Creative and Social Programme for Carers of People Living with Dementia

Lego Competition and Winners 2022

On Saturday 24 September we awarded our Lego prizewinners 2022 their prizes, with the help of Leas-Chathaoirleach Cllr Michael Clark and Raj Kiran from Bricks4Kidz, South County Dublin.

A huge congratulations to our winners, but also to all 70+ children that entered the competition and livened up dlr LexIcon when the colourful explosion of Lego arrived on Wednesday 21 September. We were delighted to have the entries on display for Culture Night 2022, where they were admired by those visiting dlr LexIcon.

Autumn Medley of Age-Friendly Creative Activities, taking place on the 29th of September is day of inspiring creative engagement for older people - music & drama performances, dance, entertainment, painting, crafts, dementia-inclusive gallery events, information stands and lots more - giving a taste of the many creative opportunities available for older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. 

All are welcome to come to the LexIcon Library, Dún Laoghaire to enjoy this programme of free events from 11am – 2pm with tea / coffee included. With performances to enjoy and art and craft workshops to take

dlr Libraries: Services for those with additional needs

Did you know dlr Libraries have been working hard to make our library services and spaces more accessible, especially for those with additional needs.

This Autumn, dlr Libraries are organising a series of talks, both online and in-person on the subject of neuro divergence as well as additional needs, including a realm of talks on ADHD (programmed by ADHD Ireland), Dyspraxia, Sensory processing and other subjects. All are welcome to attend. Please see below for booking details.

Join dlr Libraries this October for our brand-new storytelling festival, delivering some of Ireland’s finest storytellers for adults, young people and school classes to enjoy. Events will take place across our libraries from 22- 28 October

St.Brigid's Bank Holiday 2023

Trying to find your next read, or struggling to suggest new authors for your children to read? dlr Libraries are happy to offer new useful online guides to our library members.

dlr Libraries are delighted to announce an opportunity for authors, artists, musicians, climate action educators, STEAM practitioners, and other facilitators to submit proposals for our events programme for 2023-2025.

**Closing Date for Submissions: Friday 25 November 2022 at 12 noon**

News and Events November - December 2022

Where: dlr LexIcon
When: Wednesdays, 30th November - 7th December, 18th January, 11am-1pm, refreshments provided
Price: FREE, booking essential via Eventbrite

A series of talks exploring dementia and creativity with the Global Brain Health Institute. The talks will explore the positive impacts of music, movement, visualising, storytelling and connecting, on people living with dementia. They include interactive and performative elements and will be given by artists and fellows of the Global Brain Health Institute. The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) is dedicated to protecting the world’s