Sat 11th March 10.30am – 12pm (Ages 5-7) 12.30pm – 2pm (Ages 8 - 10)


WITHOUT WORDS ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP If you can draw a J, you can draw a vampire! Come play with how to make pictures out of letters and numbers. This workshop is suitable for any child who likes to draw. Lead by Illustrators Ireland member and illustrator of Pigín of Howth, Margaret Anne Suggs. Tickets: €15 www. riverbank.ie


Sat 11th March


ANIMAL ENGINEERS! A free tour at the Museum of Natural History on Merrion Street. Beavers are one of nature’s largest living rodents and champion engineers. Join this tour and find out more about the animal kingdom’s top engineers and the dams, burrows and nests they build. No booking required. Ages: 8+ www.museum.ie


Sat 11th March 2pm – 4pm


CRANN – GUIDED WALKS As part of National Tree Week Belvedere are hosting a guided woodland walk led by Diarmuid McAree. Normal Admission rates apply but there is no extra charge for the guided walk. www.belvedere- house.ie


Sat 11th – Sun 12th March


DRONE AND TECH EXPO – RDS If you love tech, flying or you are just curious about drones, then the RDS is the place to be this March. With something to offer all ages and all


levels of enthusiast, this exhibition allows the public the opportunity to learn about the safe use of drones and experience first hand this new cutting edge technology in a relaxed environment. www. droneconsultantsireland.ie/


Sun 12th March, 3- 3.30pm


STORYTELLING FOR FAMILIES: IRISH LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE Celebrating St Patrick’s Festival, storyteller Rósín Murphy will delve into much loved Irish stories that have been passed down through the generations, ó lámh go lámh, ó glúin go ghlúin. This event will be in English and Irish. Suitable for all ages. FREE, no booking required. www.cbl.ie/


Tues 14th March 7pm THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND


RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNMARRIED PARENTS A free parenting talk – Book your place with Leixlip Library: Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


Tues 14th March 7pm


MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH ‘HIDDEN’ DISABILITIES This talk will look at an overview of the conditions and syndromes – such as Asperger’s, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and ADHD. It will outline what are the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and when to become concerned. Michael will outline strategies for the stressed person, as well as self-care for the caregiver and suggestions to prevent


Let’s Talk about Parenting


Attendance at all of the events is FREE of charge and open to everyone but advance booking is required. Please contact the library where the talk is happening. To book your place. Visit www.kildare.ie/library for a brochure and more information.


Parenting Teenagers - Tips & Tools Leixlip Library 27th April 7pm


The New Single Affordable Childcare Programme & Choosing Quality Childcare in Kildare


Maynooth Library 25th April 7pm


Help Your Baby or Young Child Sleep Better Athy Library 7th March 7pm • Naas Library 23rd May 7pm First Aid For Parents Maynooth Library 23rd March 7pm


The Baby Sleep Solution Celbridge Library 6th April 7pm


Nurturing the Seeds of Self-Discipline, Independence & Confidence in Children 2-6 Years Old


Kildare Library 30th March 7pm • Naas Library 4th May 7pm


Athy Library : Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie Celbridge Library: Tel 01 6272207 Email: celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie Kildare Library: Tel 045 520235 Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie Leixlip Library: Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie Maynooth Library: Tel 01 6285530 Email: maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie Naas Library: Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie Newbridge Library: Tel 045 448353 Email: newbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie


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future stress for everyone. A free parenting talk – Contact Athy library to book your place: Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


Wed 15th March 3.15 – 4.30pm


ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFTS WITH SHEILA Suitable for ages 5 – 8 yrs. Advance booking required. FREE event. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


Tel 045 448353 Email: newbridgelib@ kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 16th – Sun 19th March


ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL St. Patrick’s Festival celebrates ‘Ireland You Are’ Across 4 Days & 30 Events in it’s biggest ever festival programme This year’s festival will bring together 3,000 artists, musicians, dancers, poets and performers in a stunning programme with over 30 events spanning four days and nights. www. stpatricksfestival.ie


Thurs 16th March


Wed 15th March / 5th April /10th May 11am


PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP Come to Naas Community Library for some fun, rhymes and stories at our Parent and Toddler Group. No need to book for this FREE event. Contact ph. 045-879111 or e-mail naaslib@ kildarecoco.ie for more information.


Wed 15th March 11am


I AM CONCERNED THAT MY CHILD MAY HAVE AN ADDITIONAL NEED. WHAT DO I DO NOW? A free parenting talk – Contact Newbridge Library to book your place


Communicating With Our Children Newbridge Library 4th April 7pm


Positive Parenting: Skills and Strategies to Help Parents to Encourage Their Children to Behave Well Kildare Library 25th April 9.45am


Coping With an Anxious Child and Panic Attacks Athy Library 2nd May 7pm Maynooth Library 23rd May 7pm


Helping Children Who Worry Too Much Kildare Library 9th May 9.45am


Managing Early Childhood Stuttering: Advice to Parents Leixlip Library 30th May 7pm


Parents Guide to the Leaving Cert


Maynooth Library 21st March 7pm • Leixlip Library 28th March 7pm Celbridge Library 30th March 7pm • Newbridge Library 11th April 7pm


Helping our Teenagers Choose Healthy Relationships Athy Lirabry 21st March 7pm Leixlip Library 30th March 7pm


Understanding Eating Disorders Celbridge Library 11th May 7pm


The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents Leixlip Library 14th March 7pm


FESTIVAL CÉILÍ Join host Dearbhla Lennon, Irish- dancing champion, for the best of céilí music and dance. Expert caller Jerry O’Reilly will lead you through céilí classics such as the Siege of Ennis, Shoe the Donkey and the Stack of Barley, demonstrated by the dancers of Brooks Academy, with world-class accompaniment from the Matt Cunningham Band.This fun-filled afternoon of céilí music and non-stop dancing at Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 is not to be missed – no experience necessary! www.stpatricksfestival.ie


Thurs 16th & Sat 18th & Sun 19th March 6pm


GREENING THE CITY In celebration of Ireland’s national holiday, see buildings, venues and spaces across the city illuminate green for the Festival. After the sun goes down, take a stroll through Dublin’s fair city to check out these iconic buildings such as the GPO,


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