March 2023Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne Welcome to the Cork County Council Library & Arts Service NewsletterContents- Seachtain na Gaeilge
- International Women's Day
- STEPS Engineers Week
- Sensory Equipment Talks
- Other Events Taking Place Around the County
- Art Exhibitions
- Get To Know Midleton Library
Seachtain na Gaeilge
 Seachtain na Gaeilge is always a fun and special time for Cork County Council Library Service when branches across the county celebrate the Irish language and culture with lots of events, competitions, and activities. It runs from March 1st to March 17th each year. Be sure to pop in to your local library to see what they have planned, maybe borrow an Irish book while you're there so you can practice a cúpla focal. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages too for more.  Ceardlann Amhrán le Ceara Conway - Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne Ag 2in ar an Satharn 11ú Márta, beidh an t-amhránaí Ceara Conway i láthair i gcóir ceardlann dhátheangach i Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne. Foghlaimeoidh na rannpháirtithe faoi chleachtais caoineadh na hÉireann agus domhanda, cloisfidh siad samplaí de chumha Éireannach agus Idirnáisiúnta agus foghlaimeoimid agus canfaimid cumha le chéile. Nó is féidir leat teacht díreach chun taitneamh a bhaint as an amhránaíocht. Tá an t-imeacht seo saor in aisce! On Saturday March 11th at 2pm, singer Ceara Conway will be presenting a free bilingual workshop in Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne. Participants will learn about Irish and global keening practices; hear examples of Irish and International lament and we will learn and sing a lament together. Or you can just come along to enjoy the singing! Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Songs and Storytelling with Dick Beamish - Macroom Library Seisiún amhránaíochta agus scéalaíochta le Dick Beamish ó Bhaile an Chollaigh i Leabharlann Mhaigh Chromtha ar an Deardain 23ú Márta ag 11.30rn. Fáilte roimh cách. Cúpan tae ar fáil. A session of song and storytelling with Dick Beamish of Ballincollig will take place at Macroom Library on Thursday March 23rd at 11.30am. Everybody is welcome. Refreshments served. Macroom Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Celtic Myths & Legends with Róisín Murphy - Mitchelstown Library Join Róisín Murphy on Saturday March 4th at 11.30am at Mitchelstown Library to hear some wonderful Celtic myths and legends. With vast experience as a children's storyteller, Róisín has spent many years visiting schools, libraries and museums keeping the ancient tradition of storytelling alive, focusing mainly on Irish and World folklore, myths and legends. Drawing on her love of Irish and a history working in the dramatic arts she has put together an exciting mix of stories that will be sure to keep children and adults of all ages enthralled. (Image by Philip O'Shea) Mitchelstown Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
Children's Postcard Competition
 Tá Seirbhís Leabharlainne & Ealíona Chomhairle Chontae Chorcaí ag rith comórtas cárta poist do leanaí chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Sí Éire an tír a chuireann céad míle fáilte roimh gach éinne, mar sin teastaíonn uainn go ndéanfá dearadh ar chárta poist leis an téama ‘Fáilte’ chun a léiriú go bhfuil fáilte roimh cuairteoirí go dtí an tír seo. Tá an comórtas roinnte i dhá aois ghrúpa: 5-8 bliain agus 9-12 bliain. Caithfidh an cárta poist a bheith déanta ar fhoirm iontrála, agus is féidir iad san a fháil ó do leabharlann áitiúil. Tabhair an foirm iontrála ar ais go dtí an leabharlann roimh Dé hAoine 31ú Márta agus d’fhéadfá duais a bhuachaint! ***** Cork County Council Library & Arts Service is running a Postcard Competition for children to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. Ireland is the land of one hundred thousand welcomes, so we want you to design a postcard with the theme ‘Fáilte’ to show that visitors are welcome to Ireland. The competition is divided into two age categories: 5-8 and 9-12 years old. The postcard must be completed on the entry form, and these can be collected from your local library branch. Return your entry form to the library by the closing date on Friday March 31st and you could win a prize!
St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Fun at Clonakilty Library
 Come along to Clonakilty Library on Thursday Match 16th at 3.30pm for St. Patrick's Day-themed Crafts and Fun! Clonakilty Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
'My Favourite Word' Competition at Mallow Library
 Chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh, tá comórtas spraoi á reáchtáil ag Leabharlann Mhala. Ba mhaith leis an bhfoireann cuireadh a thabhairt do gach páiste bunscoile an ‘Focal is Fearr’ leo a sheoladh isteach dóibh. Ba mhaith leis an bhfoireann a fháil amach cén fáth gurb é an ‘Focal is Fearr’ leat agus bheadh pictiúr a bheith leis chomh maith ar fheabhas ar fad. Beidh duaiseanna ar fáil do na hiontrálacha is fearr. Go n-éirí libh agus go mbeidh an t-ádh mór libh. ***** To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, Mallow Library is running a fun competition! The staff would like to invite all primary school children to submit their 'Favourite Word' as Gaeilge. They also want to know why it's your favourite, and if there was a picture to accompany it that would be great. There will be prizes for the best entries. Best of Luck!
Teaghlaigh Mhúscraí le Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachtaag Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne
 Beidh Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, grúpa gníomhaíochta teaghlaigh, ag teacht le chéile i Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne ar an Satharn 4ú Márta ag 1.30in chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Is eagraíocht náisiúnta Ghaeltachta é Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta a sholáthraíonn tacaíocht, cúnamh agus comhairle do theaghlaigh atá ag tógáil clainne le Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht nó do thuismitheoirí ar mian leo é sin a dhéanamh. Cuimsíonn an seisiún scéalta, rainn, amhráin agus cluichí trí Ghaeilge. Le háit a chur in áirithe nó le tuilleadh eolais a fháil déan teagmháil le Roibeard ag Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta ar 087 376 2941. Reáchtáiltear an t-imeacht seo ó am go chéile ar an Satharn i Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne do thuismitheoirí a bhfuil leanaí óga acu. Maireann sé thart ar uair go leith agus is féidir le tuismitheoirí braon tae a ól agus comhrá mar aon le rann a chanadh, pictiúir a dhathú agus scéal a léamh leis na páistí. Bítear buíoch i gcónaí as na cúntóirí deonacha. An bhfuil tú nó an mbeadh aithne agat ar aon duine i gceantar Bhaile Bhúirne a bheadh go maith ag léamh/insint scéal? Duine bríomhar cairdiúil atá in ann scéal a insint nó leabhair a léamh os ard don ghrúpa. Más amhlaidh déan teagmháil le do thoil le Roibeard, 087 376 2941. Leabharlann Bhaile Bhúirne | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
International Women's Day
 Cork County Council Library Service has a series of events on offer to mark this year’s International Women’s Day which takes place on Wednesday March 8th 2023. Libraries throughout the county will be organising book and information displays, as well as some special events aimed at celebrating and supporting women. Several libraries will present IWD story-time sessions for primary schools and mark the day with their book clubs, knitting circles and creative writing groups. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity, which means we should strive to give people the tools and supports needed to achieve equality. Libraries do this in a range of ways by removing barriers to library use, such as making membership free of charge and running programmes and services which can enhance people’s ability to avail of library services such as introducing assistive technologies like the new C-Pen initiative. Cork County Council Library Service is also #EmbracingEquity by providing free period products in all branches across the county.
Flash Fiction Short Story Competition
 To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 on Wednesday March 8th, Cork County Council Library Service is launching a short story competition. You are invited to write a story with the theme “The Door Is Open” (max 800 words) in Irish or English. The two winning stories will each receive a €60 book token and will be published on the library website. Entry forms and details are available online and from your local branch library. The closing date is Friday March 31st. ***** Chun Lá Idirnáisiúnta na mBan 2023 – De Céadaoin 8ú Márta a cheiliúradh tá Leabharlann Contae Chorcaí ag lainseáil comórtas gearrscéal. Tugtar cuireadh duit scéal a scríobh leis an téama ‘The Door is Open’ (uasmhéid 800 focal) as Gaeilge nó as Béarla. Beidh comhartha leabhair €60 an ceann ag dul don dá scéal a bhuann an comórtas agus beidh na scéalta foilsithe ar suíomh gréasáin na leabharlainne. Is féidir forimeacha iontrála agus tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar líne nó ó do leabharlann áitiúil. Sé an dáta deiridh don comórtas seo ná 31ú Márta.
Marie Keating Foundation Talks
 To mark International Women's Day, The Marie Keating Foundation will be visiting libraries to deliver talks on cancer prevention, followed by a Q&A session. The talks focus on the seven pillars of cancer prevention: not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy weight and diet, regular exercise, HPV vaccination, screening, and skin cancer awareness. Attendees will learn about the simple changes they can make to their lifestyle to help decrease their risk of developing some of the most common types of cancer. Bandon Library Wednesday March 8th at 11am. Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Skibbereen Library Wednesday March 8th at 2pm. To book your place at this event, please contact Skibbereen Library by phoning 028-22400, by emailing skibbereen.library@corkcoco.ie or by enquiring at the desk. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
Cracking the Code at Mallow Library
 To celebrate International Women's Day 2023 on Wednesday March 8th, Mallow Library invites women to visit the branch to celebrate this year’s theme – Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender-Equal Future. This theme emphasizes the importance of bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and accessible education in combating discrimination and the marginalization of women globally. Technology is a field that is often thought of as male-dominated, and though men do seem to be the face of modern technology, women have been innovating, inventing, and leading the way to new advancements for just as long as men have. In fact, most of the first computer programmers were women, including Ada Lovelace, who invented the science of computer programming between 1842 and 1843. In an effort to show why women can and should succeed in computer science, Mallow Library is promoting technology and how it can have a positive effect on women by giving small presents, which illustrate how technology has assisted women’s lives (while stocks last) to women dressed in purple who visit the library on Wednesday March 8th. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
Mind Your Microbes at Mallow Library
 On Wednesday March 8th from 11am - 12pm, scientists from APC Microbiome and Teagasc will visit Mallow Library to deliver a talk on Microbes. Micro-organisms are the oldest living organisms on our planet. Only now is science gaining a better understanding of how important microbes are for the health of humans, animals, planets, oceans and the entire planet. So be sure to visit Mallow Library on the day to hear all about the latest research in the microbiome space. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
Extraordinary Tales About Ordinary Womenat Midleton Library
 Begin celebrating International Women’s Day early by joining Patricia Curtin at Midleton Library on Saturday March 4th at 3.30pm to learn more about Cumann na mBan and its history in the Midleton area. Music about that era will be provided by Ber Twomey and Emily McHarg. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
New Women's Social Club at Midleton Library
 To celebrate International Women’s Day, Midleton Library is starting up a new weekly Social Club for Women. As a group you get to decide what you want to do – from arts and crafts to general discussions on trying to solve the world’s problems. The choice is yours! The first meeting will take place on Wednesday March 8th at 11am. If you are interested in joining, please contact Midleton Library by phoning 021-4613929, by emailing midleton.library@corkcoco.ie or by speaking to a member of staff at the library desk. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
Nutrition for Healthy Living at Cobh Library
 On Wednesday March 8th at 2.30pm, nutritionist Aoife McDonald will visit Cobh Library to share her expertise on healthy eating with a focus on women's health. The talk will cover how to build balanced meals and snacks, eating to manage energy levels, tips on increasing fibre intake, and important nutrients for women and where to get them in your diet. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)
World Poetry Day at Mallow Library
Mallow Scribes will be hosting an afternoon of Poetry and Music at Mallow Library on Tuesday March 21st at 2pm to celebrate World Poetry Day. All are welcome. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) | 
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