Library Events 2012

Special Events.

December 2012:

Wednesday 19th December 11a.m - 1p.m.
Felt Christmas Decoration Workshop for Adults
Scariff Public Library
Scariff Public Library in conjunction with Clare VEC invites adults to a felt Christmas decoration workshop in the library with local artist Nathalie El Baba on Wednesday 19th December from 11a.m. - 1p.m. The workshop is free to attend with all materials and instruction provided. For information telephone Scariff Public Library on (061) 922893.
14th - 20th December 2012 incl.
Shannon Senior Citizens Art class 2012 work display
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Friday, 14th December at 3.30pm
Christmas Movie ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Scariff Public Library
Enjoy the cartoon version of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ based on the favourite Dr. Seuss story. Free event. No booking required. (Running time 25mins approx.)
13th December to 29th December, 2012
‘VIEW” - an Art Exhibition of recent work by Mary Fahy,
Scariff Public Library Gallery.
Fahy’s most recent exhibition ‘View’ invites the observer to enter into and respond to a variety of scenes. These paintings span a range of media, from oil painting to acrylic, watercolour and mixed media collage. Fahy explores colour and texture through highly individual responses to her environment. Recurring themes include trees, coastline, reflections, the play of light on land and sea. There is a sense of recollection, of experience and of contemplation in her strongly developed pieces.
Wednesday 12th December 11a.m - 1p.m.
Christmas Cardmaking Workshop for Adults
Scariff Public Library
Scariff Public Library in conjunction with Clare VEC invites adults to a Christmas cardmaking workshop in the library with local artist Nathalie El Baba on Wednesday 12th December from 11a.m - 1p.m. The workshop is free to attend with all materials and instruction provided. For information telephone Scariff Public Library on (061) 922893.
Wednesday 12th December 2012.
Civic Reception to present the Liosta na Laochra Awards and Shannon Community Grants Scheme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7.00pm.
The Liosta na Laochra are being awarded to people who have achieved national or international recognition during 2012. Under the Community Grants Scheme funding is provided to organizations, voluntary groups within the functional area of Shannon Town Council.
Wednesday 12th December 2012
'Exploring the Book of Kells' Nativity pages', A Talk by Dr. Rosemary Power, Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon 1.30pm
The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created by Celtic monks ca. 800 or earlier. It is considered a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination. It is also widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure. The illustrations and ornamentation of the Book of Kells surpass that of other Insular Gospel books in extravagance and complexity. The decoration combines traditional Christian iconography with the ornate swirling motifs typical of Insular art. Figures of humans, animals and mythical beasts, together with Celtic knots and interlacing patterns in vibrant colours, enliven the manuscript's pages. Dr. Power is eminently qualified to speak on the Book of Kells as she has published Images as icons in the Book of Kells. Rosemary is also an Associate Researcher of N.U.I.G., has published widely on medieval Ireland and Scandinavia and on folk tradition. She is a minister in County Clare working ecumenically on behalf of the Methodist Church and is based at Christ Church Shannon. The talk in the library is a free event and all are welcome.
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Monday 10th December 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Thursday 6th December 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Wednesday, 5th December @ 3.30pm
Christmas crafts and storytime for children
Scariff Public Library
Help decorate the Christmas Tree at Scariff Public Library. Children aged 4 - 7 approx. are invited to help us make Christmas tree decorations for the library tree and some to bring home for themselves on Wednesday December 5th @ 3.30pm in the library. Listen also to your favourite Christmas stories.
4th - 12th December 2012
Christmas Craft Fair, Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
The annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place in Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon from Tuesday 4th December until Wednesday December 12th. Local craftspeople will display an array of handmade goods and gifts including crochet, jewellery, knitwear, Christmas cards, food, toys and babywear. There will be cheese and wine reception on Tuesday 4th December from 6pm - 8pm to officially launch the Craft Fair. All are welcome!
Tuesday 4th December 2012
Action and Awareness on Violence Against Women
De Valera Public Library, Ennis at 7.00 pm
Readers and book clubs are invited to read ‘Into the Darkest Corner’ by Elizabeth Haynes with a view to raising awareness within our community of domestic abuse. Book-clubs and readers will meet in De Valera Library, Ennis where representatives from Clare Haven Services will attend to discuss ‘Into the Darkest Corner’ and how real life cases are often as shocking as the fiction.
Tuesday 4th December 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

Wednesday 28th November 2012
Action and Awareness on Violence Against Women
Kilrush Public Library at 7.00 pm
Readers and book clubs are invited to read ‘Into the Darkest Corner’ by Elizabeth Haynes with a view to raising awareness within our community of domestic abuse. Book-clubs and readers will meet in Shannon Library where representatives from Clare Haven Services will attend to discuss ‘Into the Darkest Corner’ and how real life cases are often as shocking as the fiction.
Tuesday 27th November 2012
Action and Awareness on Violence Against Women
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7.00 pm
Readers and book clubs are invited to read ‘Into the Darkest Corner’ by Elizabeth Haynes with a view to raising awareness within our community of domestic abuse. Book-clubs and readers will meet in Shannon Library where representatives from Clare Haven Services will attend to discuss ‘Into the Darkest Corner’ and how real life cases are often as shocking as the fiction.
Friday, 16th November 2012
Morning Adult Book Club
Scariff Public Library
Like reading? Do you ever wish you had someone else to chat to about reading and share ideas for new books and authors over a cuppa? We are launching a new morning book club for adults on Friday 16th November at 11am in Scariff public library. All are welcome.
Wednesday 14th November
Adult Learners Returning to Education visit Public Library marking Library Ireland Day
In Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon. 10.30 – 11.30am
This family learning group is currently participating in VEC’s ITABE course; Intensive Tuition in Basic Education.
They are participating in a fourteen week programme of 6 hours a week, embedding skills in reading, writing, numeracy and it skills, using family learning themes and topics as part of the course.
They focus on books of all kinds, digital books, handmade books, crafts include making a book, and generate an interest in reading to develop pre reading and reading skills, and to support their children with school work. As part of this class they have all created digital books for their children.
Library Ireland Day takes place on the Wednesday during Library Ireland Week which celebrates and highlights the role of libraries, librarians and information professionals.
Wednesday 14th November
Twitter for beginners
Scariff Public Library 10a.m. to 1p.m.
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm on Wednesday 14th November and find out all about Twitter. Set up an account and learn how to tweet using this social media site. Participants must be familiar with using a computer and have an email address.
13th - 30th November 2012
Art in Nature, a Photographic and Painting exhibition by Gus Ahlsved, Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Gus Ahlsved will exhibit some of his photographs and paintings in Shannon Library in November from 13th to 30th. The collection is called “Art in Nature”. Gus says that if we look around us with eyes open we can see beautiful pieces of art everywhere in nature. He has captured some of this colourful beauty in different locations in Ireland and abroad through the lens of his camera, and some with brushes and paint. A native of Finland, Gus got interested in photography while still at school. He found an old, broken camera, and decided to try and fix it. He got it working and a new hobby was born. After he had finished school he worked in a photo laboratory. This happened to be the only laboratory in the country that brought colour photography to amateur photographers when it was new and developing. It was a very educational job for Gus. Remember, there was no digital photography at that time. In 1978 he came to Ireland as a tour guide and moved permanently to Shannon in 1981, and started a Stained Glass and Picture Framing business in the Town Centre in 1988. Gus is a founder member of the Clare Arts and Crafts Association and has taken part in a number of exhibitions organised by the association, and also on his own around the country. All are welcome to visit the exhibition. It may offer an idea for a present for family or friends, or something to hang in the office. Part of the proceeds will go to a charitable organisation for Christmas. The exhibition celebrates Library Ireland Week.
Thursday 15th November 2012
The Science Week Roadshow at 1.30pm in Shannon Library
School audiences will join Scientific Sue back in her wacky lab after her shopping trip and find out how she combines goodies from each of the shopping zones to explore forces, energy and energy changes, properties of materials and much, much more.
Be amazed by the flying toilet roll, bemused by the exploding pig and wowed by Norbert, Sue’s very own fire breathing Dragon!
A Science Week event not to be missed.
Thursday 15th November 2012
The Science Week Roadshow at 10am in deValera Library
School audiences will join Scientific Sue back in her wacky lab after her shopping trip and find out how she combines goodies from each of the shopping zones to explore forces, energy and energy changes, properties of materials and much, much more.
Be amazed by the flying toilet roll, bemused by the exploding pig and wowed by Norbert, Sue’s very own fire breathing Dragon!
A Science Week event not to be missed.
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Monday 12th November 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Tuesday 6th November 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Thursday 1st November 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

Fri. 26th October 7.00 pm.
Dr. Rosemary Power Talk: Images of Animals in the Book of Kells.
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Her forthcoming publications include "Images as icons in the Book of Kells", and "Walking Clare's Pilgrim Paths: Kilfinora, Kilnaboy and Scattery Island". Admission Free.
Tuesday 9th October 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Monday 8th October 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Fri 5th October 7.00 pm.
Saint Senan and Scattery Island – a talk by Dr. Rosemary Power
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Rosemary has published widely, including “The Celtic Quest: a contemporary Spirituality”. Forthcoming publications include “Images as icons in the Book of Kells”, and “Walking Clare's Pilgrim Paths: Kilfinora, Kilnaboy and Scattery Island”. Admission Free.
Friday 5th October 10.30 a.m.
Annual Information Morning for Statutory and Voluntary Service Providers in the South Clare area meet in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon, Co. Clare. This is an interagency event. The morning is hosted by The Clare Adult Basic Education Service, & Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Thursday 4th October 4.00 pm
Celebrating All Ireland Poetry Day
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Local Poets, Dermot Maguire, Mary Fean, Bernadette Sheil and others share and enjoy each others poetry. Admission Free.
Thursday 4th October 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

Fri 28th Sept.2012 7.00 pm
Walking the Pilgrim Way; Kilfenora, Kilnaboy – a talk by Dr. Rosemary Power in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Rosemary is an Associate Researcher of N.U.I. G., has published widely on medieval Ireland and Scandinavia and on folk tradition. Her forthcoming publications include “Images as icons in the Book of Kells”, and “Walking Clare's Pilgrim Paths: Kilfenora, Kilnaboy and Scattery Island”. Admission Free.
21st September at 7pm
'The Book of Kells: Unwrapping the Images' with Dr. Rosemary Power in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
A Culture Night 2012 event
Thursday, 13th September at 3.30pm
Showing of the animated movie ‘The BFG’, and a ‘WillyWonka’ Competition, at Scariff Public Library (prize sponsored by Something Sweet, Killaloe). Whoopsey-Splunkers! The BFG is 30 years old this year. We will be showing the movie in Scariff Public Library to celebrate Roald Dahl Day, 13th September. Popcorn and drinks provided. All children who visit the library on Roald Dahl Day can enter a ‘Willy Wonka guess the number of sweets in the jar’ competition. All activities free of charge. For information call the library on (061) 922893.
Tuesday 11th September 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Monday 10th September 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Thursday 6th September 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
4th – 29th September
‘Spirit Store’ exhibition of paintings and poetry by Arthur Watson at ‘The Gallery’ at Scariff Public Library
Tulla based poet and artist Arthur Watson will hold an exhibition of paintings and poetry entitled ‘Spirit Store’ in ‘The Gallery’ at Scariff Public Library from 4th – 29th September. The paintings in the exhibition are inspired by the poems featured in Arthur’s first collection, ‘Spirit Store’, a broad selection of poems containing personal and social observations written over a period of forty years. A trained commercial artist, Arthur hopes the mix of illustration and poetry will reflect and enhance the other. The title originates from an old Limerick pub where Arthur had a pint in 1977 after arriving from London to resume living in Ireland. The exhibition is free of charge and all are welcome.
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

Thursday 21th. June 2012
Comhaltas Seisiún at 3.30pm.
Killaloe Public Library
Killaloe Library will host a Comhaltas Ceoltóirí workshop for children provided by local members. Everyone is welcome - craic agus ceol guaranteed, free of charge. Children of all ages are welcome to try out the various instruments and to listen to some live music.
Friday 15th June 2012
Children's Movie Screening
Scariff Public Library
Scariff Public Library will be screening the hilarious children’s film “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” in the library on Friday the 15th of June at 3.30pm. A list of 10 children’s “books-to-films” was compiled and children were given the chance to vote for their favourite. Over 70 children cast their vote in the exciting poll which saw “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” emerge as the ultimate winner collecting an impressive 50% of the votes!” This event is free of charge and children aged 8-12 years approx are welcome to attend but must register their names at the library from desk before June 15th. Drinks and goodies will also be provided. For information telephone Scariff Public Library on (061) 922893.
Tuesday 12th June 2012
Intergeneration Project Display
Scariff Public Library
Under the guidance of artist Isabelle Gaborit and in celebration of the Bealtaine festival, children and older people created an elder's memory book comprising collages and paintings based on some aspect of the older person's past, be it a favourite memory, poem, picture, movie, person, book etc. which was then bound by the artist into a memory book. The finished project will be on display as well as a documented photographic exhibition of the workshops on Tuesday 12th June at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday 12th June 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
11th June – 7th July
Art Exhibition – Mimi Kern
‘The Gallery’ at Scariff Public Library
Mimi Kern’s work, primarily in oil, includes interpretations of the Clare landscape both natural and build, and also reflects her continuing fascination with the human face and form. The exhibition runs from 11th June to 7th July.
Monday 11th June 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Thursday 7th June 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Tuesday 5th June 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

May 28th - 31st incl.
Art Exhibition:entitled 'Cultural Exchange' by 1st year students of St. Patrick's Comprehensive School, Shannon
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Students portray themselves in the native costume of another culture using mixed media. The exhibition shows their imagination in making a personal transformation of reimagining the self. To see themselves in another culture required research and much time drawing from mirrors to gain an insight into their new self portraits. Some students chose historical identities, others more current.
May 24th – June 9th
Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings
‘The Gallery’ at Scariff Library
An Exhibition of watercolour paintings selected from the ‘National Watercolour Collection’ of the University of Limerick will run form May 24th to June 9th in ‘The Gallery’ at Scariff Library. View the beautiful work and diverse range of pictures painted by internationally renowned artists of the ‘Water Colour Society of Ireland’. Free admission.
Friday May 18th at 11.30 am
‘Circus!’ by Carnation Theatre
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Carnation Theatre performances celebrate the senior citizen by including story telling, shared memory, songs, poetry and jokes, and ‘Circus!’ explores what happens when a troupe of exotic travelling performers descend on a town. As it turns out, the exotic is not so exotic, and the ordinary is not so ordinary! A not-to-missed Bealtaine event.
Thursday 17th. May 2012
Comhaltas Seisiún at 3.30pm.
Killaloe Public Library
As part of the Bealtaine celebrations Killaloe Library will host a Comhaltas Ceoltóirí seisiún provided by local members. Everyone is welcome - craic agus ceol guaranteed, free of charge.
Wednesday May 16th
Synge Songs at 1.00pm
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
A lunchtime Bealtaine event comprising music and drama. All welcome.
Tuesday May 15th - Tuesday May 29th
Bealtaine Festival Craft Display
Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge
This display of handcrafts is the produce of local senior citizens as well as a selection of items made in conjunction with children from Sixmilebridge National School.
15th - 19th May 2012
"The World through my Eyes" - a photographic exhibition
'The Gallery' at Scariff Public Library
Class 7 from Raheen Wood Steiner School in Tuamgraney are holding a photographic Exhibition showing a collection of images all taken in and around the local vicinity of Killaloe, Scariff and the Mountshannon area. The theme is “The World Through My Eyes“, expressing each child’s unique viewpoint on the world. The exhibition launch will take place at 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th May and will run until Saturday 19th May. All are welcome.
Monday 14th May 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Tuesday May 8th - Saturday May 19th, 2012
Bealtaine Festival
Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
To celebrate Bealtaine festival there will be a display of crafts on show in the library for two weeks, all locally produced. Bealtaine promotes greater participation of older people in society. Anyone wishing to leave in items for display are welcome to do so.
Tuesday 8th May 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Friday, 4th May at 11a.m.
Creative Writing,
Scariff Public Library
Newly formed creative writing group offers support, information and inspiration. Next meeting on Friday 4th May at 11a.m. - 1p.m. in Scariff Public Library. All are welcome.
Thursday 3rd May 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
1st - 31st May 2012
Bealtaine Intergenerational Project
Scariff Public Library
The 'Generations in Action’ group in collaboration with Scariff Public Library are running a project called “Elder memory book” to celebrate Bealtaine. Under the guidance of artist Isabelle Gaborit, children and older people will create an elder's memory book comprising collages or paintings based on some aspect of the older person's past, be it a favourite memory, poem, picture, movie, person, book etc. All the artwork will be bound by the artist into a memory book. The completed project will be publicly launched as part of the nationwide 'Bealtaine festival - celebrating creativity as we age' at the end of May. The project will run on Saturday mornings from 11-12.
1st – 31st May 2012
Photographic Exhibition by Shannon Camera Club
in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Celebrating Bealtaine Festival with a large display of of photographs by the thirty five member strong Club. The Club's objective is to 'Promote knowledge and photographic skills'.
Club website: www.shannoncameraclub.com.
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

23rd April - 12th May 2012
Inis Artists exhibition of paintings
'The Gallery' at Scariff Public Library
The fifteen Clare based artists of the Inis Artists group have forty paintings on exhibit in a variety of styles and mediums comprising of landscapes, streetscapes, seascapes and figurative works including many Clare and Connemara scenes, in many mediums including oils, watercolours and acrylics. The exhibition entitled ‘Pure and Simple Colour’ will run until 12th May at ‘The Gallery’ at Scariff Library. Free admission.
Monday 16th April 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Thursday 12th April
Children’s Crafts
Scariff Public Library
Hop into Scariff Public Library for a children’s Easter craft session on Thursday 12th April at 3.30pm. All materials are provided. Suitable for children aged 6-10 years. Telephone Scariff Public Library for information at (061) 922893.
Tuesday 10th April 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Thursday 5th April 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Wednesday 4th April 2012
Colouring Competition Presentation
Newmarket Public Library
Newmarket-on-Fergus Tidy Towns Schools Colouring Competition Presentation, will be held in Newmarket Public Library on Wednesday 4th April at 6.30pm. The 8 Prizewinning Prints will then be displayed in the library for two weeks.
Wednesday 4th April
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.

Friday, 30th March at 8pm
Djing and Urban Music Technology Workshop
Scariff Public Library
John Lillis, music project manager of Clare Youth Service, will hold an informal workshop on Djing and sampling culture in Scariff Public Library on Friday 30th March at 8pm. The workshop will act as an introduction to current music technology and alternative ways of electronic composition. Using turntables, mixers, laptops, effects units and beatboxing, John will explore how to mix and produce tracks in real-time. This event is one of many celebrating Teen Week (28th - 30th March) in the library and is aimed at young adults aged 14 – 18. The session is free of charge but booking and ticket is required. Numbers limited. Please contact Scariff Public Library for information and booking on 061 922893.
Wednesday 28th March
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Thursday 22nd March
Advanced Digital Photography Course
Killaloe Public Library.
Classes starting 15 March 10am - 12.30pm.
Free of charge for people in receipt of social welfare or holding a medical card. Please ring 061 376062 to book a place.
Wednesday 21st March
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Wednesday 14th March
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Tuesday 13th March 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Scariff Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Scariff Public Library from 2.30pm–3.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Monday 12th March at 10.45 a.m.
Storytime as Gaeilge
Scariff Public Library
Storytime as Gaeilge with Seamus Ryan for children aged 7-8 from a local primary school.
Monday 12th March 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Friday 9th March at 11.30am
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
Storytime session at Miltown Malbay public library with Clare County Library staff member, Seamus Ryan. Children will be entertained by stories read ‘as Gaeilge’. 1st and 2nd class pupils from a local National School will attend.
Thursday, 8th March
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Kilmihil Public Library
Seamus Ryan will read stories in Irish to children:
for 1st and 2nd classes, at 11.45 am
Thursday 8th March 2012.
Rape Crisis Mid West Information
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Information display marks International Women’s Day 2012.
The Information display will be manned from 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Thursday 8th March 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
Kilrush Public Library
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in Kilrush Public Library from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what is required of volunteers and what volunteering opprtunities are available, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Wednesday 7th March
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Wednesday 7th March at 10am-1pm
Crafting Group
Scariff Public Library
Join a get together of people to make crafts/toys/gifts for sale in aid of a local national school. All materials are provided free of charge and no experience is necessary as you will be shown how to make the craft. For information contact Scariff Public Library on 061 922893.
Wednesday 7th March, 2012
“Buds of the Banner” Publication Launch
Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Library, Miltown Malbay
at 4p.m. Full day of events at West Clare Resource Centre also on that day to celebrate National Tree Week. Commencing at 10.00 a.m. with a Biodiversity Workshop followed by workshops on Raised Beds, Home Composting, Polytunnels and use of common herbs in medicine & food. Early booking is advisable as places are limited.
Tuesday 6th March at 6.30p.m.
Scariff Library Poetry Group Meeting
Scariff Public Library
Scariff Poetry Group will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge with readings in Irish and English along with a discussion of Irish poets and their poetry. All are welcome.
Tuesday 6th March 2012
Clare Volunteer Centre Outreach Programme
De Valera Public Library, Ennis
Members of the Clare Volunteer Service will provide an information desk in De Valera Public Library, Ennis from 10.45am–12.30pm. Information will be available on what volunteering opprtunities are available, what is required of volunteers, etc. These sessions are open to all members of the public and are free of charge.
Friday 2nd March at 1.15pm
World Book Day
Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
Art Session with Artist Alan Shoosmith. Children will draw, sketch, paint or create their favourite book character or design a book jacket based on a book that they have read.
Thursday 1st March
World Book Day
Lisdoonvarna Public Library
Author Maeve Friel will meet third and fourth classes to discuss her books from the Witch-In-Training series and the Tiger Lily books
Thursday 1st March at 10am
World Book Day
Tulla Public Library
Storytime for Tulla Playgroup to celebrate World Book Day
Thursday 1st March
World Book Day
Kilrush Public Library
Art Workshop with Alan Shoosmith for a group of fifth and sixth class primary school children. During this workshop, children will be helped to artistically recreate a passage read from a book, by sketching, colouring, drawing or painting.
Thursday 1st March
World Book Day
Ennistymon Public Library
Author Maeve Friel will visit Ennistymon Public Library at 11am to discuss her books.
Thursday 1st March
World Book Day Storytime
DeValera Public Library, Ennis
Bring your teddy along to the library or dress up as your favourite book character to celebrate World Book Day. Storytime will be at 3.15 on Thursday and is suitable for 3-6 year olds. All are welcome to come along.
Thursday 1st March.
World Book Day
Kilmihil Public Library
Art Session with artist Alan Shoosmith at 1.15pm.
Children will draw, sketch, paint or create their favourite book character or design a book jacket based on a book that they have read.

February – March 2012
Beginners Internet and Email Classes,
Scariff Public Library
Mouse and keyboard skills, setting up an email account, searching the web, Facebook and more. Library staff will be on hand to help adults get to grips with the Internet. Register at Scariff library desk or phone 061 922893. Classes are free of charge.
Wednesday 29th February at 11am
World Book Day
Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge
Celebrate with Author Maeve Friel
Wednesday 29th February at 1.15pm
World Book Day
Killaloe Public Library
Alan Shoosmith will lead a group of 20 boys from Killaloe Boys National School in an artistic expression of their favourite passage from their most loved book. Alan will read the passage and the boys will interpret it artistically.
Wednesday 29th February at 1.30pm
World Book Day
Sean Lemass Public Library
Author Maeve Friel will speak with students from 3rd and 4th classes from local primary schools.
Wednesday 29th February
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Wednesday 29th February at 10.30a.m.
Art Workshop for Kids
Scariff Public Library
Artist Alan Shoosmith with work with local primary school children to produce book themed art.
Friday 24th February 11.30 am.
Presentation of FETAC Awards
in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon
to adult learners in Celebration of Aontas National Adult Learners Week. The Award Ceremony is in recognition of FETAC accredited programmes to successful adult learners at Shannon Adult & Community Learning Centre, 4 Bru na Sionna, Shannon.
Wednesday 22nd February
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Tuesday 21st February 2012.
Community Games Art winners presentations
Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon.
Presentation of Awards to winners of Shannon’s Community Games Art & Modelling competitions takes place in Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7.00 pm. Presentations will be made by local artist Philip Brennan. Winning entries display from 21st - 29th February incl.
Saturday, 18th February @ 12p.m.
Singer’s Club
Scariff Public Library
Singers Club Loch Derg will meet in the Scariff library exhibition space from 12pm. People are encouraged to bring a song, a story, a poem, a dance or a tune to the session.
Friday, 17th February @ 11a.m.
Creative Writing
Scariff Public Library
Newly formed creative writing group offers support, information and inspiration. The group will next meet on Friday, 17th February at 11 a.m. in Scariff Public Library. All are welcome.
Wednesday 15th February
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
Thursday 9th February –Thursday 1st March 2012
Art Exhibition of ‘Chocolate Paintings” by British artist, April Jarocka
Kilrush Public Library .
Twenty per cent of all sales from this exhibition will be donated to The Children’s Medical Research Foundation at our Ladies Hospital, Crumlin. April’s work can also be viewed online at http://www.apriljarocka.com/chocolate-paintings.html
Wednesday 8th February
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.
6th - 25th February
‘Meet Your Makers’ exhibition
Scariff Public Library
An exhibition entitled 'Meet Your Makers' featuring the arts and crafts, music, poetry and more of the locality will run in the Scariff library exhibition space from 6th - 25th February. Official opening on Tuesday 7th February at 6.30pm. All are welcome.
Friday, 3rd February @ 11a.m.
Creative Writing,
Scariff Public Library
Newly formed creative writing group offers support, information and inspiration. First meeting on Friday, 3rd February at 11 a.m. in Scariff Public Library. All are welcome.
Wednesday 1st February
English classes for beginners
Killaloe Public Library.
Fun, exciting and enjoyable classes for beginners starting Feb.1st. at 6.30pm. Booking is advisable, all welcome. Telephone 061 376062. No charge.

January 2012