dlr Libraries Online Book Club
Do you like reading and discussing books but from the comfort of your own home? If you would like to be involved in a live discussion this is the club for you! Join our excellent book club facilitator Mary Burnham on the last Wednesday of each month for lively chat and engaging reads.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list and receive the Zoom link straight to your inbox, please email libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie
Upcoming dates and titles for January & February are:
Wed 31 January: Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
Wed 28 February: Falling Animals by Sheila Armstrong
Wed 27 March -
Ireland Reads Day
dlr Libraries has teamed up with libraries nationwide, publishers, booksellers, authors and others for the campaign, which aims to celebrate reading and all the benefits it can have for wellbeing and enjoyment.
The campaign is asking everyone to ‘Get Lost in a Good Book’ on Ireland Reads Day, Saturday, 24 February. There are events happening throughout February in libraries through Ireland.
As well as events for children, families and adult audiences, dlr Library staff will be on hand showcasing and highlighting the wide range of services we provide in dlr Libraries. Visit our branches for
Craft Connoisseurs
Let your creative juices flow at dlr LexIcon's weekly Craft & Chat sessions! Bring along your latest project and share hints and tips with like-minded creators. From knitting and sewing to crochet and sketching, all are welcome at this self-led craft circle. For enquiries please email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
Tuesday mornings
Where: dlr LexIcon, Level 5, Room 3
11am - 12.30pm
Family Film Club
Studio Theatre, Level 1 (though Ink Cafe), dlr LexIcon
Chicken Run
A determined hen and a confident rooster lead their feathered friends in a great escape from the farm to make sure they're not turned into chicken pies (2000, dir. Nick Park).
Running time: 84 mins
No booking required, enquiries to dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
Engaging STEAM learning utilising FIRST® LEGO® League Discover Programme & LEGO® Education STEAM Park: Workshop for Infant and Early Years Educators
Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop for Infant and Early Years Teachers where you will be introduced to the FIRST® LEGO® League Discover Programme and LEGO® Education STEAM Park. This workshop is especially designed for early years and infant class teachers and will be delivered by a LEGO Education Certified Facilitator. Implement a STEAM Week learning project for your Early Years, Junior Infant, and Senior Infant students by engaging in the FIRST® LEGO® League Discover Programme and LEGO® Education STEAM Park. After attending this training, you will be able to deliver a 5-session
dlr LexIcon Writers Group
A self-led writers’ group, meets fortnightly. Wednesdays 11am-1.00pm.
LexIcon Storytime
Join library staff for stories and fun every week in the children's library, Level 4, dlr LexIcon.
All welcome, no booking required
Am Scéalaíochta i dlr LexIcon
Am Scéalaíochta sa LexIcon (Storytime as Gaeilge). Ar an Déardaoin ar 3:30pm i Leabharlann Shóisearach an LexIcon. Léitear pictiúrleabhair. Fáilte roimh chách!
Storytime as Gaeilge, Thursdays at 3:30pm in the Children's Library, dlr LexIcon. All welcome!
Childrens Library, dlr LexIcon (Level 4)
Suitable for all, no booking required
Akazi Exhibition – Breast Cancer in Malawi
2 February - 15 March 2024 (LexIcon, Level 4)
The RCSI Institute of Global Surgery, School of Population Health invites you to the 'Akazi Exhibition – Breast Cancer in Malawi'. This unique and powerful exhibition showcases the photography of Antonio Jaén Osuna, communication specialist, who has been documenting the lived realities of women battling with breast cancer in rural Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. The work has been undertaken as part of the *Akazi project (generously funded by the Irish Research Council and the Dept of Foreign Affairs), which is collaborating with
Storytime in Cabinteely Library
Join Library staff for a fun and interactive story, every Wednesday from 3pm in Cabinteely Library.
Ages 3-6 yrs with parent or guardian
All welcome, no booking required