Libraries Events

So much to see…so much to do!

Go leor le feiceáil…go leor le déanamh!

Dublin: Written in our Hearts.  Join us in Balbriggan Library on April 15th at 7pm as two of the anthology’s contributors Kevin Curran and Niamh Campbell both from North Dublin talk with Katy Conneely

Check out the free talks, workshops and services in Fingal Libraries this spring.

Welcome to Fingal Libraries’ programme for the Bealtaine Festival 2025, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity for older adults. 

Are you a senior or disabled person applying for a grant to adapt your home? If so,  Balbriggan Library is hosting a FREE information talk by the HSE on Thursday, 1st May. 

Bad Bridget is a podcast and book telling the untold stories of generations of Irish emigrant women who saw their American Dream become a nightmare. 

Celebrate International Women’s Day with bestselling novelist, Ciara Geraghty, as she talks about her writing life.

Join author and educator Melatu Uche Okorie, along with fellow writers, as they discuss arts practice in Ireland with the spotlight focused on female artists.

In these gentle exercise classes over four weeks, you will increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness, de-stress and find more energy.

Tai Chi is a low impact, slow motion exercise. In this four-week course, Stephen Pentony will guide you through the graceful movements and health benefits of this Chinese practice.

Join Katrina for gentle movement and deep breathing exercises to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you relax into postures and stretches in a mindful way.

Join us for Yoga classes with Joan McGinn brought to you by DDLETB (Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board).

Join menopause specialist Dr. Caoimhe Hartley for a talk and Q&A about menopause. Dr. Hartley founded Menopause Health in 2021 with the goal of helping Irish women access the best advice and individualised care from the time of perimenopause.

This ten-week course is aimed at parents and carers who support family members with autism.

This ten-week course for adults offers participants a relaxed informal space to explore techniques and skills to look after our mental health and build resilience.

Join author-illustrator Margaret Anne Suggs for this workshop based on her book, The Dandelion’s Tale.

Join author-illustrator Margaret Anne Suggs for this free workshop based on her book, The Dandelion’s Tale.

Whether you want to write or perform, this workshop on creative writing and theatre will help you with character development, dialogue, scene, and setting. 

Sa cheardlann dátheangach seo, taispeánfaidh Aidan Courtney conas stiallghreannáin a chruthú agus conas cartúin a tharraingt. Píosa spraoi cruthaitheach do gach duine! 

Learn about Ireland’s native pollinators and create a beautiful translucent butterfly to hang on your window! Ages 6+.

In this hour–long workshop hosted by comedian Áine Gallagher, students can expect a fun mix of games and discussion to help them prepare for their Leaving Certificate Irish oral examinations. 

In this hour–long free workshop hosted by comedian Áine Gallagher, students can expect a fun mix of games and discussion to help them prepare for their Leaving Certificate Irish oral examinations.

Explore construction with safe children’s cardboard tools! 

Explore construction with safe children’s cardboard tools! 

Lego sessions with a twist! Often children feel unsure or unable to attend Lego sessions as they find focusing or staying seated too difficult. 

Lego sessions with a twist! Often children feel unsure or unable to attend Lego sessions as they find focusing or staying seated too difficult.

Join the President of the Irish Astronomical Society (I.A.S.) Mick Mc Creary for a fascinating talk on how our Solar System formed about 4.5 billion years ago. 

Join Stephen Brett, a primary school principal and literacy expert, for an engaging series of talks about how to support your child’s learning at home. 

Join the President of the Irish Astronomical Society (I.A.S.) Mick Mc Creary for a fascinating talk on how our Solar System formed about 4.5 billion years ago.

Astrophotographer Tom O’Donoghue has spent many years perfecting the art of taking deep sky photographs. In these talks, he will guide you through the methods and skills used in successful astrophotography. 

Join us for a talk by Age Action about their free Care & Repair service that helps out with small DIY jobs for older people.

Join the President of the Irish Astronomical Society (I.A.S.) Mick Mc Creary in Howth Library for a fascinating talk on how our Solar System formed about 4.5 billion years ago.

Do you have an Android smartphone that you would like to get to know better? In three hands–on sessions, you will explore its basic features, as well as learn about the most widely used apps, such as email, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

Discover how to create a garden that supports wildlife through the year, while looking great and requiring less maintenance.

Join us in Fingal Local Studies and Archives (46 North Street, Swords) for monthly sessions on how to trace your family history.