tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7880928535239307222024-03-13T15:23:16.869+00:00Clare County Library BlogClare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.comBlogger3075125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-59782801889218304062021-04-20T14:52:00.003+01:002021-04-20T14:52:35.287+01:00Clare County Library gives out seeds with the ‘Grow it Forward’ campaign<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAYC4y0tynI/YH7cBfD-ilI/AAAAAAAAEx4/3cGTPfHGoW4TxCiRzqS9q1SYN12cTikigCLcBGAsYHQ/s941/CCC_Grow%2BIt%2BForward.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="941" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAYC4y0tynI/YH7cBfD-ilI/AAAAAAAAEx4/3cGTPfHGoW4TxCiRzqS9q1SYN12cTikigCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/CCC_Grow%2BIt%2BForward.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<font size="2">Anne Haugh, Director of Social Development, Clare County Council, and Cllr Mary Howard, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council, present GIY pack of seeds to Anne Callinan from The Armada Hotel, Spanish Point. The Armada Hotel has bestowed a number of garden allotments to hotel staff.</font>
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Libraries Ireland is partnering with Grow it Yourself (GIY) to roll out the ‘Grow It Forward’ campaign under the Government’s Keep Well programme. GIY is a not-for-profit social enterprise, based in Waterford. It helps people to grow some of their own food at home, at work, at school and in the community.
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The Grow it Forward campaign launched on Tuesday, 23rd March. Seeds have been dispersed from GIY (<a href="http://www.giy.ie">www.giy.ie</a>) and from libraries nationwide over the past number of weeks.</p><p>
Clare County Library has distributed packs of seeds to schools, nursing homes, community gardens and allotments via the library home delivery service. They have also been given to individual gardeners. Each pack contains five packets of seeds, a growing guide, and details on Clare library services and how to join the library. </p><p>
Clare County Library are now asking recipients to document their growing journeys by sending photos and feedback to Clare County Library social media. They are also asking participants to Grow It Forward by sharing their produce as little seedlings, plants in pots or the produce at harvest time with other people, so that many people can benefit from the impact of growing their own food.</p><p>
For further information or to avail of the final number of packs contact <a href="mailto:kilkee@clarelibrary.ie">kilkee@clarelibrary.ie</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-10791831648385975492021-02-01T09:37:00.001+00:002021-02-01T09:37:49.629+00:002020 Costa Awards category winners announced <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QRL0zqGc6Vg/YBfLvfah0EI/AAAAAAAAEw4/4lJsSTvsVD8Sq1WObGVGYrm1kCdOstzwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s490/costa%2B2020.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QRL0zqGc6Vg/YBfLvfah0EI/AAAAAAAAEw4/4lJsSTvsVD8Sq1WObGVGYrm1kCdOstzwgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/costa%2B2020.jpg"/></a></div>
Launched in 1971, the Costa Book Awards celebrate the best books of the year by writers resident in the UK and Ireland. The awards are in five categories – First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry and Children’s Book – with one of the five winning books selected as the overall Costa Book of the year.<p>
<i>Love After Love </i>by Ingrid Persaud, a heart-breaking but life-affirming story of family secrets, won the Costa First Novel Award.
<i>The Mermaid of Black Conch</i> by Monique Roffey, a love story set on an imaginary Caribbean island, won the Costa Novel Award.
<i>The Louder I sing</i> by Lee Lawrence about his 30-year battle for justice for his mother killed in a police raid won the Costa Biography Award. <p>
<i>The Historians </i>by Eavan Boland - her final collection – won the Costa Poetry Award.
<i>The Voyage of the Sparrowhawk</i> by Natasha Farrant, about two children and their teacher on an epic sea voyage, won the Costa Children’s Book Award.
One of these five titles will be chosen as the 2020 Costa Book of the Year. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 26th January 2021.
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-65674690173194285252020-12-21T15:59:00.001+00:002020-12-21T15:59:25.935+00:00An Post Irish Book of the Year 2020 winner – the Clare connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvx-Aa1q_ic/X-DGTmFVuQI/AAAAAAAAEv0/CX-tVxLl4JIeJ9jVeJ6q4le5-AdlduzKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s768/an_post_awards_2020.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvx-Aa1q_ic/X-DGTmFVuQI/AAAAAAAAEv0/CX-tVxLl4JIeJ9jVeJ6q4le5-AdlduzKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/an_post_awards_2020.jpg"/></a></div>
The AN POST Irish Book of the Year for 2020 has been awarded to Doireann Ní Ghríofa for her book <i>A Ghost in the Throat</i>. The book was also named as the Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2020 and the Hodges Figgis Irish Book of the Year.<p>
The book, a combination of essay and autobiographical fiction, is the acclaimed bilingual poet’s prose debut. It has received widespread praise for its use of language and original approach as it weaves two stories together: the narrator’s own relationship with pregnancy and motherhood and the life of 18th-century poet Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill. <p>
Doireann was born in Galway, grew up in Clare and now lives in Cork. A former Gaelcholáiste an Chláir student, she still has family in Kilnamona and Doolin and says that much of her writing is inspired by and based in Clare. She beat off competition from winners in 13 other categories for the top prize, which was chosen from an online public vote. <p>
The category award winners are:<br>
• <i>Old Ireland in Colour</i> by John Breslin and Sarah-Anne Buckley<br>
• <i>Break the Mould </i>by Sinéad Burke <br>
• <i>Cnámh </i>by Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde<br>
• <i>Neven Maguire’s Midweek Meals in Minutes</i> by Neven Maguire<br>
• <i>Diary of a Young Naturalist</i> by Dara McAnulty<br>
• <i>The Great Irish Farm Book </i>by Darragh McCullough<br>
• <i>Home Stretch </i>by Graham Norton<br>
• <i>After the Silence</i> by Louise O’Neill<br>
• <i>Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here’s the Science</i> by Luke O’Neill<br>
• <i>Strange Flowers</i> by Donal Ryan<br>
• <i>A Light That Never Goes Out</i> by Keelin Shanley<br>
• <i>Savage Her Reply </i>by Deirdre Sullivan <br>
• <i>Champagne Football</i> by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-28434414279647342522020-12-09T13:12:00.001+00:002020-12-09T13:13:07.353+00:00Clare County Library announces December activities <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHX9Ed18pmI/X9DNVPrD1iI/AAAAAAAAEvg/UqP_lQiuQBIba23yI1auQbTdLCBW-o23QCLcBGAsYHQ/s318/whats_new.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHX9Ed18pmI/X9DNVPrD1iI/AAAAAAAAEvg/UqP_lQiuQBIba23yI1auQbTdLCBW-o23QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/whats_new.jpg"/></a></div>
Clare County Library has announced an enhanced range of activities during December to facilitate access to Library services and to celebrate the festive season.
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<b>Best Books of 2020</b><br />
Looking for gift ideas? Or something to read yourself over the Christmas holidays? Library staff have been busy doing the work for you. Staff have read, reviewed and recommended books published in 2020, including Irish-published and international fiction and non-fiction for adults and children.
You can now order your library books online and there is also a range of e-books and e-audiobooks to choose from. Check out ‘Best Books of 2020’ on the Clare County Library website.
Every Christmas Eve, Icelandic people practise a tradition called ‘Jolabokaflod’, which translates as ‘Christmas book flood’. Jolabokaflod involves the giving of books as presents, so that friends and family can curl up with a good story on cosy nights in. We have exported and imported many Christmas traditions over the years, and this is one that librarians would recommend: the Icelandic Jolabokaflod.</p>
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<b>Family time at your library with over 10 online events</b><br />
Clare County Library is offering a range of family events in December to promote the importance of reading at home. This programme of events is provided by children’s writers, local artists and library staff. Activities include storytime with author Mary Murphy, art workshops for schools with Natasha Mac a Bháird and Audrey Dowling, and crafts with library staff. A popular offering is library staff’s ‘Favourite Childhood Books’, where library staff pick their favourite childhood reads. There is something here for everyone from the very, very young to the young at heart.
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<b>New Library software available</b><br />
Clare County Library is delighted to announce the roll-out of two pieces of software for library patrons.<br />
The Library has developed an app to enhance your visit to the library. You will soon be able to check in and check out your own books in our Wi-Fi-enabled libraries (De Valera Library, Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush, Scariff, Sixmilebridge, Ennistymon and Miltown Malbay). You will also be able to check your own account, update your loans, search the catalogue, reserve books and e-resources. The Clare County Library app is free and available on the App Store and the Google Store. Why not download the new Clare County Library app before your next visit to the library?<br />
Clare County Library has received Dormant Account Funding grant aid to provide literacy software to Clare schools. Library staff have contacted over 100 primary schools in the county in the past number of weeks to offer Touch-type, Read and Spell (TTRS) licences to students. So far, Clare schools have requested 365 licences for their students. Library staff have also contacted adult education providers and a number of licences will be issued for adults engaged in learning this month. Library staff are also providing training for teachers and administrators on how to use the software.
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<b>Online book clubs</b><br />
Clare County Library has supported a number of book clubs in many of the libraries. The Library has also provided book club sets to book clubs. Over the past number of months, a number of branches have been offering online book clubs. Again, it gives the opportunity for people to ‘meet’ and link up with other book lovers. <br />
One exciting upcoming book club event is with Scariff Library. The group there will be reading <i>Charlotte</i> by Helen Moffett in a new online book club on Tuesday, 15th December, at 11:00am. Helen Moffett, the author, will also be making an appearance on the day. Check out <a href="https://www.helenmoffett.com/" target="_blank">https://www.helenmoffett.com/</a>about for further information on the author.
It is a real treat of a book, a sequel to <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>. It is also available on Borrowbox as an e-book or e-audiobook. Scariff Library, similar to our other branches, is now open for those preferring a library visit in order to browse and select for yourself, if you prefer. <br />
For further information or to book the event, contact Scariff Library on 061-922893 or email scariff_library@clarecoco.ie
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For more information on all Clare County Library services, visit <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie" target="_blank">www.clarelibrary.ie</a> </p>
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-5817109159284585452020-11-25T15:17:00.002+00:002020-11-25T15:17:45.356+00:00Irish Book Awards 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxcHL5T3sy4/X751WvZofeI/AAAAAAAAEvA/gkPVQzvN0DIj0W-r8j14oHdtwwoa1xA4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s307/an_post.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="280" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="307" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AxcHL5T3sy4/X751WvZofeI/AAAAAAAAEvA/gkPVQzvN0DIj0W-r8j14oHdtwwoa1xA4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/an_post.jpg"/></a></div>
The winners of the 2020 An Post Irish Book Awards will be announced in a virtual ceremony on November 25th at 7.30pm hosted by Evelyn O’Rourke on <a href="https://www.rte.ie/culture/" target="_blank">rte.ie/culture</a>. The An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible.<p>
Winners will be chosen across 16 different categories. The shortlist features a diverse mix of exceptional writing from new and established writers; 2020 nominees include Keelin Shanley, Graham Norton, Marian Keyes, Steve Cavanagh, Roz Purcell, Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Rob Kearney, Mary McAleese, Bernard Brogan, Catherine Ryan Howard, Seán O’Brien, Liz Nugent, Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan, Louise O’Neill, Ray D’Arcy, Maggie O’Farrell, Naoise Dolan, Neven Maguire, Emily Hourican, Roddy Doyle, Niamh Campbell, Luke O’Neill, Dara Ó Briain and many more.<p>
The Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday 25th November and a TV special will be broadcast on RTÉ One on Thursday, 10th December. This TV show will focus on the top overall category winners, and culminate in one of these titles being announced as the An Post Irish Book of the Year for 2020.
See <a href="https://www.irishbookawards.irish/2020/10/20/shortlist-unveiled-for-the-an-post-irish-national-book-awards-2020/" target="_blank">https://www.irishbookawards.irish/2020/10/20/shortlist-unveiled-for-the-an-post-irish-national-book-awards-2020/</a> for the shortlist.
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-16551348777800104142020-10-13T14:18:00.001+01:002020-10-13T14:18:52.792+01:00Decade of Centenaries History Week 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A1NotjP17tw/X4WpIL1lzkI/AAAAAAAAEuQ/Q7TqpGEOqaIZGMh0tF3wwu41fOBalGfgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s469/doc_logo.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="469" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A1NotjP17tw/X4WpIL1lzkI/AAAAAAAAEuQ/Q7TqpGEOqaIZGMh0tF3wwu41fOBalGfgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/doc_logo.jpg"/></a></div>
Clare County Library will host a Decade of Centenaries History Week from the 19th to the 23rd of October based on the War of Independence in Clare. All events will be online due to Covid restrictions. The programme includes lectures from historians such as Dr Joe Power and Joe Ó Muircheartaigh, a talk by Pat Shannon on Peadar Clancy and Rita McCarthy has contributed a podcast about social life in Clare in 1920. Mike Hanrahan continues his <i>Clare: Songs of Independence</i> project with three online performances of songs connected to the period. John Rattigan, Curator of Clare Museum, will describe some of War of Independence artefacts held in Clare Museum.
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An online exhibition on <i>The Banner in Turmoil: County Clare and the War of Independence</i> will be launched, a physical version of this exhibition will tour library branches when Covid restrictions allow. Participants are invited to partake in an online guided Zoom tour of a National Library photographic exhibition <i>From Turmoil to Truce: Photographs of the War of Independence</i>. A reading from Dermott Petty’s new Clare play <i>Two Days in September</i> based on the events around Rineen will also be available.
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All online content is available through <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie</a>, our social media and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBinLTHsaGEMquJfxVrOvhQ">YouTube channels</a>. The initiative is supported by the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023 of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and MediaClare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-614463189802155402020-09-08T10:08:00.000+01:002020-09-08T10:08:00.460+01:00Shortlist announced for the 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2X4onP1I34o/X1dJvmm5s3I/AAAAAAAAEtU/2fMCaCssJI4e0mPWszlYvu2JcVZUed55wCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/dublin_literary_award_2020.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2X4onP1I34o/X1dJvmm5s3I/AAAAAAAAEtU/2fMCaCssJI4e0mPWszlYvu2JcVZUed55wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/dublin_literary_award_2020.jpg"/></a></div>
<i>Milkman</i> by Irish author Anna Burns is among the 10 novels shortlisted for the 2020 International DUBLIN Literary Award.<p>
The award of €100,000 is the world’s most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English. The 10 novels on the shortlist were chosen from 156 books nominated by libraries around the world. The winner will be announced on Thursday 22nd October during the International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFDublin) reimagined 2020 festival.<p>
The shortlisted titles are:<br />
1. <i>The Silence of the Girls</i> by Pat Barker (British)<br />
2. <i>Milkman</i> by Anna Burns (Irish)<br />
3. <i>Disoriental</i> by Négar Djavadi (Iranian-French). Translated from the French by Tina Kover. <br />
4. <i>Washington Black</i> by Esi Edugyan (Canadian) <br />
5. <i>An American Marriage</i> by Tayari Jones (American)<br />
6. <i>History of Violence</i> by Édouard Louis (French). Translated from the French by Lorin Stein. <br />
7. <i>The Friend</i> by Sigrid Nunez (American)<br />
8. <i>There There</i> by Tommy Orange (Native American)<br />
9. <i>All the Lives We Never Lived</i> by Anuradha Roy (Indian)<br />
10. <i>Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead</i> by Olga Tokarczuk (Polish). Translated by from the Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones. <p>
Belfast-born author Burns won the 2018 Man Booker Prize for this novel of a teenage girl growing up in a politically divided and unnamed city, which we can assume is the author’s hometown. In a city where to be interesting is to be noticed and to be noticed is dangerous, she attracts the attention of a senior paramilitary figure, the milkman. Burns explores the experience of a young woman trying to negotiate her way in a society beset by political and patriarchal oppression.
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-34761755626003757442020-08-27T11:57:00.002+01:002020-08-27T13:49:21.193+01:00Kildysart Library Covid-19 update: contact and collect service to commence in September<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-el-4XahkD00/XntGGexeDWI/AAAAAAAAEoc/MFYLfJ_DJPwyet3m_vk2T7FIZw7598WygCPcBGAYYCw/s990/Covid.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="990" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-el-4XahkD00/XntGGexeDWI/AAAAAAAAEoc/MFYLfJ_DJPwyet3m_vk2T7FIZw7598WygCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Covid.jpg"/></a></div>
Clare County Library Service has overseen the planned re-opening of most library service points since June and had planned to re-open the part-time library in Kildysart in September. However, as part of the Government’s Covid-19 response plan for the safe re-opening of schools and <i>The Roadmap for the Full Return to School</i>, Clare County Library Service was approached by St John Bosco Community School with a request to cede the library space in Kildysart to the school as a classroom for the coming year. A number of options were looked at in an effort to support a library service from the classroom, but due to the highly infectious nature of Covid-19 transmission, it is not possible to use the space in a dual-function capacity.
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Clare County Library Service will instead provide a contact and collect service from outside Kildysart Library, commencing at 2:00pm on Friday, 11th September, 2020. Members of the public can contact Kilkee Library on 065-9056034 or email <a href="mailto:kilkee@clarelibrary.ie">kilkee@clarelibrary.ie</a> to order library items and will then be able to collect them from the library van, which will be situated outside Kildysart Library between 2:00pm and 4:00pm each Friday. Members of the public also have the option of the cocooning book delivery service for those who are unable to leave home, which similarly can be booked through Kilkee Library. This service is available for all library members, including teens and children. Members of the public can also return library items to the library van.
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Other library services continue to be available such as online e-resources including books, newspapers, magazines, language and other training courses, as well as children’s resources including story time and craft sessions online. <p>
Helen Walsh, Clare County Librarian, said: “It is unfortunate that we are unable to re-open Kildysart Library in September. This is another example of how new requirements due to Covid-19 are impacting on our ability to deliver services. We have had to react in innovative ways and we will provide a contact and collect service to the community in the interim while also exploring other options of library provision in Kildysart in the longer term. We appreciate how valued the library service is to the community.”
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Non-members can join the library online at <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie</a>.Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-49985757123105109752020-06-22T08:06:00.001+01:002020-06-22T08:06:22.852+01:00Some recent books & films about racism
ADULT NON-FICTION<p>
<i>The new Jim Crow : mass incarceration in the age of colourblindness</i> by Michelle Alexander <br>
<i>Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race</i> by Reni Eddo-Lodge <br>
<i>When they call you a terrorist : a Black Lives Matter memoir</i> by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & Asha Bandele <br>
<i>Stamped from the beginning : the definitive history of racist ideas in America</i> by Ibram X. Kendi <br>
<i>Don't touch my hair</i> by Emma Dabiri <br>
<i>How to argue with a racist : history, science, race and reality</i> by Adam Rutherford<br>
<i>It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race</i><br>
by Mariam Khan
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ADULT FICTION <p>
<i>Girl, woman, other</i> by Bernardine Evaristo <br>
<i>Queenie</i> by Candice Carty-Williams<br>
<i>The Underground Railroad</i> by Colson Whitehead<br>
<i>An American Marriage</i> by Tayari Jones<br>
<i>Such a fun age</i> by Kiley Reid<br>
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YOUNG ADULT<p>
<i>This book is anti-racist : 20 lessons on how to wake up, take action, and do the work</i> by Tiffany Jewell <br>
<i>The hate u give</i> by Angie Thomas<br>
<i>Monday's not coming</i> by Tiffany D. Jackson<br>
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CHILDREN<p>
<i>The undefeated</i> by Kwame Alexander (Picture book)<br>
<i>Colour of people</i> by Mauricio Negro (Picture book)<br>
<i>Islandborn</i> by Junot Díaz (Picture book)<br>
<i>Ghost boys</i> by Jewell Parker Rhodes (9-12 year olds)<br>
<i>How high the moon</i> by Karyn Parson (9 – 12 year olds)<br>
<i>Why are people different colours? : big issues for little people around identity and diversity</i> by Emma Waddington
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FILMS<p>
If Beale Street could talk<br>
Blackkklansman<br>
Green Book<br>
Get Out<br>
Loving<br>
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-78512095258700168832020-06-11T08:28:00.000+01:002020-06-11T08:28:43.112+01:00Summer Stars is coming!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VQaeAyohOoI/XuHctMjPgQI/AAAAAAAAErg/z9qT24ejPLkJ7tAQuqLt7lDmwJ08F6gpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/summer_stars20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VQaeAyohOoI/XuHctMjPgQI/AAAAAAAAErg/z9qT24ejPLkJ7tAQuqLt7lDmwJ08F6gpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/summer_stars20.png" width="400" height="116" data-original-width="724" data-original-height="210" /></a></div>
Enjoy choosing books that you might like and read as many as you wish during school summer holidays at your own pace. Summer Stars is all about <b>Reading for Pleasure</b>. That’s the message from Clare County Library as it announces the annual Summer Reading Programme. Summer Stars gets under way for children on June 15th, with additional online activities for all who sign up.
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As we are currently operating a <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/library/services/contact_collect.htm">Contact and Collect Service</a> through many of our public library branches, Summer Stars will be managed in the same way. Ask your parent/guardian to phone or email your local library to order your summer reads and you can pick up your collection of 6 books at a designated time at the library door. You will receive a Summer Stars log card to track your reading. We will need to know your age so that we can choose the most suitable books for you. If you would like library staff to include an Irish book or a non-fiction book in your selection we will be happy to include some of our most popular titles.
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We are delighted to offer you the option to include e-books and e-audio books downloadable for free from the library website to add to your Summer Stars reading experience. Simply choose <a href="https://fe.bolindadigital.com/wldcs_bol_fo/b2i/mainPage.html?b2bSite=4812">Borrowbox</a> from the library’s list of e-Resources on the library website homepage and log in with your library ID/barcode and password/PIN. With the help of your parent/guardian you can download the app. From the 15th of June, there will be a Summer Stars section on Borrowbox which will have a range of children’s e-books and e-audio books with individual collections for children aged 0-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13+.
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Remember to keep a lookout for the latest posts on Clare Library’s social media channels as there will be fun learning activities in the coming weeks for you to join as part of Summer Stars 2020. There will be words of encouragement from some of your favourite authors, readings by Clare library staff and a Story Competition – An Unexpected Adventure that will be open to children all over Ireland. Entry details are not available yet but feel free to begin imagining your story right now! There will be great prizes for all the winners and runners up.
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So in summary remember to:
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<li>Borrow your books from branches of Clare County Library and electronically from the Borrowbox App after June 15th.</li>
<li>Enjoy reading every single book</li>
<li>Log onto our website <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie</a> for Summer Stars updates</li>
<li>Full details of the Summer Stars programme are also available at <a href="http://www.summerstars.ie">www.summerstars.ie</a></li>
<li>Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media channels for regular Summer Stars postings throughout the summer.</li>
<li>List the books you have read on your Summer Stars reading log and remember to return it to your library to receive your Summer Stars Certificate in September.</li>
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The Summer Stars Reading Adventure is an element of the Right to Read initiative, which is co-ordinated at national level by the Right to Read Steering Group, chaired by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Right to Read is an annual programme to support literacy and reading development across local authorities and is led locally by the public library service. Key elements of the Right to Read service currently include a network of local partners supporting and co-operating in literacy and reading development activities and a series of annual reading activities including Spring into Storytime, Summer Stars, Children’s Book Festival and Family Time at Your Library.
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Clare County Library service have commenced the national phased re-opening of libraries by providing a contact and collect service from Monday, 8th June.
Members of the public can contact a number of branches throughout the county to order library items and will then be able to collect from the library at a
designated time at the front door of libraries. This service is available for all library members.
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Members of the public can also return library items to returns boxes at library front doors.
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Non members can join online at <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie</a>.
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<p>Library staff are observing public health guidelines in the preparation and operation of all current services.
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<b>How does it work: </b><p>
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<li>Phone or email your nearest participating branch (listed below) to request books, CDs or DVDs. Let staff know the authors or types of books that you like reading and we will get a collection ready for you. If you are looking for a particular book, check the <a href="https://librariesireland.iii.com/iii/encore/?lang=enghttp://">Library Catalogue</a> to see if it is available. Please note availability of stock may be limited and stock cannot be requested from outside the County. </li>
<li>When your items are available library staff will provide you with a collection date and time. They will pack up your items and leave them aside for 72 hours to quarantine.</li>
<li>Come to the library at your and collect and return your items at pre-arranged time </li>
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The following libraries can be contacted to order items: <p>
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<li>De Valera Library, Ennis 065-6846353 / 065- 6891317 or email devalera@clarelibrary.ie </li>
<li>Ennistymon Library 065-7071245 or email ennistymon@clarelibrary.ie </li>
<li>Kilkee Library 065-9056034 or email kilkee@clarelibrary.ie </li>
<li>Kilrush Library 065-9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie </li>
<li>Miltown Malbay Library 065-7084822 or email miltown@clarelibrary.ie </li>
<li>Scariff Library 061-922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie </li>
<li>Shannon Library 061-364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie </li>
<li>Sixmilebridge Library 061-369678 or email sixmilebridge@clarelibrary.ie</li>
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Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-26153891538892691422020-05-14T08:27:00.002+01:002020-05-14T08:28:26.800+01:00Clare County Library Delivery Service for Cocooning Adults<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PmuniWrxWC4/Xrzym40HPqI/AAAAAAAAEpw/at6JqyUpaw8pi8V1XD4hAhpgV8xy_dIiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/in_this_together_banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PmuniWrxWC4/Xrzym40HPqI/AAAAAAAAEpw/at6JqyUpaw8pi8V1XD4hAhpgV8xy_dIiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/in_this_together_banner.jpg" width="350" height="115" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="230" /></a></div>
Clare County Library service is delighted to announce the commencement of a new delivery service of library books and other materials for cocooning and housebound adults from Tuesday, 5th May. This service is part of Clare County Council’s <b>#InThisTogether</b> campaign. This campaign encourages everyone to stay connected, stay active and look after your mental health. The library delivery service is one of a range of activities supported by Clare County Council.
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Both members and non-members of Clare County Library who are cocooning at present can ring one of five libraries Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00 pm to avail of the service. Non members can also join online at <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie</a>.
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This free service is available to all cocooning adults throughout the county, through one of the following five libraries:<br>
DeValera Library, Ennis (065-6846353),<br>
Ennistymon Library (065-7071245),<br>
Kilrush Library (065-9051504),<br>
Scariff Library (061-922893),<br>
Shannon Library (061-364266).<p>
Remember all our online resources are also available while libraries are closed. Visit <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/library/services/library_services_closure.htm">http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/library/services/library_services_closure.htm</a> to see a full list of services available during Covid-19 closure. Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-20811730653427496722020-04-02T10:26:00.000+01:002020-04-06T16:55:52.703+01:00Spring Into Storytime April 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wyKr2M0l9Gc/XotQ9bhgkbI/AAAAAAAAEo8/4DqHRGzM30Y89UFXaazzfyvpCkZ6OwCfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/spring_into_storytime2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wyKr2M0l9Gc/XotQ9bhgkbI/AAAAAAAAEo8/4DqHRGzM30Y89UFXaazzfyvpCkZ6OwCfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/spring_into_storytime2.jpg" width="400" height="225" data-original-width="840" data-original-height="473" /></a></div>
April in every library service in Ireland sees the Spring Into Storytime programme rolled out through all branch networks. Because of unprecedented changes due to the Coronavirus Covid-19, public service providers including Clare County Library are developing different strategies to stay in touch and interact with our customers and patrons. With regard to Spring Into Storytime, Libraries Ireland (Local Government Management Agency) has issued the following Press Release. Follow Clare County Library's social media channels to find out when storytimes in your area will be uploaded.<p>
<b>April 1st 2020</b><p>
<b>IRISH LIBRARIES, PUBLISHERS AND WRITERS TEAM UP FOR VIRTUAL LIBRARY STORYTIMES</b>
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<li>Bring the magic of storytime into your home with online resources from your library</li>
<li>‘Spring Into Storytime’ and celebrate reading great Irish writing for young people</li>
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Irish public libraries, publishers and writers have agreed a deal to facilitate online storytime sessions for young people while libraries and schools remain closed to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic. This initiative will provide another valuable resource for families alongside the online services already provided by libraries such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, and access to online learning resources on Askaboutireland.ie and Enfo.ie.
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‘Spring into Storytime’ is the name of libraries’ annual celebration of families reading together. This year we want to highlight the incredible work of Irish authors, inviting everyone to #LoveIrishWriting. Library buildings may be closed, but in partnership with Irish writers and publishers, we encourage you to celebrate great Irish writing with our librarians online instead of in your local branch.<p>
Storytime in the library is a special shared time for families and, thanks to the generosity of Irish publishers and writers, this deal will allow librarians to keep storytime alive online for our youngest members. Library storytimes are a fun way for children to enjoy stories, especially those who may not have access to books in the home or do not have access to new books at this time. Irish librarians, writers and publishers are committed to inspiring a love of stories now more than ever and this partnership means children can continue to enjoy the best in Irish children’s books.<p>
<b>How will it work?</b><br>
Our Irish publisher partners and the Irish Writers Union have kindly agreed to temporarily waive licence fees for the reading of selected books and the posting or streaming of videos online. Librarians will stream storytime sessions or post them online on their social media channels, and these videos will remain online while library buildings are closed. Follow your local library service’s social media channels or Libraries Ireland’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages to find out when storytimes in your area will be uploaded. Visit <a href="http://www.librariesireland.ie">www.librariesireland.ie</a> for more information.<p>
The Irish publishers who have signed up are:<br>
The O’Brien Press<br>
Mercier Press<br>
Little Island Books<br>
Gill Books<br>
Futa Fata<br>
Leabhar Breac<br>
An Gúm<br>
Cló Iar-Chonnacht<br>
Cois Life<br>
LeabhairCOMHAR<p>
Reacting to the new partnership, Tom Enright, Wexford County Council Chief Executive and Chair of the Libraries Development Committee said:<br>
"<i>I welcome this partnership between public libraries and Irish publishers and writers and I thank them for their generosity in waiving licence fees at this time to facilitate virtual storytimes. Libraries provide so many vital services for Irish families, which are appreciated now more than ever before. Our library staff are eager to serve their communities in whatever way they can. We know this is a challenging time for families and we hope that virtual storytime, as well as all the other online services libraries provide, continue to be of value to all our members, from younger to older</i>."<p>
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, whose Department has responsibility for public libraries, said: <br>
"<i>It’s been really heartening to see that people are getting so much benefit from our public library service during this crisis. Online library membership and usage has risen significantly in recent weeks and our service has adapted to meet the new challenges we are now facing.
<br>Today’s announcement will only enhance the offering available online, especially for our younger members. I’m delighted that library storytime is now going virtual and I wish to compliment the librarians for their efforts in producing these videos and bringing joy to so many children during these challenging times.
<br>On behalf of the public library system, I would like to thank the writers and publishers for waiving their fees in order to allow this to happen. This epitomises the civic mindedness which has been so prominent in recent weeks and which will help us all to get through this crisis.</i>" <p>
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Ivan O’Brien, Managing Director of The O’Brien Press and board member of Publishing Ireland said:
<br>"<i>Books and stories are more important than ever in these uncertain times. Libraries are a fantastic resource for the whole community, and Ireland’s writers and publishers are delighted to help them to continue to reach the widest possible audience with great Irish stories, both in English and Irish, even when their physical buildings are closed.</i>"
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Lissa Oliver, Chairperson of the Irish Writers Union said:
"<i>Ireland is fortunate in having a wonderful tradition of writing for children and of publishing books that lift young imaginations into fantastic journeys, daring adventures and moving encounters. Such tales are much needed just now. Libraries have always been portals to the vast range of stories from Ireland and around the world and we admire our colleagues and friends in the libraries who at this time are looking to maintain that role through broadcasting their readings online. The Irish Writers Union are proud to be associated with this initiative, which will help entertain children through storytelling while respecting the copyright of the author.</i>"
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-31402174224257389102020-03-25T11:53:00.000+00:002020-03-25T11:54:19.717+00:00Library Services available during closure for COVID-19 emergency<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-el-4XahkD00/XntGGexeDWI/AAAAAAAAEoY/xSpUnc_Pqz0iutfr7j-J9gl6jg9zGKzgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Covid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-el-4XahkD00/XntGGexeDWI/AAAAAAAAEoY/xSpUnc_Pqz0iutfr7j-J9gl6jg9zGKzgACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Covid.jpg" width="400" height="195" data-original-width="990" data-original-height="482" /></a></div>
In the interest of preventing the further spread of COVID-19, all public libraries in County Clare will remain closed until the 16th April 2020. This includes the Local Studies Centre and Library Headquarters. We thank you all for your understanding. The following services are available to members while we are closed.
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<b>Overdue books</b>
Don’t worry about overdue library books/CDs etc! We have extended the due date for all items until May 4th and will extend further if necessary. There are no fines on overdue library books anyway.
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<b>Outdated memberships</b>
All memberships that have expired since January or due to expire by April 30th have been renewed until 30th June so this shouldn’t affect people trying to use the online resources. If your membership
expired before January 1st 2020 contact your local library to renew.
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<b>New members</b>
If you are not a library member, you can join up to use the e-resources even though the library is closed. Click on the JOIN NOW button on the <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">library homepage</a>.
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<b>E-resources</b>
Our e-resources including e-books, audio books, magazines, online language learning and other courses are still available. You need to join up separately for these services using your library card
number. Follow the instructions for each service linked to from the library homepage (See about this service under each resource). All e-resources are free of charge and include:<p>
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<a href="https://fe.bolindadigital.com/wldcs_bol_fo/b2i/mainPage.html?b2bSite=4812">BorrowBox</a> allows you to borrow either e-audio or e-books any time of day from anywhere. It is available online or as an app you can download to your smartphone or mobile device. All you need is
an email address, your library barcode and a PIN number.
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<a href="https://lgma.rbdigitalglobal.com/">RBdigital Magazines</a> offers a large collection of popular e-magazines. You can check out an unlimited number of magazines and keep them in your account for as long as you wish. You can use RBdigital
Magazines on your computer or on a tablet/smartphone through the RBdigital mobile app.
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<a href="https://lgma.rbdigitalglobal.com/">Transparent Languages</a> helps you learn more than 100 foreign languages online.
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<a href="https://www.pressreader.com/">PressReader</a> is an online newsstand with thousands of the world's most popular newspapers and magazines, including Irish titles.
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<a href="https://lgma.universalclass.com/barcode-login.htm?enter%2Bcode">Universal Class</a> offers access to over 400 free online e-learning courses from accounting to writing skills.
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If you have trouble accessing online resources such as BorrowBox, check the support details for that service on our website <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie</a>. If that doesn't help contact your local library (staff are still there) or send an email to <a href="mailto:library_mailbox@clarecoco.ie">library_mailbox@clarecoco.ie</a>.Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-21270080836945792262020-03-04T15:35:00.000+00:002020-03-04T15:36:17.441+00:00Clare County Library's Teen Week/Ennis Book Club Festival gets off to a start. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9snCnSTnUj8/Xl_KhPvVcWI/AAAAAAAAEoE/PV69_6PRTzgJ4s5DM3pUZzAL3LGv4XLpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/John%2BBurke%2Ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9snCnSTnUj8/Xl_KhPvVcWI/AAAAAAAAEoE/PV69_6PRTzgJ4s5DM3pUZzAL3LGv4XLpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/John%2BBurke%2Ba.jpg" width="300" height="400" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>
The library’s Teen Week/Ennis Book Club Festival events got off to an inspirational start at deValera Library, Ennis on the 3rd of March.<p>
Everest summiteer John Burke captivated an attentive audience from St. John Bosco Community College, Kildysart with an account of his amazing journey.<p>
He spoke about how the skills, self-awareness, resilience and confidence to be gained in setting and achieving goals is central to developing a healthy mindset.<p>
John left the group of Transition Year students with amazing stories and images from the highest mountain on Earth and more importantly a message to take one step at a time to reach your personal Everest.Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-39370749908878409242020-02-27T15:24:00.000+00:002020-02-27T15:24:29.508+00:00Connections: Stories by Syrian Families in County Clare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqTPbUcmpxo/Xlfc5RlxrTI/AAAAAAAAEnY/sh55hWo9to47R_1Lq6UZYVNa1nW1A5KrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/connections%2Bcocver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hqTPbUcmpxo/Xlfc5RlxrTI/AAAAAAAAEnY/sh55hWo9to47R_1Lq6UZYVNa1nW1A5KrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/connections%2Bcocver.jpg" width="252" height="400" data-original-width="1008" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>
Ennistymon Library welcomed Syrian families who have become part of the local community to a special celebration on the 25th of February to mark the publication of their own stories.
<i>Connections: Stories by Syrian Families in County Clare</i> is the result of a seven week project shared by children of Ennistymon National School and their parents and siblings which demonstrates the power of storytelling and writing in linking two very diverse cultures. <p>
The initiative had its beginning at a Children’s Book Festival event at Ennistymon Library in October 2018 when the library’s guest author Debbie Thomas brought the joy of exploring iBbY Ireland’s Silent Books Collection to the Syrian children of Scoil Mhainchín National School Ennistymon. The passion for telling stories shown by the children on that occasion was appreciated and recognized as a learning and literacy opportunity that was worthy of further development.<p>
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Debbie Thomas, author and project facilitator speaking at the launch of <i>Connections</i> at Ennistymon Library</div>
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Under the expert guidance of author Debbie Thomas and illustrator Tatyana Feeney both of whom have successfully published and illustrated children’s books with Irish publishers and with assistance from Poetry Ireland, iBbY Ireland and Creative Ireland a seven week project was initiated and managed by Clare County Library.
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To quote workshop facilitator and author Debbie Thomas, the workshop experience “was like dropping in on a lively and loving family. The friendship and laughter among the eleven children, mothers and sisters reflected the strong community born three years ago on their arrival in Ennistymon as part of the United Nations Resettlement Scheme.” <p>
Connections is a compilation of written and illustrated stories in which the authors, children and adults, recall real places and experiences and imagine a bright future in Ireland and in particular in County Clare.<p>
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Jane O’Hanlon, Education Officer with Poetry Ireland and President of iBbY Ireland speaking at the launch of <i>Connections </i>at Ennistymon Library</div>
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The participants’ stories are enhanced by their own pictures co-ordinated by Tatyana Feeney. Like Debbie, Tatyana brought lots of fun to the project matching artwork to story, all the while engaging in a most convivial way with everyone in the group. The objectives of this latest library initiative in the Right to Read programme was to give space for each parent and child to connect and have fun together as a group as well as improving the participants’ oral literacy and writing in English. <p>
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Helen Sheridan, School Principal, Ennistymon National School speaking at the launch of <i>Connections </i>at Ennistymon Library</div>
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-21717626872504378152020-02-26T12:12:00.000+00:002020-02-26T12:12:17.486+00:00Take A Closer Look - National Library Open Day, Saturday 29th February 2020.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFE4n28jng/XlZfcAefpvI/AAAAAAAAEnE/wS_y7VYevAo0juqUQXpeNP6oN1F1j2gNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/national_library_open_day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MWFE4n28jng/XlZfcAefpvI/AAAAAAAAEnE/wS_y7VYevAo0juqUQXpeNP6oN1F1j2gNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/national_library_open_day.jpg" width="400" height="199" data-original-width="1130" data-original-height="563" /></a></div>
On Saturday, February 29th, libraries around the country are taking part in the first ever National Library Open Day. <p>
Our libraries are open most days of course, but on Saturday 29th we are issuing a special invitation to everyone in the country to come in and see everything that’s on offer. Libraries are open community spaces with lots going on for every one of all ages and interests. Library staff will be on hand to show how library membership allows you to borrow from 12 million items; choose from
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<li>box set option</li>
<li>get eBooks</li>
<li>audiobooks</li>
<li>eMagazines</li>
<li>eNewspapers</li>
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free and straight to your device, or try free online learning and language classes.<p>
Come along to your local library on National Library Open Day to get a taste of the clubs, classes, exhibitions, activities and more on offer at your library. These are all free events and everyone is welcome. Spread the word!!<p>
Clare County Library's Programme of Events for National Library Day: <p>
<b>DeValera Public Library, Ennis</b><br>
- Consult the Book Doctor to discover other books you might like!<br>
- Pop-up story time sessions - join in on one of our many pop-up story -times<br>
- E- resources sessions - staff are on hand all day to answer your questions and demonstrate how they operate.<p>
<b>Ennistymon Public Library</b><br>
- "Leap into the Library" on National Library Open Day. Come along during the day and learn about the full range of services available in your local library.<br>
- E- resources information session from 12pm to 1pm<p>
<b>Sixmilebridge Public Library</b><br>
- Local History talk with Michael McNamara 11am to 12pm<br>
- Music session 12.00pm to 1.00pm<br>
- Colouring & children's activity sheets available all day<p>
<b>Kilkee Public Library</b><br>
- Children's Storytime at 10.30am.<br>
- Children's film - Ferdinand - from 11.00am<br>
- Local History Exhibition & meet with Local History Society members - all day<p>
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Killaloe Public Library</b><br>
- Springtime Storytime & Crafts 11 am<br>
- E-resources information session from 10am to 11am<p>
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Kilrush Public Library</b><br>
- Story-time & craft session 11am to 12pm<br>
- Local History Talk on Kilrush 12am to 1pm<br>
- Discover library clubs with its members - members from 2 library book clubs & film clubs will be available throughout the day to discuss their respective groups.<p>
<b>Dr. Patrick J. Hillery Library, Miltown Malbay</b><br>
- E- resources information session from 10am to 11am<br>
- Story-time with Roisin Meaney from 11.30am.<p>
<b>Scariff Public Library</b><br>
- Talk on Nutrition with Hilary Gleeson - a Healthy Ireland event 11.00am to 12.00pm<br>
- Waterworks art exhibition by Alison Quaid<p>
<b>Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon </b><br>
E-resources sessions - staff are on hand all day to demonstrate the e-resources available to library members and to answer any questions any questions you may have about them.<p>
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-90492076392325031952019-11-11T11:37:00.000+00:002019-11-11T11:37:15.392+00:00Clare County Library celebrates Science Week 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Science Week 2019 is taking place nationwide from November 10th to 17th with numerous events happening across the country. Kilrush and Kilkee libraries will host 4 Science Shows for primary and post-primary schools in West Clare on Friday the 15th of November.<br />
Scientist and workshop facilitator Paul Quinn will be on hand to deliver an interactive hand eye co-ordination and reaction workshop at both libraries. The workshop will engage participants in assessing their reaction and co-ordination performance through a lights stimuli challenge. Participants will look at the factors that influence a person's ability to react such as hereditary factors, vision, movement and age.<br />
Using two of the world famous 'Batak Lights Reaction Board', students will explore how the human body reacts to light stimuli throughout a 30 and 60 second concentration challenge. The use of two Batak board units at the event provides multiple opportunities for each participant to break the world record for this activity currently held by Formula 1 racing driver Jenson Button.>p>
Workshops will take place in Kilkee Public Library at 9.30am for Secondary School pupils and at 11am for a Primary School audience.
Two afternoon workshops will be hosted by Kilrush Library at 12.55 and 1.55pm for local primary schools.<br />
Science Week 2019 will also focus on climate action, seeking to help people understand climate change, how science and technology can help us create a positive climate future and the impact we as individuals can have on climate change. While one person may feel unable to make a difference on their own, a collective effort to offset our carbon emissions will have a positive impact.
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Clare County Library is pleased to be associated with Science Foundation Ireland in promoting the potential that science and discovery offers in today’s world and in the future.
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Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-27348984658936901042019-10-21T14:31:00.000+01:002019-10-21T14:31:48.858+01:002019 Booker Prize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n8ChraOs5cM/Xa2zLjZXomI/AAAAAAAAEl4/UwqI-QUB_68ee0ysvBUNWIkIXA89EECxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/man_booker_19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n8ChraOs5cM/Xa2zLjZXomI/AAAAAAAAEl4/UwqI-QUB_68ee0ysvBUNWIkIXA89EECxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/man_booker_19.jpg" width="320" height="249" data-original-width="493" data-original-height="383" /></a></div>
In a surprise move, Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo have been named the joint winners of the 2019 Booker Prize. The £50,000 award will be split between Atwood’s <i>The Testaments</i>, and Evaristo’s novel <i>Girl, Woman, Other</i>.<p>
Evaristo becomes the first black woman to win the Booker since it was launched in 1969. Her book, told in the voices of 12 different characters, mostly black British women, is written in a blend of poetry and prose, a hybrid that Evaristo calls “fusion fiction”.
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Atwood’s <i>The Testaments</i> is the sequel to her 1985 dystopian classic <i>The Handmaid’s Tale</i>. She previously won the Booker Prize in 2000 for <i>The Blind Assassin</i>.
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Anna Burns’s <i>Milkman</i>, an experimental novel about a woman during Northern Ireland’s civil conflict, has sold over 500,000 copies since winning the prize last year.Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-40889751937455764662019-10-16T15:04:00.000+01:002019-10-16T15:04:00.669+01:00Ennistymon One Book One Community<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HsoYFmwjFlM/XacjOYBsCKI/AAAAAAAAEls/l5IedAduGoELjsxLyElpqgIYYOK8_gskgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/ET%2BOne%2BBook%2Bposter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HsoYFmwjFlM/XacjOYBsCKI/AAAAAAAAEls/l5IedAduGoELjsxLyElpqgIYYOK8_gskgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ET%2BOne%2BBook%2Bposter.jpg" width="227" height="320" data-original-width="298" data-original-height="421" /></a></div>
Clare County Library and Ennistymon Vocational School have joined forces to promote reading for pleasure among students. The school is running a project One Book One Community from 18th October to 22nd November whereby they are hoping that as many people as possible can read the book <i>Wonder </i>by R.L. Palacio.<p>
One Book One Community initiatives have been sweeping across Ireland over the last couple of years. They are a celebrations of great books, of reading and of community spirit as libraries, schools, families and communities all work together to inspire children to read books. It is a great opportunity for everyone to work together and this October it comes to Ennistymon, County Clare.<p>
R J Palacio’s <i>Wonder </i>was chosen as the book to be read. <i>Wonder </i>tells the incredibly inspiring and heart-warming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. <p>
<i>Wonder </i>was published in 2012 and has since being made into a film. It has had widespread critical acclaim. The New York Times wrote that <i>Wonder </i>is "<i>Full of heart, full of truth, Wonder is a book about seeing the beauty that's all around us. I dare you not to fall in love with Auggie Pullman.</i>" <p>
There will be a programme of events to complement the book. Events will take place in both Ennistymon Vocational School and in Ennistymon Library. There will also be copies of the book available to borrow from Ennistymon library.<p>
The launch of Ennistymon One Book One Community is on Friday 18th October at 11.30am in Ennistymon Library. The event is free and all are welcome. This event is part funded by Creative Ireland.
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-51629183975699716752019-10-03T12:55:00.000+01:002019-10-03T12:55:27.372+01:00Fighting Words comes to Clare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2KIp4m_Uz0/XZXgTlROQeI/AAAAAAAAElc/uXduW9OMoJ4WdWbvRrfjmHm4JTgeZLr9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2KIp4m_Uz0/XZXgTlROQeI/AAAAAAAAElc/uXduW9OMoJ4WdWbvRrfjmHm4JTgeZLr9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Untitled.png" width="400" height="108" data-original-width="348" data-original-height="94" /></a></div>
Clare County Library and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board are co-hosting an evening get together for prospective volunteers in their latest collaborative initiative bringing Fighting Words
creative writing workshops to Clare. The original Fighting Words creative writing centre was
established in Dublin by Roddy Doyle and Sean Love ten years ago. The project has helped students
of all ages to develop and explore their love of writing over the last decade and continues to extend
its network and its appeal year on year.<p>
Some of the workshops provided by Fighting Words include story-telling, creative writing workshops
for secondary students, summer camps for kids and teens and workshops for adults. One of Fighting
Words’ key objectives is to help participants discover and harness the power of their own
imaginations and creative writing skills.<p>
All tutoring is free. Fighting Words workshops are created and run by volunteer writing tutors, who
are trained in child protection and Garda vetted. The volunteers include people from all walks of life
including third level students from all disciplines, retired people, writers (both professional and
aspiring), teachers, journalists, visual artists, musicians and filmmakers or anyone who is keen to be
involved in creative work. You don't need to be a writer or a teacher to be a Fighting Words tutor.
Anyone who enjoys working in a creative environment with individuals and groups is welcome to
volunteer.<p>
In general, workshops are divided into two parts. Group work and individual writing time and tasks
are varied at each session. You may be involved in practical tasks regarding workshop set up, e.g.
arranging seating and equipment to provide the most suitable space for participating groups or you
will assist small groups of students as they work on their writing, providing help, advice and
encouragement. Stories can be created through role play and improvisation, developing characters,
setting and plot, adding dialogue and editing as they go, in a group setting to begin.
Participants are then encouraged to work on their own, individual pieces of writing, helped and
encouraged by Fighting Words volunteer tutors. Workshops run for two hours at a time once a
month and may be one-off sessions for different groups or may be part of longer term projects.
Volunteers will be required to be in attendance for two and a half hours.
Long term projects may result in the publication of the finished work.<p>
<b>How to sign up and find out more?</b><br>
On Tuesday 15th of October Clare County Library and Limerick and Clare Education and Training
Board invite you to meet four tutors from Fighting Words, Dublin who will demonstrate the
practicalities of how Fighting Words workshops run. The hour-long meeting will take place at the
Further Education and Training Centre, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Clonroad
Campus, Ennis, beginning at 7pm.
Recruitment will take place with a view to volunteers starting a training course when we access local
interest in the work.<p>
Volunteer applicants must be fluent English speakers, will be required to fill an application form and
supply references. Garda vetting is necessary.
For further information contact 065 6899083 or 065 6897645 or email <a href="mailto:pfitzgerald@clarecoco.ie">pfitzgerald@clarecoco.ie</a> or
<a href="mailto:mary.flanagan@lcetb.ie">mary.flanagan@lcetb.ie</a> Following this meeting a local volunteer co-ordinator will be happy to
contact interested adults to arrange workshops to suit all involved.Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-30310796859352262272019-09-18T12:22:00.000+01:002019-09-18T12:22:19.090+01:00Children’s Book Festival 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIJvEoXUsjg/XYITUQw5pMI/AAAAAAAAElA/DnRqMhKi-cwaO-YtWXeItWDNHcQEarC8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/sadhbh_devlin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIJvEoXUsjg/XYITUQw5pMI/AAAAAAAAElA/DnRqMhKi-cwaO-YtWXeItWDNHcQEarC8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/sadhbh_devlin.jpg" width="320" height="256" data-original-width="620" data-original-height="496" /></a></div>
The annual Children’s Book Festival takes place in libraries all over Ireland during the month of October.
The festival is the biggest event in the children’s library programme and helps spread the joy of books
and reading among children and parents, authors and illustrators, teachers and librarians in all counties.
Events are taking place in each of the fifteen public libraries in County Clare. Partnering with schools in
their catchment areas, staff are looking forward to welcoming children and teachers to visit, enjoy the
events, have fun and read lots of books. During the month children will meet some of their favourite authors, take part in poetry workshops, enjoy exciting children’s theatre shows, take part in science workshops and try their hand at creating a pop-up
junior radio studio, as well as participating in writing and story workshops. Teachers are invited to check out the programme on the library website and to contact their nearest library branch to book events for their classes.
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Junior classes have many events to choose from including a return visit from Derek Mulveen of Eire’s
Kids telling stories of Oisín the Brave from Robot Island or presentations by Gary Ward and Audrey
Moore based on their picture books for young children.
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Booster Cushion Theatre presents Little Red Riding Hood and Friends in a fast and funny show with lots
of slapstick humour and child participation in a not so traditional retelling of this well-loved tale.
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Sadhbh Devlin and Tarsila Krüse visit library branches for bumper activity workshops based on their
picturebook <i>Bí ag Spraoi Liom!</i> Sadhbh will inspire junior classes to design their own inventions based
on her book and Tarsila will demonstrate how to bring them to life through illustration.
In separate workshops Tarsila will take children on a drawing journey through their home town inspired
by images from her latest book <i>My Little Album of Dublin</i>. Children will be encouraged to create new
characters, environments and stories to bring home. Tarsila Krüse is an award-winning children’s books
illustrator. She has published seven books to date including <i>My Little Album of Dublin </i>(O’Brien Press)
and <i>Ná Gabh ar Scoil</i>! and <i>Percy Péacóg </i>both published by Futa Fata.
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Senior classes can choose from a variety of author events including readings by Patricia Forde based on
her book <i>The Wordsmith </i>in which the heroine Letta is faced with the daunting task of saving the
language as well as the entire culture of her people and where she lives. <i>The Wordsmith </i>is an intriguing
and exciting read for older children followed by its newly released sequel <i>Mother Tongue </i>with a launch
date of October the 3rd. Both titles are available for borrowing in Clare library branches.
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Jane Mitchell’s book <i>A Dangerous Crossing </i>has been described as, ‘An important book, a necessary
book, but above all, a brilliantly told story,’ by fellow writer and book reviewer Sarah Webb. In it she tells
the story of Ghalib Shenu, a 13-year old Kurdish boy who lives in Syria who has no choice but to leave
everything behind and try for a new life elsewhere. Jane will bring the experiences of real Syrian families
to life for the children she meets in Clare libraries in a story of astonishing bravery and solidarity in the
face of despair.
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Recently published author Maeve Devoy will inspire the children who come to her workshops to use their
own experiences to tell their stories. Working in teams, children will engage their research skills to create
towns, characters and stories to make a book. Maeve’s classes include lots of creative thinking,
planning, writing, readings and performances, all enhanced by group work and discussion.
Artist, storyteller, and all round funny man Wayne O’Connor is back with his unique take on the books of
David Walliams. He will introduce you to the World’s Worst Children in an energetic and fun filled show
for 3rd and 4th classes and will explore myths and folktales from around the world in his Stories of Magic and Myth for older children.
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Senior classes will have a unique opportunity to see how music and poems enhance the greatest stories
in literature during Tony Maude’s performances in Shannon, Sixmilebridge, Miltown Malbay and
Ennistymon libraries. Tony is a London based composer, poet and singer. His shows will mesmerize
classes and teachers as he introduces us to Shakespeare and Yeats through music, featuring guitar and
ukelele, not to mention his wonderful voice. With five studio albums and poetry publications to date, Tony
has extensive experience in various educational settings worldwide with adults and young people. As
part of his Autumn 2019 tour of libraries and theatres, his Children’s Book Festival appearances in Clare
will also be interspersed with poetic riddles, to guarantee an entertaining, stimulating and interactive
experience for all.
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Four Planet Science workshops will see children explore a range of scientific principles. Library spaces
will become Slime Labs where they will discover the science behind polymers and how molecules bond.
They will make slime monsters and slime bubbles and other exciting creations learning about chemistry,
acid base reactions and test tube science as they work through their experiments.<p>
Clare County Library is especially pleased to welcome Fighting Words as part of the Children’s Book
Festival 2019 programme. Founded by Roddy Doyle and Sean Love ten years ago, Fighting Words aims
to help children, young people and adults to discover and harness the power of their own imaginations
and creative writing skills. Fighting Words is also about using the creative practice of writing and
storytelling to empower children and teenagers to become resilient, creative and successful shapers of
their own lives. Four branch libraries will invite classes to create and craft their own stories under the
expert guidance of the Fighting Words team of tutors.
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And that’s not all! Audio Drama Workshops facilitated by Ann Dalton, writer/producer, are tailored to suit
different primary school classes, with discussion and activities based around writing, drama, sound
effects and voice recording. Ann will demonstrate how writing for radio differs to other formats and will
explore the many ways of telling stories including illustration, comic books, movies, poetry and song.
There will be opportunities for children to produce and record their own sound effects in this pop-up
version of an RTE Junior Radio Studio! Ann’s workshops are based on research into the use of audio
within the primary school curriculum which found that children were able to respond to radio drama in a
very creative way using a mix of literacy skills such as talk and discussion, active and collaborative
learning, the use of ICT and role play.<p>
Clare County Library looks forward to welcoming teachers and children from schools all over the county
to its network of branches for Children’s Book Festival 2019. Full details of events and participating
libraries are available at <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie">www.clarelibrary.ie </a>and at all library branches.Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-11192747164743529182019-09-11T12:51:00.001+01:002019-09-11T12:51:19.026+01:00A Celebration of Summer Stars at Clare County Library
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Clare Library Service is currently inviting thousands of children who have participated in Summer Stars, the summer reading programme for children, to six regional celebration events to celebrate their continued reading during school summer holidays and to encourage them to visit their local library in the months and years ahead. The reading adventure began in libraries nationwide on the 15th of June and ended on the last day of August. <p>
Summer Stars is an exciting reading-based programme which is available annually and is free of charge to children across the country. Librarians along with teachers and their families encouraged children to continue reading and to participate in a range of other fun activities during the summer at local library branches.<p>
Once registered for the programme the aim is for each participating child to read as many books as they wish during June, July and August. All participants receive a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their own progress and there are promotional rewards and incentives at various stages as children continue to borrow books from the library. At the end of the programme, all participants are invited to attend an award event where they receive a Summer Stars certificate.<p>
Children and parents were invited to join in the final 2019 Summer Stars events in Kilrush Library on the 7th of September, in Ennis library on 10th with a further celebration taking place on the 24th of September from 5 to 7.30pm. Shannon Library’s event takes place on the 14th of September from 10.30am to 1pm while Ennistymon Library will celebrate Summer Stars on the 21st of September from 10am to 1pm. The last Summer Stars 2019 event takes place in Scariff Library on the 28th of September from 11am to 1pm.<p>
There will be a return visit from Azal the Artist who is looking forward to meeting everyone who has participated in Summer Stars 2019. Where did he come from and how did he get to your library? Bringing his artbox to life, he invites the audience to suggest ideas and inspiration for his pictures that open up new possibilities for stories to be told. The show by Sarah Fuller of Dog and String Theatre incorporates life size puppetry, live drawing and storytelling and is suitable for children of all ages. <p>
Other entertainment includes fun illustration workshops with local artist and librarian Aidan Courtney. If you’ve enjoyed any good movies this Summer then you’re in for a treat. In his Drawing Blockbusters sessions Aidan will show you how to draw your favourite movie characters in quick, easy, step-by-step demonstrations based on your suggestions. His classes, as always guarantee fun, flexibility, and no pressure for all ages. If you are a Paddington Bear, Spiderman or Transformers fan, a Disney Princess, or if you love My Little Pony or any other great movie heroes, we look forward to seeing you.<p>
Aidan also invites you to join in his “Drawing on History” workshops if you prefer to create your favourite fearsome characters. Roman Soldiers, Pirate Queens and many other Awesome Adventurers from your preferred period in history are all on offer. You can sit back and enjoy or copy his step-by-step instructions to create Summer Stars drawings to display at the library or to take home.
All Summer Stars participants will be contacted in advance by local branch library staff.<p>
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Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-29789585312095084942019-08-14T10:45:00.000+01:002019-08-14T10:45:09.298+01:00Sara Barnard’s Goodbye Perfect wins the YA Book Prize<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N1huysebi_Y/XVPYEx2EwkI/AAAAAAAAEko/2ZjRqBEDYhco-seX-Xrey0VuOE1uWL90QCLcBGAs/s1600/YA_bookprize19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N1huysebi_Y/XVPYEx2EwkI/AAAAAAAAEko/2ZjRqBEDYhco-seX-Xrey0VuOE1uWL90QCLcBGAs/s320/YA_bookprize19.jpg" width="320" height="320" data-original-width="534" data-original-height="534" /></a></div>
The Bookseller’s YA Book Prize, now in its fifth year has been won by Brighton-based author Sara Barnard. She saw off stiff competition from previous winner Louise O’Neill, June Dawson and Laura Dockrill among others to claim the £2,000 award in May at the Hay Festival.<p>
<i>Goodbye Perfect</i> is the story of a teenage girl who is forced to decide whether to betray her best friend’s trust or do the right thing and inform the police and parents about where her friend has gone when she runs away with her teacher before the GCSEs.<p>
Speaking to The Bookseller about the inspiration for her book, Barnard said, “though this story features a student running away with a teacher, that’s not what the story is actually about – it’s about how it affects those closest to her and the people left behind”
Hailed by the judges as ‘unflinching in its exploration of important and complex topics’ and ‘an utterly riveting read’ it is well worth including as one of this Summer’s must-reads.<p>
The YA Book Prize 2019 shortlist includes:<br>
<i>Goodbye Perfect</i> by Sara Barnard (winner)<br>
<i>Clean </i>by Juno Dawson<br>
<i>Big Bones</i> by Laura Dockrill<br>
<i>I am Thunder</i> by Muhammad Khan<br>
<i>The Surface Breaks</i> by Louise O’Neill<br>
<i>I Was Born For This</i> by Alice Oseman<br>
<i>White Rabbit, Red Wolf</i> by Tom Pollock<br>
<i>Outwalkers </i>by Fiona Shaw<br>
<i>Only Love Can Break Your Heart</i> by Katherine Webber<br>
<i>A Sky Painted Gold</i> by Laura Wood<br>
Clare County Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01735154294511603332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-788092853523930722.post-78535956725939281062019-08-12T11:47:00.000+01:002019-08-12T11:47:16.548+01:00 Clare County Library History Week 14-20 September<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-754S4CNDIjI/XVFCWXv_rSI/AAAAAAAAEkc/4QTW_MylkPURBZxNO8NaXvpa-1P7OdISACLcBGAs/s1600/history_week19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-754S4CNDIjI/XVFCWXv_rSI/AAAAAAAAEkc/4QTW_MylkPURBZxNO8NaXvpa-1P7OdISACLcBGAs/s320/history_week19.jpg" width="320" height="171" data-original-width="1130" data-original-height="604" /></a></div>
Clare County Library will host a ‘Decade of Centenaries History Week’ from 14th to 20th September. The theme of the week will be ‘1919: The War of Independence’. <p>
Events include a <i>History Ireland</i> hedge school, music performance with Mike Hanrahan, theatre performance with Carnation Theatre, talks by children’s historical fiction author Brian Gallagher and history lectures on various topics. Library branches will also show War of Independence-themed films and documentaries and have book displays of War of Independence titles. All events are free and details of individual events can be found on <a href="http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/library/events/library_events_sep.htm">September Library Events </a>. <p>
Our week will commence with a History Ireland Hedge School where historians Tomás Mac Con Mara, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc, Cécile Gordon and Eve Morrison will participate in a round table discussion chaired by History Ireland editor Tommy Graham. They will discuss ‘The War of Independence in Co Clare: reassessing David Fitzpatrick’s <i>Politics and Irish Life 1913-1921: provincial experience of war and revolution</i>.’ Prof David Fitzpatrick died this year – this work was a ground-breaking local study of Co Clare which became the template for similar local studies of the War of Independence. How does this work measure up to the intervening 42 years of scholarship? This will be held in the Temple Gate Hotel at 2pm on Saturday, 14 September. The event is free but capacity will be limited so come early. <p>
Carnation Theatre will present two performances of ‘<i>Greyhound on Train</i>’. This War of Independence performance tells the stories of four women during the struggle to achieve Irish independence - Elizabeth Bloxham, teacher, pamphleteer, rabble rouser, radicaliser, Peg Flanagan – waitress, gun runner, spy and witness to Bloody Sunday, Josephine Stallard – doctor, dispatcher, whirlwind romancer and Bridget Fitzpatrick – a central figure in the ambushes at Knocklong and Soloheadbeg. A telegram from Bridget that read ‘Greyhound on Train’ was instrumental in securing the escape of Seán Hogan in the famous ambush at Knocklong. Interspersed with songs of the period, this is an accessible, participative performance with light-hearted touches – both entertaining and educational. The shows will be held on Tuesday 17 September in DeValera Library at 1pm and Shannon Library at 6pm. All are welcome to attend, no booking required.<p>
Dr Joe Power will give a lecture on the ‘<i>Guerrilla War in Clare</i>’ in DeValera Library in Ennis on Tuesday 17 September at 6.30pm. Joe is a well-respected local historian who next published work will be based on the War of Independence in Clare. <p>
Dr Paul O’Brien will reprise his lecture on Commandant Joseph Barrett (1888-1971) ‘<i>By heavens, Joe, but there are great men in Ireland still</i>’. This will look at the recently-discovered archive found in Moore St in Kilrush which garnered a lot of national publicity this year. Paul will give his lecture in Kilrush Library on Wed 18 September at 6.30pm. He will bring along some samples of the archive to the talk. <p>
Children are also catered for during History Week. Brian Gallagher, author of historical children’s fiction, will give presentations on his most recent works <i>Pawns </i>and <i>Spies</i>. Those titles were commissioned by The O’Brien Press to mark the centenary of the War of Independence and Brian will discuss how he researches and writes his stories. Brian will talk to primary school children in the library branches in Ennistymon, Miltown Malbay, Shannon and DeValera Library in Ennis on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September.<p>
Mike Hanrahan of Stockton’s Wing returns with <i>Clare: Songs of Independence: The Beginning</i>. This enjoyable performance is based on the events and stories behind the Clare’s songs during the journey to independence. The Beginning focuses on 1919 – the First Dáil, the early days of the War of Independence, mobilisation and the emerging leaders. Research, writing and performance by Mike Hanrahan. A lunchtime show will be held in Kilrush Library on Friday, 20 September at 1.15pm and keep an eye out for future performances in other Clare library branches.
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