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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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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
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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.

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Fingal Libraries are now Bookcrossers!

See the books I've set free at:
http://bookcrossing.com/referral/FingalLibraries

If you would like to pick up a free book and join in the Bookcrossing fun, please visit the Bookcrossing shelf in Blanchardstown Library (in the foyer).

Feel free to visit us and pick up a free book or we would be delighted if you leave us some books for Bookcrossing!

Check out www.bookcrossing.com for more info.!

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An exhibition entitled "In touch with Europe" will be on display in the Reference Library and will provide information on Europe, including the Lisbon Treaty.

A reference copy of the White Paper on the Lisbon Treaty is available in the Reference Library and it can be consulted online at www.lisbontreaty.ie

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Poet, playwright and novelist Clairr O'Connor will give a reading in Blanchardstown Library on Thursday 24th September @ 7pm. The reading will be based on her second collection "Breast" and her new collection "Trick the lock".

All Welcome on the night!

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The Reference Section is hosting an Information Display on Evening Classes for the Autumn.

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Blanchardstown Library informal English Conversation Group meet Wednesday evenings at 7pm.

All Welcome!

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St. Brigid's Photography Group meets in Blanchardstown Library every Wednesday from 7-8.20pm.

New members welcome!

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The Irish Language Book Club will meet on Saturday 19th September to discuss "Mile Murdar" by Micheal O'Ruairc.

For more information please contact Senior Librarian, Charlie Quinn, by telephone - 890 5580.

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Attention Shan Fans!!!

Darren Shan will be visiting Blanchardstown Library on Monday October 12th @ 7pm to promote his new book "Hell's Heroes". He will be speaking for about an hour and then will be signing copies of his books.

If you would like to attend this event please email your name and address to enid.bebbington@fingalcoco.ie.

Booking is essential for this highly anticipated event and entry is by TICKET ONLY.

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Attention Shan Fans!!!

Darren Shan will be visiting Blanchardstown Library on Monday October 12th @ 7pm to promote his new book "Hell's Heroes". He will be speaking for about an hour and then will be signing copies of his books.

If you would like to attend this event please email your name and address to enid.bebbington@fingalcoco.ie.

Booking is essential for this highly anticipated event and entry is by TICKET ONLY.

This event is FULLY BOOKED. All tickets have been allocated for this event.

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A Junior Book Club for children aged 8-12yrs is starting on Wednesday Oct 7th. It will run on Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm.

Please phone 890 5563 if you are interested in joining this group.