Upcoming activities in Blanchardstown Library

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Mobility in Europe - A Photographic Journey 
Europe Direct presents local photographer Barry O'Carroll's exhibition from 25th November – 21st December.
Further information on any European topics can be found in the Europe Direct Centre in the Reference section

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Pirate Scavenger Hunt for 8-12yr olds
Wednesday 13th November @ 6pm in Blanchardstown Library.

Sign up for the Pirate Scavenger Hunt at the desk or call (01) 8905563.

Fun for all the family – use the Pirate Treasure Map to hunt for clues in the library!

Add to the fun by dressing up as a pirate!!

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Rebels & Outlaws of the Literary World Exhibition
For Library Ireland Week 11th – 15th November.
Read all about controversial authors and their notorious BANNED books!!
Are you bad enough to handle these scandalous books? – then borrow one of these forbidden titles at the exhibition!! We’ve even had to cover them up!!

Really?!!!!!

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Pirate Scavenger Hunt for 8-12yr olds
Wednesday 13th November @ 6pm in Blanchardstown Library.

Sign up for the Pirate Scavenger Hunt at the desk or call (01) 8905563.

Fun for all the family – use the Pirate Treasure Map to hunt for clues in the library!

Add to the fun by dressing up as a pirate!!

Arrrgggh!!!!

This sounds like great fun for the little folk!

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European Christmas Concert


Weds 18th of Dec @6.30pm in Blanchardstown Library


With the Coolmine Musical Society


All Welcome!


www.europedirect.ie

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Christmas Arts & Crafts

Weds 11th of December

@3.30pm for 5-8yr olds
@4.30pm for 9-12yr olds

Phone 890 5563 to book

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European Christmas Concert


Weds 18th of Dec @6.30pm in Blanchardstown Library


With the Coolmine Musical Society


All Welcome!

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Have you got books out on loan? Do you want to keep them until 2014?

Call us now to renew them until the New Year - phone 890 5563

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European Christmas Concert


Weds 18th of Dec @6.30pm in Blanchardstown Library


With the Coolmine Musical Society


All Welcome!

I always enjoy this event!! I'll be there!

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An evening with former Minister Mary O'Rourke and guests - a public discussion on the EU.

All are welcome to this public dialogue which is aimed to start a conversation about Ireland’s place in the EU and to encourage debate and inform voters about the European Parliament’s new powers and their implications for people living in the EU.

Monday 20th January in the Fingal County Council Civic Offices
5.30pm - 6pm: Registration (with light refreshments)
6pm: Event Starts
8.30pm: Event Ends

There will be a further break in the evening with light refreshments served.

Click below for more info
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/public-dialogue-on-the-eu-with-former-minister-mary-o-rourke-and-guests-tickets-9912518610?ref=esfb&utm_campaign=201308&utm_source=Facebookenivtefor001

Please feel free to invite all interested parties to this event!

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European Funding Support for Business Seminar
February 4th 2014 in Crown Plaza Hotel 9am -1pm
In partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network, Enterprise Ireland & the Fingal Learning Exchange.
For more information— contact Susan 01-8905784

European Elections
Europe Direct exhibition on voting will be on display in the reference section of the library. The exhibition is to highlight the importance of voting and to encourage you to register to vote. Register to vote forms are available in the reference section of the library. You can fill them in and we will post it for you.
European and Local elections are taking place on the 23rd of May
www.europedirect.ie

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group is a voluntary organisation providing information and support to women who want to breastfeed their babies. It hosts a mother-to-mother meeting the 2nd Friday of every month at 10.30am. Febraury meeting will take place on 14th. Babies of course are very welcome.

The Baby Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11.30 am. Stories, songs & fun for children of pre-school age. Booking required. Sign up at the desk or call 8905563.(Next meeting Tuesday 18th of February)




Computer Classes for Beginners
Fridays (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
One two-hour class for 4 week—Places limited. Please book at lending desk. Phone 890 5563 to book.
Times on offer:
9.45am—11.45am
12.00pm—2.00pm
2.30pm—4.30pm

The Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm. All are welcome to drop in at any stage.

Fingal Volunteer Centre will be in the library on Weds 26th Febraury from 3.45—5.00pm.
www.volunteerfingal.ie Ph. 820 9550

Conversation exchanges:
The Spanish Conversation Group - Mondays at 6.30pm.
The French Conversation Group -Tuesdays at 6.30pm.
English Conversation Group-Wednesdays at 6.30 pm.
(Informal and casual English chat, drop-in, no teacher)
The Irish Conversation Group—Saturdays at 12.00pm.

LifeRing is an international organization of support groups for people who want to live free of alcohol or other addictive drugs. It provides an environment for interactive sharing & participation & meets in the library on Saturdays at 1.00pm. For further information, contact 085 1837444 or email
lifering.dublin@gmail.com

Teacher/Childcare Worker Event
Blanchardstown Library will host an information evening for Child Care Workers and Teachers about the "Early Years Collection" of Early Readers. Weds 5th February @6.30pm
Email enid.bebbington@fingal.ie to attend





Blanchardstown/Castleknock History Society meets regularly in the Library (next meeting Sat 22nd Feb). For further information, please call Aingeal at 085 217 9587 or Jim at 087 2401308, email jimlacey@eircom.net or oidhreacht.info@gmail.com.
Visit http://fingalsouthwestheritagesociety.com.

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Library on the Radio
The Blanchardstown Library Show is broadcast on the 2nd & 4th weeks of each month, at 8.30pm on Tuesdays and 6.00pm on Saturdays, on Phoenix 92.5 FM.

Room Hire
We have rooms available for community groups (charges
apply and insurance needed).
Please email fergus.reilly@fingal.ie for a booking form.

Free eBooks & Audio Books
Download eBooks on to your tablet or eReader www.fingal.ie (Click Community & Leisure tab and go to Library page)

Free Online Courses
Photography, Computers, business, Pet care, Languages and many more courses. www.fingal.ie (Click Community & Leisure Tab and go to Library page)

There will be a special film screening in Blanchardstown Library at 4pm today to celebrate May the Fourth. Starring Darth Vader! It's free and all are welcome.

Where: Blanchardstown Library

When: 04/05/17 at 4pm

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Went in there yesterday. A Creche. Kids screaming, running, etc. Parents who couldn't give a care. An absolute kip. How can anybody concentrate there. Staff are living a nightmare.