What's On dlr LexIcon & dlr Libraries - January-March 2020
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
January—March 2020
dlr LexIcon & dlr Libraries
What’s On
LexIcon events at a glance 2
Booking essential for many events. See page Key to colour coding section
numbers for further details. Those with an dlr LexIcon Exhibitions
asterisk refer to events listed on separate dlr LexIcon Residencies
leaflets where further details can be found.
dlr Libraries & Healthy Ireland
All events free unless otherwise stated on the
relevant page numbers. dlr LexIcon Events
dlr LexIcon Lab
dlr Branch Libraries’ Events
January
6th A forgotten Polish hero of the Great Irish Famine: Paul Strzelecki [exhibition] Level 4 7
11th 10.30am A Spatial Fix workshop: art workshop for adults Gallery/Project Room 4
11th 2.30pm Grúpa Spraoi sa LexIcon Children’s Library, Level 4 15
13th 11.30am Dementia-inclusive Gallery tour Municipal Gallery 5
13th 6.30pm Launch of Dún Laoghaire, 50 years too early: Photography exhibition by Level 3 6
Nicolas Reuland
14th 10.30am Making the most of your library card: workshop with library staff Room2, Level 5 13
14th 6.00pm Cinema Book Club Studio 12
16th 7.00pm Poetry at the LexIcon Studio 12
21st 2.00pm Finding your focus: Phone photography workshop for adults Project Room 4
21st 6.00pm Getting started with Raspberry Pi & Arduino LexIcon Lab 16
22st 6.15pm LGBTQ+ Book Club Room 2, Level 5
25th 1.30pm T-shirt printing workshop for kids & parents LexIcon Lab 18
25th Jennifer Johnston [exhibition] Level 5 8
25th 2.00pm Waiting by Jennifer Johnston: with Geraldine Plunkett Studio 8
25th 4.30pm Look & Respond: painting/drawing workshop for adults Project Room 5
Until 26 Utopia/Dystopia [exhibition] Municipal Gallery 4
Cover image: Mandala by Patricia Fitzgerald
www.healingcreations.ie
LexIcon events at a glance 3 February 1st 10.30am LexIcon Family Day * Various Venues 15 1st 2.30pm Grúpa Spraoi sa LexIcon Children’s Library, Level 4 15 5th 6.30pm Encouraging positive mental health in your teenager: a talk with Prof. John Sharry Studio 14 10th Leinster Printmakers & Sséamus Heaney [exhibition] Level 4 7 12th 6.30pm Protecting and empowering children in the online world with Cyber Safe Ireland Studio 14 15th 10.00am Watery watercolours workshop for kids Project Room 5 17th 11.30am Dementia-inclusive Gallery tour Municipal Gallery 5 17th 6.00pm Introduction to 3D printing workshop for adults LexIcon Lab 16 22nd 1.30pm Wearable technology workshop with MakeCreateInnovate Studio 18 26th Digging up the Raj [exhibition] Level 3 7 26th 6.30pm Parenting from the spectrum: a talk with Laura Murray Studio 14 27th 6.30pm It’s awkward: how to talk to your child about sex with Sarah Sproule Studio 14 March 7th 11.00am International Women’s Day: focus on Mainie Jellett Project Room 5 7th 2.30pm Grúpa Spraoi sa LexIcon Children’s Library, Level 4 15 10th 2.30pm Dementia-inclusive Gallery tour Municipal Gallery 5 13th 11.00am Observational drawing workshop for adults — Drawing the tide Project Room 5 14th 12.00pm Look Club #6 Municipal Gallery 5 16th What in the World, 50 countries 50 stories [exhibition] Level 3 6 21st 2.00pm Harware coding workhop for kids LexIcon Lab 18 26th Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2020 * Various venues 9 31st 6.00pm Create your own website with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne LexIcon Lab 16
dlr LexIcon Exhibitions The Municipal Gallery Exhibition & Learning
Programmes are managed by dlr Arts Office 4
exhibition will be accompanied
by a Learning Programme,
co-ordinated by Bairbre-Ann
Harkin & Tunde Toth.
A Spatial Fix Workshop –
Adults
Sat 11 Jan, 10.30am—1.00pm
Fee: €10
Gallery / Project Room
Using a variety of visual art
techniques, explore possible
utopian futures for our urban
and suburban landscapes with
Architect and Artist Bláithín
Quinn.
Municipal Gallery in the 21st century and in a
complex world of extremes and
Exhibition Programme, oppositions what does this mean
Children’s Tour and
Workshop — Art in-progress
Level 3 for artists now…” Aoife Ruane,
Sat 18 Jan
Highlanes Gallery.
11.00am—12.30pm: 7–9 yrs
The Municipal Gallery Exhibition
1.30—3.30pm: 10—12 yrs
& Learning Programmes are
Gallery / Project Room
managed by dlr Arts Office
dlr open This interactive workshop with
artist Fala Buggy will explore
Utopia/ Dystopia the Utopia/Dystopia exhibition.
Until 26 January 2020 Children will make use of their
The biennial open exhibition senses to think about the
features a variety of art by artworks in different ways.
artists with a connection to
the County and was selected Finding Your Focus - Phone
by Aoife Ruane, Director of Photography Workshop —
Curated by aoife ruane Director, Highlanes Gallery Drogheda
13 December 2019 Explore the artworks Further information: Opening Hours:
Highlanes Gallery. The theme is Adults
through workshops, talks web www.dlrcoco.ie/arts Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm
– 26 January 2020 and special events. email arts@dlrcoco.ie Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm
Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon Booking essential. tel (01) 236 2759 Sunday, 12 noon-4pm
Haigh Terrace, Moran Park Closed 24, 25, 26 December
Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 2019 & 1 January 2020
Utopia/Dystopia. Tues 21 Jan, 2.00—4.30pm
Fee: €10
“A utopia is a perfect world. In
Gallery / Project Room
utopias, there are not problems
Facilitated by fine art
like war, disease, poverty, Municipal Gallery photographer Kate Nolan, this
oppression, discrimination,
inequality etc, while a dystopia,
Learning Programme workshop invites participants to
think creatively about capturing
on the other hand, is a world in The Learning Programme will
images using the camera on
which nothing is perfect. The include talks, guided tours and a
their phone. No experience
problems that plague our world range of workshops for all ages.
necessary.
are often even more extreme
The Utopia/Dystopia exhibition
in dystopias. At this moment
runs until 26 January 2020. The
dlr LexIcon Exhibitions 5
Meet the Curator: Informal Experimental Drawing and Look Club #6
exhibition tour and talk Mark Making Workshop for Sat 14 March, 12.00—1.00pm
Sat 25 Jan, 12.00—1.00pm adults Gallery
Gallery Date: TBC Feb, Similar to a Book Club.
Curator and director of 11.00am—1.00pm Explore the exhibition, have a
Highlanes Gallery, Aoife Ruane, Fee: €10 conversation, learn together in a
curated the Utopia/Dystopia Project Room supportive atmosphere.
exhibition. Aoife will introduce Exploration, experimentation
the exhibition and offer insights drawing and mark making
into the curatorial work involved. workshop. Dementia-inclusive Gallery
Tours
Look and Respond: Observational Drawing Utopia/Dystopia
Painting/Drawing Workshop Workshop for adults— Monday 13 Jan, 11.30am–1.00pm
for Adults Drawing the Tide Gallery/Project Room
Sat 25 Jan 2.00—4.30pm Fri 13 Mar, 11:00—1.00pm Try something different with a
Fee: €10 Fee: €10 family member or friend living
Gallery / Project Room Project Room & Outside with dementia. Facilitators
Participants will be supported A morning of drawing, under trained to support people
and encouraged to respond to the guidance of artist Dorothy with dementia will facilitate an
the Utopia/Dystopia exhibition Smith. enjoyable tour of the Gallery
using drawing and paint with No experience necessary. exhibition. Tea and Coffee
Artist Rachel Burke. All Materials provided. provided.
materials will be supplied. Booking via (01) 236 2759
‘Watery Watercolours’
Workshop for Kids Project Room:
Sat 15 Feb Check out our project room
Parent/Toddler: 10.00–11.00am where adults, families, parents/
7–10 yrs: 12.00—1.00pm guardians and children can
Project Room spend a bit of time getting
Explore a range of watercolour creative. Activities take
techniques. inspiration from the Gallery
International Women’s Day: exhibition.
Focus on Mainie Jellett Drawing Machines
Sat 7 March, 11.00am—1.00pm Sat 29 Feb Learning Programme Booking:
Talk and painting workshop 5–7 yrs: 10.00—11.00am Please book unless otherwise
Fee: €10 8–11 yrs: 12:00—1:30pm stated as places are limited. To
Project Room Project Room book go to www.eventbrite.ie
To celebrate International In this exciting workshop children and search for dlr LexIcon
Women’s Day, there will be a talk will be making drawing machines. Gallery. Gallery events are free
by Dr. Riann Coulter art historian unless otherwise stated.
and curator on the Mainie Jellett
paintings in the dlr County
Collection. Followed by a practical
hands on painting workshop.dlr LexIcon Exhibitions The exhibition programme on pages 6—8
is managed by dlr Libraries. 6
Photo: Balancing Act. Credit: Nicolas Reuland
Level 3
Laoghaire today, all taken within publication of presenter Peadar
Dún Laoghaire, fifty years
a short radius of dlr LexIcon. He King’s book War, Suffering and
too early: photography
hopes they will convey his love the Struggle for Human Rights
exhibitionn by Nicolas
of the place and its people. which he will discuss with Clare
Reuland
Daly MEP at Mountains to Sea
9 Jan—8 Mar 2020
What in the World dlr Book Festival on 28th March
Launch on Thurs 9 Jan, 6.30pm
50 countries 50 stories 2020.
All welcome
16—30 Mar 2020
Have you ever noticed how
KMF Productions, Irish Aid and
old photographs of street
RTÉ present What in the World?
scenes are immediately more
The very popular TV series has
interesting? We marvel at
been presented by Peadar King
how quaint things were, we
and filmed in over 50 countries
smile at the clothes people
across Africa, Asia and the
wore, we occasionally laugh
Americas since 2004. Telling
at the haircuts or facial hair in
the compelling stories of fifty
vogue at the time. Old street
people, the exhibition features
photographs are great. But
still photographs, quotations
Nicolas Reuland is quite certain
from people featured in the Photo: Peadar King’s book cover
he will not be around in fifty
documentaries along with a
years’ time ... This new exhibition
montage of footage from the
features street scenes of Dún
series. It coincides with thedlr LexIcon Exhibitions 7
Level 3 (foyer)
Digging up the Raj
26 Feb—31 March 2020
Launch on Wed 26 Feb,6.30pm
All welcome
Photo: portrait of Paul Strzelecki
Level 4
A forgotten Polish hero of An exhibition by the Polish
Photo: Courtesy Shabnam Vashist’s
Card Collection
the Great Irish Famine: Paul Embassy in Dublin
Strzelecki’s struggle to save There will be 3 associated
Following extensive research
thousands. workshops for schools on
at Deansgrange Cemetery,
6—31 January Monday 13 Jan, 10.00—
local historian Shabnam Vasisht
This panel exhibition tells the 11.00am, 11.15am—12.15pm
has discovered the remarkable
captivating story of Count Paul & 12.30—1.30pm for 1 class of
achievements of a wide range
Edmund Strzelecki, a Polish max 30 per session. For 5th or
of Irish people who lived and
humanitarian, thanks to whose 6th classes.
worked in India during British
efforts c. 200,000 children
rule. There were servicemen
were saved during the Great Leinster Printmakers and
who fought in the Indian
Irish Famine. As the main agent Séamus Heaney
Mutiny; hard-working civil
of the British Relief Association 10 Feb—31 Mar 2020
servants and eminent judges;
(B.R.A.), Strzelecki developed Launch on 10 Feb at 6.30pm
and missionaries who aimed
a visionary and exceptionally All welcome
to convert sun-worshipping
effective mode of assistance: In June 2019, The Leinster
heathens to ‘muscular
feeding starving children directly Printmaking Studio was invited
Christianity’. Shabnam’s quest
through the schools. At its peak to devise an exhibition especially
was to bring these extraordinary
in 1848, around 200,000 for the Festival Irlandese in
people to our attention. Having
children from all denominations Bassano, Italy. The work of
managed to sort out the
were being fed, many of whom poet Séamus Heaney was
Maxwell Montagus from the
would have otherwise perished selected as theme for the
Montagu Maxwells, she has
from hunger and disease. festival. Artist members of the
recorded their experiences in
See www.strzelecki.ie for further studio and invited guests chose
this revealing exhibition and
information. a poem to inspire their work.
book.
They produced an eclectic
The publication and body of work using a variety of
accompanying exhibition are traditional processes: etching,
supported with a grant from dlr drypoint, carborundum, screen-
Heritage Office. print, linocut and woodcut.dlr LexIcon Exhibitions The exhibition programme on pages 6—8
is managed by dlr Libraries. 8
On Saturday 25 January
2020, to coincide with
the launch of the Jennifer
Johnston exhibition, a special
performance of ‘Waiting’ will be
hosted at 2.00pm in the Studio
Theatre, dlr LexIcon. Booking
essential on Eventbrite.ie.
‘Waiting’ by Jennifer
Johnston
Geraldine Plunkett (The Clinic,
Fair City, Glenroe etc.) plays
Eithne in Jennifer Johnston’s
short play Waiting. Eithne’s
Thirty-one artists created a many fellow writers, dramatists story takes us through her
beautiful exhibition of 43 prints, and artists and a large collection marriage, her life in London
all equal in size but responding of her own books. Jennifer and her longing to return to
to different poems. donated her archive to Trinity Glasthule. Beautifully played
dlr Libraries are pleased to College Dublin which also by Geraldine Plunkett, the
welcome Leinster Printmaking houses the archive of her show is directed, with her usual
Studio back to dlr LexIcon for father Denis Johnston. The consummate skill, by Caroline
an exhibition coinciding with LexIcon collection has now been Fitzgerald.
the Mountains to Sea dlr Book catalogued and this exhibition
Festival, a festival much-loved showcases aspects of the life
by Séamus Heaney. and work of this remarkable
writer.
Photo: Portrait of Jennifer Johnston
Level 5
Jennifer Johnston
25 Jan—31 March 2020
Arising from a generous
donation by Jennifer Johnston
in 2019, we are delighted to
present an exhibition about
Jennifer, in partnership with
her family to celebrate her
90th birthday in January 2020.
Last year Jennifer donated her
writing desk and nearly 2,000
of her books to dlr Libraries.
Her book collection includes
numerous translations of her
novels, signed gifts received bydlr LexIcon Residencies 9
Writer in Residence Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2020
Our Writer in Residence,
Sadhbh Devlin has set up a
Join us from 26th to 29th As we head into a US election
Club Leabhar in dlr LexIcon,
March 2020 for the 12th M2C year with Brexit still occupying
a monthly Irish language book
Festival! time and space, we look at the
club for children aged 8-12yrs,
Our theme in 2020 is ‘The extremely polarised standpoints
(spaces still available).
State of Us’. We take stock of in both the US and the UK. We
Since her residency started,
where we are and how we’re look forward to hearing insights
Sadhbh has made many visits to
faring; we celebrate the power from Fintan O’Toole, Clare
dlr library branches for readings,
of words to stimulate, unite, Daly MEP and Nikesh Shukla
storytime and craft sessions
delight, inspire and at times, amongst others.
as well as sensory storytimes,
agitate.
including outreach visits to the Our schools and children’s
Homeless Hub in Monsktown. Through an entertaining programme gets off to a flying
programme of conversations, start with our Adopt an Author
Look out for Sadhbh’s Zine
we bring you some of the initiative with Shane Hegarty,
for Jan-Mar that will list all
best-known and loved authors, Patricia Forde, Chris Judge and
of her upcoming events. See
including, all the way from the our own dlr Writer in Residence,
the Residencies page on our
USA, Curtis Sittenfeld, Andy Sadhbh Devlin.
website https://libraries.dlrcoco.
Greenberg and James Shapiro.
ie/dlr-libraries-residencies and Celebrating 30 years of We’re
We also welcome Christy
our social media channels for going on a bear hunt, we’re
Lefteri, author of the Beekeeper
updates and crafty videos from delighted to welcome the
of Aleppo, Colum McCann,
Sadhbh. legendary Michael Rosen to the
Anne Enright, Louise Doughty
Festival!
Some events to look forward and Niall Williams.
to include creative writing We’ll have the complete 2020
Poetry, as always, plays a
workshops, events marking line-up in our Festival brochure
starring role at M2C 2020 with
World Book Day and Seachtain which will be available from
visits from Lemn Sissay, Colette
na Gaeilge, as well as zine- mid-January. For more details
Bryce, the Octavia poetry
making workshops for 10-12yr and booking information, see
collective, Peggy Seeger and
olds. During Spring 2020, mountainstosea.ie.
Jackie Kay. We’ll again play host
Sadhbh will continue working on
to the Irish Times Poetry Now
her new picturebook. Sadhbh
Award and the Shine Strong
will also be involved in our Adopt
Award.
an Author programme as part
of Mountains to Sea dlr Book
Festival 2020!dlr Libraries & Healthy Ireland 10
dlr Libraries & Healthy as well being more assertive Everyday in Ireland 13 people
Ireland when dealing with your child’s die from a cardiac arrest and
behaviour. Includes Q&A. around 70% of these happen at
home. Through this programme,
Cabinteely Library the Irish Heart Foundation aims
to train 100,000 people in the
dlr Libraries gets 2020 off to a Niamh O’Reilly: Good sleep life-saving skill of CPR.
flying start with a selection of practices for little ones
health and well-being talks and Thurs 6 Feb, 6.30—7.30pm Niamh O’Reilly: Good sleep
events across the library service. Booking essential. practices for little ones
Niamh is a sleep practitioner. Thurs 30 April, 6.30—7.30pm
Blackrock Library She is also a baby and childcare Booking essential
guru, a ‘parent nanny’ and As a sleep practitioner,
Siel Bleu Ireland the answer to many a weary Niamh will talk to parents on
Wed 22 Jan, 10.45—11.45am parent’s woes. Niamh offers establishing good sleep habits
Booking essential a no nonsense solution in an and bedtime routines.
The key to well-being is not approachable way.
age but attitude! That is why Deansgrange Library
Siel Bleu facilitators believe Dalkey Library
in living an active and healthy Siel Bleu Ireland
lifestyle, giving adults the tools Irish Heart Foundation: Wed 29 Jan, 3.00pm—4.00pm
to improve their autonomy and mobile health screening unit Booking essential
quality of life. This one hour Tues 14 April, The key to well-being is not
workshop caters for older adults 10.00am—4.00pm age but attitude! That is why
of various levels of fitness. The Irish Heart Foundation’s Siel Bleu facilitators believe
Mobile Health Unit travels in living an active and healthy
Aoife Lee: Positive around the country offering free lifestyle, giving adults the tools
Parenting/managing heart health checks to members to improve their autonomy and
behaviours of the public. During a heart quality of life. This one hour
Tues 31 Mar, 6.30—7.30pm health check, expert nurses will workshop caters for older adults
Booking essential check your blood pressure and of various levels of fitness.
As many families come up your pulse and provide heart
against the challenges of health information and lifestyle Joan Fitzpatrick: Living well
parenting, children will often advice. with dementia
test those boundaries and Wed 26 Feb, 3.00pm—4.00pm
can act up for many reasons. Hands for life - CPR Booking essential
Creating positive relationships workshops A talk on providing a better
with your child is the basis of Tues 14 April, 2.00pm, understanding of dementia
managing the more testing 3.30pm & 5.00pm and the importance of keeping
behaviours. During this talk The Irish Heart Foundation people with a dementia
Aoife discusses why our children is on a mission to save lives diagnosis engaged in their
push the boundaries, how to by facilitating a series of communities.
manage these behaviours as well community CPR training
as going through practical ways sessions with the support of
of taking the lead with your child Abbott and ESB Networks.dlr Libraries & Healthy Ireland 11
dlr LexIcon for themselves or for a family for life with recipes, food
member or friend. suggestions and “brain foods”.
Aoife Lee: Positive A state-registered dietician
Parenting/ managing Dundrum Library with a track record in nutrition
behaviours & wellness talks, Paula is
Wed 1 April, 6.00—7.00pm Siel Bleu Ireland – seated passionate about helping people
Studio Theatre, Level 1 exercise for older adults create healthy eating habits they
As many families come up Thurs 6 Feb, can sustain and enjoy life to its
against the challenges of 11.00am—12.00pm fullest.
parenting, children will often Booking essential
test those boundaries and The key to well-being is not Stillorgan Library
can act up for many reasons. age but attitude! That is why
Creating positive relationships Siel Bleu facilitators believe Irish Heart Foundation:
with your child is the basis of in living an active and healthy mobile health screening unit
managing the more testing lifestyle, giving adults the tools Wed 22 April,
behaviours. During this talk to improve their autonomy and 10.00am—4.00pm
Aoife discusses why our children quality of life. This one hour The Irish Heart Foundation’s
push the boundaries, how to workshop caters for older adults Mobile Health Unit travels
manage these behaviours as well of various levels of fitness. around the country offering free
as going through practical ways heart health checks to members
of taking the lead with your child Get to know your greens of the public. During a heart
as well being more assertive with the Cool Food School: health check, expert nurses will
when dealing with your child’s Workshops for schools check your blood pressure and
behaviour. Includes Q&A Thurs 13 Feb, 10.00—11.00am your pulse and provide heart
& 11.30am—12.30pm health information and lifestyle
Marie Keating Foundation Booking essential advice.
Mobile Information Unit This food preparation and
Date in February. awareness workshop for Louise Shanagher:
Please check details with library schoolchildren will be led by Mindfully Me Programme
staff Deirdre who is passionate about – Wellness workshops for
Staffed by a specialist nurse, the food education and welcomes schoolchildren
mobile information units visit any opportunity to share it with Wed 29 April, 2 morning
community groups, workplaces, children of all ages. sessions for local schools
organisations and public places Check times with library staff.
to bring cancer information Shankill Library Booking essential
straight into the heart of Louise Shanagher is a children’s
communities nationwide. Paula Mee: Mood foods, therapist, mindfulness teacher
The mobile information units shaping your brain with and psychology lecturer. She
are stocked with take-home essential nutrition is also the author of a series
information leaflets and packs. Tues 21 April, 6.30—7.30pm of books for children in the
The Marie Keating Foundation Booking essential Mindfully Me series.
nurses can talk to people in a Based on her most recent
private area on board the unit publication Mediterranean Mood
about any concerns that they Food, Paula will lead a session
may have about cancer, either centred on eating healthilydlr LexIcon Events 12
dlr LexIcon Events Read, watch, discuss! Every
For bookings, please email month, David Gunning,
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or dlr Archivist in residence,
phone 01 2801147 unless selects a book with an
otherwise stated. accompanying film adaptation.
For more information email
Regular events for dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie.
adults Courses & talks for
English conversation classes adults The Poetry at the LexIcon
Mondays 5.45–7.45pm series, curated by Rosamund
Children’s Library, Level 4 Poetry at the LexIcon Taylor will include further events
Improve your spoken English. Studio Theatre, Level 1 throughout 2020, one per
All welcome. Thurs 16 Jan, 7.00pm quarter. Congratulations to
Enquiries: englishinthelibrary@ Free event, booking essential on Rosamund who was awarded
gmail.com Eventbrite.ie the Words Ireland Mentoring
Award, supported by dlr
Coffee Morning as Gaeilge Libraries and Arts Office 2019-
Tuesdays 11.00am-12.00pm 2020. Twenty-one writers in
Café, Level 1 Ireland receive one-to-one
Informal conversational Irish mentoring with professional
language sessions. All welcome. Join three nuanced and vivid writer-mentors and the initiative
poets for an evening of travel, received 300 applications this
LGBTQ+ Book Club nature, myth, grief and solace. year. We were also delighted to
Wednesdays 22 Jan, 19 Feb & We’ll hear Jane Clarke, who is the hear that Rosamund recently
18 Mar author of two collections: most came third in the prestigious
6.15–7.45pm recently, When the Tree Falls, Ginkgo Award, the world’s
Room 2, Level 5 as well as the Ondaatje-Prize largest Eco Poetry Prize. It is a
Why not join the LGBTQ+ book shortlisted The River; from Julie major international award for
club which discusses books with Morrissy, whose first collection poems embracing ecological
LGBTQ+ themes? The titles Where, the Mile End, published themes. Rosamund’s poem was
being discussed are Less by in both the UK and Canada; and entitled Lammergeier.
Andrew Sean Greer, Confessions from Grace Wilentz, author of
of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg the pamphlet Holding Distance.
and A Long Way to a Small Angry This will be a varied and thought-
Planet by Becky Chambers. provoking reading, allowing you
For more information email to experience some of the most
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie insightful voices in Irish poetry
today.
Cinema Book Club
Tues 14 Jan, 25 Feb & 24 Mar
6.00pm
Studio Theatre, Level 1
All welcome.dlr LexIcon Events 13
UCD Adult Education Mindful chair yoga with Making the most of your
Classes Sally Dunne library card: Informal
sessions with library staff
We look forward to the following
courses on history, philosophy
and literature at dlr LexIcon for
Spring 2020. Enrol online at
www.ucd.ie/all or phone 01 716
7123 or email adult.education@
ucd.ie for further information.
Tues 21 & 28 Jan, 4, 11 & 25 Tues 14 Jan & Wed 4 Mar
Feb, 3 Mar (6 wk course) 10.30am–12.00pm
A History of the US
11.15am–12.15pm Room 2, Level 5
Presidency in the Twentieth
LexIcon Lab, Level 3 Max 6.
Century
Age 50+. Max 12 Booking essential via
Michael Doran
Booking essential via dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
Tuesdays 10.30am–12.30pm,
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie phone 2801147.
4 Feb onwards — 10 weeks
Join yoga therapist, Sally Dunne, Bring along your device, current
Studio Theatre, Level 1
for this inclusive class of gentle library card and PIN to discover
Fee €195
but thorough yoga, including what the online library offers
mindful stretching, breath work and how to access e-resources
Philosophy’s relationship
and relaxation. Participants must such as magazines, e-books and
with other disciplines —
be able to attend all six classes. music!
Part 2
Props provided.
Dr Patrick Quinn
Wednesdays 10.00am–12.00pm,
5 Feb onwards — 8 weeks
Room 3, Level 5
Fee €160
17th Century European Art
Jessica Fahy
Thursdays 11.00—1.00pm,
6 Feb onwards — 10 weeks
Field Trip. 2, 9 Apr.
Studio Theatre, Level 1
Fee €195dlr LexIcon Events 14
Positive Parenting of Psychology in UCD and shares her unique approach
talks Clinical Director of Silver Cloud to parenting neuro divergent
Health. He is co-developer of children.
the award-winning Parents Plus
Encouraging positive mental Programmes, and the best- It’s Awkward. How to talk
health in your teenager with selling author of 14 positive to your child about sex with
John Sharry psychology and self-help books Sarah Sproule
Wed 5 Feb, 6.30–7.30pm for families.
Studio Theatre, Level 1
All welcome Protecting and empowering
Worry and anxiety are very children in the online world
common problems and many with Cyber Safe Ireland
children and teenagers can get
caught in worry cycles that can
hinder them from getting on
with life. In this talk John Sharry
will present a strengths-based
model for promoting positive
Wed 12 Feb, 6.30–8pm Thurs 27 Feb, 6.30—7.30pm
mental health, resilience and
Studio Theatre, Level 1 Studio Theatre, Level 1
well-being in older children and
All welcome All welcome
teenagers aged 11-18.
This session is targeted towards This presentation with
parents of children aged 8-13yrs occupational therapist Sarah
and focuses on what’s popular aims to begin to equip parents
on social media, messaging and other caring adults to raise
apps, gaming, the potential risks, young adults to have healthy,
guidance and advice. Our aim is supportive and consensual
not to scare parents, but rather relationships. Attendees
to make them aware of what will learn why conversations
children are doing online and about sex and sexuality are
offer support. difficult, but why they are still
important for families to discuss.
Parenting from the Participants will come away with
spectrum with Laura Murray simple first steps to get moving
Wed 26 Feb, 6.30–7.30pm comfortably with this aspect of
Studio Theatre, Level 1 parenting.
All welcome.
This talk presents a perspective
Prof. John Sharry is a
on autism from the inside
social worker and family
looking out. Laura uses vivid
psychotherapist with over 27
descriptions and analogies to
years experience as a child
express her autistic experiences.
and adolescent mental health
As a parent on the spectrum,
professional. He is a founder
with ADHD and specific
of the Parents Plus Charity, an
learning difficulties, Laura
adjunct Professor at the Schooldlr LexIcon Events 15
MindReading 2020 Room 1, Level 3 dlr LexIcon Family Day
Conference Ages: 7-10 years. Max 12. Various venues, dlr LexIcon
2-3 April Booking required via Sat 1 Feb 10.30am—4.30pm
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Save the date and watch out
phone 2801147 for a separate flier with full
All Lego provided, just bring details of all our exciting Family
along your creativity! Day events. We can tell you
that it’s going to be a fun-filled
Children’s book club with celebration of St Brigid’s Day,
Kim Harte the arrival of Spring and of
Monday 27 Jan, 24 Feb & 30 course the Chinese New Year
A medical humanities
Mar 4.00—5.00pm (2020 is the Year of the Rat!)
conference jointly hosted by
Room 1, Level 3 No booking required. First
the University of Birmingham,
Ages: 9yrs+. Max 15. come, first served for all events.
University College Dublin and
For further details and to
Royal College of Physicians
book, parents/guardians Children’s craft sessions
of Ireland, exploring medicine,
should email Kim at Mondays 13 Jan, 10 Feb & 9
education and literature.
lexiconchildrensbookclub@ Mar 3.30—4.30pm
Visit www.rcpi.ie to book
gmail.com Room 1, Level 3
Ages: 6-8 yrs Max 10.
Regular Events for Grúpa Spraoi sa LexIcon Booking required via
Children Imeachtaí do pháistí trí dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
Ghaelige Join library staff for special craft
Baby Book Club with Dé Sathairn 11 Eanáir, 1 sessions with seasonal themes!
Library Staff Feabhra & 7 Márta,
Wed 8 Jan, 12 Feb & 11 Mar 2.30—4.00pm Listen, read, create with
10.00–11.00am Áirithintí agus tuilleadh eolais ag Julianne Siron
Children’s Library, Level 4 cabrini@glornangael.ie Fridays 28 Feb, 5, 12
All welcome Tá fáilte roimh chách. Beidh & 19 March
Explore books, song and rhyme na himeachtaí go léir ar siúl trí 10.00—11.00am
with your baby or young child. mheán na Gaeilge agus saor & 11.15—12.15am
in aisce. Arna eagrú ag Grúpa Children’s Library, Level 4.
Storytime with Library Staff Spraoi Tuismitheoirí & Leanaí Class visits: suitable for
Tuesdays, 3.30—4.00pm Ghlór na nGael, Deisceart Átha 2nd–6th class
Children’s Library, Level 4 Cliath. Booking required
Ages 3-6yrs. All welcome Join Julianne for this 4-week
Club Leabhar na nÓg le programme introducing children
Lego Club with Library Staff Sadhbh Devlin to the exciting world of reading
Leibhéal 3, Seomra 1 and instilling them with a passion
Aois: 8-12 for books. Sessions include
Contact: dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco. reading, arts and crafts and
ie for further details and dates. spending time getting to know
the importance of the library in
Thursdays from 6 Feb, the community.
3.30—4.45pmdlr LexIcon Lab 16
LexIcon Lab for Adults Drop in Maker evening with Mon 24 Feb, 6.00—8.00pm
Dr Jake Rowan Byrne Max. 8
Getting started with Tues 11 Feb Booking essential via
Raspberry Pi & Arduino 6.00—8.00pm dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne Have an idea but need some Create signs, branding and logos
Tuesdays 21 Jan, 18 Feb & 10 Mar help figuring out where to using OpenSource software and
6.00—8.00pm get started or what creative the Lab’s vinyl cutter. Great for
Max. 16 technologies might help bring anyone interested in graphics,
Booking essential on eventbrite.ie the idea to life? Drop in to the design, and technology. No
Ever wanted to try your hand LexIcon Lab and meet other experience necessary but basic
at programming a robot, “makers” who are keen to help computer skills an advantage.
controlling your house from out. No booking required.
your phone or simply flashing For updates, see https://www. Tovertafel (Magic Table)
some lights? This workshop will meetup.com/lexicon-maker/ demonstrations
give you a taste of how inputs
and outputs on small computers Introduction to 3D Printing
such as the Raspberry Pi and with Ryan Paetzold
Arduino can be used to create Mon 17 Feb
smart solutions to everyday 6.00—8.00pm
problems. Max. 16
Booking essential via
Create your own website dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne This workshop will give you
a basic introduction and get
you started with your first 3D Demonstrations available by
printed object. Suitable for appointment via
those with little or no experience dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
of 3D printing and computer- The Tovertafel consists of a
aided design software. series of interactive games
projected onto a table. The
Graphic Design workshop games provide adults, older
Tuesdays 4 Feb, 3 Mar & 31 Mar
using the Lab Vinyl Cutter people and children with specific
6.00—8.00pm
with Ryan Paetzold care needs with activities that
Max. 16
are meaningful and above all
Booking essential via
lots of fun! Ideally suited for
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
those at a later stage of their
If you’re interested in setting up
dementia journey and also for
a personal blog or portfolio or
those with special needs. If you
getting your business online, this
have a family member or group
workshop is designed to get you
who you think would benefit, or
started. You’ll be introduced to
if you are a carer, please contact
several free tools that make it
us and we will be delighted to
easy to set up and manage your
arrange a demonstration.
own website.dlr LexIcon Lab 17
LexIcon Lab for Schools Creative Waste! with The and how motors can be used to
Rediscovery Centre explore movement in robotics.
3D printing workshops for Wed 22 Jan Participants will use recycled
schools with Ryan Paetzold 10.00am & 12.00pm (two materials to design and build
90-minute sessions) a Scribble Bot that makes
1st Class upwards automatic art—and bring it
Teachers can book by emailing home with them!
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
phoning 2801147.
Engineers’ Week 2020:
Use leftover fabric, scrap paper, 29 Feb—6 Mar
food cans and cartons to make
Mondays 27 Jan, 2 Mar & 30 Mar fabulous arts and crafts designs!
10.00am & 11.30am This workshop will introduce kids
(two one-hour sessions) to a range of hands-on activities
3rd Class upwards that will teach them how to
Teachers can book by emailing reuse and recycle unwanted
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or household waste.
Everyday Engineering! with
phoning 2801147.
The Rediscovery Centre
An introduction to 3D printing Scribble Bot workshops
where pupils get to design and for schools with
model up their very own keytag MakeCreateInnovate
and print it in 3D. Note: keytags
will be available for collection at
an agreed date after the session.
Graphic Design workshop
for schools with Ryan
Paetzold Wed 4 Mar
Mondays 3 Feb & 23 Mar 10.00am and 12.00pm (two
10.00am—12.30pm 90-minute sessions)
3rd Class upwards 3rd Class upwards
Teachers can book by emailing Teachers can book by emailing
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
phoning 2801147. phoning 2801147.
Decalomania! Make your own Wed 12 Feb Use K’Nex to create your own
decal-inspired artwork for walls, 10.00am and 12.00pm (two construction projects and learn
doors and windows using the 90-minute sessions) how to build an earthquake-
latest decal making equipment 4th Class upwards proof house! Hands-on
and free design software. A Teachers can book by emailing activities for kids using maths,
hands-on workshop where dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or spatial awareness and problem-
Ryan will walk you through the phoning 2801147. solving to understand how
basics of designing and making This creative tech workshop engineering is used in everyday
your own fun or festive graphic explores STEAM subjects. life.
designs. Children will be introduced to
the basic principles of circuitrydlr LexIcon Lab 18
LexIcon Lab for kids t-shirt from the ordinary to the Hardware coding for Kids
extraordinary! T-shirts will be with Dr Jake Rowan Byrne
Gaming Club with library supplied.
staff
Tuesdays 14 & 28 Jan, 11 & 25 Wearable Technology
Feb, 10 & 24 Mar Workshop with
3.30—4.30pm MakeCreateInnovate
Ages: strictly 9–12yrs
Max 8
Booking essential by emailing
Sat 21 Mar
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or
2.00—4.30pm
phoning 2801147.
Ages: 9–12yrs
Kids can play with and against
Max 16
each other on Playstation
Booking essential via
4, Xbox One and Nintendo
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
Switch consoles on our 80
Have some experience
inch HD screens. They try out
programming with Scratch,
different games each session,
but are getting bored of just
and the emphasis is on fun and
making animations and games?
interaction.
This workshop will build on
your Scratch knowledge and
T-Shirt Printing for kids &
Sat 22 Feb introduce you to the basics of
parents with Ryan Paetzold
1.30—4.30pm hardware programming; think
Ages: 9–12 yrs Robots, Home Automation
Max 12 and Wearable Technology!
Booking essential via Participants will get hands-
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie on experience programming
Would you like to create your Arduino and micro:bits. Prior
own wearable technology and experience with Scratch is
have some fun with electricity beneficial.
and conductive tape? Then try
Sat 25 Jan, 1.30—4.30pm some electronic tailoring and
Ages: strictly 9–12yrs an introduction to soldering!
Max 12 Learn the basics of circuitry and
Booking essential via find out how to design a unique
dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie wristband or bracelet. You
All children must be will leave with a hand-crafted
accompanied by a parent or prototype that incorporates
guardian for the full workshop. LEDs and switch based on your
Add some personality to your design. Please bring a light snack
t-shirt! A workshop to introduce and drink for a short on-site
you to OpenSource design break.
software and the vinyl cutter
at the LexIcon. Transform yourdlr Branch Libraries’ Events 19
Blackrock Library Philosophical thinking Events for children
T 01 288 8117 workshop with Dr Keith
E blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie Begley & Dónall McGinley Junior book club
Tues 18 Feb, 6.30-7.45pm 3rd Wed of the month,
Events for adults Booking required 4.00pm—4.45pm
Ages: 16yrs+ Ages: 9-12yrs
Blackrock Library book clubs In this workshop on Further details from library staff.
1st Tuesday, 1st Thursday & last philosophical thinking the aim
Thursday of each month will be to obtain a general sense Baby book club
6.30pm of how philosophers think, First Wednesday of each month
No booking required primarily by looking at some 10.15–11.00am
For information on specific philosophical arguments and All welcome
clubs, contact library staff. analysing the reasoning involved. Musical instruments will be
available courtesy of Music
Carnegie cinema club Aontas motivational talk Generation dlr.
2nd Thursday of the month, for the young at heart with
6.00pm Eugene O’Leary Storytime
18yrs+. All welcome, no Thursdays, 3.00pm
booking required All welcome
The monthly Carnegie Cinema Join us for storytime every
Club at Blackrock Library is Thursday afternoon.
looking for film lovers to watch We’ll have a musical storytime
and discuss art-house and with Music Generation dlr on
international cinema. Upcoming the 3rd Thursday of the month.
seasons to include Italian And please join us for a special
escapism, gritty realism, and World Book Day storytime on
stylish documentary films. N.B: Thurs 5 March!
gritty realism is tempered with
some classic cult comedies to Parent and toddler mornings
Wed 4 March, 11.15am
lighten the mood! Fridays, 10.30am—12.00pm
All welcome
All welcome
Accidental adventurer, Eugene
Public Information Session: Join us for parent and toddler
O’Leary will host a motivational
dlr County Development fun on Friday mornings. We’ll
talk for those of us who are
Plan 2016-2022 review have musical fun on the 3rd
young at heart.
Tues 28 Jan, 2.00—8.00pm Friday of the month with Music
All welcome Generation dlr.
International Women’s Day
The County Development Plan
talk with Tessa Power and
2016-2022 is due for review and LEGO mornings
Treasa O’Brien
a new Development Plan will be Saturdays in January,
Tues 10 March, 6.30—7.45pm
prepared for 2022-2028. As part 10.30am—12.00pm
All welcome
of this review process, dlr County All welcome
Filmmakers Tessa Power and
Council have prepared a pre-draft Join us for some family friendly
Treasa O’Brien will be curating
‘Have Your Say’ document and will LEGO fun!
a programme of films for
be seeking your views between 3
International Women’s Day.
Jan—28 Feb 2020.dlr Branch Libraries’ Events 20
Feathery fiends and gaga St Valentine’s Day crafts Scéalaíocht le Sadhbh
grannies with Alan Nolan Wed 12 Feb, 3.00pm Devlin/Storytime as Gaeilge
Ages: 5–7yrs with Sadhbh Devlin
Booking required
Join library staff to make
your own St Valentine’s Day
decorations to celebrate the joy Wed 11 March, 10.00—11.00am
of love. & 11.15am—12.15pm
Class visits: suitable for
Movie mornings 2nd—6th class
Mon 17, Wed 19 & Sat 22 Feb Booking required
10.30am Come celebrate Seachtain
All welcome na Gaeilge with dlr Writer in
Join us for family-friendly Residence, Sadhbh Devlin!
movies during the mid-term Beidh Scríbhneoir Cónaithe
Mon 3 Feb, 10.00-11.00am &
break. dlr, Sadhbh Devlin, ag insint
11.15am—12.15pm
scéalta dúinn chun Seachtain na
Class visits: suitable for
Wonders of the Solar Gaeilge a cheiliúradh!
2nd—6th class
System with Ann Dunne of
Booking required
Astronomy Ireland
Join author and illustrator Alan
Nolan as he talks about feathery
fiends from his latest book,
Sam Hannigan and the last
dodo, and lightly loopy grannies
from his World Book Day 2019
book, Sam Hannigan’s rock
Thurs 5 March, 10.00–11.00am
star granny. Learn how to draw
& 11.30am–12.30pm
a rampaging budgie, and play St Patrick’s Day crafts
Class visits: suitable for
along with Alan’s hot new quiz Mon 16 March, 3.30pm
2nd–6th class
show Alive, extinct or just plain Ages: 6yrs+
Booking required
stinky! Booking required
Ann Dunne, managing editor of
Join library staff to make
Astronomy Ireland magazine,
Harry Potter stories and your own St Patrick’s Day
writer, Irish Independent
crafts decorations to celebrate our
book critic, presents fun and
Thurs 6 Feb, 3.30pm patron saint.
interesting facts about our Solar
Ages: 8–12 yrs
System to celebrate World Book
Booking required
Day.
Come dressed as your favourite
Harry Potter character, enjoy a
storytime session and see how
staff make some Harry Potter
decorations.dlr Branch Libraries’ Events 21
Cabinteely Library Events for children Sensory storytime with
T 01 285 5363 Sadhbh Devlin
E cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie Baby book club with library
staff
Quiet Tuesdays Wednesdays, 10.00—10.30am
Mon 17 Feb, 11.00am–12.00pm
All welcome
Booking required
Explore books, song and rhyme
Join dlr Writer in Residence,
with your baby or young child.
Tuesday evenings, 5.00—7.30pm Sadhbh Devlin, for a fun,
All welcome interactive, sensory storytime
STEAM Saturday
Each Tuesday evening, we will be based on Julia Donaldson and
Each open Saturday: 11 & 25
turning lights down and reducing Axel Scheffler’s The Gruffalo.
Jan, 8 & 22 Feb, 7 & 21 March
noise in Cabinteely Library After the story the children can
11.00am—12.30pm
to create a more welcoming make their very own Gruffalo
Ages: 4–8yrs
environment for autistic character to keep.
All welcome, no booking
patrons. We ask all of our users
required
to join in by taking phone calls Dreaming up dragons
Come and build with us! Open-
outside and turning down any and other stories with
ended free play sessions using
loud ringtones etc. Debbie Thomas
Magformers. Wooden blocks
available for younger children.
Events for adults
Sleepy stories
NEW lunchtime book club
2nd Monday of the month,
1.15—2.15pm
All welcome
We’ll be discussing The guest cat
by Takashi Hiraide for the first
meeting of our new lunchtime
book club on Monday 13 Jan.
Drop into the library to pick up
your copy beforehand.
Thurs: 16 Jan, 13 & 20 Feb,
Knit club 12 March
Thursdays, 2.00—3.00pm 6.30—7.00pm
All welcome Ages: 3–6yrs
Mon 2 Mar, 10.30-11.30am &
Come and join our Knitting All welcome, no booking
11.45am-12.45pm
Circle in Cabinteely Library! required
Ages: 9-11yrs. Class visits
Bring your current project, and Come join us for bedtime
Come and dream up some
see what others are working stories. Pyjamas and teddies
tremendous tales with the help
on—the perfect opportunity most welcome!
of children’s writer Debbie
to share your skills and pick up
Thomas and her book My Secret
some tips!
Dragon to celebrate World Book
Day 2020.dlr Branch Libraries’ Events 22
Intergenerational Dalkey Library Tabharfaidh Sadhbh nodanna
storytelling session with T 01 285 5277 praiticiúla daoibh le taitneamh a
Helena Byrne E dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie bhaint as Gaeilge le bhur phaistí
féin - fiú muna bhfuil ach cúpla
Events for adults focal agaibh!
Art workshops with John
Carpenter Events for children
Thurs 19 March, 6.30—7.30pm Early years programme
All welcome
Ages: 6+ yrs
— Fridays at 10.30am:
Join storyteller Helena Byrne
Let’s play!
for this interactive storytelling
10 Jan, 7 Feb, 6 March
session. Helena transports
Ages: 0–4yrs
children’s imaginations into the
No booking required
magical world of Irish folklore,
Wednesdays 22 & 29 Jan, 5 Feb An open play session in which
with tales of the Leprechaun,
10.00am—12.00pm children can explore their library
the Fairy Folk and spooky
Booking required surroundings and share our
Irish ghost stories. Not only
Join artist John Carpenter for library toys.
are children entertained,
a series of three art workshops
they also learn fun vocal and
where participants will have Baby book club with Sara
physical exercises, and will be
the opportunity to work on an Keating
encouraged to create their
acrylic piece from inception to
own characters and stories.
completed artwork. All materials
Every child is a storyteller in the
will be supplied.
making!
Using Irish at home: a talk
with Sadhbh Devlin
Thurs 5 March, 6.30—7.30pm 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 13 March
Booking required Ages: 0–4yrs
Join Irish language children’s No booking required
author Sadhbh Devlin, to learn Join Sara at Baby Book Club
more about the world of Irish where she will delight and
language books. Sadhbh will give entertain babies, toddlers and
practical tips on how to enjoy pre-schoolers alike with some
Gaeilge with your own children - of her favourite stories, rhymes
even if you only have cúpla focal. and crafts.
Bígí le Sadhbh Devlin, údar
leabhair do pháistí, le tuilleadh a
fhoghlaim faoi leabhair Gaeilge.dlr Branch Libraries’ Events 23
Let’s build! Construction club (LEGO & Guess how much I love you —
24 Jan, 21 Feb, 20 March Magformers) musical storytime and crafts
Ages: 0–4yrs Saturdays Wed 19 Feb, 10.30—11.30am
No booking required 2.00—3.00pm Ages: 4yrs+
An open play session for babies Ages: 5-8yrs Booking required
and pre-schoolers using our Places limited Join library staff and the lovely
Duplo Lego and building blocks. Join us for LEGO and folk from Music Generation dlr
Magformers fun every Saturday for a morning of stories, music
Let’s make music! afternoon! and bunny-related crafts!
Teen book and film club Engineering workshops with
31 Jan, 28 Feb, 27 March 2nd Tuesday of the month, the Rediscovery Centre
Ages: 0–4yrs 4.30pm
Booking required Suitable for those in 1st
A fun and engaging session & 2nd year
using songs and instruments to Dalkey Library’s club for teen
create a relaxing atmosphere book and movie buffs looking
where parents and children for lively discussion and great
can explore and react to new recommendations. We supply all Wed 4 March
sounds, sensations and objects. the books and DVDs! 9.45–11.15am & 11.30am–1.00pm
Class visits: suitable for
Family ukulele classes Fun with music 3rd–6th class
Booking required
These workshops introduce
Mondays 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 30 engineering concepts and
March processes, types of engineering,
10.30—11.30am and illustrate how engineering
Class visits: suitable for is an essential part of our
preschool classes lives. The hands-on activities
Booking required develop mathematical thinking,
Tuesdays: 14 Jan—11 Feb
A musical awareness workshop problem solving skills, and spatial
& 25 Feb—31 March
for preschool classes run awareness, and help foster an
6.00–6.30pm
in conjunction with Music interest in engineering. The
Suitable for 8yrs+ and a parent/
Generation dlr. Tap your toes, activities include a range of
grandparent/guardian
stamp your feet and move to engineering challenges from
Booking required
the rhythm of some of your K’Nex constructions to building
Our popular introductory
favourite tunes. an earthquake proof house.
ukulele classes are back!
Children accompanied by
a parent/guardian will learn
the basics of this instrument
and have some fun in these
intergenerational sessions. All
instruments provided.dlr Branch Libraries’ Events 24
Scéalaíocht le Sadhbh Deansgrange Library Mindful Chair Yoga with
Devlin/Storytime as Gaeilge T 01 285 0860 Sally Dunne
with Sadhbh Devlin E deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie
Events for adults
Quiet/Sensory Room
Thursdays 5.00—7.30pm &
Mon 9 March Fridays 2.00—4.30pm
10.00—10.45am dlr Libraries are delighted to Tues 14 Jan, 10.00—11.15am
& 11.00—11.45am offer a quiet/sensory room in Booking required, Max 12
Class visits: suitable for Deansgrange Library as part Join Sally Dunne, yoga
2nd–6th class of our Autism Action Plan. We therapist, for a gentle session
Booking required hope those with autism will avail of chair based yoga stretches,
Come celebrate Seachtain of the room and the sensory breath-work and relaxation. All
na Gaeilge with dlr Writer in equipment within it. The room welcome!
Residence, Sadhbh Devlin! is also available as a meditation/
Beidh Scríbhneoir Cónaithe quiet space. With this in mind Tea and History Tuesdays
dlr, Sadhbh Devlin, ag insint we request users turn off phones Last Tuesday of the month
scéalta dúinn chun Seachtain na and respect the room as a quiet 3.00—4.00pm
Gaeilge a cheiliúradh! area. Come along for a talk on history
and local history and enjoy a
Theatre club with Helen cuppa and chat.
Norton Contact the library for further
2nd Saturday of each month, details.
11.00am—12.00pm
No booking required Edward Lee: a talk with
I f you like drama and all things Michael Lee
theatre-related, why not come Tues 28 Jan, 3.00pm
along to discuss plays, critique Edward Lee built a chain of
scripts and stage delivery. Every drapery shops in the 1880s.
month a play is chosen to see Recognised for his caring
and is then dissected at theatre attitude towards his employees,
club meetings. Relaxed, fun he also had a strong social
and new members are always conscience towards society
welcome. in general. During the Dublin
Lockout of 1913, he was the sole
employer member on the Peace
Committee. The Lees had four
sons, two of whom would die in
the Great War. Edward Lee’sdlr Branch Libraries’ Events 25
great-grandson Michael Lee will Events for Children a monster dragon artwork that
tell his story. can be hung up in the library to
An associated book will be Storytime with library staff Celebrate Chinese New Year.
available to buy at the talk for Every Mon & Wed, 3.00pm
€10. All welcome Spring Crafts with library
staff
Leaving Cert Film Nights Scrabble club with library Tues 18 Feb, 3–4pm
Tues 28 & Thurs 30 Jan, Tues 4 staff Ages: 7yrs+
& Thurs 6 Feb, 6.30pm Max 12. Booking Required
No booking required, all
welcome. Scribble Bot with Make
Create Innovate
St Patrick’s Week quiz with
library staff Tuesdays, 6.30pm
Thurs 19 Mar, 6.30pm Ages: 8yrs +
All welcome, booking required All welcome
Drop in HP Sprout sessions Parent and toddler music
with library staff sessions with Music
Generation dlr
Saturdays 11 Jan, 8 Feb
& 14 March
10.30—11.15am
All welcome
Monster Dragon Doodle
with Elida Maiques Thurs 20 Feb 3.00—4.30pm
Every Thursday in March 5, 12, Ages: 9-12yrs
19, 26, 5.00—6.00pm Max 12. Booking Required
All Welcome Make Create Innovate will
Find out what you can do with deliver a creative tech workshop
the new HP Sprout technology exploring STEAM subjects.
in Deansgrange library. Participants will be introduced
to the basic principles of
circuitry and how motors can
be used to explore movement
in robotics. We’ll use recycled
Thurs 23 Jan, 3.00-4.00 pm
materials to design and build
Ages: 7-12yrs
a Scribble Bot that makes
Max 20. Booking required
automatic art.
We provide the colours and the
paper; you provide the drawings
and the imagination! Artist
and illustrator Elida Maiques
will be on hand to help createdlr Branch Libraries’ Events 26
World Book Day events Bí ag Spraoi le Sadhbh or markers, or we’ll use glue and
Devlin, dlr Writer in cut paper and stickers to collage
Blaze a trail and dare to Residence onto an umbrella.
dream with Sarah Webb
Storytime as Gaeilge
Scéalaíocht as Gaeilge do
Sheachtain na Gaeilge
Monday 2, 9 March, Wed 4, 11
March, 3.00pm
Thurs 5 Mar, 12.00—1.00pm
All welcome, no booking
Ages: 3–7yrs
required.
Beidh Sadhbh Devlin anseo an
Fáilte roimh chách!
lá sin lena pictiúrleabhar álainn
Come join Senior Librarian,
Bí ag spraoi liom!, maisithe ag
Carmel Kelly (4 & 9 Mar) and
Tarsila Kruse agus foilsithe ag
dlr Writer in Residence, Sadhbh
Futa Fata. Ag an gceardlann
Devlin, (2 & 11 Mar) for stories
Thurs 5 Mar, 10.30—11.30am seo, tar agus ‘bí ag spraoi’ le
as Gaeilge.
Sarah will talk about what it Sadhbh, a léifidh óna scéal nua
Beidh Carmel Uí Cheallaigh
means to be brave. Then she do pháistí óga agus a dhéanfaidh
agus Scríbhneoir Cónaithe dlr
will introduce some of the ceardaíocht bunaithe ar théamaí
Sadhbh Devlin ag insint scéalta
remarkable people from Irish an scéil ina dhiaidh.
‘as Gaeilge’ chun Seachtain na
history who feature in her latest
Gaeilge a cheiliúradh!
books: from Mary Elmes who Eva and the Perfect Rain:
saved over four hundred Jewish workshop with Tatyana
children during World War II Feeney
to our first female President,
Exhibitions
Mary Robinson. The children will
dress up as some of the historic
Jan
Edward Lee: Model
figures and act out short scenes
Employer and Man of Moral
from their lives. And maybe the
Courage
teachers might join in too!
Feb
Thurs 5 Mar, 3.00—4.00pm Dare to Dream, based on
Ages: 4–8yrs Sarah Webb’s latest book on
All welcome the Irish People who took on
Come join author and illustrator the World (and won!)
Tatyana for a reading and
drawing session about her March
book Eva and the Perfect St John of God’s service
Rain. Together children will users
help create and decorate Eva’s
umbrella using crayons, pencilsYou can also read
