The Europe Direct Information Centre at Blanchardstown Library may not be physically open at the moment but that doesn't mean a reduction in activity. Like many departments at Fingal County Council, much of the work done by library staff has moved online.
Gardening for Biodiversity is a new free booklet from the Local Authority Heritage Officer Network to help everyone to help wildlife in their gardens. The brainchild of Juanita Browne, the booklet was produced by Local Authority Heritage Officers across Ireland, with help from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Heritage Council.
If you've always wanted to learn how to take better pictures, now is your chance. Barry from Fingal Libraries has created a 3-part photography series covering the exposure triangle, composition, and light.
As part of Healthy Ireland At Your Library, Enda from Fingal Libraries shares a Kundalini yoga meditation for a calm heart. Enda recently trained as a Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, and she hopes this video will help calm your mind in these stressful times.
Though the physical libraries are closed, storytime is still taking place virtually. Spring Into Storytime is a national initiative that takes place during the months of April and May 2020 and celebrates the importance of sharing stories and reading together as a family. Stories are read both by library staff and by Irish authors and can be found on Fingal Libraries' YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6CWbONIz0-YxDP1aTnGiA
For Earth Day on April 22nd, Fingal Libraries created two craft videos. They're a great way for kids to use recycled items from around the house to stay busy.
