Upcoming activities in Blanchardstown Library

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"Financing Small Businesses- How You Can Successfully Raise Finance From Banks"
Where: Blanchardstown Library

When: Monday 23rd March, 6.30pm

This event is FREE but places are limited.
Phone 890 5563 to book a place at this event.

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All are welcome to a performance of traditional music, song & dance by local Comhaltas Ceoltoiri musicians.

Thursday March 12th @ 7pm

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Poet, Michael Longley, will give a reading in the Library on Thursday, 5th of March at 7pm.

All welcome! Please phone 890 5563 to book.

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Parent & Toddler groups meet each Tuesday & Wednesday at 11am to 12 noon in the library.

All Welcome! Phone 890 5563 for more info.

The Irish Multiple Births Association meet in the Library each Thursday from 10.30am to 12 noon.
Parents with their twins, triplets or other multiples are welcome to attend!

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An Irish Language Book Club will be launched in the Library on Saturday 7th March at 12 noon.

The focus will be on simple novels for adult learners.

Ph. 890 5580 for more information.

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The Irish conversation group meets every Saturday at 12 noon in the Library.

The English conversation group meet on Wednesday at 7pm.

These are informal gatherings for those who wish to practise English or Irish.

All are welcome!

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Poet, Celia de Freine, will give a reading in the Library on Thursday 26th March at 7pm.

Celia is an Irish language poet whose first collection in English "Scarecrows at Newtownards" was published in 2005.

All Welcome!

Ph. 890 5563 for more info.

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Don't miss the Blanchardstown Library Show, broadcast every Friday evening at 7.30pm on Phoenix 92.5 FM.

A new edition is broadcast on the last Friday of every month.

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Hi BlanchLibrary, do you know if there are any plans to host a French conversation group in the Library?

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Hi Gaspode,

We are currently discussing plans to run a French Conversation Group.

As soon as I have details I will put the information up here!

All the best,

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A talk entitled "How to develop quality relationships in life and business" will be given by mick Rock in Blanchardstown Library on Monday 20th of April at 6.30pm.

This event is free of charge but booking is essential.

Please phone 890 5563 to make a booking.

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We have added new stock to our Prints Collection!

Framed pictures/Prints are borrowable for 3 months at a time.

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Did you know you can borrow graphic novels/manga from Blanchardstown Library?

Our collection includes such series as

Fantastic Four
Essential Wolverine
American Virgin
John constantine Hellblazer
Fruits Basket
X Men
V for Vendetta
Cowboy Bebop
The Sandman
Batman
Hellboy
Superman
100 Bullets
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Poet, Maighread Medbh, whose latest collection "When the air inhales you" was published in 2008, will give a reading in the library on Thursday 30th april at 7pm.

All are welcome!

Please book, ph. 890 5563.

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Caireen Kelly, a member of the Dublin 15 "Phoenix Writers' Group" will launch her debut novel "Mary and Cassie" - a romance telling the story of two cousins growing up together.

Thursday 9th April @ 7pm.

All Welcome!

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A talk will be given by Nutritional Therapist Mary Dunne in Tuesday 28th April 10am.

"Find out how nutrition can Increase Energy, balance moods and lose weight".

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Blanchardstown Library has a large range of Travel Guides for various world destinations available for loan. We also stock various Travel Guides for Ireland!

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Interested in Africa?

Blanchardstown Library has an African Literature Collection available in the general lending section. This collection includes novels by African Authors and about Africa. The collection also has non-fiction titles on African subject matters including politics, biographies, art, crafts & cookery.

The Minister of State, Conor Lenihan TD will launch the African Literature Collection in Blanchardstown library on Wednesday the 22nd April.

The collection was set up in conjunction with the Multicultural and Literary Exchange Centre

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A talk entitled "How to develop quality relationships in life and business" will be given by Mick Rock in Blanchardstown Library on Monday 20th of April at 6.30pm.

This event is FREE OF CHARGE but booking is essential.

Please phone 890 5563 to make a booking.

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The new French Conversation Exchange Group will meet every Monday at 7pm in Blanchardstown Library.

Please phone 890 5563 to register your interest in attending.

The first meeting will be on 27th of April!

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A Spanish Conversation Exchange Group will be starting in Blanchardstown Library on Tuesday 28th of April.

This Group will meet every Tuesday at 7pm.

Please phone 890 5563 to register your interest in attending.

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Baby Massage Class in Blanchardstown Library

Saturday, 9th of May 1-2pm

This class is FREE OF CHARGE but booking is essential.

Ph. 890 5563 to book a place in this class.

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Baby Reflexology Class in Blanchardstown Library

Saturday, 16th of May 1-2pm

This class is FREE OF CHARGE but booking is essential.

Ph. 890 5563 to book a place in this class.

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Business Talk

Monday 11th May, 6.30pm

“Think Smart for Peak Performance”

This event is free of charge, please phone 890 5563 to make a booking.

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Poet, Maighread Medbh, will give a reading in Blanchardstown library on Thursday 30th April @ 7.00pm.

Her most recent collection When the Air Inhales You was published in 2008.


All welcome, to book Tel. 8905563

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A session off Sahaja Meditation Yoga is held in Blanchardstown Library every monday at 7pm.

This activity is FREE of CHARGE and all are welcome!

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The Irish Conversation Group meets every Saturday at 12 Noon while the English Conversation Group meets on Wednesday at 7pm.

These are both informal gatherings for those who wish to practise English or Irish.

All are Welcome!

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Poet, Nell Regan, who published her debut collection "Preparing for Spring" will give a reading in Blanchardstown Library on Thursday 7th of May at 7pm.

All Welcome!

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A talk on Life-Coaching skills will be provided by Lorna Murphy on Wednesday 20th May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

All are welcome!

Please book at the Information Desk (ph. 890 5563).

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A New Spanish Conversation Exchange Group meets in Blanchardstown Library every Tuesday at 7pm.

Please phone 890 5563 to register your interest in attending

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Music for Life
Experience the art of music through movement and song with Ted Courtney on Wednesday 20th of May - 11am to 12.30pm.

Music Concert for May
A special concert by the Castleknock School of Music will take place on Thursday 21st May from 6.30pm onwards. The concert will take place on the floor of the library. All Welcome!


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Blanchardstown Library
Opening hours:
Mon-Thurs 10am-8.30pm
Fri-Sat 10am-5pm

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To celebrate Europe Day the Europe Direct Centre in the Reference Library is running a "Europe Day Quiz".

Please call in to the Library to collect a question sheet and application form.

The quiz has three categories:
Adult
Young Adult (12-15yrs)
Juniors (Under 12s)

Completed question sheets should be returned to the Reference Library by the 30th of May and there will be one prize per category.

Good Luck!

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An exhibition to celebrate 150 years of the Irish Times (1859-2009) continues in the Reference Library during the month of May.

An exhibition of Arts & Crafts for the Bealtaine Festival by the Blanchardstown Active Retirement Group will be held in the Library during May.

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A large range of film titles are available to borrow on DVD from Blanchardstown Library.

DVDs can be borrowed for a 3 week loan period.

Our collection of DVDs also include Boxsets of popular TV Series including

The Wire (Season1-5)
The Sopranos
Mad Men (Season 1)
Entourage (Season 1-4)
TheWest Wing (Season 1-7)
Lost
Inspector Morse
Miss Marple
Family Guy

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A talk entitled "Supports available for Business Success" will be held in the Library on Monday 22nd of June at 6.30pm.

This event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.

Please phone 890 5563 to make a booking to attend.

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The Carer's Association will have an Information Stand in the Main Library on Monday 8th of June from 11am to 1pm.

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A Father's Day Card & Gift making session will take place in the library on Thursday 18th of June at 3pm.

This craft session is for children aged between 8-12yrs.

Places are very limited and booking is essential on 890 5563.

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Make a French Flag, taste some French treats and sing some French Songs!

Sabine Maher will present this fun French event for 5 to 7 yr olds on Monday 15th June at 4pm to 4.45pm.

This session will be repeated for 8 to 12 yr olds on Thursday 25th June at 4pm to 4.45pm.

Places are limited for these two event. Booking is essential on 890 5563.

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The Irish Conversation Group meets every Saturday at 12 noon.

The English Conversation Group meet on Wednesday evenings at 7pm.

These are informal gatherings for those who wish to practise English or Irish.

All are welcome!

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An exhibition to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the G.A.A. will be held in the Reference Library throughout June, July and August.

An exhibition from the Arts Office of Fingal County Council will take place in the Library in June. The exhibition is of of Art work from the Artist in Residence Programme 2009, which took place in Castaheany Educate Together National School, and explores their neighbourhood community.

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French Quiz for Adults - As part of Bastille Day Celebrations in Blanchardstown Library

Prizes will be awarded! (sponsored by Europe Direct)

Closing Date: 9th of July

Quiz entry forms can be found in Blanchardstown Library!

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We have added new stock to our DVD collection!

Many new titles are now available, including the following TV series boxsets:

Hill Street Blues
A Touch of Frost
ER
Little House on the Prairie
Murder she wrote
Law and Order
The Hunger
24

DVDs can be borrowed for a 3 week loan period.

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Events for Children in Blanchardstown Library this July!!!


Monday, 13th July - "A Musical Theatre Workshop with Katie" - 11am
(For children aged 7yrs+)
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Tuesday, 14th July - "Arts & Crafts with Silje" - 3pm
(For children aged 5-7yrs)

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Wednesday 15th July - "Storytime with Alan" - 3pm
(For children aged 7-12yrs)
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Thursday 16th July - "Yoga with Amanda" - 3pm
(For children aged 9-12yrs)
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Monday 20th July "Yoga with Amanda" - 10.30am
(For children 6-8yrs)
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Wednesday 22nd July - "Summer Bumper Quiz with Enid" - 2pm
(For children aged 8-13yrs)
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Thursday 23rd July - "Arts & Crafts with Silje" - 3pm
(For children aged 5-7rs)
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Two part Event:
Monday 27th July "Writing for Radio with Alan" - 3pm
Thursday 30th July "Recording for Radio with Alan" - 3pm
(For children aged 9-12yrs)

Same children to attend both days of the above event!
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Wednesday 29th July - Arts & Crafts with Lorraine" - 3pm
(For children aged 9-12yrs)
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Attendance at these events is free of charge!

Bookings will be taken from the 1st of July onwards. Bookings can be made in the library or phone 890 5563.

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A Life Coaching Session with Lorna Murphy of Daruma Coaching will be held in Blanchardstown Library on Tuesday 28th July at 6pm.

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There will be a Bastille Day Celebration in the Library on Tuesday 14th of July at 6pm. Come and enjoy a glass of wine with cheese and play boules - all accompanied by French music!

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Did you know you can renew your books online?

A few simple steps mean that you can access your library account 24hrs a day.

1. Ask staff at the Lending Desk for you PIN number.
2. Go to the Fingal Website www.fingalcoco.ie
3. Look for the Library Page under the Community & Recreation tab.

The Online renewals and online reservations facility is available for all our borrowers!

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Life Coaching

A Life Coaching Session with Lorna Murphy will be held in Blanchardstown Library on Tuesday 28th July at 6pm.

This event is Free of Charge!

All Welcome!
Please phone 890 5563 to make a booking for this event.

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Creative Recycling Session for Children

Thursday 6th of Aug

****Places still available*****

10.30am: 6-8yr olds

2pm: 9-13yr olds


Phone 890 5563 to book for this fun event!

All events in Blanchardstown Library are Free of Charge....All Welcome!!!

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A fun "Learn Spanish" session for children will be held in the Library on Wednesday 5th of August at 3pm.

This session is for children aged 8-10yrs.

Please phone 890 5563 to book a place at this event**Places available**

All Welcome!

This event is Free of Charge!

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A talk by Maurice O'Keefe on the Oral History of Fingal, with particular emphasis on the Dublin 15 area, will be provided by the Local Studies Section of Fingal County Libraries.

This talk will be held in Blanchardstown Library on Tuesday 25th august at 7pm.

All Welcome to attend!

This event is Free of Charge.

Please phone 890 5563 to register your interest in attending.



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A Genealogy talk entitled "Your Family Tree: Following the Paper Trail for your Heritage and History" will be given by Helen Kelly on Saturday 29th of August at 10.30am.

This event is Free of Charge!

All Welcome!

Please phone 890 5563 to register your interest in attending this event.