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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 23h

Libby can now be accessed with your Kildare Library Card! It can be downloaded via the App or Play Store and is also accessible through Kildare Library Service at kildarecoco.ie/library/eser... Login with your library card number and PIN to borrow and enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks without delay!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our Mobile Library is back on the road! And we've added a new stop, Bigstone School!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kildare Library Service is delighted to be lead partner for this years Dads Fest. Dads Fest is an interagency initiative, developed by member organisations of the Kildare and West Wicklow Parenting Forum. All events are free of charge and more details will follow shortly - watch this space!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Why not bring the family to the library this Saturday for National Public Libraries Open Day? Sign them up for free and give the gift of a lifetime!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Celebrate Ireland's hosting of the 2026 EU Presidency and County Kildare's partnership with Austria with a free packet of Edelweiss seeds, Austria's national flower. #kildarelibraries #eupresidency #Austria #kildareseedlibrary

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yesterday Kildare County Council Chief Executive, Sonya Kavanagh, along with Director of Services Joe Boland, officially launched Kildare Readers Festival 2026! The festival will run from October 1 - 11, and all events are free ✨ Booking is now open! #kildarelibraries #kildarereadersfestival

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Le níos mó ná 12 milliún mír saor in aisce, tá rud éigin ag an leabharlann don uile dhuine. Bígí linn ar Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar an Satharn, 26 Meán Fomhair agus caith súil níos géire uirthi. #LáOscailteNaLeabharlanna #CaithSúilNíosGéireUirthi

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please note that Newbridge Library is currently closed for health and safety reasons, due to a wasp problem making it unsafe to come to the premises. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Great fun had by all in Athy Library at events for #SummerStars and #NationalHeritageWeek over the last few weeks.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Athy Library will be hosting a fun bilingual STEAM kite making workshop with Anyone4Science on Saturday 19th September. Create your own kite and take it home! Booking is required.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us on Friday Sept 4 2.30pm for a screening of a classic 1979 political satire starring Peter Sellers as Chance, an illiterate gardener who has lived his entire life in total isolation inside a Washington, D.C. townhouse. Join us for tea & coffee before the feature presentation!

Join us on Friday September 4th at 2.30pm for a rare screening of a classic 1979 political satire starring Peter Sellers as Chance, an illiterate gardener who has lived his entire life in total isolation inside a Washington, D.C. townhouse. When his wealthy employer dies, Chance is forced onto the streets with no money, no identity, and nowhere to go. His only knowledge of the outside world comes from watching television, and he meets some of the Capitol Hill’s power players they mistake his simple observances of the world around him to be profound philosophical strategy, meaning that the elite assume this simple man to be a master tactician and political strategist. The film serves as a sharp critique of American high society, politics, and media culture. Join us for tea and coffee before the feature presentation!

#kildarelibraries #naaslibrary #filmscreening #naas

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

App and Online Account Issue: Known issue preventing on loan items being displayed and renewed. Contact branch directly to renew. Currently being investigated. Apologies for inconvenience.

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Kildare County Council @kildarecoco.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Applications are now open for the Kildare County Council Historic Structures Fund 2027. Closing date: 27th November 2026 at 4pm. Application forms, eligibility criteria and full details are available here: www.kildare.ie/countycouncil/AllSer… #Kildare #YourCouncil

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Clocha Rince Community Library will be closed on Saturday 29th August. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join us in #AthyLibrary this September for all the great events we have planned, to celebrate Culture Night, Sustainable Development Goals Week & Roald Dahl Day. We also have a new Weekly Teenage Lego Club. For bookable events, book through the Kildare Libraries website👉🏻 bit.ly/4hZInPE

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Kildare County Council would like to advise the public that Kilcock Library will be temporarily closed from Monday, 31 August 2026 to facilitate refurbishment works. The works will improve the library environment for all, and it is anticipated that Kilcock Library will reopen in early October 2026.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Children will make one of the round towers located in various locations around Co. Kildare using sustainable materials. *All children attending this workshop must be accompanied by a parent / guardian *. Booking link: kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Is é Réaltaí an tSamhraidh an clár léitheoireachta náisiúnta saor in aisce a bhíonn ar siúl i ngach leabharlann poiblí agus ar-líne gach Samhradh. Ritheann sé ó thús mhí an Mheithimh go dtí deireadh Lúnasa #kildarelibraries #réaltaíantsamhraidh

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Drop down to #AthyLibrary on Thursday 13th August where the Irish Heart Foundation and Hidden Hearing will be providing free health checks ❤️ Athy Community Library Info: kildarecoco.ie/library/Libr...

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

On Sat 15 Aug. Ballitore Library will be hosting Aisling Ní Raighleis on Mary Shackleton Leadbeater, an Irish Quaker author and diarist who lived most of her life in the Quaker settlement. Ballitore Library doubles as a Quaker Museum. Enquiries call 059 8623344 or email ballitorelib@kildarecoco.ie

This Saturday Ballitore Library will be hosting Aisling Ní Raighleis on Mary Shackleton Leadbeater, an Irish Quaker author and diarist who lived most of her life in the planned Quaker settlement. Ballitore Library doubles as a Quaker Museum, and where Mary lived most of her life.
For more info, and booking enquiries call 059 8623344 or email ballitorelib@kildarecoco.ie

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our teenagers got very hands on in Kildare Town library, making their books look even better with some beautiful book edge stencils. Well done all....brilliant😎

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Leixlip's very own Teresa turned 90 last week and is now the oldest member of Leixlip Library's Purls of Wisdom Knitting Group! Many happy returns Teresa 🎉 #kildarelibraries #leixlip #leixliplibrary

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Children really enjoyed a puppet show through Irish & English with 'Little Gem Puppets' in Maynooth Community Library recently. During the show, called 'Granny and the Salmon of Knowledge', the children helped Granny catch the new salmon of knowledge! #kildarelibraries #summerstars #maynoothlibrary

Children really enjoyed a puppet show through Irish and English with 'Little Gem Puppets' in Maynooth Community Library recently. During the show, called 'Granny and the Salmon of Knowledge', the children helped Granny catch the new salmon of knowledge!
#kildarelibraries #summerstars #maynooth #maynoothlibrary #puppetshow

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Bhain páistí an- taitneamh as seó puipéad trí Ghaeilge agus Béarla le 'Little Gem Puppets' i leabharlann Maigh Nuad le déana. Le linn seó, dar teideal 'Mamó agus an Bradán Feasa', chuidigh na páistí le Mamó bradán feasa nua a ghabháil! #kildarelibraries #summerstars #maynooth #maynoothlibrary

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We had a funtastic doodle filled Doodle Day in Naas Library & Cultural Centre for Summer Stars! ✨😎 A big roll of paper was rolled out in the library courtyard, and attendees had one task: leave no gaps! (what we like to call "do a doodlefest day"!) #kildarelibraries #naas #naaslibrary #summerstars

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Kildare County Council has launched the Part 8 Public Consultation for the Proposed Redevelopment of the Riverbank Arts Centre – Planning Ref. P82026.09. Submissions must be made no later than 5:00pm on 22 Sept. 26. For further information visit: consult.kildarecoco.ie

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Kildare County Council is pleased to announce that The Wisdom Club in Clocha Rince Library, in Clocha Rince National School, has been shortlisted for National #AgeFriendly Recognition & Achievement award. The club will represent Kildare in the national awards ceremony in Limerick this October😀

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Join author & illustrator Úna Woods for a fun storytime & craft event for children who are starting school in September! Úna will read from the 'My Little Library Book Bag' books, and you will then get to create your very own My Little Library Bag Mouse to take home. Book here: bit.ly/4xmh4TZ

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Kildare Young Filmmakers Summer Camp at Leixlip Library. For 14-18 yrs Are you interested in learning how to make your own short films? Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers’ Summer Camp and learn in a fun and supportive environment. Book here: bit.ly/4fSOi67 #kildarelibraries #leixliplibrary

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#BorrowBox peeps! ...... eBooks & eAudiobooks for you this August😎 Days at the Torunka Café by Satoshi Yagisawa The Great Alone - Kristen Hannah The Hidden Girl - Lucinda Riley and Harry Whittaker The Midnight Library - Matt Haig The Passenger - Cormac McCarthy Absolute Proof - Peter James

#BorrowBox has a great selection of eBooks & eAudiobooks for you to choose from this August!
'Days at the Torunka Café' by Satoshi Yagisawa
'The Great Alone' by Kristen Hannah
'The Hidden Girl' by Lucinda Riley and Harry Whittaker
'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig
'The Passenger' by Cormac McCarthy
'Absolute Proof' by Peter James
All titles available to borrow in both eBook and eAudiobook!!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Clocha Rince Library will be closed from Saturday the 8th of August until the Friday the 24th of August. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Patient's Path to Treatment: Understanding Your Healthcare Journey from Referral to Recovery with Jenny Hughes, Pre-Assessment nurse. Jenny is a Clinical Nurse Manager with over 4yrs experience leading a busy Pre-Operative Assessment & Outpatient Clinic at UPMC Kildare. Book here: bit.ly/4w6gnNt

Naas library: Patient's Path to Treatment: Understanding Your Healthcare Journey from Referral to Recovery with Jenny Hughes, Pre-Assessment nurse.
Jenny is a Clinical Nurse Manager with over 4yrs experience leading a busy Pre-Operative Assessment & Outpatient Clinic at UPMC Kildare.
Book here: https://bit.ly/4w6gnNt

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Kildare County Council was delighted to welcome Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and Minister Jerry Buttimer T.D. to Newbridge to mark the beginning of the construction phase of the new Newbridge Library, County Archives, Local Studies and Cultural Centre.

Kildare County Council was delighted to welcome Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and at the Department of Transport, Jerry Buttimer T.D. to Newbridge to mark the beginning of the construction phase of the new Newbridge Library, County Archives, Local Studies and Cultural Centre.

The new facility will provide a modern public library, a permanent home for Kildare County Archives and Local Studies, and a wide range of cultural, learning, community and digital services in the heart of Newbridge. The project will also include the careful conservation and restoration of the former County Library building, an Art Deco protected structure dating from the 1930s.

With an overall project cost of approximately €21 million, the development is supported by Government funding, including €3 million from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht towards the construction and delivery phase. The project has also been progressed with support from the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Beidh Leabharlanna Chill Dara dúnta ó Satharn go dtí Luan, 1 - 3 Lúnasa, an dá lá sin san áireamh. Athosclóimid ar Máirt 4 Lúnasa. Go Raibh Maith Agaibh. Kildare Libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, 1 - 3 August, inclusive. The Libraries will reopen on Tuesday 4 August. Thank you.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

To allow us to upgrade the computer systems supporting library services, all online services will be unavailable on Mon 3 Aug, including eResources, library apps, library websites, catalogue searches, registrations, reservations & renewals. Services resume Tue 4 Aug Thank you for your patience.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📣 Cur Isteach Beartaithe ar an tSeirbhís 📣 Ionas gur féidir linn na córais ríomhaireachta a thacaíonn le seirbhísí leabharlainne a uasghrádú, ní bheidh gach seirbhís leabharlainne ar líne ar fáil Dé Luain, an 3 Lúnasa 2026.

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As part of our 100 Years Celebrations, Naas Library & Cultural Centre welcomed @unawoods for a workshop around her book 'A Blooming Great Day'! And everyone did indeed have a bloomin' great day 😉

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Have a look at all the brilliant events we have coming up here in #AthyLibrary for August. We have a range of activities for #SummerStars, finishing with our annual Summer Stars Party. For bookable events, please secure your place through the Kildare Libraries website. 👉🏻 bit.ly/4h5PXI4

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Members of the public came from near & far to see Michael Rowley's Braveheart memorabilia and to wish Kildare Libraries a happy 100th! The exhibition will run until the end of July!

Members of the public came from near and far, often on their way to the GAA, to see Michael Rowley's collection of Braveheart memorabilia and to wish Kildare Libraries a happy 100th a few weeks ago! The first 10 in the door and first 10 to join on the day received a goody bag and some attendees left with a copy of Braveheart to watch at home. The exhibition will run until the end of July!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Season 2 Episode 6 of the Kildare Reads Podcast is out today! Recorded at the Kildare Readers Festival in Riverbank Arts Centre, October 2025. In this episode, former government press secretary Shane Kenny joins journalist Fionnán Sheahan to reflect on the pivotal Rainbow Coalition years (1994–1997)

Season 2 Episode 6 of the Kildare Reads Podcast is out today!
This podcast was recorded at the Kildare Readers Festival in Riverbank Arts Centre in October 2025.
In this episode, former government press secretary Shane Kenny joins journalist Fionnán Sheahan to reflect on the pivotal Rainbow Coalition years (1994–1997). From behind-the-scenes tensions to landmark moments like the McCracken Inquiry, the divorce referendum, and the early groundwork for the Good Friday Agreement, this conversation offers a rare and revealing glimpse into a transformative era in Irish politics.
Don't miss this insightful discussion - listen now on Spotify!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Kildare County Council has signed a contract with Townlink Construction Ltd for the delivery of the new Newbridge Library, County Archives & Cultural Centre. The €18.18 million project on the Athgarvan Road, Newbridge is expected to commence in Aug 2026, with completion anticipated in early 2028.

Kildare County Council has signed a contract with Townlink Construction Ltd for the delivery of the new Newbridge Library, County Archives and Cultural Centre. The €18.18 million project, located on the Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, is being part-funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
The development will see the refurbishment and regeneration of the historic library building, originally constructed in 1936, with a substantial new extension which will replace the existing branch library building, constructed in the 1970s. The design was developed by Metropolitan Workshop Architecture and Urbanism, supported by the consultant team including JCA Architects, AECOM, and BB7. The project is being managed by the Special Projects Team in Kildare County Council.
Construction of the development is expected to commence in August 2026, with completion anticipated in early 2028

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Would you, or a family member, like to feel more confident online? Join us in Kildare Town Library for a free Cyber Safety Workshop designed to help you stay safe, secure, and informed. Book here: bit.ly/3RrZa2W #kildarelibraries #cybersecurityawareness #skillsforlife

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Storytime in the fresh air! The Friday morning Storytime took place outside in Naas Library & Cultural Centre last week, and will hopefully continue with the sunshine! ☀️ #kildarelibraries #naas #naaslibrary #SummerStars

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It all went wild in Athy Library this week when Dave from (tag Dave's Jungle) brought some fascinating jungle creatures to meet our #SummerStars adventurers. From pythons to tarantulas and bull frogs to a very grumpy snapping turtle!

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Kildare Library Service @kildarelibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Our Aoife popped down to Leixlip Farmers Market to talk to everyone about what you can get out of your library membership! 😎 #kildarelibraries #leixlip #leixliplibrary

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