Dundalk Library. Tel: 042-9353190
June Events
Boosting Bone Health Talk with Amo Physio Anne Orr: Join us in Dundalk Library on Wednesday 3rd June at 3:00pm for a Boosting Bone Health talk with physiotherapist Anne Orr. This is a focused talk on understanding osteoporosis, identifying risk factors and proactive strategies for prevention. Please contact Dundalk Library on 042-9353190 to reserve your place. This is a Healthy Ireland At Your Library event.
Bealtaine Festival Quiz for Adults: Dundalk Library is holding our annual Bealtaine Festival Quiz on Thursday 4th June at 2:30pm. Teams of 3-4. If you have no team, come along and we will assign you to a team. All are welcome to attend, there is no booking required and refreshments will be provided.
Cruinniú na nÓg - Cruinniú Comics: Join us for Cruinniú na nÓg in Dundalk Library on Saturday 6th June at 12:00pm-2:00pm. Cruinniú Comics is a creative arts event designed by the members of AAEX TEENS for other young people, who are invited to either participate in contributing to large-scale, collaborative comic-based artworks, or produce smaller-scale works to take home using tools and materials provided under the guidance of young members of AAEX TEENS. Suitable for ages 9-15 years and there is no booking required.
Chat GPT Classes: Join us in a beginners class on using AI chatbots. This course is designed to support people who want to find out how to use ChatGPT and similar applications in their everyday lives. Beginners are welcome so no previous experience is needed. Just bring your smart phone or iPad along to class and our friendly tutor will talk you through the steps. Taking place in Dundalk Library on Tuesday 9th June at 10:30am-12:30pm. Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Please contact Dundalk Library on 042-9353190 to book your place.
Dundalk Library Memory Café: Join us for our next monthly meeting of the Dundalk Library Memory Café on Tuesday 9th June at 2:30pm. Our guest speaker this month is Rebecca Carolan from SAGE Advocacy, talking about Fair Deal and other services that SAGE can help us with. This is a free event and provides a welcoming space for people living with dementia, just come along for a lovely social afternoon, providing support and advice. National Carers Week will run from the 8th-14th June so this is a perfect time for carers, family and friends of people living with memory loss to attend and see what supports are available. All are welcome to attend, there is no booking required.
Chat GPT Classes: Join us in a beginners class on using AI chatbots. This course is designed to support people who want to find out how to use ChatGPT and similar applications in their everyday lives. Beginners are welcome so no previous experience is needed. Just bring your smart phone or iPad along to class and our friendly tutor will talk you through the steps. Taking place in Dundalk Library on Tuesday 16th June at 2:00pm-4:00pm. Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Please contact Dundalk Library on 042-9353190 to book your place.
Ongoing Events
Adult Book Clubs: Rediscover the joy of reading and discuss your views with others. Please ask at desk for details if you wish to be put on a Reserve List.
Baby Book Club: Explore the benefits of reading to your baby from an early age. Takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30am.
eServices Demonstration: Learn how to use our full suite of eServices with help from staff on the last Friday of every month from 11:00am-12:00pm. These eServices can be found HERE
Family Carers Support Group: All family carers and former carers are welcome to join our monthly support group meeting! Taking place in Dundalk Library on the last Wednesday of every month at 10:30am-12:00pm. Our monthly support group is aimed at giving you a break from your caring routine and a chance to meet others who understand, offering open discussion, support and an opportunity to make friends. No booking required. All are welcome to attend.
Georgie Porgie Tots Corner, Parent & Toddler Group: Every Thursday at 10:00am.
Irish Language Group: Intermediate level - Every Tuesday at 4:00pm.
Memory Café: Join us on the second Tuesday of every month at 2:30pm-3:30pm for a social afternoon of tea, chat and information! The Café is a warm and welcoming place for people to come and meet others also living with Dementia / Alzheimer’s. Carers, family and friends are all welcome, there is no booking required. For further information, please contact Dundalk Library on 042-9353190 or email libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie.
Mindful Colouring Group for Adults: Join us for a relaxed and relaxing colouring group in Dundalk Library every Wednesday at 3:00pm. Colouring is a simple activity that has a myriad of benefits – relaxation, clarity, focus etc. No booking required.
WiFi Access is available to current Library members. Renew your Library membership today and avail of free WiFi in Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee Libraries as well as several hot spots in Dundalk Town Centre. Ask at issue desk for registration details and PIN no.
Computer Classes for groups. If you are interested in updating your computer skills please phone Dundalk Library on 042-9353190 for further details. Free classes run throughout the year.
Please contact Dundalk Library for details of the above events.
