Come along to the LexIcon library for a writing workshop that will give aspiring young writers the opportunity to work with bestselling authors as they explore storytelling, creativity and more.

Award-winning writer Deirdre Sullivan facilitates a workshop where participants will explore various methods of storytelling, reflecting on what works for them as readers and writers, as well as engaging in a variety of writing exercises designed to tap into their own creativity and inspiration. Participants should expect talk, discussion and several writing exercises, though they will not be expected

Discover how to make your own eco products for cleaning your home, dealing with weeds and pests without damaging the environment.  If you bring along clean containers, you can take home a sample too!  

• This event will take place in The Lab, dlr LexIcon
• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie

Join Sergeant James Malone for a practical talk on cybercrime, covering online safety, phishing, ransomware, romance scams, and what to do if your accounts are hacked.

• This event will take place in the Studio Theatre, Level 1, dlr LexIcon
• Booking is needed to attend
• To book, please click on dlr Libraries Ticket Tailor below
• dlr Libraries Ticket Tailor

Create your own eco bar of soap using the best of ingredients.  With a wide range of shapes, colours and scents to choose from, this is a lovely eco and creative workshop.   

• This workshop will take place on Level 3, dlr LexIcon
• Booking is needed to attend 
• To book, please email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7219 

Discover easy and low maintenance ways to improve your garden for biodiversity. Learn how to encourage wildlife and create a space you will really enjoy.  

• This event will take place in The LAB, Level 3, dlr LexIcon
• All welcome, no booking required

This talk and demonstration covers the benefits to our wellbeing of having indoor plants. Marie Hirst from Unwind with Plants will look at different species and their origins before showing different ways to propagate indoor plants and care for them throughout the year. 

• This event will take place in The LAB, Level 3, dlr LexIcon
• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7219 

Come and join us as we spend the afternoon enjoying the magic of flowers and plants, while nourishing our wellbeing and relationship with nature. Using a collection of flowers and plants, the group will explore the beauty and joys of nature through guided activities which may include observations, engaging our senses, creating designs and mandalas, individual creative pieces, poetry and reflection.

Room 1, Level 3, dlr LexIcon

To book, email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7219
 

Join Nicola Faull to create paper purses, combining traditional techniques and interesting design to create charming personal mementos or gifts.

Room 1, Level 3, dlr LexIcon

To book, email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7219

Join Sarajane McCarthy and your fellow exam students as we discover how Mindfulness can calm the mind, still the storm and help clear the fog. Explore simple techniques you can use to help your focus, keep you calm, improve sleep, navigate difficult emotions and guide you through these next few weeks with peace.

To book, visit dlr Spydus Events here or scan the QR code below: