Friendship Circle - Monaghan Town Library

MONAGHAN COUNTY LIBRARIES

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE

MONAGHAN LIBRARY

MONAGHAN LIBRARY Located on the North Road in Monaghan Town, Monaghan Town Library provides a warm welcome to all members of the community. Joining the library is Free and there are no fines if you dont get to drop back your borrowed items on time.

At the library you can borrow books, DVD's, magazines, read the daily newspaper, use a computer, print documents or use the Free WiFi. There are many Free classes and workshops running throughout the year. You can access a large range of services from your home such as e-books, e-audio books and magazines.

WHAT IS THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE? If you are aged 60+, the Friendship Circle offers you a chance to meet up and try some new hobbies in a comfortable environment.

Meet with friends or make some new ones at a range of talks, workshops and classes.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat at each session and help us develop a range of services you want to see.

Booking is essential for all these events. To book phone 047 81830

TALKS

What can the library offer me?

8th of November at 11am Did you know you can read the daily newspaper in Monaghan Library or borrow a magazine to bring home and read over a cuppa tea. You can learn a new musical instrument or watch an opera on a wet afternoon in Tullycorbet. There's more to us than books!

Cross Border Healthcare Directive 30th November at 11am Do you have a European Health Insurance Card?> Have you heard about the Treatment abroad scheme and the Cross Border Directive? Learn how you can access these programmes with Catherine Donohoe.

Book your place at 047 81830

TALKS Citizens Information - how can they help you.

6th December at 11am Citizens Information provide comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland. You might be concerned about the cost of living crisis, the rise in fuel costs and how it will affect you. This talk will offer a chance to find out what grants might be available for you.

Book your place at 047 81830

Monaghan Tidy Towns confirmed.

- Date to be

Find out about what Monaghan Tidy Towns do in your community from looking after our pollinators to Litter Picking groups. Learn how you can get involved and pick up some lovely spring bulbs and gardening tools to make a start in your garder on planters.

Book at 047 81830

Monaghan Age Friendly Network 14th December at 11am Age Friendly Ireland’s vision is to make Ireland a great country in which to grow old. Find out how they are doing this with our Monaghan Age Friendly Officer Barry Eaton and enjoy some lovely Christmas treats with tea.

Book at 047 81830

WORKSHOPS

Digital/Smart Device Workshops Monday's - 7th/14th/21st and 28th November 10am- 12.30pm

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by zoom meetings, banking apps, shopping and paying bills online? Well then sign up for this 4 week programme which will help you to learn how to get the most from your smartphone or tablet.

Booking essential as places are limited. Phone 047 81830 Participants must bring their own device and know their device and email passwords.

WORKSHOPS Make your Christmas Decorations/Gifts Tuesday 29th November 10.30 - 12.30pm Make your own Christmas Decorations to hang on your tree or gift to family and friends.

Workshop will be delivered by Busy Bee Ceramics. All materials provided.

Booking essential as places are limited.

Phone 047 81830

Winter Wildlife Art Class Monday 5th December 6pm - 7.45pm

Ever wanted to try an art class but were a little afraid to give it a try - well this is your chance. Join Artist Grace Haynes to learn some new skills and discover a hidden talent.

Booking essential as places are limited. Phone 047 81830

WORKSHOPS Christmas Wreath Workshop Wednesday 7th December 10.30 -12.15 Design a Christmas Wreath to proudly display on your door as you welcome visitors this Christmas.

Workshop will be delivered by Lily & Thorn. All materials provided.

Booking essential as places are limited.

Phone 047 81830

Colour Me Beautiful Tuesday 13th December 11am -12.30 Understanding which colours complement your natural colouring, can save you money and have you looking your best. Get more flexibility out of your wardrobe and be ready to dazzle this Christmas.

Booking essential as places are limited. Phone 047 81830

CLUBS

CARD CLUB

learn to play Whist - a simple card game which you can learn over 3 weeks. Other games can be introduced in order to develop an ongoing weekly card club in the library.

November 9th, 16th and 23rd. To book phone 047 81830

BOOK CLUB

Join a book club. We will read short interesting titles and meet up to discuss them over a cuppa.

Interesting chats guaranteed!.

Enquire in Monaghan Library or phone 047 81830

CLUBS

CRAFT CLUB

If you like crafts and have enjoyed the taster workshops as part of this programme, Monaghan Library would be happy to develop an ongoing craft club in the library.

Register your interest for this club at 047 81830

Music Club

It's never too late to learn an instrument. Try the Ukuele taster session and find a new hobby. Ukuele's will be supplied.

Date to be confirmed Register your interest for this club at 047 81830

COMING SOON

Monaghan Town Library will have a new home in 2023 Monaghan Town Library will be re-locating to the Peace Campus, on the Plantation Road in 2023 and we are very much looking forward to you visiting us there.

CONTACT US

Monaghan Library

North Road, Monaghan Town.

047 81830 Email: monaghanlibrary@monaghancoco.ie or libraryactivities@monaghancoco.ie