Whats happening in South Dublin Libraries

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SOUTH DUBLIN LIBRARIES

JANUARY MARCH

2016

What’s Happening At a glance!

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Life Coach Goal Setting with Conrad Janosik 6.30pm - 8.00pm County Library, Tallaght Healthy Food Made Easy 10.30am Ballyroan Library

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Language Learning Learn to Speak Irish 6.30pm Clondalkin Library

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Language Learning Learn to Speak French 6.30pm Clondalkin Library

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5 Steps To Mindful Eating & Weight Management 10.30am - 12.00pm County Library, Tallaght

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Adrian Martin: Food Blogger & Chef 11.00am - 12.30pm Ballyroan Library

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James Connolly Séamus O’Conghaile 7.00pm County Library, Tallaght

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Smartphones - How to get the best out of them!

12.00pm - 1.00pm Lucan Library

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Power Up - Secondary School and You 6.30pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library The World Children’s Haiku Contest 4.00pm Lucan Library Caring for the Carers with Bernadette McPhillips 11.00am County Library, Tallaght Recovery: A Talk by Prof. Jim Lucey, St Patricks Mental Health Services 6.30pm Clondalkin Library Mindfulness Talk with Sarah Tully 11.30am-12.45pm Castletymon Library CV Workshop with Careers Development Consultant Stephen Cunningham 7.00pm - 8.00pm Ballyroan Library Key Skills for Job Seekers with John Lysaght 11.00am-12.30pm Castletymon Library Language Learning Improve Your English 6.30pm Clondalkin Library

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Library After Dark Writers’ Cafe (Session 1) 6.30pm - 9.30pm Clondalkin Library

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Music for Life: Opera and Ballet with Ted Courtney 7.00pm Ballyroan Library

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Drawing for Beginners with Nicholas Robinson 8.00pm Clondalkin Library

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Launch of Women of the 1916 Rising Exhibition 6.30pm Ballyroan Library

MARCH

Introduction to Creative Writing for Young Teens with Dr. Tanya Farrelly 1.00pm - 2.30pm Castletymon Library Writing flash fiction for teens with Shauna Gilligan 10.00am - 1.00pm Lucan Library

Play therapy workshop with Yvonne Power 6.30pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library 1916 through the eyes of Sean O’Casey: The Plough and the Stars 7.30pm Stewart’s Library, Palmerstown Preparation for Irish Orals February 13th, 20th & 27th March 5th, 12th & 19th 2.00pm - 4.00pm Ballyroan Library

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Introduction to Creative Writing 6.30pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library The Healing Power of the Chakras 11.00am County Library, Tallaght Library After Dark Writers’ Cafe (Session 2) 6.30pm - 9.30pm Clondalkin Library How did people live in 1916?

History through the medium of drama 9.30-11.00am; 11.30am-1.00pm Lucan Library Eating for a Healthy Heart 7.30pm Ballyroan Library International Women’s Day - Cumann na mBan and the women of 1916 7.00pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library Yoga storytelling for pre-schoolers 11.00pm - 12.00pm Lucan Library Lives of the 1916 Leaders ~ Saol Cheannairí 1916 7.00pm County Library, Tallaght Library After Dark Writers’ Cafe (Session 3) 6.30pm - 9.30pm Clondalkin Library

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Happy New Year

from South Dublin Libraries!

We have lots of activities happening between now and March 2016.

Here are some of the highlights – Remember that all events are free unless otherwise stated. Please visit www.southdublinlibraries.ie or ask at your local library for a full programme of events. Please book through your local library.

South Dublin County Council have a fantastic Centenary Programme commemorating 1916-2016 and a small selection is included here check out the full programme at www.sdcc.ie. Centenary events all around Ireland can be found at www.ireland.ie.

Watch out for our annual Seachtain na Gaeilge Festival in March 2016!

Event descriptions

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January 2016 Life Coach Goal Setting with Conrad Janosik

Language Learning in Clondalkin Library

You are what you think you are.

Allow yourself to reach your greatest potential. Let your self-confidence grow. Live a happy and full life! It’s in your hands.

Age/suitability: Adult

All qualified teachers and native speakers. Participation in the Irish classes will be restricted to those who have not previously completed this course.

Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315 clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

Wednesday 6th January 6.30pm - 8.00pm County Library, Tallaght 01 462 0073 talib@sdublincoco.ie

Learn to Speak Irish Starts Monday 11th January 6.30pm 10 Week Course Booking essential

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Healthy Food Made Easy

Starting: Monday 11th January @ 10.30am Each session involves a short talk on healthy eating with tips & advicefollowed by a practical cookery demonstration.

Age/suitability: Adult Booking essential Monday 11th January 10.30am Ballyroan Library 01 494 1900 ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

Learn to Speak French Starts Tuesday 12th January 6.30pm 10 Week Course Booking essential Improve Your English Starts Wednesday 27th January 6.30pm 8 Week Course Booking essential

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January 2016 5 Steps To Mindful Eating & Weight Management

James Connolly Séamus O’Conghaile

Dr. Bernadette Rock (PhD)

A talk on the life of James Connolly, by his grandson, James Connolly Heron. Caint tuiscint ar shuíomhanna stairiúla a bhaineann le stair an éirí amach sa Chontae. This event is in association with Tallaght Historical Society.

We make countless choices around food each day- when, how and what we eat. Our eating is so crucial to our physical, emotional and mental well-being. The aim of this talk will be to support you in developing a balanced relationship with food and a healthy mindset around eating.

Age/suitability: Adult

Tuesday 12th January 7.00pm County Library, Tallaght 01 462 0073 talib@sdublincoco.ie

Event descriptions

Tuesday 12th January 10.30am - 12.00pm County Library, Tallaght 01 462 0073 talib@sdublincoco.ie

Adrian Martin: Food Blogger & Chef Visit by chef, food blogger and craft butcher Adrian Martin. Making cooking cool!

Age/suitability: Secondary School Students Tuesday 12th January 11.00am - 12.30pm Ballyroan Library 01 494 1900 ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

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Smartphones - how to get the best out of them!

Come along to the library and let Paula show you how to make best use of your Smartphone.

Places are limited to 8 on this workshop. There are two separate workshops on the two Monday’s.

Thursday 14th & 28th January 12.00pm - 1.00pm Lucan Libray 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

January 2016 Power up - secondary school and you

Caring for the Carers with Bernadette McPhillips

Aimed at first year students in secondary school and their parents.

The talk and workshop will look at the challenges and common worries that secondary school can bring Age/suitability: First year parents and their children

This workshop is for all who care for others and themselves. The session will explore how to be able to give fully while having enough energy left for our own relationships and lives.

Age/suitability: Adult

Monday 18th & 25th January 6.30pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

Wednesday 20th January 11.00am County Library, Tallaght 01 462 0073 talib@sdublincoco.ie

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The World Children’s Haiku Contest In honour of the World Children’s Haiku Contest 2015-2016 we are holding a haiku workshop with facilitator Maeve O’Sullivan. The haiku contest has a theme of ‘morning’, each haiku must be accompanied by hand-drawn or hand-crafted artwork.

Further details are available at http://irishhaiku.webs.com/rules.pdf Age 8-12 years. Booking essential Tuesday 19th January 4.00pm Lucan Library 01 462 0073 lucan@dublincoco.ie

Recovery: A Talk by Professor Jim Lucey, St Patrick’s Mental Health Services Prof. Jim Lucey, author of In My Room and a regular contributor on Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTE Radio, will speak of his experience of working and what we can all do to stay well.

Age/suitability: Adult only Wednesday 20th January 6.30pm Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315 clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

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January 2016 Mindfulness Talk with Sarah Tully Peace and Calm is within you! Learn how to access your own inner peace using: relaxation techniques, mindful breathing, gentle movement and guided meditation.

Age/suitability: Adult only Thursday 21st January 11.30am - 12.45pm Castletymon Library 01 452 4888 castletymon@sdublincoco.ie

CV Workshop with Careers Development Consultant Stephen Cunningham Tips and insights into writing a wellstructured and achievement-based CV Age/suitability: Adult Monday 25th January 7.00pm - 8.00pm Ballyroan Library 01 494 1900 ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

Event descriptions SOUTH DUBLIN LIBRARIES

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January 2016 Key Skills for Job Seekers with John Lysaght A short practical workshop covering the important aspects of recognising your strengths, how to present yourself, where to look for opportunities.

Age/suitability: Adult Tuesday 26th January 11.00am - 12.30pm Castletymon Library 01 452 4888 castletymon@sdublincoco.ie

Library After Dark Writers’ Cafe Open to new and emerging writers, the Library After Dark Writers’ Café takes place once a month in Clondalkin Library in the evening when the Library is closed. Every month, there is a different workshop to explore various forms and genres of writing which help participants develop as writers. This project is funded and supported by the Carnegie UK Trust.

Email for more information: libraryafterdark@sdublincoco.ie

Event descriptions Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315 clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

Friday 29th January 6.30pm - 9.30pm Workshop with Colm Keegan with a focus on plans for the New Year Friday 26th February 6.30pm - 9.30pm Workshop to be confirmed

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Friday 1st April 6.30pm - 9.30pm Our March workshop will take place on Friday 1st April when Sean O’Reilly will focus on the short story.

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February 2016 Music for Life: Opera and Ballet with Ted Courtney

Launch of Women of the 1916 Rising Exhibition

In this 5 week session we will explore the magic that is opera & ballet at Ballyroan Library. Why has this art form outlasted all others? Why is it still as fresh today as the day it was written?

Booking essential

Official launch by Mayor of South Dublin County, followed by a talk on the role of women in the Rising

Tuesday 2nd February 7.00pm Ballyroan Library 01 494 1900 ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

Thursday 4th February 6.30pm Ballyroan Library 01 494 1900 ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

Event descriptions

Drawing for Beginners with Nicholas Robinson

Starting Tuesday 2nd February, this is an 8 week course on improving your drawing skills. The course takes place from 8.00pm - 9.30pm when the library is closed to the public, so peace and quiet are guaranteed.

Booking essential Tuesday 2nd February (for 8 weeks) 8.00pm Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315 clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

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February 2016 Introduction to Creative Writing for Young Teens with Dr. Tanya Farrelly Would you like to learn about how to write? About how to develop characters, come up with a plot, create a captivating story and enjoy the experience?Then enrol for this introductory Workshop on Creative Writing with Dr. Tanya Farrelly.

Age/suitability: Teens aged from 12-15 years

Play Therapy Workshop with Yvonne Power A workshop demonstrating play therapy and its uses in helping children and adults dealing with life issues. The workshop is an introduction to the appoach given by Yvonne Power Age/suitability: This is a workshop for adults and carers Monday 8th February 6.30pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

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Saturday 6th February 1.00pm - 2.30pm Castletymon Library 01 452 4888 castletymon@sdublincoco.ie

Writing flash fiction for teens with Shauna Gilligan An introduction workshop about writing for teens. This workshop is for teens who have an interest in creative writing and is about writing in the moment, putting pen to paper and writing!

Age/suitability: Teens aged 12+ are welcome to attend the workshop Saturday 6th February 10.00am - 1.00pm Lucan Library 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

1916 through the eyes of Sean O’Casey: The Plough and the Stars Facilitator: Roslyn Hickey This series of six workshops will take us act by act through Sean O’Casey’s 1916, looking at the play in its socioeconomic and political context. This is a non academic course for adults and will be delivered in a lighthearted and engaging way. Free but booking essential as places are limited.

Age/suitability: Adult Tuesday 9th February (for 6 weeks) 7.30pm Stewart’s Library, Palmerstown 01 651 8129

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February 2016 Preparation for Irish Orals with Meadhbh McAdam

The Healing Power of the Chakras

The focus will be on conversation, exam preparation and some aspects of grammar. The last session will be an individual mock oral.

Suitable for Pass & Hons Leaving Cert Students

This is a five week course with Eileen Casey who will explore the healing energy centres of the seven Chakras of the body through colour and meditation.

Age/suitability: Adult

Saturday 13th, 20th & 27th February Saturday 5th, 12th & 19th March 2.00pm - 4.00pm Ballyroan Library 01 4941900 ballyroan@sdblincoco.ie

Wednesday 24th February 11.00am County Library, Tallaght 01 462 0073 talib@sdublincoco.ie

Event descriptions

Introduction to Creative Writing A three part workhop given by Shauna Gilligan, introducing adults to creative writing. The three sessions will focus on creating stories, characters and settings.

Places are limited on this course.

All participants should be able to attend all three sessions. This is a beginner’s course.

Monday 22nd & 29th February and Monday 7th March 6.30pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

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Library After Dark Writers’ Cafe

Workshop to be confirmed. See further details of event in January section.

Friday 26th February 6.30pm - 9.30pm Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315 clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

March 2016 How did people live in 1916? History through the medium of drama

International Women’s Day - Cumann na mBan and the women of 1916

An educational workshop looking at how people lived in 1916, exploring social issues of the time and developing the issues through the medium of drama.

This event is for secondary school students.

Historian Ann Matthews will give a talk on Cumann na mBan and the women of 1916. The talk will focus on connections to the South Dublin area. Ann Matthews is a historian, living in Kildare, who has authored a number of works including Dissidents, The Irish Citizen Army and Renegades.

Monday 7th March 9.30am - 11.00am; 11.30am - 1.00pm Lucan Library 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

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Eating for a Healthy Heart Joan Moloney, nutritionist, advises you on how what you eat contributes to a healthy heart.

Age/suitability: Adult Monday 7th March 7.30pm Ballyroan Library 01 494 1900 ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

Tuesday 8th March 7.00pm - 8.00pm Lucan Library 01 621 6422 lucan@sdublincoco.ie

Yoga storytelling for pre-schoolers Help a story come alive with some yoga moves. Session for preschoolers and their parent/guardian.

Age/suitability: Pre-schoolers (places limited to 15) Tuesday 16th March 11.00am - 12.00pm Lucan Library Booking via Eventbrite or by phoning 01 621 6422

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March 2016 Lives of the 1916 Leaders ~ Saol Cheannairí 1916

Library After Dark Writers’ Cafe

A talk by Seán O’Gorman. This event is in association with Tallaght Historical Society

Our March workshop will take place on Friday 1st April when Sean O’Reilly will focus on the short story. See further details of event in January section.

Tuesday 22nd March 7.00pm County Library, Tallaght 01 462 0073 talib@sdublincoco.ie

Friday 1st April 6.30pm - 9.30pm Clondalkin Library 01 459 3315 clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

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Clár Comórtha Céad Bliain Centenary Programme

Check out the full programme of events for 2016 at www.sdcc.ie www.ireland.ie

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Books Digital Books Online Resources Free Internet & WiFi Business Resources

Workshops Lectures Classes DVDs/CDs Magazines Newspapers

Event descriptions South Dublin Libraries

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Booking & Venue Details Ballyroan Library Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 T: 01 494 1900 E: ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

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Castletymon Library Castletymon Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 T: 04 452 4888 E: castletymon@sdublincoco.ie

4a – to Balrothery/Glenview 5 77A – to the Penny Black(beside the library)

Clondalkin Library Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 T: 01 459 3315 E: clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie

Luas Red Line to Red Cow – Clondalkin Village is a 10min walk 68, 69, 51B/C, 76A/B & 210

County Library Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 T: 01 462 0073 E: talib@sdublincoco.ie

Luas Red Line to Tallaght

Lucan Library SuperValu Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin T: 01 621 6422 E: lucan@sdublincoco.ie

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Palmerstown Library at Stewarts Mill Lane, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 T: 01 651 8129 E: library@stewartscare.ie Whitechurch Library Taylor’s Lane, Ballyboden, Dublin 16 T: 01 493 0199

7, 49, 54a, 65b, 75, 76a, 76b, 2 77a & 210

1 8 – The library is a 5min walk 66, 67, 25, 26 – 15 min walk 15b, 61

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