit and in the Junior Library and colour
vegetables in the Maeve Binchy in some fish, animals and birds Library Sprouts gardening club
Garden. Admire the end of our to cut out and put on display. will be growing and caring for
vegetable harvest and children veggies in the library garden,
can decorate an autumn wreath talking about bugs and the
to bring home. environment every week
throughout July and August.
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Gruffalo party with Deansgrange Library
Music Generation dlr T 285 0860
E deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie
Wed 24 July, 10.30-11.30am
Booking required Quiet/Sensory Room
The Gruffalo is 20 this year!
Come along to celebrate with Thursdays 5.00-7.30pm and
stories, music, crafts, a Gruffalo Fridays 2.00-4.30pm
hunt and a Happy Birthday dlr Libraries hope those with
singalong finale. autism will avail of the room and
the sensory equipment within it.
Drive-in movie Summer Stars celebration The room is also available as a
with Dave's Jungle meditation/quiet space.
Wed 14 Aug, 10.30-12.00pm
Ages: 4+ Sat 14 Sept, 11.00am-
Booking required 12.00pm Events for Adults
Join Dalkey Library staff for a Booking required
craft session with a difference! The Summer Stars finale for NEW — library writers’ group
All you need to bring is your Dalkey Library welcomes Dave’s Every Wednesday, 6.30pm
imagination and a cardboard box Jungle. Dave will introduce you All welcome
that you can sit comfortably in, to creatures you have only seen
and leave the rest to us! on Animal Planet or National Explore dlr Libraries online
Geographic! resources with library staff
LEGO club Make sure to submit your Each Wednesday from
Saturdays from September completed Summer Stars card 3 July-25 Sept inclusive
2.00-3.00pm for inclusion in Dalkey Library’s 6.30-7.30pm
Ages: 5-8yrs prize draw for all those who Booking required
Places limited completed the reading challenge.
Summer growing in the
Teen book and film club garden with Aoife Munn
Tues 10 Sept, 4.30pm Exhibition Wed 24 July, 6.30-7.30pm
Suitable for those in 6th Booking required
class, 1st & 2nd year F. M. O’Flanagan:
Dalkey Library's newest club Recorder of Dalkey Writing poetry: beginners
for teen book and movie buffs July workshop with Mark Granier
is looking for lively discussion Curated by David Gunning, Fri 27 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm
and great recommendations. We Archivist in Residence at dlr Booking required
supply all the books and DVDs! LexIcon, this features material
relating to F. M. O’Flanagan,
Dalkey resident and activist.
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Events for Children Summer crafts
with library staff
Baby Tuesdays 13 & 20 Aug, 3.00pm
book Booking required
Club Summer Stars celebration
and prizes with Alan Nolan
Baby book club
photo Mark Harrison
with library staff
Last Monday of the month:
29 July, 26 Aug, 30 Sept
10.00-10.45am Summer Monster Doodle
Suitable for ages 0-3yrs with Elida Maiques
All welcome
Explore books, song and rhyme Thurs 11 July, 3.00pm
with your baby or young child. Ages: 7-12yrs
Booking required
Monster Doodles are magical
things, one enormous drawing,
one big group of young artists;
the energy is lovely, as we all Thurs 5 Sept, 3.00pm
draw this amazing collaborative All welcome
piece. Artist Elida Maiques will
be on hand to help and draw
with you. Exhibition
Parent and toddler music Many hearts, no homes:
session with Voices from the frontline of
Summertime storytime Music Generation homelessness
with library staff September
Sat 14 Sept, 10.30am South Dublin Children’s & Young
Every Mon & Wed, 3.00pm All welcome People’s Committee.
All welcome
LEGO building
Summer crafts with Bricks 4 Kidz
with library staff
Sat 27 July, 2.30-4.30pm
Tuesdays 9 & 16 July, 3.00pm Booking required
Ages 6+yrs. Max 12
Booking required
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Dundrum Library Events for children Autism friendly storytime
T 298 5000 with Paul Timoney
E dundrumlib@dlrcoco.ie Storytelling workshops
with Helena Byrne Thurs 4 July, 2.30-3.30pm
Quiet Wednesdays at Wed 3 July & 7 Aug Ages: 5+yrs. Max 12
Dundrum library 3.00-4.00pm Paul Timoney will be hosting a
Ages: 6+. Max 20 children fun-filled session of bug-making
5.30-7.30pm plus parent/minder and interactive storytelling.
All welcome Everyone will get to make their
Each Wednesday evening, we’ll very own beautiful bug. We
be turning lights down and will use all sorts of recycled
reducing noise in Dundrum materials.
Library to create a more
welcoming environment for Paint or draw a portrait of
autistic patrons. Teddy competition!
Draw the Dundrum Library teddy
Events for adults this summer and be in with a
chance to get your picture framed
Bridge taster session with and win a prize! 3 age categories!
Michael O'Loughlin Please contact Dundrum library
Thurs 5 Sept, 3.00-4.00pm Join storyteller Helena Byrne for further details.
Max 16. Booking required as she tells Irish folk tales with
fun, interactive exercises in Summer Stars celebration
Bridge improvers’ session the art of storytelling. Helena’s with Monster Doodle
with Michael O’Loughlin storytelling transports children’s
Thurs 12 Sept, 3.00-4.00pm imaginations into the magical Thurs 12 Sept, 6.30pm
Max 16. Booking required world of Irish folklore, with tales All welcome
of the Leprechaun, the Fairy Folk Monster Doodles are magical
and spooky Irish ghost stories. things, one enormous drawing,
one big group of young artists.
Puppet show Collect your Summer Stars
with Julie-Rose McCormick Certificate and some prizes!
Heritage Week Mon 8 July, 11.30am-12.30pm Exhibition
17-25 August Family show.
Library staff will organise an Booking required. Many hearts, no homes:
exhibition of old photographs Come along to see Beauty and Voices from the frontline of
from the Dundrum area for the Beast brought to life via homelessness
Heritage Week, come take a look! puppetry and story, and sign up August
for Summer Reading while you’re South Dublin Children’s & Young
in the library! People’s Committee.
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Shankill Library Events for children Stillorgan Library
T 282 3081 T 288 9655
E shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie Parent and toddler group E stillorganlib@dlrcoco.ie
Mondays, 10.30am-12.00pm
Events for adults All welcome Events for adults
Painting classes Parent and toddler yoga Ciorcal comhrá
with John Carpenter with Yo-Yo Yoga Gach Céadaoin, 5.30-6.30pm
Tuesdays 30 July & 6 Aug Mondays 8 July & 12 Aug Fáilte roimh chách
2.30-4.30pm 10.30-11.30am Grúpa ag freastal ar an
Booking required Booking required leabharlann gach Céadaoin chun
Join artist John Carpenter for Bend and bond with your toddler Gaeilge a labhairt.
two painting classes focusing and enjoy songs, games and
on the work and styles of Irish nursery rhymes. English conversation group
artist Markey Robinson and his Wednesdays, 6.30-7.30pm
daughter Annie Robinson. Musical parent and toddler All welcome
sessions Would you or someone you
A Shankill Civil know like some help with your
War incident, Mon 16 Sept, 10.30-11.30am spoken English? This friendly
August 1922 Booking required group meets weekly to work
Thurs 22 Aug, 7.00-8.00pm Music Generation dlr present on conversation skills in a very
Booking required a music class for parents and relaxed and informal setting.
In this Heritage Week talk, toddlers.
James Scannell of the Old Dublin Creative writing group
Society recounts an incident in Summer Monster Doodle Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am
August 1922 when an attempt with Elida Maiques All welcome
was made to blow up the Dublin
Road and Stonebridge Road Wed 10 July, 3.00-4.00pm 20th Century Irish art &
bridges over the former Harcourt Ages: 7-12 literature series
Street to Bray railway line. Booking required Thurs 29 Aug; 5, 12 & 19 Sept
10.30-11.30am
Autumnal planting, a talk All welcome
with Aoife Munn Art historian Jessica Fahy will
Thurs 26 Sept, 6.30-7.30pm begin this series with two
Booking required lectures on Evil art: Censorship
Horticulturist Aoife Munn will in twentieth century Irish art and
give you lots of ideas for planting literature. (29 Aug, 5 Sept)
this autumn. Library staff member Aideen Kerr
will then introduce us to The
Monster Doodles are magical drama of Oscar Wilde: The man
things, one enormous drawing, behind the mask. (12, 19 Sept)
one big group of young artists
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Guitar workshops Potion-making workshop
Events for children Mon 29 July, 3.00-4.00pm
Tues 9 July Ages: 8-12yrs. All welcome.
Storytime Ages: 6-8 yrs, 10.30-11.30am
Every Wednesday, 3.30pm Ages 9-12 yrs, 12.00-1.00pm: Wand-making workshop
Ages: 3-6yrs Booking required Tues 30 July, 3.00-4.00pm
All welcome Have you always wanted to Ages: 8-12yrs. All welcome.
Join us for a special intergalactic play the guitar? Join us for your
interactive storytime on 10 July! opportunity to do just that! “Ah, music, a magic beyond
all we do here!”
Musical storytime Blast off! Rocket-making
workshop Wed 31 July, 3.00-4.00pm
Wed 4 Sept, 3.30pm Tues 9 July & Thurs 8 Aug Ages: 8-12yrs. All welcome.
Ages: 3-6yrs 3.30-4.30pm A musical celebration of all
Age: 6-9. All welcome. things Potter-related with some
Join Stillorgan Library staff to readings and wonderful live
create your very own rocket to music from our Muggle friends in
travel through space. Music Generation dlr.
Percussion workshops Harry Potter Movie Morning
Thurs 1 Aug, 11.00am
Mon 22 July, 10.00-11.30am Ages: 8-12yrs. All welcome.
All welcome Ages: 8-12yrs Join us for a movie morning
Come along and enjoy storytime Booking required to watch the first of the Harry
with a difference; musical We’ll have lots of drums and Potter movies. All are welcome
accompaniment to illustrate other percussion instruments for and we’d love to see you in Harry
our weekly storytime. Dance, you to try out! Potter inspired costumes.
sing and enjoy our wonderful
stories with their musical Happy Birthday Harry Potter! Movies on Monday
accompaniment. Mon 12, 19 & 26 Aug, 11.00am
We’re celebrating the birthday Ages: 5-10yrs. All welcome.
Try an instrument of the world’s most famous Book-related movies for all the
wizard in Stillorgan Library this family.
Wed 3 July, 10.30am-12.00pm July. Harry Potter is 38 years old
Ages: 7-11yrs on 31 July so we thought we’d
Booking required celebrate with some activities
We’ll have guitars, ukuleles, and events. All events are
bass guitars and electric guitars suitable for 8 to 12 year olds.
available for you to try out!
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