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New phone, tablet or e-reader this Christmas?
If you received a new tablet, e-reader or smart phone this Christmas, you might be interested to know, dlr Libraries have lots of online services that you can access from your new device for free.
Carnegie Cinema Club, Blackrock Library
Blackrock library’s first ever film club will show exclusive monthly screenings of arthouse and indie films, as well as classics of cinema, outstanding Irish movies, solid dramas, inventive animation, eye-opening documentaries, intelligent comedies, and cult film favourites. If that wasn’t enough, we will also have guest directors, and even some Irish premieres.
Apart from the films, this is a ‘club’ like no other. Structured like a traditional film club, every screening will open with an Introduction, and will be followed by an open discussion with the audience –a unique experience, which will
Family Day dlr LexIcon
Our first Family Day of the year will take place on Saturday 14th January from 10.30am-5pm.
Get the year off to a fun-filled start! No booking required, first come, first served for all events.
Events will take place in various locations around the LexIcon.
New Carnegie Cinema Club in Blackrock Library
Introducing the ‘Carnegie Cinema Club’ Blackrock Library's new Film Club. dlr Libraries are delighted to introduce this new pilot initiative from January 2017. The first seasons’ programme will be selected under the guidance of experienced film club facilitator, Anne Legarreta. The ’Carnegie Cinema Club’, will be a monthly cinema Club for those interested in world, art house and alternative film. Come along to Blackrock Library's reading room and feast your eyes on our specially chosen film choices. We encourage discussion post film and community involvement in the Club.
dlr Writer in Residence news
Sarah Webb is dlr Writer in Residence for 2016-2017 and her residency has a particular focus on children and young people. If you would like to keep up to date with her activities, read her dlr writer blog on her website www.sarahwebb.ie and pick up a flier in any dlr library.
'Have Your Say!' - Sunday Opening at dlr LexIcon
This Consultation is being published in order to measure the interest in the use of dlr LexIcon on Sundays. We would welcome your views.
Click HERE to Have Your Say!
Positive Parenting in dlr Libraries
dlr Libraries offer a number of talks this spring that focus on supporting parents. Come along to hear experts talk on a range of subjects in Dalkey, Shankill and Blackrock libraries. Positive Parenting week in dlr LexIcon runs from 6-9 March 2017. We will have free evening talks for parents covering nutrition, online safety, negotiating social media, a panel discussion on raising children in the digital age, as well as a talk on effective communication. All very welcome.
"A World of Colour": The art of Beatrice Alemagna and Chris Haughton
Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and picturebook maker. His first book, A Bit Lost has been translated into 20 languages and has won awards in 7 countries including the Dutch Picture Book of the Year. Other award-winning books include Shh! We have a Plan, Oh no, George! and most recently Goodnight Everyone. He co-founded NODE, a fair trade social business based in Nepal in 2012 and one of his fair trade rugs ‘Fish’ is on display at the exhibition.
Beatrice and Chris will be participating in this year’s Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival on Sunday 26 March, with talks, storytime and an
When are you going to write a proper book?
dlr Writer in Residence, Sarah Webb, in association with Children’s Books Ireland and supported by Words Ireland organised a great event on Saturday 4 February 2017 in dlr LexIcon, on writing and illustrating books for children.
The day examined and asked questions such as: How much do children’s writers get paid? How important are events and social media? What are publishers and agents looking for in 2017 and beyond?
The event was completely sold out (120 capacity) with over 70 on the waiting list. Due to the interest in this event, we recorded the sessions, and you can listen back on each
Health Awareness Week at dlr LexIcon
Health Awareness Mornings at dlr LexIcon in association with St. Michael’s Hospital Dún Laoghaire
All talks and sessions free and open to all.
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