February 2024West Cork Mobile Library Welcome to the Cork County Council Library & Arts Service NewsletterContentsGet to Know Carrigaline LibraryCarrigaline Library Carrigaline Library is located, in the Dunnes Store’s Car Park adjacent to the Gaelic Bar, Fire Station and Lidl. We have four allocated Library Spaces outside the Library Building. Two of these are Wheelchair parking spaces and there are several other options within easy walking distance. The library is staffed by Claire, Siobhán, Siobhán, Karen, Carmen, Noelle, and Paul. Our opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am – 5:30pm (open through lunch). We are closed on the Saturday of a Bank Holiday Weekend. We have many clubs and groups to offer you here at Carrigaline Library and we cater for both children and adults. To enquire about joining any of our groups, just ask a member of our team or email us at carrigaline.library@corkcoco.ie or phone us on 021 4371888.  For Adults: Knitting Group: Tuesdays from 2pm – 4pm. Book Club: First Wednesday of every month at 11am – CURRENTLY FULL Creative Writing Group: Third Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. Book Club: Second Thursday of every month at 11am – CURRENTLY FULL Gramophone Circle: Third Thursday of every month at 11am – ALL WELCOME |
 For Children: Book Club: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:15pm – 5pm (age 9-12years) - CURRENTLY FULL Tots Time: Every Friday during school term at 10.30am – 11am – ALL WELCOME Lego Club: Every Saturday during school term at 10.30am – 11.30am – No Booking Required, ALL WELCOME |
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Throughout the year we hold various events and talks including participation in the Bealtaine Festival, Summer Arts Programme, Culture Night and the Children’s Book Festival. These are advertised on our library notice board and our newsletter as well as through various media channels. We have three Public PC’s and offer remote printing and photocopying services. Newspapers are available daily. Carrigaline Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Events  | | Pokémon Card Swap Day at Bandon Library on Saturday February 10th from 2pm - 4pmCalling all collectors! After a bit of a break, the popular Pokémon Card Swap Day is back in Bandon Library! With all the trading now condensed into just two hours, it’s sure to be a busy and productive afternoon of bagging Butterfrees and poaching Pikachus! You don’t want to miss it! Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Match Attax Card Swap Day at Bandon Library on Saturday February 24th from 2pm - 4pmOur much-loved Match Attax Card Swap Day is back in Bandon Library! Once the whistle goes, you’ll have just two hours to talk tactics, play and trade and grab the best players to build the team of your dreams! Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Lego Club at Cobh Library on Saturday afternoons from 4pm to 5pmLego Club is going walk-in! If you are between 8 and 12 years of age and you love Lego, the library on Saturday afternoons is the place for you! There’s no need to register, just come along with your library card between 4pm and 5pm sharp and get building with our huge collection of Lego along with some fabulous Lego books for inspiration. For more information, please contact 021 4811130 or email cobh.library@corkcoco.ie Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Storytime at Cobh Library on Friday afternoons at 3.30pmJoin Cobh Library every Friday at 3.30pm for Storytime! Come along for some great stories with fun colouring afterwards. No need to book, suitable for ages 3+ Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Make a St. Brigid's Day Cross at Dunmanway Library on Thursday February 1st from 10am - 4.30pmCome along to Dunmanway Library to learn how to weave a St. Brigit’s Day Cross. All materials will be supplied, and library events are always free. All are welcome. Dunmanway Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Football Card Swap Day at Dunmanway Library on Saturday February 10th from 2pm - 4pmFor those children busy collecting Football Cards, there will be a great opportunity to expand your collection by swopping your doubles at the next Football Card Swap Day in Dunmanway Library. All are Welcome. Dunmanway Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Tots Time at Dunmanway LibraryDunmanway Library is piloting a new Tots Time on Thursday mornings, which starts at 10am. These fun music and story sessions will run for the month of February and are open to all. Make sure to get practicing your “Wheels on the Bus” and be ready to join in. Dunmanway Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Storytime at Fermoy Library on Saturday February 10th at 11.30amJoin Gemma for Storytime on the first Saturday of every month. No need to book, all are welcome. See you there! Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | ALONE Talk at Fermoy Library on Tuesday 6th February at 2.30pmJoin ALONE Support Co-Ordinator Jim Hyde for a talk on ALONE’s services, helping older people age well at home. All are welcome, no need to book. Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Repair Cafe at Fermoy Library on Saturday February 24th at 11amHave you any household appliances in need of repair? Why not bring them along to Fermoy Library’s Repair Cafe! Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 A Talk on Dyslexia at Kinsale Library on Friday February 16th from 12pm - 1pmÚna from Blossom4Life will be visiting Kinsale Library to speak about dyslexia. Blossom4Life was founded by Úna to help people with dyslexia to embrace difference and accomplish their ambitions, and through her own experience, she has developed strategies that work. This event is aimed at parents, students and teachers. Spaces are limited and booking is essential so please email una@blossom4life.com to book your place. Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Joseph E.A. Connell Jnr on Post Treaty Ireland at Local Studies Library on Thursday February 15th at 3pmHistorian and author Joseph E.A. Connell Jnr will give a talk on various aspects of Post Treaty Ireland. He has written extensively on this period in Irish history in books such as: Michael Collins Dublin 1916-1922, The Terror War, and The Shadow War. Booking is essential so please call 021 4285640 or email localstudieslibrary@corkcoco.ie to book your place. Local Studies Library is located at Cork County Library Building, Carrigrohane Road. Local Studies Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Repair Cafe at Mallow Library on Saturday February 10th from 11am - 1.30pmIf you have broken household items in need of repair, or if you just want advice, you are welcome to come along! - Clothing/textiles
- Electrical Items
- Bikes
- Furniture
- General Household Goods
Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 Speak Easy Toastmasters Mallow at Mallow Library on Saturday February 17th from 1.30pm - 3.15pmSpeak Easy Toastmasters Mallow are holding an informal drop-in session in Mallow Library. All are welcome. Toastmasters is a global organization with over 350,000 members in 14,300 clubs in 143 countries. It is the world's leading organization for public speaking and leadership development. Benefits of joining Toastmasters: - Improve your public speaking skills
- Develop your leadership skills
- Build confidence
- Network with other professionals
- Have fun!
You don't need any experience in public speaking to join Toastmasters. There are members of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced speakers. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Blind Date with a Book at Midleton LibraryWill your date be hot or not? For Valentine’s at Midleton Library, indulge your curiosity with a selection of surprise reads wrapped in brown paper. Embark on a literary adventure filled with suspense, romance, mystery, or a genre you’ve never explored before. Rate your date and let us know at the end! Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Tree of Love at Midleton LibraryDecorate a paper heart to add to our Valentine’s Tree to share what, or who, you love with the world. Be that a person, place, or thing...or even the name of your favourite book or author. Call in to Midleton Library to find out more. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
St. Brigid - Resources at Local Studies Library Consistent veneration of St. Brigid over the centuries reached new heights last year with the elevation of her feast day, February 1st, to a public holiday at the centre of a week-long festival. For the enhanced interest generated as that holiday comes around again, with the added attraction that Brigid’s death in 524 makes this year her 1,500th anniversary, the Local Studies Library has extensive useful resources on St. Brigid. Two of our podcasts, accessible at www.corklocalstudies.ie, focus on one of Ireland’s principal saints whose feast day is observed as if it was a church holiday. “St. Brigid” explores her fascinating life, from her time as a carer of the poor and a miracle worker while abbess in Kildare to the cloak, the cross making, and other traditions associated with her. “St. Brigid – New Perspectives” expands into verse and poetry about the saint herself, a remarkable Glastonbury connection and localities, rivers and wells throughout County Cork with names derived from hers. More information on Brigid and other saints in books, articles and other materials may be consulted at the Local Studies Library, Carrigrohane Road, Cork. Telephone 021 4285640 or email localstudieslibrary@corkcoco.ie Local Studies Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Groups  Creative Writing Group at Cobh LibraryOur creative writing group, Great Island Writers have been chosen to take part in this year’s Cork County Council Writer in Residence programme led by poet Victoria Kennefick who is Writer in Residence for 2024. They meet weekly in the library on a Tuesday afternoon from 3pm - 5pm and new members are always welcome. For more information, please contact 021 4811130 or email cobh.library@corkcoco.ie Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
 | | Ciorcal Comhrá at Mallow LibraryTá Leabharlann Mhala ag súil le Ciorcal Comhrá meánleibhéal a bhunú. Má tá suim agat déan teaghmháil le foireann na Leabharlainne le do shonraí teaghmhála. Mallow library is hoping to set up an intermediate level group Ciorcal Comhrá. If you have interest, please get in touch with Library staff with your contact details. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) |
Exhibitions  Exhibition by Brian O'Dwyer at Bandon Library‘Place’, an exhibition of paintings by local artist Brian O’Dwyer will be on display in Bandon Library’s gallery space for the month of February. Inspired by the landscapes of home and abroad, Brian has been painting for five years and has studied at the NCAD and Crawford College of Art. This exhibition is open to all to come and enjoy. Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)  Poems & Pics Exhibition at Bantry LibraryBantry library is delighted to host the lovely 'Poems & Pics' exhibition, a collaboration between illustrators from Ard Realt Bantry & poets from Perrott House, Skibbereen. The project coordinators are Sarah Ruttle, Arts & Health artist and Kevin O’Shanahan. Due to Bantry Library closing for building works from February 13th - 17th, the exhibition will close on February 9th. Bantry Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)  The Life and Career of Professor Jan Lukasiewicz (1878 – 1956) at Cobh LibraryLaunching at Cobh Library, from 2pm on Friday February 2nd until Thursday February 29th. Visit Cobh Library this February and view its exhibition marking the life and career of Professor Jan Lukasiewicz, a Polish logician and philosopher whose work has been instrumental in the developments of both academic fields. Some of his most important work was completed in Ireland after the second World War, while he held a Professorship of Mathematical Logic at the RIA. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)  Rocky Pools, Soft Rains, Beachy Headat Kinsale LibraryFrom Thursday February 8th to Wednesday February 28th. An exhibition featuring work from three artists living and working in the inspiring environment of the Wild Atlantic Way: Joe Thoma, Marie McInerney, and Kevin Duke. Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)  Art Exhibition by Patsy O'Mahony at Youghal LibraryLocal artist Patsy O'Mahony was born and raised in a fishing family in Youghal, Co. Cork. For over 30 years, Patsy has painted in oils, pastels, and watercolours. His love of art is reflected in the beautiful pieces that he produces. His paintings of the sea capture it in all its moods and are stunning to look at. Be sure to drop in and take a look! Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Free Period Products Available at your Local Library Sustainable Tip of the Month |
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