Upcoming activities in Blanchardstown Library

BlanchLibrary · 28-08-2009 10:38am

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.!

BlanchLibrary · 02-09-2009 8:22pm

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

BlanchLibrary · 03-09-2009 9:04am

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!

BlanchLibrary · 03-09-2009 9:06am

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

BlanchLibrary · 03-09-2009 9:16am

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

All Welcome!

BlanchLibrary · 03-09-2009 9:25am

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

New members welcome!

BlanchLibrary · 03-09-2009 9:28am

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.

BlanchLibrary · 05-09-2009 10:14am

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.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 1:42pm

BlanchLibrary wrote: »

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.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 1:43pm

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.

Nevyn · 06-10-2009 1:49pm

Now that is something I will see if I can get my brats intrested in.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 2:16pm

Thaedydal wrote: »

Now that is something I will see if I can get my brats intrested in.

Hopefully your children will be interested! It promises to be a very exciting club that will be run by two very enthusiastic ladies!

All in all it should be a nice activity to be involved in and they are sure to enjoy the different aspects to it! As far as I know they will get the opportunity to make things like bookmarks and do other crafts.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:36pm

Blanchardstown Library will be hosting Author Anna McQuinn for an event for children aged 2-5yrs on Friday 16th at 1pm.

Anna will read from her latest book and will also recite nursery rhymes.

Please phone 890 5563 to book for this event.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:38pm

Acclaimed Storyteller Pat Ryan will visit Blanchardstown Library on Monday the 19th of October at 3.30pm for a storytelling session for children aged 6 to 11yrs.

All Welcome!

Please phone 890 5563 to book for this event.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:40pm

A talk entitled "How to set up your own website" will be given by Paula Crawford.

This talk will take place on Thursday 15th of October at 7pm.

Please book at the Info. Desk on 890 5563.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:42pm

Ciaran Priestly will be launching his book "Clonsilla in 1798" in the Library on Thursday Oct. at 7pm.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:43pm

Dermot Bolger, who is better known as a novelist, will read from his new poetry collection "External Affairs" on Thursday 29th Oct. at 7pm.

Please book for this event on 890 5563.

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:45pm

An Exhibition by artist Martina McAteer-Whelan will be displayed during October

A Safer Halloween exhibition from the Neighbourhood Youth Project will be displayed from 23rd October– 2nd November

BlanchLibrary · 06-10-2009 4:52pm

Innovation Week 14th-22nd October

Blanchardstown library has three projects listed for this week including

1. D15 Soundspot a new online audio library
2. Book-Crossing - a free giveaway of books to the public
3. Tours of our Assistive Technology Centre will be offered

Check out www.innovationdublin.ie for more info.

BlanchLibrary · 17-10-2009 2:43pm

BlanchLibrary wrote: »

Acclaimed Storyteller Pat Ryan will visit Blanchardstown Library on Monday the 19th of October at 3.30pm for a storytelling session for children aged 6 to 11yrs.

All Welcome!

Please phone 890 5563 to book for this event.

Space available for this very exciting storytelling session!!!!!

BlanchLibrary · 03-11-2009 5:23pm

Surviving the Recession: The Library Response

A talk by Brid O’ Brien of the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed and Kevin Quinn of the Blanchardstown Centre for the Unemployed will take place in Blanchardstown library on Thursday 5th November at 7.00pm.

All welcome to book your place Tel. 8905563 or email charlie.quinn@fingalcoco.ie

Free of charge!!!

Date: Thursday 5th November @ 7pm

Come along on the night!

BlanchLibrary · 03-11-2009 5:34pm

"New Science - New Foods" - A talk for Science Week by Dr. Nigel Brunton & Dr. Douglas Sorenson.

Blanchardstown Library
Monday 9th November @ 7pm

All Welcome!
Admission Free!

"Functional Foods" are foods or dietary components that may provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These foods already represent a €23 billion worldwide market with projections for futher growth in the future.

However, the general public are often confused and sceptical when purchasing items which claim to confer a health benefit, especially as they often command a premium price.

Dr. Brunton & Dr. Sorenson are researchers in the area of functional foods based at Teagasc's Ashtown Food Research Centre. Dr. Brunton's presentation will attempt to explain the concept of functinal foods, the history behind their development and evidence pointing toward their nutritional importance. Dr. Sorenson will discuss the main new product and consumer trends driving the global functional foods market.

BlanchLibrary · 03-11-2009 5:37pm

Business Seminar

A talk entitled

"Thinking of Starting a Business? 10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating"

by Gerry Faloona will be held in Blanchardstown Library on Thursday 12th November at 6.30pm

To book your place Tel. 8905563

Admission Free!
All Welcome!

BlanchLibrary · 03-11-2009 5:40pm

Poetry Reading with John F.Deane

Distinguished poet, novelist and critic John F. Deane will visit Blanchardstown library on Thursday 26th November at 7.00pm.

All Welcome!
Admission is Free!

Come along on the night!!!!

amdublin · 07-11-2009 12:52pm

Thanks for all the info about upcoming events Blanch Library.

Sometimes we D15er's forget what a wonderful facility we have right in our midst.

And free!! I like that part the best

BlanchLibrary · 09-11-2009 6:02pm

amdublin wrote: »

Sometimes we D15er's forget what a wonderful facility we have right in our midst.

And free!! I like that part the best

Thanks for the compliment AmDublin!

BlanchLibrary · 09-11-2009 6:04pm

"New Science - New Foods" - A talk for Science Week by Dr. Nigel Brunton & Dr. Douglas Sorenson.

Blanchardstown Library
Monday 9th November @ 7pm

All Welcome!
Admission Free!

This talk is on TONIGHT!!!!!!

BlanchLibrary · 11-11-2009 7:48pm

A range of educational toys and self-help material are available for loan from Blanchardstown Library.

The toys and materials are relevant to parents, carers, guardians or those who work with children with special needs.

These toys include such things as Facial Expression Puppets. These puppets have two faces that show one emotion on one side and the opposite emotion on the other. They can be used on a one to one basis or in a group session to discuss ecperiencs about emotions and feelings.

Please call to Blanchardstown Library to borrow these items!

BlanchLibrary · 18-11-2009 9:22pm

"Trim the Library Tree"

An arts & crafts session where children will make Christmas Decorations for the large Library Tree.

When: Tuesday, 1st of December @ 3pm
Where: Blanchardstown Library

For children aged 8-12yrs!

All Welcome! Please phone 890 5563 to book in for this crafts session.

BlanchLibrary · 30-11-2009 7:15pm

Flower arranging with Connie Merriman will take place on Tuesday the 1st of December at 7pm.

There is no admission charge for this event!

Please phone 890 5563 to book for this event.

BlanchLibrary · 30-11-2009 7:26pm

Spanish Language Workshops:
A series of 3 fun Spanish Workshops for 3-5yr olds will run in the Library on Tuesday 1st, 8th & 15th December at 10am - 10.45am.

French Language Workshops:
A series of 3 fun French Workshops for 3-5yr olds will run in the Library on Wednesday 2nd, 9th & 16th December at 10am to 10.45am.

Children will learn simple Spanish and French words and phrases through song, rhymes, games and art!

Please phone 890 5563 to book for this event.

These workshops are free of charge!

BlanchLibrary · 30-11-2009 8:54pm

Tuesday 15th December @ 6.45pm
Coolmine Musical Society present "Classical Christmas - festive songs from around Europe".
Come along and enjoy the wonderful singing and some seasonal refreshments! Sponsored by Europe Direct

Wednesday 16th December @ 7pm
Luttrelstown Community College present "An Evening of Festive Music". This event willl give you an opportunity to relax and enjoy the musical talent of Luttrelstown Community College.

BlanchLibrary · 09-12-2009 4:09pm

Author Reading

Claire Keegan, aurthor of the short story collections Antarctica and Walk the Blue Fields will be visiting the library on Wednesday 9th December at 7.00pm.

All welcome!

Mulled wine & mince pies will be served!

BlanchLibrary · 17-12-2009 1:09pm

Fingal Libraries are now on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/fingallibraries

Come follow us!

Luttrell1975 · 19-12-2009 10:36am

BlanchLibrary wrote: »

Fingal Libraries are now on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/fingallibraries

Come follow us!

Hey the Library in Blanch is brilliant. I only visited twice, once when my broadband went down and once for a meeting but next year want to get some books. Do you people have baby/parent/pregnancy books?

BlanchLibrary · 19-12-2009 10:52am

Hi Lutrell1975,

Thanks for the query!

We do indeed have books on pregnancy, parenting, childcare, etc. On your next visit please ask a member of staff to show you where these books are shelved. Hopefully you will find a book that will suit your needs!

Regards,
Blanchardstown Library

breffney · 14-01-2010 12:23pm

Hi Blanch Library,

I came across your page via Google. Do you have a specific twitter adddress as I want to follow you. ? Or can I only follow you via the Fingal Libraries page. ?

Cheers!

Regards, ~~~ Breffney

BlanchLibrary · 14-01-2010 1:14pm

Hi Breffney,

You can follow Fingal Libraries on Twitter at

http://twitter.com/fingallibraries

Fingal County Council can be followed on Twitter at

http://twitter.com/Fingalcoco

Regards,

Blanchardstown Library

breffney · 14-01-2010 2:08pm

BlanchLibrary wrote: »

Hi Breffney,

You can follow Fingal Libraries on Twitter at

http://twitter.com/fingallibraries

Fingal County Council can be followed on Twitter at

http://twitter.com/Fingalcoco

Regards,

Blanchardstown Library

Loads of thanks for the speedy reply. Great service. !

BlanchLibrary · 14-01-2010 5:34pm

Mary O'Donnell will read from her latest poetry collection "The place of miracles" in Blanchardstown Library on Thursday January 28th at 7pm.

All Welcome!

BlanchLibrary · 27-01-2010 4:13pm

French classes for beginners:

Tuesday: 5-6pm: 5-8 year olds (starting 2nd Feb)

Wednesday: 4-5pm: 9-12 year olds (starting 3rd Feb)

These classes will run for 8 weeks.

Please phone 890 5563 to book your child in to a class.
Classes are sponsored by Europe Direct and are Free of Charge.

BlanchLibrary · 27-01-2010 4:15pm

Spanish classes for beginners

Monday: 3.30 - 4.30pm 5-8 year olds (starting 1st Feb)

Monday: 4.30 - 5.30pm 9 - 12 year olds (starting 1st Feb)

These classes will run for 8 weeks.

Please phone 890 5563 to book your child in to a class.

Classes are sponsored by Europe Direct and are Free of Charge.

Zaph · 27-01-2010 11:08pm

Hi Blanch Library. There's no real need to re-format the text, the default settings are just fine for most things around here.

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:06pm

Surviving the Recession: The Library Response

Our next talk in the series is from the Genesis Psychotherpy and Family Therapy Service.

Nora Martin, Family Therapist, will advise on supporting families in difficult times.

This talk will take place on Thursday 4th February at 7pm.

Free of Charge! Alll Welcome!

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:08pm

Poets Alive!

Our next poetry reading in the monthly series is by Theo Dorgan. Theo's latest collection is entitles "Greek" and he will read in the Library on Thursday 25th February at 7pm.

All Welcome.

Free of Charge!

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:09pm

To be informed of events in Blanchardstown Library please join our mailing list at the Information Desk or email charlie.quinn@fingalcoco.ie

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:14pm

An exhibition on the C.A.O., providing information on college application and entry, will be on display in the Reference Section.

An exhibition on Climate Change will be on display in the Reference Section.

An exhibition on Castles in Europe will be on display in the Reference Section.

A Gardening Exhibition from ENFO entitled "Garden Bird Detectives" will be on show in the Reference Section.

The books written by local schoolchildren for the Europe Direct "Make a Book" project will be on display in the Library 25th Jan to 12th Feb.

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:16pm

Faxes can be sent from Blanchardstown Library - please visit the Reference Section (upstairs) for this service.

2 Photocopiers are available for use upstairs in the Reference Section while 1 photocopier is available for use by the public on the ground floor in the Lending Section.

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:19pm

Visit the Library to see our full range of DVDs and CDs!

TV Series on box sets are available in the Library.

You can also see what DVDs are in stock by checking our online catalogue!

BlanchLibrary · 02-02-2010 5:30pm

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!

Upcoming activities in Blanchardstown Library

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