Just over 3 weeks to go to our next YLG In Person Conference on Wednesday 1st May in the fabulous new Naas library. Numbers are limited so book your ticket here eventbrite.ie/e/875951513557…
Library Association School Libraries Group, LAI #YLGRecWithConf24

We're back! Our 2024 DEAR Challenge takes place at 12 noon on Friday April 26 2024. Open to all. Get involved!
Read all about it on our new website dropeverythingandread.ie
Register your support at forms.gle/eGvDfcNommz45e…
#DEARIrl #LetsGetIrelandReading

Early Modern Book Collections: past, present and future. A lunchtime lecture series at the Royal Irish Academy. Wednesdays, 1pm, 24 April, 8 May, 15 May. More info at ria.ie/early-modern-b…

If you want to write or illustrate for children, this Children's Books Ireland Laureate na nÓg event is a must: #properbook How to Write and Illustrate for Children and Young People
Sat 20th April 6.30pm An Taibhdhearc, Galway
Tickets here: eventbrite.ie/e/properbook-m…

Winner of the bookmark design competition for our Summer Stars packs.
Congratulations to Sarah-Jane from St. Louis NS, Rathkenny. The design will be reproduced & made into a bookmark for over 3,000 Summer Stars packs for our library reading programme this summer.
St. Louis NS

Visit Cregan Library and borrow a beautiful Irish language picture book from our ground floor display. Selected by Dublin City University's Irish Language Writer in Residence Muireann Ní Chíobháin, these titles will awaken a love of Irish in young children. More info here: bit.ly/4avaAXl

I love this idea because I genuinely feel that the world would be a better place if more adults sat down and let themselves enjoy a picture book. Go get yourself a Chris Haughton 🇪🇺 or Paddy Donnelly or Mr Steve ✍≧◉◡◉≦ or Sarah Bowie you'll feel better.

NEW on #TakeActionForLibraries Day: ALA launches #ReaderVoterReady campaign to encourage all library advocates and their communities to get informed, get registered, and get ready to vote!

Learn more & make a commitment to vote: ala.org/advocacy/reade…

The Road Safety Authority is to convene focus groups with teachers and students on a new road safety module for Transition Year.

It is part of measures to help improve road safety culture among young people rte.ie/news/2024/0402…

Reminiscence Group in Johnston Central Library

Come along to meet up with others and talk about childhood memories.

Next meeting at 11.30am on Saturday 6th April.

Contact the Library on 049 437 8500 for details.

#Cavan #LibrariesIreland #Reminiscence

Day 3 - a book with a captivating first or final sentence
#ReadIrishWomenChallenge24
Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai (in fairness most of Clara's sentences in this book are captivating!).

Join us for an exclusive online event with the extraordinary Kate Morton the award-winning and worldwide bestselling author of Homecoming on Tuesday 9th April. Sign up to this FREE online event, hosted by BorrowBox via the link: bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Bridging Worlds with Words: Mastering Non-Violent Communication in Libraries. 1st webinar in our #selfleadership series. Explore the principals of NVC, how to communicate meaningfully, understand your emotions, resolve conflicts & ask for what you need. cilip.org.uk/event/NVCwebin…

🔔 #IIFS grants alert! 🔔

We're thrilled to announce the availability of two grant programs for delegates to attend our Summit!

Learn about their conditions & deadlines to apply by visiting bit.ly/49fy2ac

& make sure to stay tuned for more opportunities! 🌏✈️

There's been lots of interest in our #FutureLibraries toolkit and report since we launched last month. Many libraries across the sector are using the tools to future-proof their organisation. Have you downloaded the toolkit and used it with your team yet? cilip.org.uk/page/future-li…

Louise Lives Large follows the inspiring journey of newly cancer-free teen Louise Edgar as she embarks on a mission to make up for lost time with her ‘Live Large List’.

Watch the first episode of Louise Lives Large today at 4pm RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player 📺
rte.ie/player/

The Easter break is a great time to catch up with your reading! To assist you, we have added lots of new titles to our Sora library - including these great new #Fiction titles. Check them out - and happy reading!
#LoveReading #SchoolLibraries

You are invited to join the LAI Rare Books Group AGM & Annual Lecture - Mon 8 April 12pm. Laura Ryan (Asst. Keeper of Visual Collections National Library of Ireland) will talk on “Preserving Children’s Literature as Special Collections in Ireland'. Book your free place: tinyurl.com/RBGLecture

Don't forget to book your ticket and join us at our in person Conference, on Wednesday 1st May in Naas library.
#YLGRecWithConf24
Tickets can be booked at eventbrite.ie/e/875951513557…