Upcoming activities in Blanchardstown Library

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Rhyme, Reason & Rap – An Introduction to Rap with Temper-Mental MissyElayneous 03 November 2012 12:00 - 14:00



Let Temper-Mental MissyElayneous welcome you to her world of words. As a freelance artist and community youth worker she encourages and guides her participants in promoting their strength of character and flexible assets through rhythm, breath and vocal control. She will create a fun and focused atmosphere for young people to combine their abilities thus creating and liberating the essence of Hip Hop.
Location: Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Book here:
http://www.fingalcoco.ie/yourlocalcouncil/events/

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Check out the full listing of events throughout Fingal for the Writing 3.0 Festival
http://www.fingalcoco.ie/yourlocalcouncil/events/

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Consumer Rights & Shopping Online

A talk about consumer rights will be given by the European Consumer Centre in Blanchardstown Library on Monday November 19th at 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event which will inform about your consumer rights as well as safe online shopping.

athtrasna

Did I hear rumours of carol singing in the library Christmas week?

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Hi Athtrasna!

Yes we have Christmas Carols by the Coolmine Musical Society in the Library on Wednesday 19th December @ 6.45pm

A seasonal event for all the family....

See you there!!!

cbrlover

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Hi Athtrasna!

Yes we have Christmas Carols by the Coolmine Musical Society in the Library on Wednesday 19th December @ 6.45pm

A seasonal event for all the family....

See you there!!!

Hi,

Can you tell me where in the Library this will be please.

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Hi,

Can you tell me where in the Library this will be please.

It will be on the main floor of the library. Hope to see you there!

amdublin

Will there be wine?!

amdublin

Anyone heading to the carols?

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Europe Direct presents:
Film Screening: Discover the European Union
Weds 13th Feb, 3pm: Discover the European Union (1)
Thurs 14th Feb, 3pm: Discover the European Union (2)
Venue: On the Library Floor.
All welcome to attend this film screening to mark The European Year of the Citizen 2013.

for more information about Europe Direct, please click here

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Europe Direct presents a 2 Day Job Seeking Workshop in Blanchardstown Library.

March 20th & 21st (10am - 1pm)

Covering topics such as CV Building and Interview Skills.

Participants must attend on both days.

Phone 890 5563 to book in for this event.

www.europedirect.ie

amdublin

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Europe Direct presents:
Film Screening: Discover the European Union
Weds 13th Feb, 3pm: Discover the European Union (1)
Thurs 14th Feb, 3pm: Discover the European Union (2)
Venue: On the Library Floor.
All welcome to attend this film screening to mark The European Year of the Citizen 2013.

for more information about Europe Direct, please click here

Hi Blanch library

I don't know how I missed this but it sounds right up my street.

Any chance it will be repeated at some point during 2013??

Thanks
Amdub

Ps. Preferably on a Saturday if it is a 3pm screening. Or 7pm slot if it is during the week.

DoctorDre

Hi, is there something wrong with the library website at the moment? Can't seem to browse the catalogue or renew any books

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Hi, is there something wrong with the library website at the moment? Can't seem to browse the catalogue or renew any books

Apologies, DoctorDre. The Fingal Libraries Catalogue is down at the moment along with certain online services.

Please phone 890 5563 to renew items and we can also check for stock over the phone.

Sorry for the inconvenience. IT have been notified so hopefully the problem will be resolved shortly.

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Europe Day Celebrations in Blanchardstown Library!

In Blanchardstown the Europe Direct Centre in the Library will be running a day of events to mark the occasion and all members of the public are invited to attend.

3pm - Puppet show with master puppeteer Julie-Rose McCormick called “European Puppets telling European tales”

6.45pm - Film screening of a 1970’s film from the Irish Film Archives called “Ireland’s Presidency of the E.E.C.”

7pm - Talk about the EU Presidency given by a speaker from the European Movement.

All of the European themed event are free and open to all so come along and celebrate Europe Day on Thursday May 9th with Europe Direct in Blanchardstown Library! For queries about the events listed above please call Blanchardstown Library on 890 5563 or visit www.europedirect.ie

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EU Presidency Talks in Fingal Libraries

A speaker from the European Movement Ireland will give talks about the EU Presidency in the following Fingal Libraries

Rush Library: Thurs, 13th June @11.30am
(Phone 8708414 to book)

Balbriggan Library : Weds, 19th June @11.30am
(Phone 870 4430 to book)

Malahide Library: Tues, 25th June @ 11.30am
(Phone 870 4430 to book)

Blanchardstown Library: Thurs, 27th Jun
@ 11.30am (Phone 890 5563 to book)

Each talk will be preceded with a short film from 1979 titled “Ireland’s Presidency of the E.E.C”

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Wednesday 26th of June @5.30pm

“Europeans celebrating Ireland and Europe in film”
8 short films from the 1960’s up to the 2000’s about Ireland & Europe

Pop in and watch some or all of these films from the Irish Archives!

All Welcome!

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“European Convention on Human Rights”

A talk by a speaker from the Irish Human Rights Commission in Blanchardstown Library.



Thursday 11th July at 11.30am.



All Welcome!



Phone 890 5563 to book.

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“Europe – Have you any stories for me?”



Storytelling Sessions for children aged 6-12yrs in Blanchardstown Library.



Friday 12th July 11am, 12pm & 2pm.



Phone 890 5563 to book.



All Welcome!

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Saturday August 17th @ 10am
Historical talk by author Brian Gallagher (author of the fantastic historical novels Across the Divide, Taking Sides and his brand new book Secrets and Shadows)
(Ages 9-10yrs +) - Phone 890 5563 to book

Wednesday 21st of August @11am
Storytelling with Brendan Nolan
(Ages 7 -12 yrs) - Phone 890 5563 to book


Saturday 24th of August @ 3pm
Face painting with Martha Daly based on the ‘Secret of Kells’ book by Tom Moore
(Ages 5-10 yrs) Phone 890 5563 to book

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Children’s Event!

Tuesday 13th August @11am

Dogs Trust will be visiting the Library to tell you all about minding a dog…..they will also be bringing a very special guest!!!

Phone 890 5563 to book for this event

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Children’s Event

To bee or not to bee
(1.5 hr workshop)

Wednesday 14th August @ 4.30pm

For children aged 8 – 12yrs

Phone 890 5563 to book

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Children’s Event!

Tuesday 13th August @11am

Dogs Trust will be visiting the Library to tell you all about minding a dog…..they will also be bringing a very special guest!!!


Phone 890 5563 to book

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Children’s Storytelling Event

“Europe – have you any stories for me?”

Thursday 22nd of August
Session 1 – 11am
Session 2 – 12pm
Session 3 – 2pm


Phone 890 5563 to book

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Education, Employment & Work Fair

Visit Information Stands from the following organisations:

Fingal Enterprise Board
Citizens Information Board
Blanchardstown Area Partnership
Erasmus
Eurodesk

Tuesday 20th of August, 10.30am – 4pm
Blanchardstown Library

Come along on the day!!!

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English Conversation
Every Wednesday
6.30pm in the Library
Everyone Welcome!


Meet new friends and have interesting conversations.

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Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning in Blanchardstown Library (in the Lecture Room)

Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm

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Hibernia Academy of Music: Free Music Workshop in Blanchardstown Library on Sat Aug 31st @10am.
Phone 087 6450549 for more info or email hiberniaacademey@gmail.com

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Fingal Library Digital Services
- eBooks, online Learning, language courses, digital magazines, downloadable audio books

If you haven’t used any of these services before and would like to learn how to download an eBook, reserve a place at our information session, taking place on Tuesday 12th November 2.15pm-3.45pm.

Book at the desk or call 8905563

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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!!