Library Events Spring 2012
Ongoing Events at Dundalk Branch Library
Beginners English - A language class for non-English speakers continues in Dundalk Library each Thursday evening from 6-8 pm. Ask at desk to book place.
Europe Direct Centre – Dundalk Library is a Europe Direct Centre and provides information on issues related to the European Union including EU Publications and general queries about the role of the EU. Free phone access to Europe Direct contact centre and web access to the EU websites is provided go to http://ec.europa.eu/europedirect/
Writers-in-Libraries-Scheme – a teenage writers group joins author Sandy Sneddon, using the framework of the social media site Facebook, as a tool for creativity in this 10 week writing course, starting November 2011. Please leave your details at libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie for future writing course details.
Adult Book Clubs – Rediscover the joy of reading and discuss your views with others. A monthly book Club meets in Dundalk Library the first Tuesday of every month at 6.30 pm. And another the second Wednesday of the month at 11.00 am. New members welcome.
WiFi Access is available to current Library members. Renew you Library membership today and avail of free Wi-Fi in Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee Libraries as well as Market Square.
Computer Classes for groups including digital photography workshops. If you are interested in updating your computer skills please phone Dundalk Library on 042-9353190 for further details.
Coming soon to your Library downloadable E-Books. In 2012 Louth County Libraries will provide digital audio books and e-books for download directly from the Library’s website.
For Adults
First Tuesday of the Month – continuing in February 2012 ‘Grow it yourself’ a series of gardening talks and demonstrations with Damien O’Callaghan, Open to all.
Wednesday Mornings – starting in February 2012 join our weekly knitting club and discover your hidden talents. Beginners and experienced knitters welcome.
FÁS e-Learning Workshops
FÁs e-learning workshops take place in branch Libraries, in Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee.
What are they?
‘The FÁS e-learning at the Library’ programme provides a facility for people to learn computer skills in their own community. The aim of the programme is to up-skill participants in Information Technology Skills.
A facilitator will be available in the Library at agreed times, to deliver workshops to beginners and support learners throughout the programme.
Who are they for?
The programme is open to all learners (over 18 years of age) and is free of charge. The programmes aims to assist people who have: -
· Little or no IT skills, (through workshops in the library delivered by a facilitator)
· Some It skills, for learners who wish to learn online but may need some assistance (also through workshops)
· Highers level of IT skills, for learners who can access online courseware remotely and email the facilitator for support if required. These users can access the courseware from home, the library or anywhere with good internet access.
· People on the liver register, recently unemployed etc. who wish to improve their IT skills.
Workshop topics will concentrate on practical tasks such as sending and receiving emails, simple word processing and using the internet to find information.
Please conatact Dundalk Library for details of the above events
Tel: 042-9353190 Web: www.louthcoco.ie Email: libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie Follow us on twitter: @LouthLibraries
Drogheda Events Spring 2012
Roddy Doyle will visit Drogheda Library on Tuesday 31st January 2012 at 4 p.m. To co-oincide with his vist there are a number of competitions running at present they include
Junior Section
Roddy Doyle Art Competition Closing date 27th January.
Roddy Doyle Word search Closing date 27th January
Roddy Doyle Biug Quiz Closing date 18th February
Roddy Review Closing date 18th February
Entry forms for all of the above avaialable from the library. Book token prizes & alll art entries will be put on public display.
Roddy Tree Reading
Each child who borrows and reads a Roddy Doyle title drom drogheda library gets his/her own name on a leaf on a special Roddy Doyle reading tree. So hurry up and help us fill the tree with leaves.
Adult Section
Roddy Doyle Quiz Closing date 18th February
Entry form available at the library. Book Token Prizes.
it is not too late to take part in this great reading project, just read one title written by Roddy Doyle and be part of Drogheda Reads Roddy Doyle.
St. Brigids's Day Care Photographic Exhibition
From 18 February running for 3 weeks. Come along and view these wonderful photos during library opening hours.
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