Events.

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z

Wednesday 1st November @ 6.45-7.50pm An informal writing group that meet on a monthly basis on the first Wednesday of each month. New members welcome.

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:00:00 Z

The Parent & Toddler Group meet in Blanchardstown Library every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. All welcome to drop in at any stage.

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

Our Baby Book Club meet up once a month for storytime for babies and toddlers, all welcome

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:00:00 Z

Halloween Movie afternoon for all the family at 3.00 pm on Wednesday 1st November showing a seasonal holiday film. Book at desk or ring library at 8906793.

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:00:00 Z

Improve your English conversation skills by coming along for an informal & casual English chat, drop-in, no teacher every Wednesday from 6pm.

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:00:00 Z

Thursdays @ 10.00 – 11am Parent and Toddler group meet every Thursday morning to socialize, play games and learn.

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:00:00 Z

The club hosts exercises, tea, bingo and chat every thursday from 2pm to 4pm. .There is limited space available for new members. Please contact Betty during meeting times.-.

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:30:00 Z

This is a Spanish/English language exchange. It meets every Thursday @ 6.30pm. No Booking Necessary.

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

Cancelled today-school term holidays--Held each Friday Morning from 10.30 am to 12.00. All welcome.

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 10:00:00 Z

Informal French conversation group to help people to improve their French language skills - meets every Saturday at 10am in Blanchardstown library. All Welcome.

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 11:30:00 Z

Saturday 4th November, 11.30am -12.30pm: Author Sadhbh Devlin will read her debut picture book 'Bí ag Spraoi Liom' and afterwards chat about inventions and creativity with the children. The children will then design and make their own inventions with craft and recycled materials. 1pm: Blanchardstown Pop Up Gaeltacht will be open from 1pm. Drop in for tea and coffee, chat, storytelling and more. Blanchardstown Library’s Ciorcal Comhrá will be there, and they’d love to meet you! IFTA nominated actor and accomplished author Diarmuid De Faoite will facilitate two story-telling sessions: 1.00pm-2.00pm: Aimed at older children and teenagers, but all are welcome! 3.00pm-4.00:pm Aimed at adults, but all are welcome! Booking is essential as places are limited, contact us at 8905563 or email blanchlibrary@fingal.ie

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 12:00:00 Z

Improve your Irish language skills, join the conversation group every Saturday in Blanchardstown library at 12pm

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

They meet every Monday Morning during the school term from 10.30 am to 12.00. All welcome.

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:00:00 Z

Book club usually meet on the last Monday of the month from 2 pm to 3 pm. They will review "Eleanor Oliphant is completely fined" by Gayle Honeyman this month. New members are welcome. Contact library at 8906793 for details.

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:30:00 Z

Conversation only - a reasonable level of fluency required. Group meets every Monday afternoon @ 4.30pm

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:30:00 Z

Group takes place every Monday evening at 6.30pm. All Levels Welcome! Please book at Malahide Library/phone 87004430/ email: malahidelibrary@fingal.ie

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:30:00 Z

Improve your Spanish by joining this informal group which meets every Monday at 6.30pm in Blanchardstown Library

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z

Tuesday 7th November @ 3.45pm. The first Tuesday of every month.

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:00:00 Z

Lots of fun with toys, puzzles, teddies & colouring-in to encourage language, problem solving, imagination and fine motor skills. Drop in anytime from 11am-12pm on the first Tuesday of every month!

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:45:00 Z

Guest Speaker : Jessica O'Donnell, Head of Education-The Hugh Lane Gallery-will give an illustrated talk discussing highlights from the renowned collection of Dublin City Gallery. U3A Groups cater for those aged 55+ interested in lifelong learning-they meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month in Baldoyle Library. Please see the U3A-Baldoyle/Sutton website for a full listing of their activities and contact details.

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:30:00 Z

Craft Circle for Adults starts 6.45 -7.45pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. If you enjoy knitting, sewing, crochet or any handcraft come along with your projects an swap ideas and patterns with our group. Register your interest at the desk or call us on (01) 870 4430 to sign-up.

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:00:00 Z

Ireland’s Notable Women- Late Seasons – Wednesday 8th November 8pm. Ireland’s Notable Women recognises the achievements of some of Ireland’s most distinguished and interesting women, who are often overlooked in the history books. Join Irish Independent’s Martina Devlin in conversation with a trio of writers uncovering the fascinating lives of women from our past. Clodagh Finn, author of A Time to Risk All, Valerie Pakenham, a journalist and the editor of Maria Edgeworth’s Letters from Ireland and Nell Regan is a poet, academic and the author behind Helena Molony: A Radical Life, 1883-1967  Booking is essential as places are limited, contact us at 8905563 or email blanchlibrary@fingal.ie

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:00:00 Z

Blanchardstown Europe Direct Information Centre and Work Matters - the library’s Business, Enterprise and Employment Support Service in conjunction with the Local Enterprise Office in Fingal (LEO) are offering Business Advice Sessions in Blanchardstown Library on Thursday 9th and Thursday 23rd of November. Booking is essential. For more information and to book an individual session go to https://www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal/Start-or-Grow-your-Business/Business-Advice-Mentoring/Business-Advice-Clinics/Business-Advice-Clinics.html

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:00:00 Z

The club hosts exercises, tea, bingo and chat every thursday from 2pm to 4pm. .There is limited space available for new members. Please contact Betty during meeting times.-.

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

-Held each Friday Morning from 10.30 am to 12.00. All welcome.

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 12:45:00 Z

Saturday 11th November, 12.45 – 2.15 pm. A Comedy Workshop for Children aged 8 -12 years. A workshop that teaches comedy skills and exercises for children to express themselves and develop teamwork, creativity and confidence. Booking is essential as places are limited, contact us at 8905563 or email blanchlibrary@fingal.ie

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

They meet every Monday Morning during the school term from 10.30 am to 12.00. All welcome.

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:00:00 Z

Enjoy a great family classic movie in the Junior Library. Booking is essential. Please call 01 8905026 for bookings and film title.

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

This workshop combines science and food technology .Using dry ice and yoghurt mix , children learn all about the properties of dry ice.. With Susan Boyle. . Invited class only.

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:30:00 Z

Combining science and food the children will make their own instant frozen yoghurt using dry ice which freezes the yoghurt mix instantly to make a frozen yoghurt that tastes fizzy when you eat it! Children learn though interactive hands-on activity. Ages 7+

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 Z

The club hosts exercises, tea, bingo and chat every thursday from 2pm to 4pm. .There is limited space available for new members. Please contact Betty during meeting times.-.

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

-Held each Friday Morning from 10.30 am to 12.00. All welcome.

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

Need some hints or tips using your I Pad, I Phone or Tablet? Join Joyce Kelly for a basic introduction. Four classes starting on Wednesday, 28th June. Numbers are limited. Phone us on 8905026 or email us at howthlibrary.library@fingal.ie to book your place.

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:00:00 Z

Contact Swords Library for more information.

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:30:00 Z

Parents and children create a story using Scratch programming Language on Saturday 18th November at 2.30pm-duration 1.5 hrs. Booking is essential as places are limited. Please contact the library on 8906793 or book at library desk.

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:45:00 Z

Ecologist Padraic Fogerty-Author of " Whittled away-Ireland's vanishing nature" will give this talk based on his new book .. This talk is open to all. Contact Baldoyle Library @ 8906793 to book a place.

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z

Tuesday 21st November @ 6.45pm. Nutritional Coach Antoinette Kane will speak about how to look and feel great, stay healthy and live life to the full at  any age or stage in life. She will focus on how to boot your energy levels and immune system through a healthy, balanced diet. Examples of easy to follow/ prepare recipes will be presented.

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:00:00 Z

Join storyteller Simone Schuemmelfeder in this fun and gentle session for the very young and their parents. Let your baby enjoy Simone’s story-blanket with felt flaps to lift and funny animals to discover. And learn how to tell a relaxing bed-time story to your little one with sounds, movements and giggles. Story Cuddle is the perfect opportunity for parents to explore stories with their baby, meet other parents and take ideas home, Wednesday, 22nd November at 11am. Booking is essential, and can be done at the lending desk or by calling 01 890 5560.

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

-This month's meetings will be held on the 22nd And 29th November. Help and advice with all crafting projects.The group meet the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month. All welcome. .

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:00:00 Z

The club hosts exercises, tea, bingo and chat every thursday from 2pm to 4pm. .There is limited space available for new members. Please contact Betty during meeting times.-.

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z

Tuesday 28th November @ 6.45pm. This meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of every month.

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

Storytelling and fun activities for pre-schoolers.

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:30:00 Z

The Tuesday Morning Book Club meet on the last Tuesday of every month at 11.30am. This month the group will discuss 'At Home' by Bill Bryson.

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:00:00 Z

For 4-7 year olds. Please book at library desk/email malahidelibrary@fingal.ie/phone 01 8714430.

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:30:00 Z

This month the book club will be discussing the wonderful 'Private Peaceful' by Michael Morpurgo.

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:00:00 Z

A monthly workshop in poetic form. We take an aspect of the craft and experiment with it. The results are then discussed. The workshop is led by poet, Maighread Medbh.

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:30:00 Z

-This month's meetings will be held on the 22nd and 29th November. Help and advice with all crafting projects.The group meet the 3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month. All welcome. .

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:30:00 Z

Fingal Volunteer Centre will have a stand in Blanchardstown Library on Wednesday 29th of November from 3.30pm to 5pm to answer all your questions about volunteering & how to get started.

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:00:00 Z

Held the last Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 am. Stories, songs and games with babies and toddlers.