Cruinniú na nÓg 2023

Join author and illustrator Alan Nolan in Blanchardstown Library as he brings you on an illustrated pirate treasure hunt around (and under) some of Ireland’s most famous landmarks – as featured in his upcoming children’s historical novel,

Illustrator Úna Woods will demonstrate in Blanchardstown Library how to tell a story through pictures by explaining how pictures can be created in lots of different ways, including through collage,

During the session you'll learn how to create a custom DIY phone stand using Adobe Illustrator and laser cutting technology.

During this session you'll learn about eco-friendly and versatile Jesmonite and how to make your own unique pieces. By the end of the session, you'll master the art of mixing, casting, sanding, and finishing

From having an idea to making a great video you can share with your friends, Createschool will take you through the steps in a fun, hands on and engaging taster workshop.  Balbriggan Library 10am-12pm, Malahide Library 2pm-4pm

Mobile Music School will deliver an interactive, hands-on drumming workshop that introduces children to a range of percussion instruments from different parts of the world Rush Library 11am-12pm

Based on the 3 core strands of the primary school music curriculum, the Let’s Explore workshop will immerse children into the world of music Baldoyle Library 2pm-3pm.

Join artist Kim Jenkinson for this summer themed art workshop to create colourful suncatchers and bookmarks using a mix of leaves and flower petals Dobabate Library 11:30am-12:30pm, Swords Library 2:30pm-3:30pm

Join us for our Circus Without Animals workshop. Learn how to draw your circus characters, cut them out and glue inside your exciting big top Circus tent. Baldoyle Library 11am-12pm, Rush Library 2pm-3pm 

Join author Eve McDonnell for a craft demonstration workshop transforming beachcombed and mudlarked finds into treasures to behold! Howth Library 11am

Author Eve McDonnel with inspire budding writers with some excellent and easy skills to creating a story from every-day items.  Skerries Library 2:30pm.

Join Aoife from Wicklow Willow and learn how to weave your very own Willow Fish!  We will take you through the steps of how to make some wonderful, coloured fish to bring home Swords Library 10:30am-11:30am.

The fun begins with brainstorming "What we see in the SEA". Following on with an interactive 3D creation of sea creatures in the medium clay. Blanchardstown Library 11am-12pm, Donabate Library 2pm-3pm 

Join Erika McGann for a writing workshop on Creating Creatures. Find out how she uses bizarre facts about real-life animals as inspiration for the strange creatures in her books Malahide Library 11:30am-12:30pm, Balbriggan Library 2pm-3pm

What adventures can you find in the places all around you? Join bestselling author Shane Hegarty for a creative writing workshop Skerries Library