Cork County Library news April 2024

 

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April 2024 Kinsale Library Welcome to the Cork County Council Library & Arts Service Newsletter Contents Spring into Storytime Get to Know Mallow Library  Events Groups Exhibitions Spring into Storytime Celebrate Spring into Storytime with Cork County Council Library Service throughout the month of April. Storytime supports concentration and communication skills, while also helping to develop creativity and imagination in children. Our branches and mobile libraries will be celebrating with storytimes, tots-times, and craft sessions! Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages to see if there is something happening in your local library. Carrigaline Library Storytime Saturday April 20th at 10.15am Why not come and celebrate Spring into Storytime at your local library? Stay awhile afterwards to enjoy some family time with our LEGO Club and board games! No need to book, all are welcome! For more information call 021-4371888 or email carrigaline.library@corkcoco.ie Carrigaline Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Cobh Library Storytime Storytime kicks off at 3.30pm every Friday afternoon with lots of fun stories and colouring for the over 3’s. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Fermoy Library Storytime Saturday April 6th at 11.30am Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Kinsale Library Storytime Saturday April 6th at 12pm Storytime followed by colouring some Easter eggs! Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Midleton Library Storytime Wednesday April 10th at 10am Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Newmarket Library Storytime Saturday April 27th at 11.30am Newmarket Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Youghal Library Storytime Saturday April 13th at 11.30am Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Get to Know Mallow Library We are located right in the heart of Mallow town, a stone’s throw from the Castle and the Clock House. Mallow Library has just recently been refurbished and is now a very spacious and bright space. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm and the staff members Grace, Marie, Mary Mc, Mary H, Dan, Diane, Clare, and Dominic are there to assist you throughout the day. To contact us please phone: 022 21821 or email: mallow.library@corkcoco.ie Clubs and Groups  We have many clubs and groups to offer you at Mallow Library for both kids and adults. To enquire about joining any of our groups, just ask a member of staff or contact us by phone or email. We would also love to hear any suggestions about events or clubs that we may be able to host. Please check with library staff for dates of monthly activities as they are subject to change. In addition to our kids’ groups and events, we also have a great selection of puzzles and games available in the children’s area for the whole family to enjoy while visiting the library. Exhibition Area  Mallow Library has a dedicated exhibition space that can be booked for two weeks free of charge. This is a lovely area for people to sit and relax in and enjoy viewing local art and crafts. Sensory/Quiet Area  There is a dedicated sensory area on the first floor of Mallow Library for patrons with additional sensory needs. Included in this is a “Sensory Pod”. Enquire at desk for more details. Additional Information Throughout the year we hold various events and talks from Healthy Ireland, SEAI, Authors and much more. We have four public PC’s available, all you need is your library card to log on. To make it easier on patrons while browsing the shelves, we have some handy baskets that can be wheeled around the library, so you don’t need to struggle with all your books. Newspapers and magazines are available daily for anyone to read and there are many study spaces available upstairs also. These are available on a first come first served basis. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Write and Tell Your Story Workshops at Bantry Library Running from Tuesday March 26th to Tuesday April 30th from 2.30pm - 4.30pm Bantry Library is hosting a 6-week workshop for older adults (50+) with poet, writer, and storyteller Paddy Doyle. These workshops are part of the Cork Cultural Companions initiative which is organised by Muintir na Tíre Cork. Registration is essential so please phone 021-4500688 or 085 867 0744 or email culture@muintircork.com to enquire if spaces are still available. Bantry Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Gramophone Circle at Carrigaline Library Thursday April 25th at 11am Everyone is welcome to attend the next Gramophone Circle at Carrigaline Library which will be hosted by Maureen Murphy. There is no need to book your place, and refreshments are provided. For more information, contact Carrigaline Library by phoning 021-4371888 or by emailing carrigaline.library@corkcoco.ie Carrigaline Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) FET Digital Skills for Adults at Cobh Library Friday April 12th at 11.30am Cork College of Further Education (FET) Cobh will be running a free 4 week digital skills course for adults in the Exhibition Room of the Library beginning on Friday April 12th at 11.30am.  The course will look at how you can get the very most out of your smartphone.  To register please contact Lisa on 0868238772 or call the library on 021 4811130. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Book Launch at Cobh Library Saturday April 13th at 2pm We are proud to hold the launch of local writer Dolores Stephenson's book ‘The Camino : A Step at a Time’ on Saturday 13th April at 2pm.  All are welcome to come along, there is no need to book. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Renewable Energy Circuit Building Workshop at Cobh Library Saturday April 27th from 1pm - 3pm Hot on the heels of Technology Week, Cobh Library will be running a fun renewable energy circuit building workshop for kids.  Spaces are limited so please contact the library on 021 4811130 or email cobh.library@corkcoco.ie for more information and to book a spot. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Digital Basics for Adults at Dunmanway Library Beginning on Tuesday April 9th from 10am - 12pm Are you unsure how to use your smartphone, laptop or tablet? Dunmanway Library is hosting an 8-week course where a tutor from the ETB will guide you through the basics. Places are limited so booking is essential. Get in touch with Dunmanway Library at 023 8855411 or email dunmanway.library@corkcoco.ie to book your place. Dunmanway Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Repair Cafe at Fermoy Library Saturday April 6th from 11am - 1.30pm The Repair Cafe is returning to Fermoy Library so be sure to bring your broken items to be fixed by the team. Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Repair Cafe at Kanturk Library Saturday April 13th from 11am - 1.30pm If 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 Kanturk Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Benefits of Volunteering at Mallow Library Tuesday April 16th from 10am - 1pm Members from Cork Volunteer Centre will be visiting Mallow Library to speak about the benefits of volunteering and the topics will include: 10.30am - 11am Information Session: Benefits of Volunteering 11.15am - 12pm Meet your Local Volunteer Groups - an opportunity to learn more about local groups and volunteer roles currently available with them 12.15pm - 1pm Meeting for Local Volunteer Coordinators - a great chance to exchange experience and to network For more details and to reserve your spot at any of the above, please contact Gosia by emailing gosia@volunteercork.ie Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Camino Talk at Midleton Library Saturday April 13th at 11.30am Thinking of doing the Camino? Come along to a free talk at Midleton Library to find out more about the routes and have any questions you have answered before you pack your bag. No need to book, all are welcome to join. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Face Yoga at Midleton Library Saturday April 20th at 11.30am Free Face Yoga session available at Midleton Library with Angela. Places are limited so contact the library to book your spot as soon as possible on 021-4613929 or email midleton.library@corkcoco.ie Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Book Bingo Challenge at Midleton Library Closing date is April 30th Calling all our junior readers, challenge yourself with our Book Bingo Challenge Card. A minimum of 8 boxes needs to be completed and you could be in with a chance of winning a prize. Call into Midleton Library to collect your card today. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Seed Library at Midleton Library Do you have spare seeds that you cultivated or bought that you would like to donate to the seed library? Flower, fruit or vegetables seeds are all welcome. Help others to fall in love with gardening. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Drypoint Printmaking Workshop at Youghal Library Tuesdays April 9th and 16th from 10am - 12pm Explore this free drawing-based printing technique in a welcoming and relaxed workshop. Artist Etaoin Melville will guide you through each stage of the process over two sessions. Suitable for all levels, no previous experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided too for all participants! Booking is essential so please ask at the library desk, phone 024-93459, or email youghal.library@corkcoco.ie Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Greeting Card Workshop at Youghal Library Tuesdays April 23rd and 30th from 10am - 12pm Learn to make your own greeting cards in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Artist Anne Lambe will guide you over two workshops as you learn how to use stencils, painting, and collage to create your own cards using imagery from nature, wildlife, and the local landscape. Suitable for all levels, no previous experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided too for all participants. Booking is essential and spaces are limited so please ask at the library desk, phone 024-93459, or email youghal.library@corkcoco.ie Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Children's Book Club at Carrigaline Library Tuesday April 23rd at 4.15pm This will be the fourth meeting of the year for the Children's Book Club at Carrigaline Library. Suitable for children aged 9-12 years old. Come along and meet new people, make friends, and have fun! Carrigaline Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) LEGO Club at Carrigaline Library Saturday mornings from 10.30am - 11.30am If you are between 5 and 12 years of age and you love LEGO, then Carrigaline Library on Saturday mornings is the place for you! There’s no need to register, just come along and get building with our huge collection of LEGO. For more information, please contact 021-4371888 or email carrigaline.library@corkcoco.ie Carrigaline Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Great Island Writers Group at Cobh Library Tuesday April 16th from 3pm - 5pm Our creative writing group, Great Island Writers, will have an extra visitor on Tuesday 16th April as Cork County Council Writer in Residence Victoria Kennefick will be coming in to work alongside them as part of her Creative Writing Programme.  The group is always ready to welcome new members, They meet weekly in the library from 3-5pm on Tuesdays.  Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) LEGO Club at Cobh Library Saturday Afternoons from 4pm - 5pm If you are between 8 and 12 years of age and you love LEGO, then Cobh 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 fab Lego books for inspiration.  Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) East Cork Songwriting Group at Cobh Library Saturday April 13th from 10am - 1pm East Cork Songwriting Group is meeting in the library on Saturday April 13th from 10am to 1pm.  All levels welcome!  Please bring your own instrument if you need one.  Tea / Coffee provided.  Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Chess Club at Fermoy Library Friday April 5th from 2.30pm - 4.30pm This will be the first meeting of the Fermoy Library Chess Club. Want to join? No problem! Feel free to ask at the library desk about coming along. Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Poetry Morning for Adults at Kinsale Library First Friday of each month at 12pm Kinsale Library is starting a poetry morning on the first Friday of every month All are welcome. Come along and chat about your favourite poems, read out your favourite, or even your own! Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Throwing Shapes Exhibition at Bandon Library Kinsale based artist Niall Cuddy's most recent exhibition of paintings, Throwing Shapes embraces movement, colour, and geometric patterns in a frenzied sequence of chaotic order. Inspired by Samuel Beckett's obscure stage directions, shapes move randomly across the canvas and beyond, invoking a tone of systemised abstract expressionism. The work is captured in triptych, diptych and serialised form, expanding upon ideas such as consciousness in space, snapshots in time and space and erratic random behaviour. Make sure to visit Bandon Library during the month of April to view the exhibition.