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Library Events


June 2022


For information on each of our library branches please visit:
Branch Libraries Clare County Library

See also: Clare Arts Office Events

   

Tuesday, June 7th 2022
Shannon Library Adult Book Club Meeting
In Branch Event 7pm

Shannon Library will hold their next Book Club meeting on Tuesday 7th June at 7pm.
This month we are reading The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available for collection at Shannon Library. For further information please contact Shannon Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie

Thursday, June 9th 2022
Lecture: ‘Annie (Nan) Hogan’ by Martin Bourke
Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7pm
Martin Bourke will give a presentation on Annie (Nan) Hogan of Moyhill, Cratloe, who was head of the East Clare Brigade of Cumann na mBan and active during the revolutionary years. Free event, all welcome. This event is part of Clare County Council’s Decade of Centenaries programme. For further information please contact Shannon Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie


Saturday, June 11th 2022
Cruinniú na nÓg 2022
Multiple events throughout Clare
Cruinniú na nÓg 2022 Programme

Creative Ireland Clare is delighted to present to you its Cruinniú na nÓg 2022 programme. We have a wide selection of events for all ages and interests, spread across the whole county of Clare. All events are free and some require booking. Some events were offered directly to schools so that as many children as possible could participate. We hope you enjoy this free day of creativity that celebrates the voice of the child.
Follow us on social media to experience a flavour of our events online!
Instagram @clarecruinniu and Facebook @CreativeIrelandClare #ClareCruinniú
Email for further information: creativeireland@clarecoco.ie

Wednesday, June 15th 2022
My Little Library Bag Event
Scariff Public Library at 3pm

Children starting school in September are invited to this fun event in Scariff Library. There will be a story time dealing with transitions like starting school and a collective painting activity that will be displayed in the library afterwards. So beware it may be a bit messy!
My Little Library Book Bags that include three free picture books will be given to every child starting school. Children and their carers will be invited to join the library on the day. It’s free to join. There will be tea /coffee for parents.
Contact Scariff Library for more details on 061 922893 or scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Wednesday June 15th – Friday 24th June 2022
Kilrush Library: Exhibition of Portraits to celebrate Africa Day 2022
Kilrush Public Library during opening hours
This year County Clare celebrates its African Community with a portrait exhibition. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of the African community in Clare, the contribution of Africans to life in the county and the experiences of migrants and second/third generation families here. It features families, singers, carers, refugees, entrepreneurs, people in the asylum process, those who came here for love, people who have made Clare their home by choice, circumstance, or necessity. Each one contributing richly to the fabric of the county.

Wednesday June 15th – Tuesday 21st June 2022
Seán Lemass Public Library, Shanon: Exhibition of Portraits to celebrate Africa Day 2022
Seán Lemass Public Library during opening hours

This year County Clare celebrates its African Community with a portrait exhibition. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of the African community in Clare, the contribution of Africans to life in the county and the experiences of migrants and second/third generation families here. It features families, singers, carers, refugees, entrepreneurs, people in the asylum process, those who came here for love, people who have made Clare their home by choice, circumstance, or necessity. Each one contributing richly to the fabric of the county.

Wednesday June 22nd 2022
DeValera Library Adult Book Club Meeting
In Branch Event 11a.m.

DeValera Library will hold their next Book Club meeting on Wednesday June 22nd at 11a.m.
This month we are reading The Second Sleep by Robert Harris. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available for collection at DeValera Library. For further information please contact DeValera Library at 065-6846353 or email: devalera@clarelibrary.ie.

Saturday, June 25th 2022
Shannon Library Junior Book Club Meeting
In Branch Event 11.30am

Shannon Library Junior Book Club next meeting on Saturday 25th June at 11.30am. Suitable for 9-12 year olds. This month we are reading Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James. Register your name at the library desk.
Phone 061-364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie for more information.

Tuesday, 28th June 2022
Kilkee Library Adult Book Club Meeting
Kilkee Public Library at 3pm

Books for discussion are two classics - E.M. Forster’s Room with a View and Ernest Hemmingway’s The Old Man and the Sea.
New members always welcome. Contact the library 065 9056034 or kilkee@clarelibrary.ie for further details.

Tuesday, 28th June 2022
Kilrush Library Adult Fiction Book Club Meeting
Kilrush Public Library at 6pm

This month we are reading The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book are available for collection at Kilrush Library. This title is also available as an ebook and eaudio book on the Borrowbox App. Contact Kilrush Library on 065 9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie

Thursday, 30th June 2022
Killaloe Library Bookclub Meeting
Killaloe Public Library at 10.30am

Killaloe Library Bookclub’s June meeting will take place in the library at 10.30am on Thursday 30th June. We will be reading This is Happiness by Niall Williams. New members to the bookclub are always welcome. Spaces limited and booking essential. For more information contact contact Killaloe Library on 061 376062 or email killaloe@clarelibrary.ie

Thursday, 30th June 2022
Book folding craft session
Newmarket on Fergus Public Library at 4pm

Book folding c
aft session for children aged 7 to 12 years.
This is a free event but booking is essential.
Contact Newmarket on Fergus Library at 061-368411 or email newmarket@clarelibrary.ie to book your place and for information.