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Thurs 23rd March 7pm


OPEN SESAME: USING MUSIC THERAPEUTICALLY FOR CHILDREN WITH VARYING NEEDS An overview of music therapy will be presented including goals and objectives for children with a variety of needs. Video and audio case examples will illuminate the therapeutic process involved. During the workshop Bill will also demonstrate way to use music therapeutically and intentionally to work on communication, social cognitive and motor areas.A free parenting talk – Contact Naas Library to book your place Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 23rd March 10.30 – 11.30


TODDLER THURSDAYS AT DRAIOCHT Artists Orla Kelly and Anne Cradden bring more excitement and fun by creating both magic and curious environments in our workshop room. These sessions are aimed at supporting parents to get creative with their children and so are un- themed allowing parents and children to work spontaneously with the materials provided. Ages 2-3. tickets €5 per child


Sun 26th March 12pm – 4pm


MOTHERS OF DUBLIN ZOO Celebrate your Mum with all the mothers in Dublin Zoo! Follow the clues to discover several Zoo mothers and interesting animal facts along the way! There are plenty of fun activities for all the family to enjoy. http://www. dublinzoo.ie


SUN 26TH MARCH 2 – 3.30PM


MOTHER’S DAY FAMILY WORKSHOP Join Kristy Moynan in a workshop in Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History to find out historical meanings behind some of the jewellery on display and a chance to create your own jewellery, maybe the perfect present for your mum? Booking required. Donation €2 www. museum.ie


Tues 28th March 7pm Fri 24th March


DAFFODIL DAY 2017 It’s Daffodil Day’s 30th anniversary this year! Help us celebrate and turn Ireland yellow on Friday, 24 March! Support Daffodil Day and raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society at your club, crèche or school by selling Daffodil merchandise or organising an event. www.cancer.ie/daffodilday


Fri 24th March 3.15 – 4.30pm


MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS WITH SHEILA Make a special gift for your special


Mammy!Advance booking required. Suitable for ages 7 – 10yrs.FREE event. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie


Fri 24th – Sun 26th March


DAFFODIL WEEKEND Visit one of the most extensive collections of daffodils in the country with 10,000 flowers and numerous varieties on show at Delta Sensory Gardens, Carlow Town 059 9143527 www.deltacentre.org


Sat 25th March 10am – 12.30pm


WILD BEHAVIOURS Part of the work of a modern zoo is to ensure that animals are kept active, busy and stimulated in their environment. Ages: 8-12 yrs. www. dublinzoo.ie/


Sat 25th March 2.30pm


KIDS SECRET CINEMA CLUB A surprise screening for all the family. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Maynooth


SOCIAL SKILLS FOR TEENS A free parenting talk – Contact Athy Library to book your place: Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


TUES 28TH MARCH 7PM


WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? Newbridge Library to book your place: Tel 045 448353 Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie Tues 28th March 7pm Parents Guide to the Leaving Cert A free parenting talk – Contact Leixlip Library to book your place: Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 30th March 7pm


PARENTS GUIDE TO THE LEAVING CERT A free parenting talk – Contact Celbridge Library to book your place Tel 01 6272207 Email: celbridgelib@ kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 30th March 7pm


HELPING OUR TEENAGERS CHOOSE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS A free parenting talk – Contact Leixlip Library to book your place Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 30th March 7pm


NURTURING THE SEEDS OF SELF- DISCIPLINE, INDEPENDENCE & CONFIDENCE IN CHILDREN 2-6 YEARS OLD A free parenting talk – Contact Kildare Library to book your place : Tel 045 520235 Email: kildarelib@ kildarecoco.ie


Sat 1st – Sun 30th April


NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN 2017 National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well recognized and successful anti-litter initiative.Spring into action and register for this year’s campaign and show the love for your local area! Claim your clean-up kit from An Taisce at 01 4002219 www. nationalspringclean.org


Tues 4th April 7pm


COMMUNICATING WITH OUR CHILDREN A free parenting talk – Contact Newbridge Library to book your place Tel 045 448353 Email: newbridgelib@ kildarecoco.ie


Tues 4th April 7pm


DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER (DYSPRAXIA) IN SECONDARY SCHOOL A free parenting talk – Contact Athy Library to book your place Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 6th April 7pm


REINFORCEMENT A free parenting talk – Contact Leixlip Library to book your place Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 6th April 7pm


THE BABY SLEEP SOLUTION A free parenting talk – Contact Celbridge Library to book your place Tel 01 6272207 Email: celbridgelib@ kildarecoco.ie


Sat 8th April - Thurs 27th April


POETRY DAY IRELAND & FOTA WILDLIFE PARK POETRY TRAIL From the start of the Easter Holidays


Community Library ph. 01-6285530 maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie for more information.


Sat 25th March 12 noon – 3pm


FAMILY DAY AT DRAIOCHT: EXPLORE AND RESPOND TO ABSTRACT ART Explore the wide collection of work, mediums and ideas presented in this major touring exhibition, “30 Years, Artists, Places”, featuring some of Ireland’s most renowned artists. Each session will begin with an interactive tour exploring different elements of the exhibition, followed by a chance to respond to the work in a hands on and fun way, supported by Draíocht Artists. Tickets: Free but places are limited. Booking tel: 01-8852622 www.draiocht.ie


days out e ’s m o r e Sat 1st April


MINI MUCKERS “FAMILY EDITION” Mini Muckers is a run specifically designed for kids aged 7 – 14yrs. The tough course of 25+ obstacles covers a 2.5km stretch and, believe us, it will test your endurance! Bring a readymade team from home, or come alone and meet new friends. In any case, get ready to have fun together as you get covered in muck helping each other reach the finish line. The Mini Muckers challenge is tough and muddy, so when you reach the end it’ll be with a true sense of achievement. www.minimuckers.ie


until Poetry Day Ireland (27 April 2017), visitors to Fota Wildlife Park in Cork will be able to pick up a free Poetry Trail Map, and enjoy some fantastic, family-friendly poems about the animals and trees at Fota as they explore the park. The map will also include a selection of prize-winning poems by local school children. www. poetryday.ie www.fotawildlife.ie


Sat 8th April 11am – 12.30pm


CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: BUDDING ARTISTS Join our ‘budding’ artists, a creative workshop especially for younger children taking place once a month, under the attentive eye of artist Niamh Synnott. Children are encouraged to take a closer look at the natural world all around them to inspire fun art-making activities. Suitable for 4 to 7 year olds. Meet at the Visitor Centre Cost: €10. Booking Essential www.botanicgardens.ie/ news/events


Sat 8th April 2pm - 2pm


CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: HARDY ANNUALS


Why not join us for a guided discovery of the natural world where you can observe, engage, and be inspired by your surroundings. Participants in this art programme will be encouraged to use materials in fun and interesting ways while taking inspiration from the world of plants on show at Glasnevin. Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds. Meet at the Visitor Centre Cost: €10. Booking Essential www.botanicgardens.ie/ news/events


Sun 9th April


JUNIOR AND MINI GREAT IRELAND RUN Join 1,000 others for a celebration of running and a fantastic day out for the family in Phoenix Park for the Junior and Mini Great Ireland Run. Mini runners between the ages of 3 and 8 years old can take on the 1.8k course while Junior runners between 9 and 15 years old, will run the 2.5k course. www.greatirelandrun.org


Sun 9th April 2.30pm


FAMILY DROP BY DEMO: BECOME A WINDOWSILL GARDENER


Learn to grow mini-salads and sprouting shoots without soil! Microgreens are the small leafy sprouts of various edible plants and are packed with nutrients, quick to grow, and especially great for kids to become little green thumbs. Join them at the Erasmus Garden to learn how you can grow these delicious greens very easily and all year long in your own home. www. botanicgardens.ie/news/events


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