• Tuesday 22nd December 2015
  Christmas Crafts with Siobhán
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 3pm
  Join Siobhán for a Christmas-themed craft session for children aged 5-8 years. Places are limited, please book at the library desk or on 061 364266.
• Tuesday 22nd December 2015
  Adult Christmas Craft Workshop
  Scariff Public Library at 3pm
  Artist Nathalie El Baba will hold a Christmas craft class for adults in Scariff Public Library on Tuesday 22nd December 3-5pm. Participants will produce their own felt jewellery to bring home. Free event with all materials supplied. Event run in conjunction with L.C.E.T.B
• Friday, 18th December 2015
  1916 Lecture Series
  Ennistymon Public Library at 7pm
  The lectures/workshops will explore the Easter Rising of 1916, its impact in County Clare, the key people involved from the county and a focus on how the event has been remembered and commemorated over the last 100 years in the county. Importantly, the lecturer will afford the public a chance to contribute their inherited stories of 1916. The lecturer, Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara, is an oral historian who has been documenting memory and tradition relating to Irish revolutionary period across the country for over ten years. He has interviewed over 150 of Clare's oldest citizens connected to the revolutionary period. He was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Limerick in 2015 for his study into the social memory of the Irish War of Independence. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Friday 18th December 2015
  Adult Christmas Craft Workshop
  Scariff Public Library at 11am
  Artist Nathalie El Baba will hold a Christmas craft class for adults in Scariff Public Library on Friday 18th December 11a.m.- 1pm. Participants will produce their own painted decorations to bring home. Free event with all materials supplied. Event run in conjunction with L.C.E.T.B
• Thursday, 17th December 2015
  Movie Screening - White Christmas
  Scariff Public Library at 2:30pm
  Join us for some festive cheer and sing along with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen to Iriving Berlin's classic, White Christmas (Cert G). This is a free event and all ages are invited, no booking required. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided.
• Wednesday, 16th December 2015
  Christmas Arts and Crafts
  Scariff Public Library at 3:30pm
  7-12 year olds are welcome to join us to make Christmas tree decorations. We will be using natural materials and little bit of Christmas sparkle to create a decoration to bring home and a decoration for the Christmas tree here in the library. This is a free event but numbers are limited so please ring Scariff Library on (061) 922893 to book a place.
• 14 December 2015 – 09 January 2016
  ‘Claresan’ Art Exhibition by Helen Lowe
  Scariff Public Library
  ‘Claresan’ is a name Helen Love has applied to the county of Clare, borrowing the honorific suffix of san to show respect from the Japanese language. The exhibition captures the profound influence of the solitary and awe-inspiring natural seascapes, landscape and fauna within the county. The paintings are brought to life using oil, water, wax, tree resin, and pigment. The results of using this combination give a three dimensional look and feel. Her paintings have been sold across the world from Brazil, America to Japan. She is enjoying great success with her newly commissioned series of prints based on Quin Abbey, which is one of our great national monuments. She currently works as an art teacher in Quin and Glor. Helen’s exhibition will run from the 14th December to the 9th of January, and will be open to the public during usual opening hours. The opening morning for Helen’s exhibition will take place on the 14th of December. Everybody is welcome.
• Monday 14 December - Wednesday 16 December 2015
  Art Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  Rehab Care will exhibit a selection of work from its own artists. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the creativity of these local artists.
• Monday, 14th December 2015
  Storytime and Christmas Craft
  Killaloe Public Library at 3:30p.m.
  Join us for a Christmas themed storytime and craft session, suitable for children aged 3-6. All are welcome to come along to this free event.
• Friday, 11th December 2015
  1916 Lecture Series
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7pm
  The lectures/workshops will explore the Easter Rising of 1916, its impact in County Clare, the key people involved from the county and a focus on how the event has been remembered and commemorated over the last 100 years in the county. Importantly, the lecturer will afford the public a chance to contribute their inherited stories of 1916. The lecturer, Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara, is an oral historian who has been documenting memory and tradition relating to Irish revolutionary period across the country for over ten years. He has interviewed over 150 of Clare's oldest citizens connected to the revolutionary period. He was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Limerick in 2015 for his study into the social memory of the Irish War of Independence. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Thursday 10 Dec - Friday 8 Jan 2015
  1916 Exhibition of Coiste Comóradh Éirí Amach 1916-2016
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  An interesting display of content from pamphlets and newspapers relating to 1916. The content includes 24 panels featuring an eclectic mix of photos, magazine illustrations and memorabilia. Coiste Comóradh is an umbrella organisation of local groups based in Shannon who have come together to mark the centenary of 1916.
• Wednesday, 9th December 2015
  Christmas Stories & Crafts
  Scariff Public Library at 3.30pm
  A Christmas story time and craft session for children aged 3-6. This is a free event.
• Tuesday 8th December - Saturday 12th December 2015
  Christmas Craft Fair
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  The annual Christmas Craft Fair is coming back to Shannon Library. There will be a variety of crafts on display and all items are made by local craftspeople. Admission is free and the craft fair will run during library opening hours.
• Tuesday, 8th December 2015
  'Making Money from Your Craft' by Emer Ferran
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 6.30pm
  Emer Ferran is Enterprise Manager with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. Emer will present an essential tool kit of what you should know if you are starting a craft enterprise or marketing a craft product. A must for anyone interested in trying to make money from crafting. Emer combines creative and analytical thinking with an insight into the design and craft industry whilst remaining commercially driven. She is a graduate of Trinity College and the UCD Smurfit Business School. The talk will be followed by the launch of the library's Christmas Craft Fair. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend. Further information at the library desk or on 061 364266.
• Tuesday 8th December 2015
  Movie Screening for children – ‘An All Dogs Christmas Carol’ written by Jymn Magon
  Kilrush Public Library at 3.30pm
  All your favourite characters from the ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven’ children’s series are back in this captivating canine retelling of a Christmas classic, which the whole family will love. Duration 70 mins. (Cert. G) This is a free event. Refreshments will be provided. All welcome.
• Tuesday, 8th December 2015
  1916 Lecture Series
  Scariff Public Library at 7pm
  The lectures/workshops will explore the Easter Rising of 1916, its impact in County Clare, the key people involved from the county and a focus on how the event has been remembered and commemorated over the last 100 years in the county. Importantly, the lecturer will afford the public a chance to contribute their inherited stories of 1916. The lecturer, Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara, is an oral historian who has been documenting memory and tradition relating to Irish revolutionary period across the country for over ten years. He has interviewed over 150 of Clare's oldest citizens connected to the revolutionary period. He was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Limerick in 2015 for his study into the social memory of the Irish War of Independence. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Friday, 4th December 2015
  1916 Lecture Series
  Kilrush Public Library at 7pm
  The lectures/workshops will explore the Easter Rising of 1916, its impact in County Clare, the key people involved from the county and a focus on how the event has been remembered and commemorated over the last 100 years in the county. Importantly, the lecturer will afford the public a chance to contribute their inherited stories of 1916. The lecturer, Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara, is an oral historian who has been documenting memory and tradition relating to Irish revolutionary period across the country for over ten years. He has interviewed over 150 of Clare's oldest citizens connected to the revolutionary period. He was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Limerick in 2015 for his study into the social memory of the Irish War of Independence. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Tuesday 1st December 2015
  1916 Lecture Series & Launch of Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme for County Clare
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis
  The official launch of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme for County Clare will take place in the De Valera Library, Ennis on Tuesday, 1st Dec at 6.45pm. Following the launch the first in a series of 1916 Lectures will take place at 7pm. The lecture/workshops will explore the Easter Rising of 1916, its impact in County Clare, the key people involved from the county and a focus on how the event has been remembered and commemorated over the last 100 years in the county. Importantly, the lecturer will afford the public a chance to contribute their inherited stories of 1916.The lecturer, Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara, is an oral historian who has been documenting memory and tradition relating to Irish revolutionary period across the country for over ten years. He has interviewed over 150 of Clare's oldest citizens connected to the revolutionary period. He was awarded a Doctorate by the University of Limerick in 2015 for his study into the social memory of the Irish War of Independence. This is a free event and all are welcome.

• Monday 30 November - Friday 4 Dec 2015
  Art Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  The local Shannon Artists Group will exhibit their art in Shannon Library. Under the guidance of tutor Natalie El Baba, the group meets regularly in Shannon for members to share their love of creativity through art. All are welcome to come along to view the paintings on show.
• Friday, 20th November 2015
  Book Launch – ‘Mirrored Faces’ by Joe Noonan
  Scariff Public Library at 6pm
  Flagmount native Joe Noonan will launch his third book of songs and poems entitled ‘Mirrored Faces’. Includes works written by Joe over the past twenty five years. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Thursday, 19th November 2015
  Movie Screening – ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
  Scariff Public Library at 2.30pm
  Packed with classics such as ‘Make ‘em Laugh’, ‘Good Morning’ and the title song, this hugely entertaining musical tells the story of the transition from silent movies to talkies and stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. (Cert. PG) This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Wednesday 18 November 2015
  Library Tour for Library Ireland Week
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11am
  All are welcome to attend a tour of the library to celebrate Library Ireland Week. No booking required, just come along and join us for an introduction to all library facilities including our online catalogue and new self-service printing solution, Surfbox. Further information on 061 364266.
• Wed 18 November 2015
  Library Workshop for Kids
  Seán Lemass Public Library at 4pm
  To celebrate Library Ireland Week, library staff will run a workshop for children. This will include an introduction to the library and, through activities, will teach the children how to use the facilities available to them - fiction and non-fiction. Suitable for 8-11 year olds. Places are limited so booking is required at 061 364266 or at the library desk.
• Tuesday, 17th November 2015
  Helping children learn
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis
  Members of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) will visit the De Valera Library in Ennis on Tuesday, 17th November from 6 -7.30pm to host an information session aimed at parents of children up to 12 years of age with the aim of enabling them to help their children learn. This free session will include information on learning styles, reading tips and useful resources, including what is available at your local library. For more information contact Mary Flanagan (LCETB) on 065-6897645.
• 16th-21st November 2015
  Library Ireland Week Quiz
  All branches
  Library Ireland Week 2015 takes place from the 16th-22nd November. Every year the library service celebrates its worth during this week, a week that gives libraries and information services the opportunity to showcase their resources, facilities, events, contacts and services through different programs and events. The theme of this year’s Library Ireland Week is that of books as a portal into a world of ideas and opportunities: a world of imagination and creativity, of study and travel, of new possibilities in all areas of life. There will be a host of activities taking place in libraries to celebrate the week that will reflect the multi-faceted nature of library and information services across the country.
  Clare County Library has put together a quiz to celebrate the week with a €25 book token on offer for the winner. The quiz will be available at all 15 branches and you are invited to visit your local branch, or any branch throughout the county, and rediscover what is available to you from your local library service.
• Monday 2nd November - Friday 27th November 2015
  Colin Thickbroom Art Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  Local artist, Colin Thickbroom, will display a selection of his artworks in the library during the month of November. Colin will give a painting demonstration on Monday, 2 November from 10am-1pm. All are welcome to come along and meet the artist at work. Colin has worked as a craftsman, signwriter, illustrator and sculptor and lives locally in Shannon.

• Friday, 30th October 2015
  Storytime and Craft
  Scariff Public Library at 3:30p.m.
  Join us for a halloween themed storytime and mini craft, suitable for children aged 3-6. All are welcome to come along to this free event.
• Thursday, 29th October 2015
  Halloween Haunted House Craft Activity
  Scariff Public Library at 3:30p.m.
  7-11 year olds are invitied to join us for an hour long spooky halloween craft activity . This is a free event but booking is required. Tel. Scariff Public Library on 061 922893.
• Thursday, 29 October 2015
  Halloween Crafts with Siobhán
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11am
  Join Siobhán for a Halloween-themed craft session for children aged 5-8 years. Book at the library desk or on 061 364266.
• Wednesday, 28th October 2015
  ‘Songbirds’, An Early Years Music Workshop
  Scariff Public Library at 11.30a.m.
  Tembre De Carteret will lead an early years music workshop for children aged 3 to 5 years - song, movement, instruments and fun specially for younger children. Free workshop but booking is required. Tel. Scariff Public Library on 061 922893.
• Tuesday 27 October 2015
  Readings by Shannon Creative Writers Group
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11am
  Our local Creative Writers Group will give a series of readings of their short stories. The group, formerly of the LCETB, has been together for 4 years and meet regularly in the library. All are welcome to come along to this free event.
• Tuesday, 27 October 2015
  Halloween Storytime
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 4pm
  Elaine will be reading some spooky Halloween stories to children aged 3-7 years. Come along, listen to the stories and do some Halloween colouring. All witches, ghosts and ghouls welcome.
• 27th – 30th October 2015
  BOOM - Young People’s Arts Festival
  Scariff Public Library
  Artist led art and animation workshops, storytime, crafts and early years music are some of the children's activities on offer during the mid term break in Scariff Public Library. Click here for full programme of events
• Wednesday 26th October 2015
  Halloween Story time
  Ennistymon Public Library at 3.30pm.
  Children are invited to dress in their Halloween Costumes to join in some Halloween Stories and fun. Suitable for 3-7 year olds
• Thursday, 8th October 2015
  Storytelling with Paddy Hynes, a Positive Ageing Week event
  Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay at 12pm
  To celebrate Positive Ageing Week Miltown Malbay Library will welcome Carron native and storyteller Paddy Hynes with his unique blend of storytelling and entertainment, which he will share with the children of Rockmount National School. Senior citizens are also invited to come along and enjoy this free event where everyone is guaranteed to be enthralled with Paddy's tales of days gone by.
• Thursday, 8th October 2015
  Movie Screening - 'To Kill a Mockingbird’, a Positive Ageing Week Event
  Scariff Public Library at 2.30pm
  To Kill a Mockingbird is the award-winning 1962 film adaptation of the classic Harper Lee novel. Set in a small Alabama town in the 1930s, lawyer Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck, puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of rape. The trial and the events surrounding it are seen through the eyes of Finch's six-year-old daughter Scout. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 061-922893 for more details. (Cert. 12)
• Tuesday, 6th October 2015
  Jewellery making workshop, a Positive Ageing Week event
  Kilrush Public Library 3.00 – 4.30pm
  To celebrate Positive Ageing Week, Kilrush Public Library will host a free Jewellery making workshop by Mary Reynolds. Mary, who is very talented at a wide variety of crafts, will give instructions on how to make earrings and bracelets. Places for this workshop are limited. Please contact Kilrush Library at 065 9051504 to reserve your place. Tea/coffee will be provided.
• Friday, 2nd October 2015
  Wool Spinning and Textiles Crafts Demonstration with Susanna Anker, a Positive Ageing Week event
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11.30am
  To celebrate Positive Ageing Week, Susanna will demonstrate the journey of a garment from sheep's fleece through wool spinning and dying to the finished product. She will show a selection of tools, dyed wool, plant chart and handspun garments. Participants will be given an opportunity to try out a spinning wheel at the end of the session. Susanna is a heritage expert on wool spinning and is based in Kilmihil, Co Clare. This is a free event but places are limited and booking is required on 061 364266 or at the library desk.
  

• Tuesday, 29 September 2015
  The Art of Millinery Presented by Fiona Mangan
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis
  Milliner Fiona Mangan, in conjunction with Irish Design 2015, Clare County Library and Ennis Fashion Week, will give a millinery workshop from 7-9.30pm. This FREE event will cover many aspects of the art of millinery including wearing a hat and choosing the right hat to suit you; information on some of the master milliners and designers including Philip Treacy; how a hat collection is designed from inception to completion; demonstration of some basic millinery skills and instruction on how to make small trimmings for a hat. A pillbox hat will be raffled off for one lucky attendee. Fiona Mangan is an award-winning milliner whose hats have been worn at Goodwood by Zara Phillips of the British royal family and by many winners of the “Best Dressed Lady” competitions at Irish racing festivals. Fiona’s work has been featured in local and national newspapers and fashion magazines including “Marie Claire”. More information at www.fionamangan.com.
• Tuesday, 29 September 2015
  Start Your Own Business Talk with Padraic McElwee, Clare LEO
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 6.30pm
  Launch of Shannon Library's Business, Enterprise and Employment Information Service. Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office, will give an introductory talk on what's involved in starting a business and how to go about accessing the supports available. The library will also introduce its new WiFi service, Surfbox printing and scanning, Employment noticeboard, free access to Vision-net online service and new selection of business-related books. All are welcome to this free event. Contact the library at 061 364266 for further information.
• Tuesday 22nd September 2015
  
  The Art of Millinery Presented by Fiona Mangan
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis
  Milliner Fiona Mangan, in conjunction with Irish Design 2015, Clare County Library and Ennis Fashion Week, will give a millinery workshop from 7-9.30pm. This FREE event will cover many aspects of the art of millinery including wearing a hat and choosing the right hat to suit you; information on some of the master milliners and designers including Philip Treacy; how a hat collection is designed from inception to completion; demonstration of some basic millinery skills and instruction on how to make small trimmings for a hat. Fiona Mangan is an award-winning milliner whose hats have been worn at Goodwood by Zara Phillips of the British royal family and by many winners of the “Best Dressed Lady” competitions at Irish racing festivals. Fiona’s work has been featured in local and national newspapers and fashion magazines including “Marie Claire”. More information at www.fionamangan.com.
• Friday, 18th September 2015
  A Passion for Books: The early letters of Nancy Nolan to Leonard Woolf (1943-1944), a Culture Night event
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis at 6.30pm
  Anne Byrne, from the School of Political Science and Sociology in NUIG, will visit the De Valera Library in Ennis to celebrate Culture Night with a fascinating insight into the letters written by Nancy Nolan, Dublin housewife and fan of author Virgina Woolf, to Virginia’s husband Leonard Woolf. Nancy’s admiration for the life and literature of Virginia Woolf first prompted her unsolicited 4-page letter to Leonard on the 9th of February 1943, two years after the death of Virginia. Anne Byrne's interest in what Nancy wrote about to Leonard and what circumstances prevailed so that Nancy took up her pen and wrote that first letter, Irish woman to English man, in the middle of World War 2, prompted Anne to look further into this unique correspondence. This talk will consider the first year of the correspondence, in which Nancy writes 17 letters to Leonard, sometimes twice a month; a correspondence that is wholly concerned with a passion for books. Anne will share her views that Mrs Nolan’s letters to Mr Woolf might contain more than musings and were a possible source for biographical reflection on women’s lives in 20th century Ireland. This is a free event and all are welcome.

• Friday, 18th September 2015
  The Life and Works of Edna O’Brien, a Culture Night event
  Scariff Public Library 5.30-6.15pm
  Clare County Library has produced an exhibition on the life and works of Clare-born writer Edna O'Brien entitled "From Country Girl to Literary Queen". The exhibition will go on display in Scariff Public Library on Friday, 18th September to coincide with Culture Night 2015. Also in the library, from 5.30-6.15pm on the same day, actor Eleanor Feeley will give a selection of dramatic readings form the works of Edna O'Brien. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Tuesday, 15th September 2015
  Home Instead Senior Care Dementia Care Workshop
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis
  Are you struggling to care for a loved one with dementia at home?
  Home Instead Senior Care has launched a nationwide campaign to educate family carers.
  When a person you know or love is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, everything changes. As a caregiver, you will likely struggle to understand the full impact of dementia; it’s easy to become overwhelmed. This September, in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month, the Home Instead Senior Care network is offering FREE dementia care workshops to help local families caring for a loved one living with a dementia.
  The De Valera Public Library in Ennis will host one of these workshops on Tuesday, September 15th from 5-7pm.
  The workshop will help family carers:
  Understand behavioural symptoms, and care approaches to help minimise actions;
  Learn care approaches when helping with personal care activities;
  Learn how to start conversations for more effective communication.
  To book a place on this workshop phone 065-6797507 or visit www.homeinstead.ie.

• Thursday, 27th August 2015
  ‘Trees of Co Clare’ - A National Heritage week event
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge, at 6.30pm.
  A talk by Nicholas de Jong Associates, Urban Design and Michael Garry, Arborist presenting the findings of their work on trees from 15 towns and villages in Co Clare will be held in Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge on Thurs 27th August ’15 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. This event is free and all are welcome.
• Thursday 27th August 2015
  The Colours Of Uganda, lecture and slideshow presentation
  Scariff Public Library at 6.30 pm
  Scariff Library will host a lecture and slideshow presentation by Laura Holubowicz, a 4th. year student at Villiers school, Limerick. This presentation aims to highlight Uganda, the great pearl of Africa and the problem of helping former child soldiers and children with disability to return to their community. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Wednesday 26th August 2015
  ‘Puppy Tails’, Storytime and craft
  Scariff Public Library at 3.30pm
  Children aged 3-6 are invited to join Deirdre to hear puppy and doggy stories and decorate a puppy fan craft. Free event.
• Tuesday, 25th August 2015
  Memories of Ennis, a National Heritage Week event
  De Valera Public Library at 6.30pm
  To celebrate National Heritage Week 2015 (22-30 August) Jackie Elger of Cuimhneamh an Chláir, the Clare Oral History & Folklore Group, will visit the De Valera Public Library in Ennis on Tuesday, 25th August at 6.30pm to host an event on the history of Ennis. Recordings of memories of the town from the Cuimhneamh an Chláir archive will be played along with a slideshow. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• Tuesday, 25th August 2015
  Archeology for Kids, a National Heritage Week event
  Scariff Public Library at 3pm
  Children aged 8-12 years will get to experience the thrill of discovery in a mock up archaeological dig under the supervision of professional archaeologists. This is a free event for children but places are limited and booking is required. Telephone Scariff Public Library for booking and information on (061) 922893
• Monday 24th August 2015
  “Teddy Bear’s Tea Party”
  Killaloe Public Library at 3.30.
• Friday 21st August 2015
  The Colours Of Uganda, lecture and slideshow presentation
  Killaloe Public Library at 6.30 pm
  Killaloe Library will host a lecture and slideshow presentation by Laura Holubowicz, a 4th. year student at Villiers school, Limerick. This presentation aims to highlight Uganda, the great pearl of Africa and its problem with helping former child soldiers and children with disability to return to their community. This is a free event and all are welcome.
• 20th August to 3rd September 2015
  Michael Considine Art Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  An exhibition of paintings by Michael Considine will be on display in Shannon Public Library from 20th August to 3rd September. Michael is originally from Ennis and started painting in the 1980s after attending an evening art class. Always interested in nature, Michael's paintings focus on the beautiful landscapes of Ireland. The exhibition coincides with National Heritage Week 2015 which runs from the 22nd to 30th August.
• Wednesday, 12th August 2015
  Storytime and visit to Scariff Fire Station
  Scariff Public Library at 3.30pm
  Join us in Scariff Public Library on Wednesday 12th July at 3.30pm for stories of fire fighting and fire engines followed by a visit to Scariff Fire Station. All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event but booking is required. Tel. Scariff Library on 061 922893.
• 6th - 25th August 2015
  Clare County Library's Lusitania Exhibition
  Ennistymon Public Library
  The Cunard passenger liner RMS Lusitania, travelling from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th May 1915, and sank within 18 minutes. To mark the hundredth anniversary of this tragic event Clare County Library will display a Lusitania exhibition in several branch libraries, and in Clare Museum, over the coming months. Ennistymon Public Library will host the exhibition from 6th – 25th August. The sinking of the ship impacted directly on County Clare as four of the victims and one of the survivors were natives of the county. Also, twelve of the victims whose bodies were washed up on the coast of Clare were interred in local graveyards. For a full schedule of the touring Lusitania exhibition please contact the library at 065-6846350.
• Thursday, 6th August 2015
  Art Activity Workshop
  Scariff Public Library at 3:30pm
  Join us at 3:30pm for an hour long art activity workshop. Suitable for 7-11 year olds. This is a free event with al materials provided but places are limited so please ring us on 061-922893 to book your place.
• Tuesday 4th August to 14th August 2015
  Michael Considine Art Exhibition
  The Gallery, Scariff Public Library
  An exhibition of paintings by Michael Considine will be on display in the gallery of Scariff Public Library from 4th to 14th August. Michael is originally from Ennis and started painting in the 1980's after attending an evening art class. Always interested in nature, Michael's paintings focus on the beautiful landscapes of Ireland.
• Saturday 1st August 2015
  Author Visit with Donal Ryan
  Scariff Public Library, at 2.30pm
  Donal Ryan, author of The Spinning Heart (long-listed for the Man Booker prize) and The Thing About December (short listed for Irish Novel of the Year 2013), will read extracts and talk about his novels set in contemporary rural Ireland. Free event in conjunction with the Scariff Harbour Festival.

• Tuesday 28th July 2015
  Art Workshop for 7 – 10 year olds
  Kilrush Public Library 11am – 1pm
  An Introduction to Colour and Fabric Painting.
  Places are limited, booking is necessary.
  Contact the Library on 065 9051504.
  Please note that old clothing must be worn for this workshop
• Thursday 23rd July - Friday 21st August 2015
  The Kilrush Art Group Exhibition
  Kilrush Public Library
  The Kilrush Art Group will be exhibiting a large collection of paintings in various media including acrylic, oil and watercolours at the Library over a four week period. This annual exhibition proves very popular every year with both locals and tourists. The Art Group was formed over twenty years ago and today they are still going strong and would like to welcome new people to join them. The group meet at the Community Hall, next to the Kilrush Library, on Friday nights from 6.00pm – 8.00 pm. Further details are available from Pauline Dunleavy at 086 8339347 or from the Anchor Craft shop, Henry Street, Kilrush
• 14th - 29th July 2015
  Clare County Library's Lusitania Exhibition
  Scariff Public Library
  The Cunard passenger liner RMS Lusitania, travelling from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th May 1915, and sank within 18 minutes. To mark the hundredth anniversary of this tragic event Clare County Library will display a Lusitania exhibition in several branch libraries, and in Clare Museum, over the coming months. Scariff Public Library will host the exhibition from 14th – 29th July. The sinking of the ship impacted directly on County Clare as four of the victims and one of the survivors were natives of the county. Also, twelve of the victims whose bodies were washed up on the coast of Clare were interred in local graveyards. For a full schedule of the touring Lusitania exhibition please contact the library at 065-6846350.

• Friday 26th June 2015
  Tolkien illustration workshop with Coimicí Gael
  Ennistymon Public Library
  For the Burren Tolkien Festival 2015, Coimicí Gael will be at Ennistymon Library on Friday the 26th of June from 3 to 4.30pm giving an illustration workshop based on Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Join Aidan Courtney and learn how to draw elves, orcs, hobbits and other fantastical creatures. This informal workshop is meant to encourage young people aged 11 to 14 to explore Tolkien’s books and above all to have to have fun drawing the characters and creatures found in them. To be sure to be included book your place by contacting Ennistymon Library. Phone: 065 7071245
• 25th June - 17th July 2015
  Fertile Rock, an illustrated display from Clare County Library to mark the 2015 Burren Tolkien Society Festival
  Ennistymon Public Library
  North Clare’s world-renowned Burren region has long been a place of inspiration to writers, poets and artists from near and far. The landscape of this special place has been imaginatively depicted by Nobel Laureates, wandering bards, academics, dreamers and scribes of every hue. This illustrated display, marking the 2015 Burren Tolkien Society Festival which runs from 26th-28th June, features seven well-known writers and poets with examples of some of their Burren-inspired writings:
  - W.B. Yeats and Corcomroe Abbey
  - Seamus Heaney and the Flaggy Shore
  - George Bernard Shaw and New Quay
  - Anthony Trollope and the Cliffs of Moher
  - Emily Lawless and the Burren
  - John Betjeman and the Burren
  - Charles Lucas and the Burren
  Viewing available during library opening hours.
• 23rd June - 11th July, 2015
  ‘Compostela-Field of Stars’ Art Exhibition by Marianne Slevin
  The Gallery, Scarriff Public Library
  The work feature improvisations and explorations of chance in ink and oil paint on various surfaces. They are mainly 2 dimensional drawings and paintings, but some found and everyday objects are turned into art objects with her use of ink. The drawings are experimental and made using a combination of chance, intuition and feeling. In some cases Marianne uses the elements such as the wind or a leak in the kitchen window to create the drawings. She also uses the ‘accidental’ in her work, such as an ink spillage on the stone floor. Other times she devises games of chance, rolling objects that hold meaning for her, like a fortune teller, and drawing around them to reveal a visual map. She often works in ways where she has very little control, and the environment she is in, her own body and intuition have a chance to play, rather than the decisions being made only using her head. As the philosopher Alan Watts said, “Getting out of one’s own way”.
• 18th June - 1st July 2015
  Clare County Library's Lusitania Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  The Cunard passenger liner RMS Lusitania, travelling from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th May 1915, and sank within 18 minutes. To mark the hundredth anniversary of this tragic event Clare County Library will display a Lusitania exhibition in several branch libraries, and in Clare Museum, over the coming months. The Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon will host the exhibition from 18th June - 1st July. The sinking of the ship impacted directly on County Clare as four of the victims and one of the survivors were natives of the county. Also, twelve of the victims whose bodies were washed up on the coast of Clare were interred in local graveyards. For a full schedule of the touring Lusitania exhibition please contact the library at 065-6846350.
• Thursday, 18th June 2015
  An evening with author Carlos Reyes
  Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay at 6pm
  Carlos Reyes is a noted Portland poet, translator, and world traveler. In his latest work of prose, "The Keys to the Cottage: Stories from the west of Ireland", he catches the energy and music of the talk and the crosstalk of a rural Ireland which scarcely exists anymore. Carlos will visit the library in Miltown Malbay to talk about and read from his book on Thursday, 18th June at 6pm. This is a free event and all are welcome. For more information contact the Library at 065-7084822.
• Thursday, 18th June 2015
  1916 Commemoration Events - Community Consultation Meeting
  Scariff Public Library at 7.30pm
  2016 marks the centenary of one of Ireland’s most significant events, the 1916 Easter Rising. Plans to commemorate this event will include a wide and exciting range of community and cultural activities. To allow the public an opportunity to offer suggestions and to listen to the ideas of others, community meetings will take place in four locations in Clare. These commemorative proposals and ideas will then be brought forward to the 2016 committee. A member of the ‘Ireland 2016 Project’ team from the Dept. of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht will be available on the night in each venue. Scariff Library will host one of these meetings on Thursday, 18th June at 7.30pm. This is a great opportunity to ensure that 2016 is a truly memorable year so please come along and feel free to bring family and friends. The other meetings will be held in the County Museum in Ennis on Monday, 15th June, Shannon Library on Tuesday, 16th June and Kilrush Library on Wednesday, 17th June all at 7.30pm.
• Wednesday, 17th June 2015
  1916 Commemoration Events - Community Consultation Meeting
  Kilrush Public Library at 7.30pm
  2016 marks the centenary of one of Ireland’s most significant events, the 1916 Easter Rising. Plans to commemorate this event will include a wide and exciting range of community and cultural activities. To allow the public an opportunity to offer suggestions and to listen to the ideas of others, community meetings will take place in four locations in Clare. These commemorative proposals and ideas will then be brought forward to the 2016 committee. A member of the ‘Ireland 2016 Project’ team from the Dept. of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht will be available on the night in each venue. Kilrush Library will host one of these meetings on Wednesday, 17th June at 7.30pm. This is a great opportunity to ensure that 2016 is a truly memorable year so please come along and feel free to bring family and friends. The other meetings will be held in the County Museum in Ennis on Monday, 15th June, Shannon Library on Tuesday, 16th June and Scariff Library on Thursday, 18th June, all at 7.30pm.
• Tuesday, 16th June 2015
  1916 Commemoration Events - Community Consultation Meeting
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7.30pm
  2016 marks the centenary of one of Ireland’s most significant events, the 1916 Easter Rising. Plans to commemorate this event will include a wide and exciting range of community and cultural activities. To allow the public an opportunity to offer suggestions and to listen to the ideas of others, community meetings will take place in four locations in Clare. These commemorative proposals and ideas will then be brought forward to the 2016 committee. A member of the ‘Ireland 2016 Project’ team from the Dept. of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht will be available on the night in each venue. Sean Lemass Library, Shannon will host one of these meetings on Tuesday, 16th June at 7.30pm. This is a great opportunity to ensure that 2016 is a truly memorable year so please come along and feel free to bring family and friends. The other meetings will be held in the County Museum in Ennis on Monday, 15th June, Kilrush Library on Wednesday, 17th June and Scariff Library on Thursday, 18th June, all at 7.30pm.
• Friday 12th June 2015
  Open University 'Open Near You' Information Session
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon 5.30 - 8pm
  Open University are holding an ‘Open Near You’ information session for new enquirers about Open University study methods. This will take place in Shannon Library on Friday, 12th June from 5.30-8. The format is very simple and informal. The session is hosted by one of the OU lecturers who gives a general talk about Open University courses, study methods and other aspects of learning with the OU. Then there is a Q&A session with enquirers. Any specific queries are then followed up afterwards by the relevant Faculty. All are welcome to attend, and no appointment is necessary.
• Friday, 5th June 2015
  An evening with author Carlos Reyes
  De Valera Public Library at 6pm
  Carlos Reyes is a noted Portland poet, translator, and world traveler. In his latest work of prose, "The Keys to the Cottage: Stories from the west of Ireland", he catches the energy and music of the talk and the crosstalk of a rural Ireland which scarcely exists anymore. Carlos will visit the De Valera Library in Ennis to talk about and read from his book on Friday, 5th June at 6pm. This is a free event and all are welcome. For more information contact the Library at 065-6846353.
• 3rd - 16th June 2015
  Clare County Library's Lusitania Exhibition
  Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
  The Cunard passenger liner RMS Lusitania, travelling from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th May 1915, and sank within 18 minutes. To mark the hundredth anniversary of this tragic event Clare County Library will display a Lusitania exhibition in several branch libraries, and in Clare Museum, over the coming months. Miltown Malbay Library will host the exhibition from 3rd - 16th June. The sinking of the ship impacted directly on County Clare as four of the victims and one of the survivors were natives of the county. Also, twelve of the victims whose bodies were washed up on the coast of Clare were interred in local graveyards. For a full schedule of the touring Lusitania exhibition please contact the library at 065-6846350.

• Thursday, 28th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Hundred Foot Journey', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Scariff Public Library at 7pm
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 2014 movie 'The Hundred Foot Journey'. Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa (Om Puri), move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the Kadam family realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments.
  Directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) from Richard C. Morais’ novel, 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' is an uplifting cultural feast. “…With its picture-postcard setting and mouthwatering Indian and French delicacies, The Hundred-Foot Journey is a film designed to comfort.” - The Hollywood Reporter. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 061-922893 for more details.
• Thursday, 28th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Quiet Man', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Scariff Public Library at 2.30pm
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 1952 movie 'The Quiet Man'. Almost twenty years in the making and starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen and Barry Fitzgerald, 'The Quiet Man' was arguably the most personal film of director John Ford's long and illustrious career as well as one of his great achievements. "Humorous, romantic, lively, endearing and lovingly photographed on location in Ireland." - Cork Film Festival 2010. "The Quiet Man remains as romantic and enjoyable as when it originally came out.” - BBC Films. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 061-922893 for more details.
• Wednesday 27th May, 2015
  Film Screening - It's Now Or never
  Ennistymon Public Library 7.00 p.m.
  Ennistymon Library will host a screening of "It's Now Or Never" filmed locally and in the Burren featuring many local people.
• 26th - 29th May 2015
  Basic Computer Class for Adults, a Bealtaine Festival event
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  Volunteers from Friends Ireland, www.friendsireland.ie, will provide computer/laptop/tablet/mobile phone classes in Shannon Library from Tuesday 26th May - Friday 29th May. The classes are free but places are limited and must be booked in advance. For more information and to book your place, contact the library on 061-364266.
• 25th May - 13th June 2015
  Exhibition of Drawings from the Limerick City Gallery of Art
  Scariff Public Library Exhibition Space
  An exhibition of 23 works by 22 artists and 1 poet from the National collection of Contemporary Drawing, part of the permanent collection of the Limerick City Gallery of Art.An event of the Mountshannon Festival of Arts. Free admission. Open during library hours.
• Friday 22nd May, 2015
  West Clare Happiness Week event
  Public Library Kilrush 3pm - 6pm
  As part of the celebrations of West Clare Happiness Week, why not come along and join in for a most entertaining evening of music and song.
• Thursday, 21st May 2015
  Author Visit with Dónal Minihane, a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Ennistymon Public Library at 11am
  Dónal Minihane, a writer and hotel manager living and working in north Clare, will visit Ennistymon Library on Thursday 21st May at 11am to talk about and read from his recently published first novel 'Clíona’s Wave'. Dónal was shortlisted for the 2014 'K' Award for short fiction and is the founder and director of the Doolin Writers’ Weekend. 'Clíona’s Wave' was a winner of the 2013 Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair. For more information on Dónal Minihane visit http://donalminihane.com/.
  This is a free event to celebrate the Bealtaine Festival and all are welcome. For more details contact the library at 065-7071245.
• 20th May - 2nd June 2015
  Clare County Library's Lusitania Exhibition
  Sweeney Memorial Public Library, Kilkee
  The Cunard passenger liner RMS Lusitania, travelling from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th May 1915, and sank within 18 minutes. To mark the hundredth anniversary of this tragic event Clare County Library will display a Lusitania exhibition in several branch libraries, and in Clare Museum, over the coming months. Kilkee Library will host the exhibition from 20th May - 2nd June. The sinking of the ship impacted directly on County Clare as four of the victims and one of the survivors were natives of the county. Also, twelve of the victims whose bodies were washed up on the coast of Clare were interred in local graveyards. For a full schedule of the touring Lusitania exhibition please contact the library at 065-6821616 / 6846350.
• Wednesday, 20th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Quiet Man', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Kilrush Public Library at 6.30pm
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 1952 movie 'The Quiet Man'. Almost twenty years in the making and starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen and Barry Fitzgerald, 'The Quiet Man' was arguably the most personal film of director John Ford's long and illustrious career as well as one of his great achievements. "Humorous, romantic, lively, endearing and lovingly photographed on location in Ireland." - Cork Film Festival 2010. "The Quiet Man remains as romantic and enjoyable as when it originally came out.” - BBC Films. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 065-9051504 for more details.
• Tuesday, 19th May 2015
  An Introduction to Watercolour Painting with the Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, a Bealtaine Festival event
  Scariff Public Library at 2.30pm
  Senior Citizens will have an opportunity to get in touch with their artistic side at an art workshop entitled “An Introduction to Watercolour Painting” with The Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, in Scariff Public Library on Tuesday, 19th May at 2.30pm. David is an Irish artist and the author of 'Ireland in Watercolour' and 'Dave's Dublin Sketchbook'. He was brought up in Liverpool and has exhibited in The Royal College of Art and Dublin Arts Club. David is known as ‘The Guinness Artist’ for his use of the famous stout in his work. David has also used Irish bog, melted Connemara snow and Venetian canal water, giving his watercolours a unique foundation. This workshop is a free event but places are limited. Bookings can be made by phoning the library at 061-922893.
• Tuesday, 19th May 2015
  Author Visit with Philip Shepherd
  Scariff Public Library at 6.30 – 7.45pm
  Philip Shepherd,author of 'New Self New World', will be offering us insight into his work. "Weaving threads from disciplines that are normally treated as separate, his book treats art, religion, and science as facets of a single story. He argues that we, as a culture and as individuals, have become walled off in our heads, losing touch with the intelligence of our bodies.” All are welcome to this free event, no booking required.
• Tuesday, 19th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Hundred Foot Journey', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11am
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 2014 movie 'The Hundred Foot Journey'. Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa (Om Puri), move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the Kadam family realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments.
  Directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) from Richard C. Morais’ novel, 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' is an uplifting cultural feast. “…With its picture-postcard setting and mouthwatering Indian and French delicacies, The Hundred-Foot Journey is a film designed to comfort.” - The Hollywood Reporter. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 061-364266 for more details.
• Tuesday, 19th May 2015
  An Introduction to Watercolour Painting with the Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, a Bealtaine Festival event
  Killaloe Public Library at 10.30am
  Senior Citizens will have an opportunity to get in touch with their artistic side at an art workshop entitled “An Introduction to Watercolour Painting” with The Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, in Killaloe Public Library on Tuesday, 19th May at 10.30am. David is an Irish artist and the author of 'Ireland in Watercolour' and 'Dave's Dublin Sketchbook'. He was brought up in Liverpool and has exhibited in The Royal College of Art and Dublin Arts Club. David is known as ‘The Guinness Artist’ for his use of the famous stout in his work. David has also used Irish bog, melted Connemara snow and Venetian canal water, giving his watercolours a unique foundation. This workshop is a free event but places are limited. Bookings can be made by phoning the library at 061-376062.
• Tuesday, 19th May 2015
  Creative Energy Workshop
  Kilrush Public Library 12.30 – 1.30
  As part of the celebrations of West Clare Happiness Week, a group of people will entertain their audience with a mixture of music and song. All are welcome to come along and join in.
• Monday 18th May - Friday 22nd May 2015
  ‘Repurposed’ Art Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  Students from the Transition Year group in St. Patrick’s Comprehensive School have put together an eye-catching art exhibition made entirely of recycled materials with the theme of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’. All are welcome to view the exhibition which is open from 10am daily. Admission is free.
• Monday, 18th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Hundred Foot Journey', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Ennistymon Public Library at 11am
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 2014 movie 'The Hundred Foot Journey'. Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa (Om Puri), move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the Kadam family realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments. Directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) from Richard C. Morais’ novel, 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' is an uplifting cultural feast. “…With its picture-postcard setting and mouthwatering Indian and French delicacies, The Hundred-Foot Journey is a film designed to comfort.” - The Hollywood Reporter. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 065-7071245 for more details.
• Monday, 18th May 2015
  An Introduction to Watercolour Painting with the Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, a Bealtaine Festival event
  Kilrush Public Library at 11am
  Senior Citizens will have an opportunity to get in touch with their artistic side at an art workshop entitled “An Introduction to Watercolour Painting” with The Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, in Kilrush Public Library on Monday, 18th May at 11am. David is an Irish artist and the author of 'Ireland in Watercolour' and 'Dave's Dublin Sketchbook'. He was brought up in Liverpool and has exhibited in The Royal College of Art and Dublin Arts Club. David is known as ‘The Guinness Artist’ for his use of the famous stout in his work. David has also used Irish bog, melted Connemara snow and Venetian canal water, giving his watercolours a unique foundation. This workshop is a free event but places are limited. Bookings can be made by phoning the library at 065-9051504.
• Monday 18th May 2015
  Film Screening - Access Cinema "The Hundred Foot Journey "
  Ennistymon Public Library 11.00am
  Ennistymon Library will host a screening of " The Hundred Foot Journey"
• Monday, 18th May 2015
  Africa Day Celebrations
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis
  In celebration of Africa Day 2015 2nd class children from Ennis CBS will visit the De Valera Library on Monday, 18th May where they will be treated to stories about Africa and an account of growing up there by Shola Kogbodoku. Shola is originally from Nigeria and has been living in Ennis for many years.
• 15th - 24th May 2015
  West Clare Happiness Week
  Kilrush Public Library
  Several events are taking place to celebrate Happiness week in the West Clare area. In Kilrush Public Library, there is a book display for adults covering various topics on self help and happiness. In addition, there are some very inspiring pictures on display, which were painted by young children depicting their perception of happiness in their lives.
• Friday, 15th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Hundred Foot Journey', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis at 12.15pm
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 2014 movie 'The Hundred Foot Journey'. Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa (Om Puri), move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the Kadam family realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments.
  Directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) from Richard C. Morais’ novel, 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' is an uplifting cultural feast. “…With its picture-postcard setting and mouthwatering Indian and French delicacies, The Hundred-Foot Journey is a film designed to comfort.” - The Hollywood Reporter. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 065-6846353 for more details.
• Wednesday 13th May 2015
  Local Photos
  Ennistymon Public Library 6.30 - 8.00
  Ennistymon Library will host an event showing over 120 local photos from past decades - school photos from the 50's and 60's from North Clare Schools and other local photos from the Michael John Glynn Collection, The Lawrence collection and others from 1900s, 1920s, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. This will run all day with a main screening from 6.30 - 8.00pm with tea and coffee served. Join us for a cup of tea and help put some names to faces.
• Tuesday 12th - Friday 29th May 2015
  Shannon Camera Club Exhibition
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon
  Shannon Camera Club will display a selection of their photographs in the library. The Club have been 'capturing the light' since 1977. They meet at 19:30 Mondays in the Oakwood Arms Hotel in Shannon. Any one wishing to join is welcome to attend meetings. The club can be contacted on manorphoto@eircom.net. The exhibition will run during library opening hours. All are welcome to come along. www.shannoncameraclub.com
• Monday 11th May 2015
  Movie Screening - 'The Quiet Man', a Bealtaine Festival Event
  Ennistymon Public Library at 11am
  The library will take part in the Bealtaine Film Tour, which is presented by access>CINEMA in partnership with the Irish Film Institute, with a special screening of the 1952 movie 'The Quiet Man'. Almost twenty years in the making and starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen and Barry Fitzgerald, 'The Quiet Man' was arguably the most personal film of director John Ford's long and illustrious career as well as one of his great achievements. "Humorous, romantic, lively, endearing and lovingly photographed on location in Ireland." - Cork Film Festival 2010. "The Quiet Man remains as romantic and enjoyable as when it originally came out.” - BBC Films. This is a free event and all are welcome. Contact the library at 065-7071245 for more details.
• Thursday, 7 May 2015
  Poetry Day Ireland - poetry quiz
  All branches of Clare County Library
  On Thursday 7 May 2015, through Poetry Day Ireland, ‘Poetry Ireland’ intends to reveal the richness of the art form to the public in appealing ways - making poetry both inescapable and irresistible! To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland Clare County Library invites you to pick up a copy of our specially compiled poetry quiz in your local branch from Thursday 7th May and answer the poetry-themed questions correctly to be in with a chance to win a book token to the value of €50. Ask at your nearest branch for all the details.
• 6th - 19th May 2015
  Clare County Library's Lusitania Exhibition
  Kilrush Public Library
  The Cunard passenger liner RMS Lusitania, travelling from New York to Liverpool, was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th May 1915, and sank within 18 minutes. To mark the hundredth anniversary of this tragic event Clare County Library will display a Lusitania exhibition in several branch libraries, and in Clare Museum, over the coming months, beginning with a two-week display in Kilrush Library from 6th–19th May. The sinking of the ship impacted directly on County Clare as four of the victims and one of the survivors were natives of the county. Also, twelve of the victims whose bodies were washed up on the coast of Clare were interred in local graveyards. The Lusitania exhibition moves from Kilrush Library to Kilkee Library on 20th May. For a full schedule of the exhibition contact the Library at 065 - 6821616 / 6846350.
• 5th - 29th May 2015
  Bealtaine Arts & Crafts Display
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge
  To celebrate the 2015 Bealtaine Festival Sixmilebridge Library will host a display of handmade Arts & Crafts produced by the local guild of the ICA throughout the month of May during library opening hours. For more information contact the library at 061-369678.
• 5th - 28th May 2015
  Reminiscence Therapy Visits to celebrate the Bealtaine Festival
  To celebrate the annual Bealtaine Festival Clare County Library staff will visit Day Care & Community Centres and Nursing Homes around the county during the month of May with a selection of material from the Local Studies Library, including Clare Champion newspapers from times past, old photographs and books containing local interest material. Extracts will be read and discussed, evoking memories of times past and sparking lively debate on events that took place in the locality years before. This service allows the library to bring part of its valuable collection to people who are often not in a position to visit their local library. Centres scheduled for visits in May include Ennistymon Day Centre & Community Hospital, Mowlam Nursing Home, Kilrush and Raheen Day Centre & Community Hospital, Tuamgraney.
• 5th - 16th May 2015
  Bealtaine Craft Display
  Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Public Library, Miltown Malbay
  To celebrate the 2015 Bealtaine Festival there will be a craft display of locally produced items on show at the library from the 5th-16th May during opening hours. Items will include knitwear, crochet, paintings, baskets and mosaics. Anyone who wishes to contribute items for this display is welcome to do so during this time. The Bealtaine Festival is a celebration of creativity as we age. For more information phone the library in Miltown Malbay at 065-7084822.
  

• Tuesday, 28th April 2015
  Movie Screening - ' St. Vincent’
  Scariff Public Library at 6pm
  A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door. Starring Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. Free event. Refreshments provided. CERT 12.
• Thursday, 23rd April 2015
  World Book Night
  Various branches
  World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading and books that takes place on 23 April. It sees passionate volunteers give out hundreds of thousands of books in their communities to share their love of reading with people who don’t read regularly or own books. World Book Night is run by The Reading Agency, a charity that inspires people to become confident and enthusiastic readers to help give them an equal chance in life. Clare County Library is honoured to have been accepted as an institutional volunteer on behalf of World Book Night in 2015. We have invited members of local adult literacy groups to visit our branches in Ennis, Kilrush and Shannon where they will be given a tour of the library, along with a free copy of either Roddy Doyle's "Dead Man Walking" or Minette Walters' "Chickenfeed". Both titles are from the 'Quick Reads' series of books. The 'Quick Reads' programme supports and encourages adult literacy and we are delighted to be able to share this initiative as part of World Book Night. Over 50 books will be given out to group members and an invitation to revisit their local library as new and valued members. For more information on World Book Night visit www.worldbooknight.org.
• Wednesday 8 April 2015
  Spring Craft Session
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 3pm
  Children aged 5-8 year olds are invited to come along to a Spring-themed craft session in Shannon Library. This is a free event but places are limited. Book your place at the library desk or by phone on 061 364266.
• Thursday 2nd April 2105
  Easter Arts and Crafts Session
  Lisdoonvarna Public Library 3.30 – 4.30
  This months arts and crafts session will feature bright Easter themed cards made wool, paint , paper and card.
• Wednesday 1st April 2015
  Easter Crafts and Storytime for Children
  Scariff Public Library at 3.30pm
  Children aged 3-6 will create Easter themed crafts in Scariff Public Library on Wednesday 1st April at 3.30pm. Free event but place are limited and booking is required on (061) 922893. All materials supplied.
• Wednesday 1st April 2105
  Easter Arts and Crafts Session
  Ennistymon Public Library 3.30 – 4.30
  This months arts and crafts session will feature bright Easter themed cards made wool, paint , paper and card.

• Tuesday 31st March 2015
  Film Club Movie ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
  Scariff Public Library at 6pm
  The Scariff Library Film Club will screen ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, which recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Admission free. Refreshments supplied. Certificate 15.
• Thursday 26th March 2015
  Basic Computer Class for Adults
  Tulla Public Library, 11.45am - 1pm
  Volunteers from Friends Ireland, www.friendsireland.ie., will provide a computer/laptop/tablet/mobile phone class in Tulla Public Library on Thursday 26th March from 11.45am to 1pm. The class is free but places are limited. For more information and to book your place, contact Tulla Library on 065-6835919
• Tuesday 24th - Saturday 28th March 2015
  "Under the Sea" Sculpture Exhibition
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge
  Clare County Library recently teamed up with Irish Design 2015 to present “Under the Sea” a clay sculpture workshop for children aged 8+ hosted by Cratloe based artist and designer Marie Madden. The workshop, which was part of the ID2015 Local Design Heroes project took place over two half days at Kilfinaghty Public Library Sixmilebridge and saw 11 children designing and creating sculptures inspired by the life and work of John Philip Holland, the Liscannor born designer of the first submarine. The sculptures will be on dispay in Sixmilebridge Library from March 24th-28th during opening hours.
• Saturday March 21st 2015
  “Under the Sea” workshop
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge. 10.00am – 2.00pm
  Clare County Library and Irish Design present “Under the Sea” workshop, a clay sculpture workshop for children aged 8+, hosted by Marie Madden, Cratloe based artist and designer. The workshop takes place over two half days at Kilfinaghty Public Library Sixmilebridge.
  Day 1: Research and design of local design hero and creating clay submarine sculptures.
  Day 2: Painting and decorating the dried clay pieces; Planning and mounting of exhibition of finished works which will then be put on display in the library.
  Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Bookings can be made by contacting Sixmilebridge Library at 061-369678 or at the library desk.
• Saturday March 14th 2015
  “Under the Sea” workshop
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge. 10.00am – 2.00pm
  Clare County Library and Irish Design present “Under the Sea” workshop, a clay sculpture workshop for children aged 8+, hosted by Marie Madden, Cratloe based artist and designer. The workshop takes place over two half days at Kilfinaghty Public Library Sixmilebridge.
  Day 1: Research and design of local design hero and creating clay submarine sculptures.
  Day 2: Painting and decorating the dried clay pieces; Planning and mounting of exhibition of finished works which will then be put on display in the library.
  Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Bookings can be made by contacting Sixmilebridge Library at 061-369678 or at the library desk.
• Thursday 12th March 2015
  Basic Computer Class for Adults
  Tulla Public Library, 11.45am-1pm
  Volunteers from Friends Ireland, www.friendsireland.ie., will provide a computer/laptop/tablet/mobile phone class in Tulla Public Library on Thursday 12th March from 11.45am to 1pm. The class is free but places are limited. For more information and to book your place, contact Tulla Library on 065-6835919.
• Thursday 12th March 2015
  Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime
  Scariff Public Library at 10.15 a.m.
  Children from Scariff National School will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge with stories as Gaeilge in the library.
• Thursday 12th March 2015
  Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime
  Killaloe Public Library at 11.45 a.m.
  Children from Killaloe Boys N.S.will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge with stories as Gaeilge in the library.
• Tuesday 10th March 2015
  Club Léitheoireachta as Gaeilge
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis 7.00 pm
  A recently formed group of Gaeilge enthusiasts have started a book club meet to read books as Gaeilge. The current book choice is ‘Goimh agus scéalta eile’ by Ré Ó Laighléis. The club is open to new members.
• Tuesday 10th March 2015
  Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime
  Lisdoonvarna Public Library at 11.20
  Dé Máirt 10 Márta, ag 11.20. Am Scéal do dhaltaí ó Scoil Náisiúnta Éinde Naofa. Children from St Endas National School will come to the library for storytime with Seamus.
• Friday 6th March 2015
  Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime
  Sweeney Memorial Public Library, Kilkee at 11am
  Maura Falsey will visit Kilkee Library to entertain 2nd & 3rd class children from Scoil Réalt na Mara Kilkee with storytelling to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge.
• Friday 6th March 2015
  World Book Day 2015 Arts and Crafts Workshop
  Killaloe Public Library at 10a.m
  Artist Grace Burton will hold a workshop for 1st. and 2nd. Classes from Killaloe Boys N.S. to celebrate World Book Day 2015. Participants will enjoy a short puppet show, decorate an Easter egg and bind their own book. Fun guaranteed.
• Friday 6th March 2015
  Seachtain Na Gaeilge
  Leabharlann Phoiblí Dr. Patrick J. Hillery, Sráid na Cathrach ag 10.00 r.n.
  Beidh an t-údar Ré Ó Laighléis ag labhairt faoina úrscéalta le daltaí meánscoile sa leabharlann. Author Ré Ó Laighléis will talk to secondary school students on ‘writing for the teenage reader’ at the library.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  Seachtain na Gaeilge
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11.30am
  Séamus will read stories as Gaeilge to 1st class from St Conaire's Primary School to help celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  Basic Computer Class for Adults
  Tulla Public Library, 11.45am-1pm
  Volunteers from Friends Ireland, www.friendsireland.ie., will provide a computer/laptop/tablet/mobile phone class in Tulla Public Library on Thursday 5th March from 11.45am to 1pm. The class is free but places are limited. For more information and to book your place, contact Tulla Library on 065-6835919.
• Thursday 5th March
  World Book Day
  Sweeney Memorial Public Library, Kilkee
  Kilkee Library staff member, Anne Finnucane will visit the children of 4th 5th and 6th classes in Scoil Réalt na Mara Kilkee to speak to them about World Book Day and what they like to read and to suggest authors they may like. She will bring a selection of books from the library stock for them to browse through.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  World Book Day 2015 Arts and Crafts Workshop
  Scariff Public Library at 10a.m
  Artist Grace Burton will hold a workshop for local national school children to celebrate World Book Day 2015. Participants will enjoy a short puppet show, bind their own book and decorate an Easter egg.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  Surprise Book for World Book Day
  Ennistymon Public Library
  Children can choose a mystery book , a selection of books from classics to current favourites will be wrapped up with a small surprise.
  Young Adults can choose from the selection of mystery wrapped books on display . The books will have a few sentences from the book written on the outside.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  Surprise Book for World Book Day
  Lisdoonvarna Public Library
  Children can choose a mystery book , a selection of books from classics to current favourites will be wrapped up with a small surprise.
  Young Adults can choose from the selection of mystery wrapped books on display . The books will have a few sentences from the book written on the outside.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  World Book Day Storytime
  Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Library, Miltown Malbay at 11.30 a.m.
  As a celebration of World Book Day on Thursday March 5th, children from the local ‘Spraoi’ Montessori group will visit Miltown Malbay library at 11.30 in the morning to hear stories read by library staff and to perform the tale of The Three Little Pigs with the help of our puppets.
  Free event and all others welcome.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  Scèalaìocht do Dhaoine Òga
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge at 10.00am.
  Seachtain Na Gaeilge: Scèalaìocht do Dhaoine Òga do Dhaltaì Rang 1 i Leabharlann Phoiblì Chill Fhionnachta, Droichead Abhann Uì gCearnaigh.
  Storytime session with Clare County Library staff member Seamus Ryan. Further information from Sixmilebridge Library on 061-369678.
• Thursday 5th March 2015
  Scèalaìocht do Dhaoine Òga
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis at 2pm
  Seachtain Na Gaeilge: Scèalaìocht do Dhaoine Òga do Dhaltaì Rang 1 i Leabharlann Phoiblí De Valera, Inis. Storytime session with Clare County Library staff member Seamus Ryan. Further information from the library at 065-6846353.
• Wednesday 4th March 2015
  World Book Day
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 1.30pm
  Alan Shoosmith will be holding an art workshop with 3rd class from St Conaire's Primary School to celebrate World Book Day. The children have chosen Roald Dahl as their theme and we look forward to seeing their creations.
• Wednesday 4th March 2015
  World Book Day Arts and Crafts Session.
  Ennistymon Public Library, 3.30 – 4.30
  This months arts and crafts session will feature colourful book marks made with text from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid , Harry Potter and Tom Gates series of books.
• Wednesday 4th March 2015
  Roald Dahl art workshop
  Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge at 11.30am..
  To celebrate World Book Day Alan Shoosmith will do a one hour Roald Dahl art workshop for 8 – 12 year olds in Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge. For more information contact the library on 061-369678.
• Wednesday 4th March 2015
  World Book Day Arts and Crafts Session.
  Lisdoonvarna Public Library, 3.30 – 4.30
  This months arts and crafts session will feature colourful book marks made with text from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid , Harry Potter and Tom Gates series of books.
• Wednesday 4th March 2015
  Roald Dahl art workshop, a World Book Day event
  De Valera Public Library, Ennis at 9.45am
  To celebrate World Book Day Alan Shoosmith will give a Roald Dahl art workshop for 8–12 year old children in the De Valera Library in Ennis. Contact the library at 065-6846353 for more information.
• Tuesday 3rd March 2015
  Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime
  Kilrush Public Library at 11am
  Maura Falsey will entertain forty 2nd class children from Kilrush Primary School with stories ‘as Gaeilge’ as part of the celebrations for Seachtain na Gaeilge.

• Saturday 28th February 2015
  ‘Fun Science’ Family Workshop for Family Learning Day 2015
  Killaloe Public Library at 12.30 pm
  Scientist Dipankar Biswas visits the library to celebrate family learning day with lots of new experiments for families to try; fly a balloon rocket, balance a dragonfly and enjoy a slime fest! This event proved to be a huge success last year. Places are limited so please call Killaloe Public Library to book your family’s place on (061) 376062. Free event in conjunction with CABES family learning project.
• Saturday 28th February 2015
  ‘Fun Science’ Family Workshop for Family Learning Day 2015
  Scariff Public Library at 10.30a.m.
  Scientist Dipankar Biswas returns to the library to celebrate family learning day with lots of new experiments for families to try; fly a balloon rocket, balance a dragonfly and enjoy a slime fest! Places are limited so please call Scariff Public Library to book your family’s place on (061) 922893. Free event in conjunction with CABES family learning project.
• Friday 27 February 2015
  Adult Learners Festival
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, 11am-1pm
  Celebration of Learning - LCETB Certificate presentation ceremony to participants who completed FETAC courses with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. All courses were taken at the local LCETB Centre at 4 Brú na Sionna, Shannon.
• Thursday 26th February 2015
  Basic Computer Class, an Adult Learners' Festival event
  Tulla Public Library, 11.45am-1.15pm
  To celebrate Adult Learners’ Festival 2015 there will be a basic computer/laptop/tablet/mobile phone class in Tulla Public Library on Thursday 26th February from 11.45am to 1.15pm. This free class is being provided by volunteers from Friends Ireland, www.friendsireland.ie. Places are limited. For more information and to book your place, contact Tulla Library on 065-6835919.
• Wednesday 25 February 2015
  Adult Learners Festival
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, 11am-12.30pm
  Library staff will give tours of the library and its resources. All are welcome.
• Tuesday 24 February 2015
  Adult Learners Festival
  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, 11am-12 noon
  The Creative Writing class of LCETB will read excerpts of their work in the library. All are welcome to attend and tea/coffee will be served.
• 20th February – 2nd March 2015
  Adult Learners Festival
  Kilrush Public Library
  Display of information on Adult Education and the great benefits of lifelong learning. In addition, there will be books on display to complement this theme, which will be available for borrowing.
• Tuesday 17th February 2015
  Teenage Film Club Movie ‘Tracks’
  Scariff Public Library at 6pm
  The Scariff Library Teenage Film Club will screen ‘Tracks’, the story of a young woman who goes on a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with four camels and her faithful dog. Popcorn and drinks provided. Admission free. Certificate 12.
• 12th-14th February 2015
  Blind Date with a Book
  Various Branches
  This Valentine’s Day Clare County Library would like to play matchmaker for you and set you up on a blind date…with a book! From February 12th-14th you are invited to visit any of the six participating library branches in Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush, Killaloe, Scariff and Shannon where there will be a display of books wrapped in plain paper. Simply make your selection and bring it to the checkout desk where you will also receive a sweet treat to take home along with your newfound book love. The selected books will include a range of genres and themes but you won’t be able to judge any of them by their cover before you get to know them. Here’s hoping it will be love at first page! To view opening hours for Clare County Library’s branches visit www.clarelibrary.ie or phone 065-6821616.
• Thursday 12th February 2015
  Valentine’s Day Crafts for Children
  Scariff Public Library at 3.30pm
  Children aged 6-12 are welcome to come and create Valentine’s Days crafts for your loved ones in Scariff Public Library on Thursday 12th Feb. at 3.30pm. Free event. Materials supplied
• February 2nd – 27th February 2015
  ‘Interpreting Life Through Art’: An Exhibition of Paintings by Fiona Faulkes
  The Gallery at Scariff Public Library
  Originally from the New Forest in England, Fiona Faulkes now resides in Ennis, County Clare. She paints with oil and has worked in a variety of styles and techniques over the years, exploring subject matter concerned with differing human responses to changing environments, a painterly interpretation of the world in which she exists. The paintings in this exhibition reflect this journey and express her experience of living in Ireland with every painting promoting the positive aspect of life.

• Friday 16th January – Friday 30th January 2015
  Local History Project.
  Kilrush Public Library
  Fourth class children from St Senan’s Primary school Kilrush have completed a history project, which includes information and models of several historical buildings of the area, including the church, town hall, Vandeleurs, Glynn family, Scattery Island and many more. This project can be viewed at the Kilrush Public Library until the end of January.
  

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Library Events 2013
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de Valera Public Library, Ennis

Ennistymon Public Library

Kilkee Public Library

Kilrush Public Library

Lisdoonvarna Public Library

Miltown Malbay Public Library

Newmarket-on-Fergus Public Library

Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon

Kilfinaghty Public Library, Sixmilebridge

Scariff Public Library

Tulla Public Library

 

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