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August 2024 Fernoy Library Welcome to the Cork County Council Library & Arts Service Newsletter Contents Local Studies Podcast Get to Know Schull Library Kinsale Library - One Year Birthday Celebration Events Exhibitions Groups & Clubs Local Studies Podcast: Lughnasa and the other Quarter Days Our latest podcast is all about the ancient season of Lughnasa and its traditional opening day, the first Sunday of August. The Quarter Days for the other three seasons, St. Brigid’s, Bealtaine and Halloween can be likewise accessed through the link to all podcasts below. The days mark the start of each season under old weather patterns. Lughnasa is popular for being the only holiday time festival, often with accompanying sunshine, and associations with the Croagh Patrick pilgrimage, marriage customs and other rich traditions ensured its survival through the centuries. The film adaptation of the Brian Friel drama “Dancing at Lughnasa”, with a spectacular bonfire scene, provided continuing vitality as a revival of the original play draws crowds to Dublin’s Gate Theatre. Local Studies | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Click Here to Listen Get to Know Schull Library Schull Library stands atop Main Street in the harbour town of Schull, West Cork. The library is staffed by Alan, and can be contacted by phone at 028-28290 or by email at schull.library@corkcoco.ie Our opening hours are as follows: Tuesday: 2.30pm - 5.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm Thursday: 2.30pm - 5.30pm Friday: 2.30pm - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.30am - 1.30pm This photo from the 1920s depicts then bank manager John Ashton Sheppard with his family, in the garden of their house adjacent to what is now Schull Library. Built circa 1900, the premises once housed a Provincial Bank. While retaining its historical charm, the building is now home to a modern and vibrant library service which caters to the local community of Scull and outlying areas. From printing and photocopying facilities to national and local newspapers available daily and of course a wide selection of books for all ages, Schull Library packs a lot into its modest frame. Weekly meetings of the LEGO Club and Chess Club are supplemented by standalone events such as author visits, and recently the library has played host to several art exhibitions. The all-ages Chess Club meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3pm - 4pm, and the LEGO Club on Saturday mornings from 10am - 1pm. Schull Library also facilitates a monthly Adult Book Club. Currently on display in the library is a selection of animated shorts created by pupils of Schull Community College, on the theme Caring for Our Environment. Thanks to Schull Tidy Towns for organising this exhibition! A vestige of its former incarnation as a bank, two secure vaults still exist within the walls of the library building, while one has been repurposed as a storeroom, to this day the contents of the other vault remain a mystery… Schull Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Caring For Our Environment A selection of animated shorts created by pupils of Schull Community College is currently on display in Schull Library. The videos were part of a competition organised by Schull Tidy Towns committee, on the theme of Caring For Our Environment. The animation exhibition will be available to view until the end of September. Schull Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Kinsale Library Birthday Celebration Day Saturday 17th August August will see the one-year anniversary of the opening of the new library in Kinsale. To celebrate, there will be events for people of all ages throughout the day at Kinsale Library on Saturday August 17th. Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) 10.30am: Puppet Show: Millie’s Moonlight Adventure Millie doesn’t want to go to bed, it’s so bright outside and there’s someone in the moon calling her. She sets off with her dog Max to reach the moon. They meet some friendly and not so friendly creatures along the way but with the help of Alibaba they are off into the night sky flying high among the stars. They fall asleep and awaken in a strange place where a nasty red creature rules and threatens to turn Max into wax! Everything seems to be going wrong until Alibaba hears her cry and comes to the rescue just in time. Free admission. All Welcome 12.30pm: Lunchtime Concert with Ballinspittle Comhaltas Join us for an afternoon of Craic agus Ceol with our local, young and extremely talented musicians of Ballinspittle Comhaltas. Free admission. All Welcome 2pm: The Story of Kinsale, Literature and the Library with Barry Maloney Barry Maloney will give a short talk on the Literary history of Kinsale and the history of the O’Neill building which is now the library building.     3pm: Aengus Kirakowski, Guitarist and Singer Aengus Kirakowski, Guitarist and Singer will “Bring the Hooley” to Kinsale Library with his takes on the songs of The Beatles, Johnny Cash, George Ezra and many more.     Baby & Toddler Storytime at Bandon Library Wednesday August 7th at 2.30pm Cork County Council Childcare Committee will visit Bandon Library for an afternoon of stories and fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Summer Arts & Crafts at Bandon Library Thursday August 15th from 3pm - 3.45pm Join us for a fun and creative Arts. Suitable for children aged 9 - 11 years old. Booking is essential so please contact Bandon Library by phoning 023 - 8844830, by emailing bandon.library@corkcoco.ie or by asking at the library desk. Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Pokémon Card Trading Session at Bandon Library Saturday August 31st from 2pm - 4pm Drop in with your spare cards and trade with other fans. This event is for children. Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Storytime Specials at Cobh Library Join us in Cobh library for Fairytale Storytime on Friday August 9th at 3.30pm and Swashbuckling Storytime on Friday August 23rd at 3.30pm. Fancy dress welcome! Regular Storytime continues as normal on the other Fridays of the month at 3.30PM Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) 3-Ball Juggling Workshop at Cobh Library Saturday August 17th from 12pm – 12.30pm Would you like to learn the art of 3-ball juggling? Come along to Cobh Library for our exclusive workshop. Suitable for ages 6+. Booking is essential as there are only 6 places available. To book, please enquire at the desk or contact Cobh Library on 021 - 4811130 or email cobh.library@corkcoco.ie Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Family History Talk with Rory Bunce at Cobh Library Wednesday August 21st at 3pm Are you interested in tracing your family tree? Staff from the Local Studies Library will be in Cobh Library on Wednesday 21st August at 3pm, to explain how you might begin your family history journey. All welcome, no booking required. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Healthy Age Friendly Homes Talk at Fermoy Library Thursday August 8th at 11:30am Norah Conway from the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme will be coming to Fermoy Library to talk about how they can help older people to live in their own home independently and for longer. Everyone is welcome. Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Graffiti Theatre Company Presents 'Goodnight Rowan!' at Fermoy Library Saturday August 17th at 2pm Rowan is staying with his Nan, but he can’t sleep. This cosy puppet encounter gently deals with the topic of wellbeing and the power of sharing our worries with someone we trust. For children aged 4 - 7 years old. Booking required, call 025-31318 or email fermoy.library@corkcoco.ie Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Local Studies Talk at Fermoy Library Tuesday August 20th at 3pm A member of the local studies department will be coming to Fermoy Library to give a talk about family and local history. If you’re interested in the locality, a family history enthusiast, or a member of a local history or heritage group, this talk might be of interest to you! Fermoy Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Storytime Notice at Kinsale Library Storytime will take a short break during the month of August and will resume on Wednesday September 4th.         Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Graffiti Theatre Company Presents 'Goodnight Rowan!' at Mallow Library Saturday August 17th from 11am - 11.45am Rowan is staying with his Nan, but he can't sleep. This cosy puppet counter gently deals with the topic of wellbeing and the power of sharing our worries with someone we trust. Suitable for children aged 4 - 7 years old. This event is free, but booking is essential. Please contact Mallow Library by phoning 022 - 21821, by emailing mallow.library@corkcoco.ie or by asking at the library desk. Mallow Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Match Attax Card Swap at Midleton Library Saturday August 24th from 2pm to 4pm. No need to book, but children must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian while trading. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) August Daily Suprises at Midleton Library Every day of August will have a different surprise at Midleton Library! Visit the library as often as you can so you don't miss out! Colouring competitions, raffles and prizes, and LEGO days with special challenges! Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Family History Talk at Skibbereen Library Friday August 9th at 11am Delivered by a staff member from the Local Studies Library, this talk will focus on the Irish-American diaspora and how to improve your research when tracing your ancestors. Free event and everyone is welcome. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Autumn Craft Workshop at Skibbereen Library Saturday August 10th at 11.30am A fun morning of creating Autumn-themed crafts! Suitable for children aged 6 - 10 years old. Booking is essential so please contact Skibbereen Library by phoning 028 - 22400, by emailing skibbereen.library@corkcoco.ie or by asking at the library desk. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Library in Your Pocket at Skibbereen Library Friday August 16th from 10am - 4pm If you would like to learn how to listen to an audiobook or read an ebook on your own device, call in to Skibbereen Library and a member of staff will show you how. You can have your very own Library in Your Pocket anywhere, anytime! Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Tots Time at Skibbereen Library Saturday August 17th at 11.30am Enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and rhymes! Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) S.T.E.A.M. Saturday at Skibbereen Library Saturday August 24th from 10am - 4pm Be creative with Duplo, LEGO, Magformers, Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and K'nex. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Board Games Day at Skibbereen Library Saturday August 31st from 10am - 4pm Have lots of family fun with our selection of board games! Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Embroidery Workshop for Children at Youghal Library Tuesday August 6th from 2.30pm - 4pm Have fun designing a card using easy-to-follow embroidery stitches. For children aged 10+ Booking is essential so please contact Youghal Library by phoning 024 - 93459, by emailing youghal.library@corkcoco.ie or by asking at the library desk. Youghal Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Free Family Coding Camps Register now at https://www.ourkidscode.ie/register/ and select code for your local library as the Club Code when required. Spaces are limited at each branch, so don’t delay. Booking is essential. Own laptop is required, children must be accompanied by a parent. Suitable for ages 7+. Bantry Library Friday August 16th from 3pm - 5pm. Select CorkBantryLibrary01 to book at Bantry Library. Bantry Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)   Midleton Library Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th August 2pm - 4pm. Select CorkMidletonLibrary01 to book at Midleton Library. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)   Mitchelstown Library Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th August from 2pm - 4pm. Select CorkMitchelstownLibrary01 to book at Mitchelstown Library. Mitchelstown Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)   Skibbereen Library Friday August 23rd from 3pm - 5pm.                        Select CorkSkibbereenLibrary01 to book Skibbereen Library Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Bandon Library Gallery Space Bandon Library is taking expressions of interest from artists to use the Gallery Space in the library in late 2024 and for 2025. Please contact Bandon Library by emailing bandon.library@corkcoco.ie Bandon Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Fine Art Film Photography Exhibition at Bantry Library A wonderful collection of photographs titled 'Anchor - Bantry Bay' by Ciara Hurley is on display at Bantry Library and can be viewed until Thursday August 15th. Bantry Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) About Time – Solo Exhibition by Elizabeth Forrest at Cobh Library Exhibition will be available to view from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 31st. There will be an official opening of the exhibition on Saturday August 10th at 2pm. All are very welcome to attend, no booking required. Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) 'Glimmers' 15th Annual Members Showcase Exhibition at Kinsale Library Friday August 2nd to Saturday August 31st 2024 Glimmers takes place in Kinsale Library and draws inspiration from the exhibition's coastal location. The collection celebrates the intimate connection between craft and the fleeting moments of joy, awe, and hope that touch our daily lives. The exhibition showcases the work of 20 Cork Craft and Design Members, working across various disciplines including ceramics, textiles, and furniture design etc. Glimmers invites you to immerse yourself in the joy of the everyday, appreciate the beauty of the natural world and celebrate the healing power of creativity. Curator: Dee Byrne Kinsale Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) FLOW: Art in Motion Exhibition at Skibbereen Library Created by Skibbereen artist Nicola McCarthy and will be on display until Saturday August 31st Nicola offers a colourful invitation into her world of creativity, exploring worlds within and without. In Nature, Nicola creates ephemeral art works such as the Mandala or Spiral, capturing their essence through photos, she uses watercolour to capture the ever rippling beauty of the sea and coast, slipping into Flow with the environment and carrying that spirit onto canvas, going deeper, allowing the current of creativity from within to run freely. Nature inspires a loose and wild approach in the paintings, embracing the ebb and flow of the inner psyche. Marks made and buried, new layers added and pulled back, lingering expressions of energy in motion. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Skibbereen Rowing Club 1970 – 2024 Photo Exhibition Now on display at Skibbereen Library A great collection of photographs showcasing the wonderful memories through the years. Skibbereen Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Ciorcal Comhrá at Bantry Library Every Thursday from 12pm - 1pm New members are welcome to come along to Bantry Library's Ciorcal Comhrá and practice speaking Irish with others. Bantry Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Young Adult Book Club at Bantry Library Bantry Library is currently taking expressions of interest from teenage readers with an interest in joining its Young Adult Book Club. The Book Club will start in September. For more information, please contact Bantry Library by phoning 027 - 50460 or by emailing bantry.library@corkcoco.ie Bantry Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Checkmate Summer Chess Club at Cobh Library Every Friday until August 31st from 11.30am - 12.30pm For ages 8 - 12. All levels are welcome. Booking is essential so please enquire at desk or contact Cobh Library on 021 - 4811130 or email cobh.library@corkcoco.ie Cobh Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Chess/Scrabble Club at Midleton Library Looking for another adult to play with Chess or Scrabble with? Midleton Library can provide the boards, the space and can match you with an opponent.  All you need to do is to bring your A-Game! Please note, this is for adults only.  Please call in to speak to a member of staff or phone 021-4613929 or email midleton.library@corkcoco.ie to register your interest in taking part.  Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Midleton Library is looking to set up a Creative Writing Group! Do you love writing stories, and want a new outlet to share your ideas? Contact the library to express your interest and let's see if we can get pen to paper. Drop in to speak to a member of staff or email midleton.library@corkcoco.ie or phone 021 461 3929 to find out more. Midleton Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Chess Club at Schull Library Tuesdays from 3pm - 4pm All ages and skill levels welcome! Come along and challenge our reigning chess champ, or pick up some tips to perfect your opening gambit. Schull Library | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Universal Class Learn something new with Universal Class! Universal Class provides over 500 online e-learning courses facilitated by real tutors who will oversee your learning by providing assignments to complete at your own pace. You can also contact the tutor with any queries by e-mail. At the end of the course, you will gain a certificate of completion. Access to Universal Class is completely free with a library membership. For more information, please visit Universal Class | Cork County (corkcoco.ie) Transparent Language Online Have you ever wanted to learn a new language but didn't know where to start? Transparent Language Online is the website for you! With a library membership, you have free access to Transparent language Online which will help you learn more than 100 languages online with a wide variety of activities that involve listening, reading, speaking (allowing you to compare your pronunciation to a native speaker) and writing. Transparent Language Online offers: Over 100 Languages Extensive English Collection Alphabet Lessons Speaking Practice Typing Activities Grammar Lessons KidSpeak Transparent Language Online can be accessed on your browser, or you can download the app to your digital device. For more information, please visit Transparent Language Online | Cork County (corkcoco.ie)