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15th June 2024

INTRODUCTIONThis series of free events has been organised by OffalyLibraries, on behalf of Offaly County Council, as part ofour Cruinniú Na nÓg celebrations, with support fromCreative Ireland.Attendance at all the events is free of charge and opento children and young adults. Advance booking is required. To book, please contact the library hosting the eventdirectly.To stay up to date on future news &events at Offaly Libraries, please sign upfor our monthly newsletter atoffaly.ie/libraries

Melody Makers: Creative Music WorkshopMaria Creevy of Music GenerationThis event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Banagher Library on 057 9151471 orbanagherlibrary@offalycoco.ie 10:00Suitable for9-12 YearsBanagher LibraryBIRR AREAThis event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To book your place, contact Banagher Library on 057 9151471 orbanagherlibrary@offalycoco.ie Banagher Library15th June 2024Come and explore the wonder of stories to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg 2024. Children’s author, Debbie Thomas, will help you invent a pet,create a crime and go on a treasure hunt to find that nothing canbring us together like a story.Glorious Stories: Creative WritingWorkshop with Debbie ThomasJoin Maria Creevy from Music Generation in exploring themagical world of music in this fun and exciting workshop.Designed for children aged 5 - 8 years old, this interactivesession will ignite the imaginations of all budding musicians.12:00Suitable for5-8 YearsBanagher Library

Birr Library15th June 2024BIRR AREABracelet Making WorkshopSuitable for 8+ years Birr LibraryCalling all Taylor Swift Fans… it’s time to “Make the friendshipbracelets”!Join the team in Birr Library for a fun filled morning creatingbeautiful bracelets with a fabulous selection of beads.Series of Singing Academy Workshops with Yvonne O’Toole, VOICE Birr LibraryJoin professional singer & singing teacher, Yvonne O’Toole,across three workshops for a musical adventure filled withsinging.These workshops will focus on well-being, identity &belonging, communication, exploring and thinking all throughsinging. 10:0011:00Suitable for 7 - 10 years Suitable for children aged 8+ years old, this event is free but places are limited sobooking is essential. To book your place, contact Birr Library on 057 9124950 or birrlibrary@offalycoco.ieBeginning Wednesday 29th May, the workshops will take place at 5pm culminating in aperformance by the children in Birr Library on Saturday 15th June at 10am.This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Birr Library on 057 9124950 or birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie

Please wear old clothes and arrive 10 minutes prior to workshop start time. Please beadvised the parents/guardians must remain with children for the duration of theworkshop.Delivered by the Irish Georgian Society, this workshop is suitable for children aged 6 - 12years. The event is free but places are limited so booking is essential.For more information, contact Birr Library on 057 9124950 or birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie Come and explore the wonder of stories to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg 2024. Children’s author, Debbie Thomas, will help you invent a pet,create a crime and go on a treasure hunt to find that nothing canbring us together like a story.Fashion a Fanlight Liam McCorkell of Glasshouse StudiosBIRR AREASuitable for 6-12 years Birr Library12:00Birr Library15th June 2024Glorious Stories: Creative WritingWorkshop with Debbie ThomasSuitable for 9-12 years Birr Library14:30Join fanlight and stained-glass maker and conservator LiamMcCorkell of Glasshaus Studios as he sets out the tools andtechniques employed in fashioning the fanlights of Birr’s frontdoors. Using art and craft materials (not real glass and lead!), each childwill design their own miniature fanlight to bring home. This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential.For more information, contact Birr Library on 057 9124950 or birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie

Traditional Craft Workshops with Irish Georgian SocietyBIRR AREAJohn’s Hall, Birr15th June 2024Suitable for Various AgesJohn’s Hall, BirrTimesAs AboveDelivered by the Irish Georgian Society, these children’s workshop form part of the Offaly’s Heritage Buildings Show: a weekend of traditional building skills demonstrations,conservation talks and children’s workshops, taking place from 10am until 5pm at the BirrTheatre on Oxmanstown Mall on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June.10.00am Create & Carve with Philip Quinn of Stonemad : Suitable for 8 - 18 years11.00am Pattern & Print with David Skinner, Wallpaper Maker : Suitable for 6 - 12 years14.00pm Gold & Gild with Ruth Bothwell, Conservator : Suitable for 6 - 12 years15.00pm Build & Brick with Shane Nolan, Craftsperson : Suitable for 8 - 18 years16.00pm Lime & Learn with Edward Byrne of Traditional Lime : Suitable for 12 - 18 yearsPlease wear old clothes and arrive 10 minutes prior to workshop start time. Please be advised the parents/guardians must remain with children for the duration of theworkshop.The workshops are free but places are limited so booking is essential. Further information and bookings can be made via Eventbrite at Cruinniú na nÓg: Children’s Craft Workshop Tickets, Sat 15 Jun 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Toddler Play, Music & Movement Classwith Ready Steady PlayJoin Ready Steady Play for a fun-filled music and movement workshop with your little one.An energetic and interactive event for walkers, toddlers and pre-schoolers, children are guaranteed to enjoy this musical adventure.Suitable for children aged 1 - 4 years old, this event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To book your place, contact Ferbane Library on 09064 54259 orferbanelibrary@offalycoco.ie BIRR AREABuild a Rocket : STEM workshop with Seanie MorrisThis event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Ferbane Library on 090 6454259 orferbanelibrary@offalycoco.ieFerbane Library15th June 2024Become a “Rocket Scientist” with this fun and interactiveworkshop with STEM Communicator, Seanie Morris.Mixing art and crafts with practical science, Seanie willprovide all the materials to build your own rocket.Learn a little about rocket history and how they work whileyou enjoy this slightly messy workshop! 10:00Suitable for7-11 YearsFerbane Library12:00Suitable for1-4 YearsFerbane Library

Join Ready Steady Play for a fun-filled music and movement workshop with your little one.An energetic and interactive event for walkers, toddlers and pre-schoolers, children are guaranteed to enjoy this musical adventure.Suitable for children aged 1 - 4 years old, this event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Kilcormac Library on 057 9135086 orkilcormaclibrary@offalycoco.ie 10:00Suitable for 1-4 YearsKilcormac LibraryBIRR AREAKilcormac Library15th June 2024Toddler Play, Music & Movement Classwith Ready Steady PlayJoin artist and illustrator, Shannon Bergin, to learn about becoming an illustrator of picture books.In this fun interactive event, children will discover how simple shapes are used to make some of our favourite characters. Participants will be invited to create totally new characters and discover how to make simple drawings that tell stories. Character Illustration Workshop with Shannon BerginThis event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To book your place,contact Kilcormac Library on 057 9135086 or kilcormaclibrary@offalycoco.ie12:00Suitable for 7-10 YearsKilcormac Library

Craft KitsTo celebrate creativity in young people, a selection of craft kitswill be freely available in Library Branches on Saturday June 15th. Pop into your local library, tell library staff your age and they willgive you a craft suitable for you!*Limited availability*

Sensory Friendly Planting Workshopwith Aoife MunnA sensory friendly planting workshop for children withadditional needs and their siblings.Make your own pot and sow your own seeds to take home. Children can learn how to grow their own flowers and veg in afun, relaxed and accessible environment.This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Clara Library on 057 9331389 or claralibrary@offalycoco.ie 12:30Clara LibraryTULLAMORE AREASuitable for 4+ Years10:00Clara LibraryClara Library15th June 2024Suitable for children up to the age of 12 years, this event is free but places are limited sobooking is essential.For more information, contact Clara Library on 057 9331389 or claralibrary@offalycoco.ie Build a Rocket : STEM workshop with Seanie MorrisBecome a “Rocket Scientist” with this fun and interactiveworkshop with STEM Communicator, Seanie Morris.Mixing art and crafts with practical science, Seanie willprovide all the materials to build your own rocket.Learn a little about rocket history and how they work whileyou enjoy this slightly messy workshop! Suitable for 7-11 Years

Calling all Taylor Swift Fans… it’s time to “Make the friendshipbracelets”!Join the team in Clara Library for a fun filled morningcreating beautiful bracelets with a fabulous selection ofbeads.Suitable for 8+ YearsClara Library 14:30Craft KitsTo celebrate creativity in young people, aselection of craft kits will be freely availablein Library Branches on Saturday June 15th. Pop into your local library, tell library staffyour age and they will give you a craftsuitable for you!*Limited availability*Bracelet Making WorkshopSuitable for children aged 8+ years old, this event is free but places are limited sobooking is essential. For more information, contact Clara Library on 057 9331389 orclaralibrary@offalycoco.ie TULLAMORE AREAClara Library15th June 2024

Tiny Tunes: Music Exploration for Little OnesMaria Creevy of Music GenerationJoin Maria Creevy from Music Generation in introducing yourchild to the magical world of music with our Tiny Tunesworkshop. Designed for children aged 0-4 years old, this interactivesession will spark their curiosity and stimulate creativitythrough music and song. 14.00TULLAMORE AREATullamore Library15th June 202410:00Suitable for 0-4 YearsTullamore Library12:00Suitable for 4+ YearsTullamore LibrarySensory Friendly Planting Workshop with Aoife MunnA sensory friendly planting workshop for children withadditional needs and their siblings.Make your own pot and sow your own seeds to take home. Children can learn how to grow their own flowers and vegin a fun, relaxed and accessible environment.This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information,contact Tullamore Library on 057 9346832 or tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie Suitable for children up to the age of 12 years, this event is free but places are limited sobooking is essential. For more information, contact Tullamore Library on 057 9346832 ortullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie

14.00Artist, Jenny Bergin, will facilitate an air-dry clay workshopexplaining the different processes involved in creating afinished piece.Children will learn about drying, sealing, and paintingmethods used in this modern artistic technique currentlycapturing the worlds imagination.Each participant will receive their own painted gnome.Air Dry Clay Workshop with Jenny BerginSuitable for 8+ YearsTullamore Library 14:30Bracelet Making WorkshopSuitable for 8 - 12 YearsTullamore Library16:00Calling all Taylor Swift Fans… it’s time to “Make thefriendship bracelets”!Join the team in Tullamore Library for a fun filled morningcreating beautiful bracelets with a fabulous selection ofbeads.Suitable for children aged 8+ years old, this event is freebut places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Tullamore Library on 057 9346832 ortullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie Suitable for children aged 8 – 12 , this event is free but places are limited so booking isessential.To book your place, contact Tullamore Library on 057 9346832 ortullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie TULLAMORE AREATullamore Library15th June 2024

Ages: 8-12Come make, share and print with Print Van Gotravelling print studio at Tullamore Library onSaturday 15th June from 10am until 4pm.This DIY printmaking workshop allowsparticipants to learn low-tech printmakingtechniques to create simple and colourfulprints and patterns on textiles. Participants will be introduced to theimmediate and flexible form of block printingand will have the opportunity to learn how touse a variety of printmaking tools to makemulti-layered artworks. They will be able to choose from a variety ofplay-themed relief printing blocks to createtheir own hand-printed designs and images totake home.Print Van Go with Aoife BarrettTullamore LibrarySuitable for various age ranges10:00The Print Van Go team will also introduce some simple hand sewing techniques to turnindividual pieces into one big collaborative banner to capture and share the stories ofthe community. This free activity is a fun interactive workshop designed to capture the imagination ofall ages. For further information, contact Tullamore Library on 057 9346832 or tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie TULLAMORE AREATullamore Library15th June 2024

Ages: 8-12Calling all Teens! Get ready to groove in silence!Join us at the library for an unforgettable Silent Disco experience.Grab your headphones, immerse yourself in music and dance amongst the books!Unleash your moves as the DJ spins the hottest tracks and create unforgettablememories with friends and family.This promises to be a fun-filled evening and will include other activities to enhance theevent.No booking necessary, just drop in and give it a go!For further information, contact Tullamore Library on 057 9346832 ortullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie Silent Disco @ The LibraryTullamore LibrarySuitable for 12+ Years18:00TULLAMORE AREATullamore Library15th June 2024

Craft KitsTo celebrate creativity in young people, a selection of craft kitswill be freely available in Library Branches on Saturday June 15th. Pop into your local library, tell library staff your age and they willgive you a craft suitable for you!*Limited availability*

Join artist and illustrator, Shannon Bergin, to learn about becoming anillustrator of picture books. In this fun interactive event, children willdiscover how simple shapes are used to make some of our favouritecharacters. Participants will be invited to create totally new characters anddiscover how to make simple drawings that tell stories.This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Daingean Library on 057 9353005 or daingeanlibrary@offalycoco.ie Daingean Library12:00 Suitable for 7-10 years 10:00Daingean LibraryMelody Makers: Creative Music Workshop Aoibheann McKnight of Music Generation Join Aoibheann McKnight from Music Generation in exploringthe magical world of music in this fun and exciting workshop.Designed for children aged 5 - 8 years old, this interactivesession will ignite the imaginations of all budding musicians.Character Illustration Workshop with Shannon Bergin This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information, contact Daingean Library on 057 9353005 ordaingeanlibrary@offalycoco.ie Suitable for 5-8 years EDENDERRY AREADaingean Library15th June 2024

For more information, contact Edenderry Library on 046 9731028or edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie Join Aoibheann McKnight from Music Generation inintroducing your child to the magical world of music withour Tiny Tunes workshop. Designed for children aged 0-4 years old, this interactivesession will spark their curiosity and stimulate creativitythrough music and song. This event is free but places are limited so booking isessential. Tiny Tunes: Music Exploration for Little OnesAoibheann McKnight of Music GenerationFor more information, contact Edenderry Library on 046 9731028 oredenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie Bracelet Making WorkshopCalling all Taylor Swift Fans… it’s time to “Make thefriendship bracelets”!Join the team in Edenderry Library for a fun filledmorning creating beautiful bracelets with a fabulousselection of beads.Suitable for children aged 8+ years old, this event isfree but places are limited so booking is essential. EDENDERRY AREAEdenderry Library15th June 2024Edenderry Library10:00 Suitable for 0-4 years Edenderry Library11:00 Suitable for 8+ years

This event is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information,contact Edenderry Library on 046 9731028 or edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ieSuitable for 8-12 years 12:00Edenderry LibraryArtist, Jenny Bergin, will facilitate an air-dry clay workshopexplaining the different processes involved in creating afinished piece.Children will learn about drying, sealing, and paintingmethods used in this modern artistic technique currentlycapturing the worlds imagination.Each participant will receive their own painted gnome.Air Dry Clay Workshop with Jenny BerginSensory Friendly Planting Workshopwith Aoife MunnA sensory friendly planting workshop for children withadditional needs and their siblings.Make your own pot and sow your own seeds to take home. Children can learn how to grow their own flowers and vegin a fun, relaxed and accessible environment.Suitable for children up to the age of 12 years, this event is free but places are limited sobooking is essential.For more information, contact Edenderry Library on 046 9731028 oredenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie Suitable for 4+ years 14:30Edenderry LibraryEDENDERRY AREAEdenderry Library15th June 2024

Ages: 8-12Calling all Teens! Get ready to groove in silence!Join us at the library for an unforgettable Silent Disco experience.Grab your headphones, immerse yourself in music and dance amongst the books!Unleash your moves as the DJ spins the hottest tracks and create unforgettablememories with friends and family.This promises to be a fun-filled evening and will include other activities to enhancethe event.No booking necessary, just drop in and give it a go!For more information, contact Edenderry Library on 046 9731028 oredenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ie Silent Disco @ The LibrarySuitable for 12+ years 18:00Edenderry LibraryEDENDERRY AREAEdenderry Library15th June 2024

To celebrate creativity in young people, a selection of craft kitswill be freely available in Library Branches on Saturday June 15th. Pop into your local library, tell library staff your age and they willgive you a craft suitable for you!*Limited availability*Craft Kits

What have we been up to?Development ProjectsCreative Writing with Eve McDonnellChildren’s author, Eve McDonnell, has facilitated a series offun and interactive workshops with students from CrinkillNS, Daingean NS and Scoil Bhríde Clara.The children explored fantastic fun facts about how ourmemories work before the children scribbled down someof their best and oldest memories. These memoires wereshaped into short-stories, poems and art, and the childrenalso designed a collective ‘wishprint’ of new memories yetto be made.Film-Making Workshops with Burning House FilmProductionsAward-winning Burning House Productions brought theirunique film-making workshops to schools in Co. Offaly Transition Year Students from St. Brendan’s SecondarySchool Birr, Sacred Heart School Tullamore, KillinaPresentation Secondary School and Oaklands CommunityCollege Edenderry participated in workshops in the weeksleading up to Cruinniú na nÓg. Students have learned how to use professional filmmakingequipment and will devise scenes, act, direct and shoottheir own short films.The poems, stories and illustrations created by the children will be collated into astunning booklet to celebrated Cruinniú na nÓg, with each child receiving their owncopy. A memorable day creating a treasure for the future.The classes also gained experience in cinematography, script writing, acting, directing,lighting and learned how to use smartphone filmmaking equipment as well asprofessional filmmaking equipment. Visit your local branch to view these films, which will be played on reels showcasing allof our developmental projects, on Saturday 15th June.

Circus Explorer Taster Workshops with Irish StreetArts, Circus & Spectacle NetworkISACS visited Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, Tullamore, Gaelscoilna Laochra, Birr and Gaelscoil Éadan Doire, Edenderry forCircus Explored workshops as gaeilge. The children explored a variety of basic circus skills,mastered techniques and learned to push boundaries in asafe and encouraging way. Catering for complete beginners, these workshops aim toboost confidence, balance, motor skills and bodyawareness while ensuring everyone had lots of fun andlaughter in the process. Upcycle Fashion Workshops with Oh Sew Bold “Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress” (Taylor Swift)Calling all fashion designers and Swifties alike! Suitable for teenagers, Kay Lodge from Oh Sew Boldtaught participants in Edenderry and Tullamore Librarieshow to sew their own head-turning Eras tour inspiredoutfit by upcycling old clothes. Visit your local branch to view the recording of the workshop, which will be played onreels showcasing all of our developmental projects, on Saturday 15th June.No sewing experience was necessary, those partaking simply chose their favouriteTayTay era for inspiration, cleared out the wardrobes and joined us for a fun day ofsustainable creativity!Participants of the workshop are invited to wear their masterpieces to the library forCruinniú and joined by friends, create beautiful bracelets to match! What have we been up to?Development Projects

Rap and Songwriting Workshop with Rhyme IslandRhyme Island visited Offaly libraries for a full dayworkshop with students from Coláiste Choilm,Tullamore. The group learned to use rap as a tool for self-expression. During this full day workshop, they createda rap song and music video that will be showcased onCruinniú. It is perfect for kids interested in music and want toexplore their creativity in a fun and engaging way.What have we been up to?Development ProjectsVisit your local branch to view the recording of the workshop, which will be played onreels showcasing all of our developmental projects, on Saturday 15th June.The Magic of Music: An Interactive Workshop forChildren with Music Generation OffalyMaria Creevy from Music Generation will visit childrenliving in international protection accommodation onSaturday 15th June to host an interactive musicworkshop.This event will offer children the opportunity to exploretheir creativity in a safe supportive environment. Igniting their imaginations through music and song, theworkshop promises lots of fun and laughter.What have we been up to?Community Support

To celebrate creativity in young people, a selection of craft kitswill be freely available in Library Branches on Saturday June 15th. Pop into your local library, tell library staff your age and they willgive you a craft suitable for you!*Limited availability*Craft Kits

OFFALY LIBRARIES ANNUAL PROGRAMMESOffaly Libraries STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts andMaths) programme is aimed at school-age children and teens around thecounty. During national weeks through out the year, the library hosts avariety of engaging STEAM activities for both the primary and post-primary level.Birr, Edenderry and Tullamore libraries are our champion STEAM locationswith an excellent offering of STEAM related events occurring through outthe year including:, Lego Freeplay sessions, 3D Printer Demonstrations,Virtual Reality Headset Demonstrations and VEX Robotics Partnership.Right to Read is a national programme to promote literacy and readingdevelopment for people of all ages and backgrounds. It includes fourannual programmes designed primarily for children.For further information on all that is happening during Spring intoStorytime, Summerstars, Children’s Book Festival and Family Time at yourLibrary, check out https://www.offaly.ie/right-to-read-at-offaly-libraries/The Parent Support Programme aims to give parents simple and practicalstrategies that will help them build strong, healthy relationships with theirchildren and confidently manage their children’s behaviour. In partnership with Laois Library Service, Offaly Libraries are delighted toco-deliver workshops for parents and caregivers, focusing on a broadrange of parenting topics currently impacting children.The Sensory Offaly collections and programme are available to supportchildren, young adults and adults with disabilities, additional needs, andlearning challenges, along with their families, educators and caregivers.These may be accessed free of charge by anyone who lives, works or is ineducation in Offaly. For further information, visithttps://www.offaly.ie/sensory-offaly/Established in 2019, Comic Con has quick;ly become a highlight of OffalyLibraries’ events calendar. Comics and graphic novels, sci fi & fantasy,movies, novels, magic, imagination and fun are the order of the day aswatchers and readers, artists, cosplayers, gamers and vendors come outin force to enjoy competitions, panels, workshops, demonstrations andstall areas, with fun for all the family.For information and updates on Comic Con, visithttps://www.offaly.ie/offaly-libraries-comic-con-2024/

Download eBooks & eAudiobooks to your device for free withBorrowbox at Offaly Libraries. For adults, teens and children.LOTE Online for Kids is an online database of digital books in WorldLanguages that allow all children enjoy the magic of books.Stream & download music for free with Freegal at Offaly Libraries. Foradults, teens and children.iVox is an interactive storybook app for children ages 4-8. Designed forlittle hands and big imaginations,The Sensory Room is now available for bookings!Sensory Offaly Toys & Book Collections are also available.Busy Code introduces children (6-13) to coding and is perfect forlearning programming concepts. Encyclopaedia Britannica is filled with comprehensive and digitallearning content for all age groups. Who Next? is designed to help children and young people to read morewidely, by suggesting authors they might enjoy. How often have you finished a book and thought, “What can I read next?Then the 'Who Else Writes Like…?' website is here to help! Learn a Language for free with Transparent Language at Offaly Libraries..TTRS is an accessible, multi-sensory online literacy course that teachesreading and spelling through touch-typing. Suitable from ages seven to107.WAYS TO ACCESS YOUR LIBRARY SERVICE ONLINEMoshi is an emotional wellbeing app for kids to help them navigate bigemotions like anger, sadness and frustration through engaging stories,colourful characters and fun games.

Edenderry Library046 9731028edenderrylibrary@offalycoco.ieFerbane Library090 6454259ferbanelibrary@offalycoco.ieKilcormac Library057 9135086kilcormaclibrary@offalycoco.ie Tullamore Library057 9346832tullamorelibrary@offalycoco.ie Banagher Library057 9151471banagherlibrary@offalycoco.ie Birr Library057 9124950birrlibrary@offalycoco.ieClara Library057 9331389claralibrary@offalycoco.ie Daingean Library057 9353005daingeanlibrary@offalycoco.ie offaly.ie/libraries@offalylibrariesoffalylibrariesoffaly_librariesO F F A L Y L I B R A R I E SC O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N