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Here you can find lots of great book recommendations from staff, the latest news and updates, along with information about our programmes and events.

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  • Launch of Kildare Seed Library 2024

    Launch of Kildare Seed Library 2024

    The Kildare Seed Library is back with lots of seeds available to borrow from your local library and events to offer support. We’ll help you get your garden growing in no time! Read more

  • Book Review: House of Leaves

    Book Review: House of Leaves

    Author: Mark Z. Danielewski Genre: Adult Fiction, Horror Fiction Reviewed by: Heather This book is an interesting one, in that the basic plot isn’t particularly complicated but the writing style and format in which the story is structured make it quite a challenging and interesting read. The story itself follows a young family as they… Read more

  • Book Review: Where I End

    Book Review: Where I End

    Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award in 2022, Sophie White’s “Where I End” is a beautifully written novel, which manages to be both deeply unsettling and incredibly compelling at once. Read more

  • Get Lost in a Good Book for Ireland Reads 2024

    Get Lost in a Good Book for Ireland Reads 2024

    Ireland Reads is back this February and we can’t wait to get lost in a good book on this national day of reading. Read more

  • Let’s Talk About Parenting – Spring 2024 Programme

    Let’s Talk About Parenting – Spring 2024 Programme

    We have lots of great events to look forward to this spring with the ‘Let’s Talk About Parenting’ programme. Take a look! Read more

  • Toys, Technology, and Training – Spring 2024 Events

    Toys, Technology, and Training – Spring 2024 Events

    Our Toys, Technology, and Training programme is back with a great selection of talks and workshops to look forward to this spring. You can check out the full brochure here for the full list of resources available through the programme, along with booking links for the events. For the latest updates, we also recommend signing… Read more

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