Ashbourne Library Events
All events are free unless indicated.
Summer Camps at Ashbourne Library
Singaling Summer Camp
Tuesday 10th July – Friday 13th July & 31st July -3rd August 10am – 2pm
A fun music learning camp for kids. Please note there is a charge for this camp. Contact Susan Rowland for details on 0873178169 & www.singaling.ie
Tina Mation’s Creative Art and Animation Workshop
Monday 23rd July – 26th 10am – 2pm.
Please note there is a charge for this camp. Call 0857371873 for details.
Lego Summer Camp
Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August 10am – 1.30pm
Call Rachel on 0868469815 for details. Please note there is a charge for this camp.
Glee Summer Camp – Sing, Dance, Act!
Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd July 10am – 1pm.
Please note there is a charge for this camp. Call Danielle on 0852166274
Children’s Summer Events
Children’s Summer Reading Scheme – Summer Stars!
Join the summer reading challenge at your local library. On registration you receive a free reader card, which is stamped after each book you read, and a bookmark. Read 4 books and you receive our fab summer stars bag. Read 8 books and you are put into the draw for a chance to win a Kindle Fire Tablet. We also have a draw in July and one in August for a super prize. Everyone who reads one book receives a certificate. This year the under 6s can take part with a junior reading card and a sticker when they join
Saturday Morning Film Club
Every Saturday at 11am. Check with the library for film titles.
Saturday Afternoon Games Hour
Every Saturday 3pm. All ages welcome. Come along for games, Jigsaws, colouring & activity sheets.
Summer Book Report
Fill in our book report form on your favourite book. We will display the best ones in the library. Report forms available at the desk.
Daily Activity Sheets
There will be daily Activity Sheets based on book characters available in the kids section throughout the month of July
Lego Exhibition & Prize Giving
Ages 7+ Saturday 28th July
Throughout July we are asking kids over 7 to make something fab from Lego that we can display on the exhibition day. Entry forms are available from the desk. We are asking the public to vote for their favourite exhibit on the Saturday. The exhibits voted the top 3 will each receive a Lego Prize.
Kids Book of the Month
See our display of this great book and try it out for July, let us know what you think with our book report and we will display your comments in the library at the end of the month.
Peter Rabbit Quiz with Prize
Copies of our Peter Rabbit Quiz are available from the desk. Ask for the book to find the answers and be in with a chance to win a Peter Rabbit prize.
Parent & Toddler Stories and Songs
Tuesday Mornings between 11am – 12pm. Bring your child along for games, puzzles and activities, there is also a stories and songs session with Mary, which begins at 11.45am. If Mary is away we have stories and crafts. Ask at the desk for details.
Summer Arts & Crafts – Ninjas and Princesses
Wednesday 4th July 3pm. Ages 7+ Years
Please leave your name at the desk if you wish to attend. Please note a parent must attend with their child.
Joint Children’s Book Club ages 10 – 13 years & 8-10 years
Thursday 5th July 3pm
Book club members only. Book & Film to Discuss: Wonder by R.J Palacio
Peter Rabbit Workshop
Friday 6th July 3pm. Ages 4 – 6 years
Stories, DVD and a planting activity for kids, bring home your own plant that would grow in Peter Rabbit’s garden.
Minecraft Tips and Tricks Workshop with Conor Murphy
Monday 9th July 3pm
Ages 7+
Come along for tips on creating your Minecraft world, lego Minecraft teamwork, tips on internet safety, free play on the playstation and a look at Conor’s Minecraft world. Leave your name at the desk if you wish to attend
Harry Potter Book Night- Celebrating 20 years of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’.
Thursday 19th July 6.30pm Ages 8+
Featuring readings from the book, video footage, quiz, activities and discussion with a chance to win a Harry Potter prize. Come along dressed as your favourite character or as a muggle. Booking essential
Little Red Riding Hood – Puppet Show
Thursday 19th July 11am. Ages 5+
Come along to see this wonderful show from ‘The Moon and Sixpence Puppet Theatre’. This event is kindly sponsored by Meath County Council Arts Office.
Thomas the Tank Engine Workshop
Tuesday 24th July 3pm
Ages 3-6 years
Stories, DVD and Crafts with a train set to play with!
Leave your name at the desk to book your place. An adult must attend with a child.
Kids Yoga with Catherine Carr
Thursday 27th July 11am
Ages 7+
A fun hour to chill out and relax with Catherine Carr.
Book your place at the library desk
Storyteller Event – Tall tales and Terrifying Tidbits
Thursday 26th July 11am
Ages 6+
A great session full of exciting stories for the 6+ age group with storyteller Melissa Baker. Book your place at the library desk
Regular Children’s Events
Parent & Toddler Group Announcement
The group are looking for volunteers to help setting up the group on a Tuesday or Thursday in September. Please leave your name at the library desk if interested.
Baby Massage Course
Every Wednesday 10.30am
A 5 week course for babies and parents. There is a charge of €70 for this course. For details contact Catherine on 0879119617.
Adult Events
Open Summer Book club - Summer Choice for July
See our display of our chosen book and try it out for July. Ideal for a summer read. Numerous copies are available, see our display in the library.
Pilates for Adults
Thursdays at 7.15pm
Contact Marlene on 0872381978 if you wish to attend
Beginners Italian Conversation
Wednesdays at 10am
A free informal conversation session. Contact Jim on 0876781077 if you would like to attend.
Grow in Ireland: Mental Health Ages 18+
Thursdays 2pm – 4pm
A free informal 12 Step recovery programme to deal with issues such as depression, stress, or worry. Call 1890 474474 for details.
Ciorcal Gaeilge
Tuesday mornings 11am – 12pm
Weekly Informal Irish Conversation Circle, beginners welcome.
Ask at the desk for details.
Failte Isteach – Learn English Workshops
Wednesday 10am – 12pm and Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Contact Patricia on 0894366800 for details. All levels welcome.
Spanish Conversation Circle
Tuesdays 4pm – 6pm
Come along and take part in our Spanish conversation circle,
contact May on 0863956272 for details.
1916 & World War One Collection
Ashbourne Local History Society have donated a collection of their World War One and 1916 material. This collection is available for loan and is on display in the history section of the library
Music Appreciation Club
Every Wednesday morning 11am – 12.30pm.
Come along and join this informal club, which explores aspects of classical music, traditional Irish music and popular musicals. New members welcome.
Refreshments provided. Enquire at the desk for details.
Adult Book Clubs
First Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm
New members welcome. Ask at the desk for details.
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Last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm
New members welcome. Ask at the desk for details.
Comhrá Group
A social group for men over the ages of 18 to get together and chat.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm. Tea/Coffee provided.
All welcome.
Contact Dave on 0876880316 or Anthony on 0872025246 for details.
Over 55’s Exercise Class
Every Tuesday 10am – 11am. €10 per class.
The class focuses on improving overall health and well being.
Refreshments provided. Call Catherine on 0872883729 for details.
Angel Meditation Classes
Tuesday evenings at 7pm.
Learn the art of angel meditation, €7 a class. For details call Ann on 0863670410.
Crafts for Adults Group
Every Tuesday from 6pm – 8.30pm.
Learn a new or old craft or share your craft experience.
Contact Aine on 01 8350609 for details.
ICA Crafts & Chat group
Tuesdays from 11am – 1pm.
Contact the library for details. New members welcome.
Adult Bridge Club
Every Monday morning at 10.30am
Call Martin on 0879978610 for details. New members welcome.
Surfer Sessions
Book in for one to one sessions on how to search the web or set up an email account.
If you like what we’re doing or want to get in touch, let us know by liking our facebook page ‘Meath County Library’ or contacting our Librarian Mary Murphy: mmurphy@meathcoco.ie. Alternatively contact our County Librarian Ciaran Mangan on cmangan@meathcoco.ie
