Ashbourne Library Events

New for January

Our New Library & Cultural Centre
The Library has expanded to create a new library & cultural centre which has allowed us to offer more accommodation to local community groups. If you wish a tour of the new space and would like to register your interest in using the new spaces, we are holding an information meeting on Thursday 26th January at 7pm. All are welcome

New children’s Book Club for younger readers
Ages 8 – 10 years
A new monthly book club for our younger readers will be starting on Friday 20th January at 4pm. Please leave your name at the desk if you wish to join this club.

New Creative Writing Classes for Children
Ages 10 – 12 years
An 8 week course for children interested in creative writing with registration on 21st January at 2.30pm. There is a fee for this course. Ask at the desk for details.

Author Event – John Ryan
Tuesday 24th January at 7pm
Author John Ryan will be discussing his new book ‘The wisdom of the oracles’ a mind body spirit book which looks at our perceptions of the world and how to live life through peace of mind and self discovery. Please leave your name at the desk if you wish to attend.

Tintin Exhibition and Competition
The library is running a Tintin competition for the ages of 5 – 12 years. All the answers can be found in our Tintin exhibition at the new library entrance. The winner will receive a great Tintin pack. Entry forms are available at the desk and the closing date is the 31st January.

New – Ashbourne Youth Theatre Group
A new youth theatre group will be held in the library from February. If you are aged from 13 – 18 years and would be interested in attending, leave your name at the desk and the
co-ordinator will be in touch. Ask at the desk for details.

Regular events

Playstation3!
Now available for booking from the library desk.
New games include Portal 2, Rachet and Clank, Star Wars, Avatar, Prince Caspian, Dirt 3 and many more.

Parent & Toddler Group
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings between 10am – 12pm.
Bring your child along for games, activities and story time. On Tuesdays there is also a stories and songs session with Mary, which begins at 11.45.
Ask at the desk for details.

Music Appreciation Club
Every Wednesday Morning 11am – 12.30pm.
Come along and join this informal club, which explores aspects of classical music, traditional Irish music and popular musicals.
New members welcome.
Refreshments provided.
Enquire at the desk for details.

Children’s Book Clubs ages 11 – 13 years
Wednesday 25th January 4pm – 5pm
Book to Discuss: ‘The badness of Ballydog’ by Garrett Carr

Saturday 28th January 3pm – 4pm
Book to Discuss: ‘The wish list’ by Eoin Colfer

Kids Music Club ages 10 – 13 years
Friday 27th January 4pm – 5pm
Our monthly music club, which discusses the Irish singles and albums, charts and bands. Places available. Ask at the desk for details.

Adult Book Club
Tuesday 31st January
7.30pm – 8.30pm.
Open to non-members of the club. New members welcome. Please leave your name at the desk if you wish to attend.

Children’s Chess Club
Saturday mornings 10.30am – 11.30am
Ages 7 +. Parents welcome. Ask at the desk for details

Adult Bridge Club
Every Monday Morning at 10.30am
New members welcome.
Ask at the desk for details.

Tina Mation Animation Art Classes
Join RTE’s Tina Mation for computer animation and animation art classes. Every Thursday at 3.30pm. Ask at the desk for details

Bizzie Buddies
Every Friday 10am – 12pm
Preschool activity Programme
8 Euro per class or 10 classes @ 65 Euro

Centre for Russian Culture Workshops
Every Saturday 10.30am – 1.30pm
For children aged 7 – 11years. The workshop includes Russian language lessons, Music and Drama. Please leave your name at the desk if you wish to attend.

Glee Ireland Workshops
Weekly workshops every Saturday at 2pm – 3.30pm
Ages 5 – 12 years
Call 0852166274 for details

Children’s Speech and Drama Classes
Every Friday
Junior & Senior Infants 2.30pm
1st class to 6th Class 3.30pm
Join Penelope Moorhead for all aspects of speech and drama. There is a fee of 65 Euro for this 10 week course. Ask at the desk for details

Children’s Irish Dancing Classes
Every Tuesday at 5.30pm and Thursday at 5.45pm.
Join dance teacher Michelle Power in the art of Irish dancing.
There is a fee of 6 Euro per class for this event.

Meditation classes with Homeopath Lynda Boxwell
Learn the art of meditation for relaxation and self healing
Every Thursday at 7pm.
Please note there is a small charge of 5 Euro per class.

Surfer Sessions
Book in with Mary Murphy our Librarian for one to one sessions on how to search the web or set up an email account.