National Library Of Ireland Family Events
National Library Of Ireland hosts a wide variety of events including theatre, children's storytelling, creative workshops, and much more which are great fun for all the family.
As part of Summer schedule to help children and their parents explore the exhibition together. The library have set up the Thursday Tales and Trails Schedule which is suitable for children aged 4 - 12 years and is available free of charge at the exhibition area.
Thursday Tales and Trails Schedule
- Thursday 7 July - Myths and Legends read by Aoife – hear stories read by a costumed story reader and draw your own fairy story. Any age just drop in
- Thursday 14 July - The Place Where I Live - Make a story hat of where you are from using collage, craft and drawing. Age 8 - 12 years.
- Thursday 28 July - History Detectives Workshop – Explore the National Library of Ireland using your history detective skills – discover the treasures of the Library by investigating old maps, photographs and books.For all the young budding history detectives out there! Age 8 - 12 years.
- Thursday 4 August - Word Wizards - Be a Word Wizard! Be inspired by children's writer and poet Enda Wyley in this fun, hands-on writing workshop as she takes you on a deadly trail through the stories and illustrations on display in the Library's main hall. And in The Writer's Studio explore different ways of writing, encounter stories by other authors and create your own Tall Tales which will delight your friends and family. Age 7 - 12 years
- Thursday 11 August - Bookmaking - Create your own book, at the National Library, be inspired by our collection and design your book cover using collage, marbling and craft! Age 7 - 12 years and also a family workshop
- Thursday 18 August - Shadow Puppet Theatre Workshop
Meet the characters from our exhibition Tall Tales and Deadly Drawings and create your own shadow puppet characters in this interactive workshop using games, stories and artwork. Age 7 - 12 years and also a family workshop
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Thursday 25 Augest -My StoryHave you ever asked ‘What happened on the day I was born?’ or ‘Who were my great grandparentsand what did they do?’Learn how to research your family history, record your family story and create a family tree in this interactive workshop. Age 8 - 12 years
Saturday Stories
Come along and listen to stories and tales in our Saturday story hour.Listen as words and imagination bring stories to life. All welcome – booking not required
- Saturday 9 July - Story time with Aideen Mc Bride - Aideen’s stories range from traditional tales and rural tales, to newly created stories. She has told stories in both English and as Gaeilge in schools, libraries and festivals.
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Saturday 16 July - Fairy tales from many lands – Readings of some well known and new tales in different languages including Russian, German, French
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Saturday 23 July - Stories with Niall De Burca - With his dynamic performance style and the diversity of his stories, this story hour will delight audiences of all ages.
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Saturday 20 August - National Tell Tale Day with author Tom McCaughren - Heritage Week 2011 kicks off with National TellTale Day.We’re asking all age groups to join together in the great Irish tradition of story telling. Come to the Library and listen to author Tom McCaughren read from his award winning fox books including Run with the Wind and Run Swift, Run Free.
My Yeats Programme
Families can enjoy the exhibition Yeats:- the life and work of William Butler Yeats all year round.
They have a ‘My Yeats’ guide to help children and their parents explore the exhibition together. The guide is suitable for children aged 7+ and is available free of charge at the exhibition area.
As part of the ‘My Yeats’ programme for children, in April, May and June they run a series of Saturday morning storytelling for children aged 4+ followed by a special children’s tour of the exhibition. They also offered a number of creative workshops for children throughout the Summer
The fifth Summer's Wreath programme, which will take place in June, will celebrate the creativity and legacy of William Butler Yeats. Many Irish and international guests will grace us with their personal reflections and readings from Yeats's poetry, plays and stories.
My Yeats - Programme For Children
Classification :- Children Storytelling and Tour / Age 4 +
Date / Time :- TBC
Admission :- Free , but as places are limited
Familyfun Tip :- Come Early
The National Library Opining Hours
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Monday - Wednesday: 9.30 - 20.00
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Thursday - Fri: 9.30 - 17.00
- Saturday: 9.30 - 13.00
The National Library Café and Shop
- Joly Café
The Joly Café is located on the ground floor off the front hall in the main Library. Snack foods, light lunches as well as teas and coffees are available throughout the day. There is seating for 46 in a comfortable, bright room which in an earlier era was also a café.
- Library Shop
The Library Shop is located on the ground floor of the main Library opposite the café. It sells a range of books, cds, postcards and other products related to the Library's collections and exhibition programmes.
Culture Night Special Event - Children’s Books Ireland event at the National Library of Ireland
If you're a young reader or author (or if you’re just curious!) you’ll have a very special chance on Culture Night to take part in a virtual visit to the studio of a picture book artist. You can watch the artist at work, ask questions and try out some picture book techniques for yourself with picture book artists and authors Niamh Sharkey, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick and Annie West. Open Studio will use the latest technology to let you connect with a professional children’s writer or illustrator.
Events take place in the seminar room of the National Library at 19.00, 19.45 and 20.30 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis from approximately 18.00.
Drop-in activities available between 19.00 - 21.00. For more information tel: (01) 8727 475
Classification :- Children Workshop / Age 7 +
Date :- TBC
Time:- 19.00 - 21.00
Admission :- Free but booking required and places limited Tel. 01 6030277
How To Get To The National Library Of Ireland
The National Library is located on Kildare Street in the centre of Dublin.
The Google map shows the location of the Main Library Building on Kildare Street. There are other Library building at 2/3 Kildare Street and the National Photographic Archive in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar.
The Library’s administrative headquarters are also located at no. 4 Kildare Street.
LUAS Green Line:- to St Stephen's Green
Car:- Meter parking on St. Stephens Green
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