Join us for Gruffalo Storytime and make a Gruffalo Mask followed by the wonderful Gruffalo Movie!

An exhibition of new work by The Five Towers Art Group at Gorey Library and Civic Buildings from January 7th to 31st 2019.

Toastmasters is a social and mutually supportive organisation where the members are as happy encouraging as they are when they are learning and developing.

Join us for a presentation by former Mountjoy Governor, Brian Murphy, on the challenges facing our prisons and what could be done to improve the rehabilitation of prisoners while in prison.

Mindfulness in everyday life is 'not what you think'. Join us for a talk with Mark Ralph, committed mindfulness meditation practitioner.

Wexford Civil Defence is establishing a new unit in Enniscorthy for anyone over 18 years of age who is interested in joining.

Fresh from a TriArts Bursary tour of New England, award-winning actor and poet Joe Neal will read from his sixth collection of poetry, Rossetti's Wombat.

This talk will help you to focus on the two core elements required when making a presentation.

Wexford Library is proud to announce the official launch of Fighting Words Wexford.

Get creative, let your pen rest upon the page and make 2019 your best year yet!

The Recovery College South East provides free educational courses in recovery and wellness.

Practise silly noises and spooky sounds to improve your voice!

Week 2 - Identifying & Creating a Value Proposition

It has been said that ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul’ but they are also a window into your general health. Find out more with Optometrist Martin O'Brien. 

Learn how to develop good sleep habits and help tackle insomnia and sleep deprivation with Deirdre McSwiney.

Historian Quentin Dougan will deliver a talk on the Orangemen of Wexford.

Monthly history lectures are hosted by North Wexford Historical Society (NWHS) in the library.

Come along to find out more about the South Wexford Writers Society, hear readings of some original work and offer support to newly published authors.

Introduction to Electronic Circuits and Inchworm Robot for #EngineersWeek 2019! 

Week 3: Discovering Customer Segments. It’s important to understand who exactly your customers are and when and where to target them.

Join us for mindfulness in the library, Fridays from 9:30-10:30am until March15th.

Join Patricia for this special Seachtain na Gaeilge Storytime!

The theme of this traditional singing workshop is ‘Let’s plant a seed’!

Have you always wanted to get more information about becoming a Foster Carer but never knew where to go?

For Seachtain na Gaeilge, Máire will give a creative writing workshop in Irish or bilingually in a chosen genre of either poetry, plays, song writing, fiction, non-fiction, film or radio scripts.

James McGovern, recently retired secondary school teacher, will present a lecture on the art of public speaking and debating.

Week 3: Fighting Routine in Marina Carr's ‘Woman and Scarecrow’

Week 4 - Inbound Market Tools: Blogs, Bloggers and Blogging. In today’s world most businesses must invest in a digital strategy to reach, inform and acquire customers.

Children’s yoga is hugely beneficial for growing bodies and developing minds.

The theme of this singing workshop is ‘Let’s plant a seed’! 

Jennie Frizelle will deliver this workshop which will demonstrate the use of Facebook as a marketing tool for businesses.

Dr Kealy brings a love of literature and a vivid memory of her own experience of state exams to support and encourage those reading Shakespeare for exams or pleasure.

Bunclody Library will host yet another wonderful musical evening, packed with various styles of music from traditional to international.

The transition from pre-school to primary school can be one of the most important transitions that your child will make. Find out how to manage this transition with Bríd Kennedy from the National Parents Council. 

Join Esther for a wonderful storytime filled with stories of love, then make a beautiful card for a very special person!

Coding workshop with TEKcentral!

Deirdre Parkinson, Marketing and Sales Manager, Microfinance Ireland will be speaking about the financial supports that are available to qualifying businesses from her organisation.

This talk will give information about the development of early attention, play attention, play and communication skills.

In this talk Enniscorthy Red Cross will go through a few easy steps to check if your local defibrillator is working.

This workshop is designed for children (ages 6-12) with ASD and their families.

Learn how Facebook and Twitter can help you promote your business. Booking is through Wexford Local Enterprise Office.

Seal Rescue Ireland will provide a Conservation Discovery Tour, which explores seal ecology, threats to seals and to oceans, and what everyone can do to help reduce their human impact.

This parenting talk will cover the role parents play in our lives - at all stages.

Bring along your favourite teddy or stuffed toy and join Joanne for a Teddy Bears' Picnic and storytime.

This workshop is designed for children (ages 6-12) with ASD and their families.

Hop into Easter with our fun creative craft workshop with Sarah.

Created by Frances and Iain MacDonald, The Bay Garden was started when they moved to Camolin in 1989.  Frances tells their story.

Join Rachel Uí Fhaoláin and Ceol Mo Chroí at this traditional singing and May Bush decoration workshop.

This interactive, educational and fun music workshop is suitable for 9-12 year olds.

Parents play an important role in helping their child to both understand and to manage their anxiety. Find out more with Dr Mary O'Kane.

Young people attending this workshop will create circuits and explore electronics using conductive dough.

Bring along your eReader to our workshop and discover its full potential!

Calling all poets and poetry enthusiasts to Bunclody Library on Thursday 2nd May from 5-6pm. Come along and recite your poem or just enjoy the poetry on offer! 

Poetry Day Ireland takes place on Thursday 2 May 2019 and the theme is Truth or Dare! Whether you share a poem, read a poem, or programme your own event, everyone is invited to join in and celebrate. 

This workshop will feature presentations from practice staff, and from our Malawi visitors on life in Malawi, healthcare in Malawi and the present work of the partnership.

An Amble by the Barrow organised by Wexford Naturalists' Field club is the 2019 Chris Wilson Memorial Lecture.

Dr Liam Lysaght, Director of the National Biodiversity Data, talks about the experience of walking it in an event which will offer something for naturalists and the general public alike. The talk, organised by Wexford Naturalists’ Field club is the 2019 Chris Wilson Memorial Lecture.

New Ross Library, as part of the Reader in Residence programme, has launched a supported reading book club for children with dyslexia. Suitable for children aged 8-12.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the award of the Victory Cross to CSM Martin Doyle - New Ross Library will host a lecture given by Irish Times journalist, author, editor and presenter Ronan McGreevy. Martin Doyle won the Victoria Cross and the Military Medal fighting for Britain in the First World War.

The first of our free talks in advance of the International Pathways to Clean Cooking Conference which is being held on May 30th and 31st in Wexford.

In advance of the second international Pathways to Clean Cooking conference, we offer a free evening talk by environmental health consultant, Niall Roche who will examine recent advances on the wider topics related to clean cooking practices and their potential to impact on global health and the environment.

Heartfulness offers a simple and practical approach to meditation and relaxation which is easy to learn and integrate into one's daily life.

Gorey Art Collective Open Call. 

Gorey Art Collective is putting out an Open Call to local artists.

Enniscorthy Tabletop Roleplaying Games Club is a new group for adults interested in playing tabletop roleplaying and board games.

William Marshal founded the town of New Ross in 1207 and built the first bridge over the Barrow. Seamus Kiely, Jack Stacey and Mick Conway will be here in New Ross Library to tell the story of William Marshal, with a twist!

This is a wonderful opportunity for a communal appreciation and celebration of traditional music.

This information session will inform parents about the supports and entitlements available for children with special needs.

Citizen Science: Discover how you can record and monitor the wildlife found in your back garden and beyond.

It’s Tech Week 11th - 18th May! We’re delighted to have TEKCentral here to give us a fantastic Minecraft themed coding workshop.

If you love gardening and you love wildlife, this event is for you. The Irish Wildlife Trust will tell you how to make your garden a haven for wildlife, with practical advice on topics such as what plants provide the best food and shelter for wild animals.

This exhibition will run from 13 - 24 May and will be launched on Tuesday 21 May at 7pm. All welcome.
 

The second of our free talks in advance of the international Pathways to Clean Cooking conference which is being held on May 30 and 31 in Wexford, features Dr Debbi Stanistreet.

Debbie has recently joined the Epidemiology and Public Health Department of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland as a Senior Lecturer in Public Health after 25 years at the University of Liverpool in a similar role.

Join us for family movie time in Bunclody Library for a special showing of Where The Wild Things Are. Suitable for 7-12 Year Olds.

All Year Interest and Colour in your Garden with Frances MacDonald of The Bay Garden.

         The third of Parenting Today Talks in May LGBTI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex) Advice & Support with Wendy Kearney from Gorey Youth Needs.       

This talk by Dr. Linda Doran, will focus on putting the changes and structures of the Normans into their international context, and will include issues of land ownership due to marriage settlements.

Dr. Linda Doran has studied medieval settlements along the Barrow, Nore and Suir rivers and is the editor of the New Ross section of the Royal Irish Academy’s Irish Historic Towns Atlas. 

Join Nicola Mahon, a qualified horticulturist at Kilcannon Gardening Centre for tips on how to prepare for summer gardening.

This programme looks at cyberbullying and how children use the Internet. Parents will be introduced to strategies to help their children be responsible, effective and safer Internet users.

This is part of a series of free talks in Wexford County Council Public Libraries. Read more:
Booking Recommended. Tel: 053 9236055

#ParentingTalks

A fun music workshop for parents and their babies from 0 to 2.5 years.

Booking essential: 053-9196760

Shake, Rattle & Roll is a fun music workshop for 3-6 year olds and their parents.

"Eight weeks after Robert Fitzstephen's landing in Bannow Bay, we are delighted to welcome Baya Salmon-Hawk, a storyteller from the Aquitaine, who travelled with the three boats. She will tell of her experiences as she came over from Normandy with Dermot MacMurrough's party.

Her friendship with the Irish Princess Aoife has given her an interesting insight in this episode of Irish History. She was also able to converse freely with the King of the Welsh, Robert's cousin and learnt much about the history of that troubled time."

To book phone: 051 421877

Award-winning poet, Jane Clark will read from her new collection, All the Home, an illustrated sequence of poems in response to a family archive of First World War photographs and letters held in the Mary Evans Picture Library, London.

This event is in memory of the late Denis Collins.

To celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg we will have a full day of youthful creativity!

Continuing on with our day of creativity, we are delighted to have Caoimhe Dunn here to guide children and parents through a fantastic mask making workshop.

Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 15 June 2019 is a national day of creativity for children and young people.

New Ross Library are delighted to host a fact packed and fun Norman event with Baya the Storyteller. 

Join us for a talk on the importance of the rose in art, politics and religion.

John power will present a short text introducing the main events and personalities, followed by questions and open discussion.

Learn about the time of Norman Ireland and choose your favourite available Norman Design to print on you own T-Shirt at our craft workshop for 8 - 12 years.

In this illustrated talk, Celestine will expand on her original presentation to the Kennedy Summer School in 2018, to provide additional detail of Bridget’s family origins and circumstances in mid-nineteenth-century County Wexford.

Danielle from Naturally at the Wren's Nest will talk about how to use what is growing in your garden to make your own soaps, lotions and oils.

Anxiety holds many people back and takes away their ability to enjoy life fully.

This workshop will open your mind to the fact that you have the potential to restore calm. 

Join Mary from Sonny Holistic Therapy for a relaxing and fun morning.

Learn how to help, soothe and relax you and your baby through nurturing touch, using Massage & Reflexology techniques.

Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941-1995) was an author of children's books, novels, plays, poetry and environmental and political writings. 

All are welcome to view this exhibition on the ground floor from Monday 10th June - Saturday 29th June.

Caroline will read to children and show parents how to bring story-time to life for their little ones.

Sean Dobbs, Wexford County Council’s Project Liaison Officer for the New Ross Bypass and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge, Pierre O’Loughlin of Mott Macdonald, and Christy Hannon of Bam Dragados, will bring us up to the minute on one of the most exciting projects in the New Ross area for many years!

This event is being held with the cooperation of Transport Infastructure Ireland.
 

Join bestselling author Sheila Forsey to find out more about her writing and the road to publication.

Sheila's latest novel Kilbride House (published June 2019) is a story about an American woman who travels to Ireland to trace her roots, but in doing so uncovers her family’s dark past – a past that could unravel their lives. 

Celebrating Wexford Literary Festival, Award winning comic book writer and artist Nick Roche, from Wexford town, will give a workshop.

Celebrating Wexford Literary Festival, magnificent storyteller Joe Brennan will perform two storytelling workshops 

Sesson 1 for  5 - 8 year olds: 10:30. - 11:30 a.m.
Session 2 for 9 - 12 year olds:  12:00 - 1:00p.m.

Come along and meet the Norman Soldiers to this family event!

Books can be read in paper or e-format.

All welcome.

Should you require any supports to fully participate in this event, please contact the Librarian.

Helen, from Claymazing, will hold 2 workshops with the Toy Story theme.

10:30am - 11:30am for 5 - 8 year olds

12:00pm - 1:00pm for 9 - 12 year olds

All sessions are from 2.30-3.30pm Tuesdays 16, 23, July and 6, 13 & 27 August. Suitable for age 9-12 years.

Should you require any supports to fully participate in this event, please contact the Librarian.

Join the ladies for a performance in New Ross Library Park (weather permitting).

Their music is a blend of cultures.

Their motto is “All Ages, All Nationalities, All Together". 

All Welcome. Not to be missed!

With Aga Grandowicz, co-creator of 'Dr Hibernica Finch's Compelling Compendium of Irish Animals' learn some fascinating facts about Irish animals and learn how to draw them.

This exhibition by Bridgetown Photography Club consists of five photo books, each one depicting a different event or activity from the local area.

This exhibition will be on display from Monday 15 July - Saturday 20 July

Should you require any supports to fully participate in this event, please contact the Librarian.

#Exhibitions

This workshop will introduce you and your baby to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.

Join Saoirse Doyle, Dance Theatre Ireland, for a modern Hip Hop dance workshop.

Workshop will be held in Library Park (weather permitting).

Join Heather from Dogs Trust to find out how to stay safe around our four-legged friends. 

Suitable for all ages. This Workshop is suitable for all the family.

Booking required 0539375466

Join us for a screening of this short film and an illustrated talk by James Grannell.

Often called the eighth wonder of the world, Titania’s Palace was a unique re-creation in miniature of Edwardian palatial living, - a home fit for the Fairy Queen.

New Ross Library are delighted to host this always popular and educational workshop with Dogs Trust.

This week's wedding project is creating favours for your guests, little gifts/creations for helping to celebrate your big day.

This event is free and all are welcome.

Library Voices:

Talks and Workshops

If you go down to the library today you’re sure of a big surprise!

Babies, toddlers and teddies will enjoy storytime fun with a lovely picnic in Library Park. 

Come along to Enniscorthy library and sign up -

Everyone who signs up for our summer reading adventure will receive a card for tracking their reading progress and will also receive rewards periodically to further encourage them to keep reading during July and August. 

New Ross born historian Brian Matthews will be here in New Ross Library to discuss the power of Norman Women in our latest series of lectures, exploring the impact the Normans had on the region.

Booking essential, phone: 051 421877.

Should you require any supports to fully participate in this event, please contact the Librarian.
 

The exhibition focusses on a sustainability and biodiversity project facilitated by artist Christine Mackey with Gorey Youth Needs and will run from 19 July to 31 July in Gorey Library foyer.

To mark World Breastfeeding Week 2019, Gorey library will host a special storytime and talk with the Public Health Nurse to emphasise the importance of establishing exclusive breastfeeding.

Parenting Today is a series of free talks in Wexford County Council Libraries 2019.

In this talk Rachel will discuss uses of the greenhouse, especially as a show house in summer. 

Rachel's talk will be accompanied by a slide show presentation.

Join Saoirse’s Hip-Hop Workshop to learn cool tricks and routines and get creative in a fun dance way. Suitable for age 7 - 10 years.

Saoirse started Hip-Hop at 12 years old and came first place in the IFPDA Hip-Hop Competition in Disneyland Paris and was asked to dance in the Disneyland Parade with all the cast. 

Come join us in Enniscorthy library for storytime and craft to celebrate the dog days of summer!

Enjoy doggy tales before creating your own paper spring puppy! 

Suitable for up to 8 years.

Everyone Welcome.

If you require additional assistance to fully participate in any of our events please contact the Librarian on 053 923 6055
 

No one knows exactly how or when coffee was discovered, though there are many legends about its origin.

Simon Nelson the manager of The Wilds Cafe, Enniscorthy will explore this question and others relating to different coffees in this lecture. 

Join Noeleen from Tomfarney Fresh Flowers to find out what flowers to grow for your wedding.

Noeleen will take us through what grows well in our climate month by month - ensuring you have your perfect blooms for your special day.

Looking at theme patterns & lyric writing tools the children will attempt to use this knowledge to create our own version of lyrics to a well-known song.  

Suitable for age 10 to 12 years
 

Join Stella Kehoe, Business Development Officer with New Ross Credit Union for an information session on student loans on our Student Saturday here in New Ross Library.

This is a free event and all are welcome. Booking is recommended. Tel: 051 421877 to book your place.

This week sees the CAO offer places to over 6000 applicants in the Wexford/South East region.

This can be an exciting time for many but can also be a stressful and anxious time for those who are not sure regarding the offer they receive. 

Well the good news is that help is at hand. 

As part of Heritage Week 2019 we are delighted to welcome storyteller Steve Lally to Bunclody Library.

Call in and hear about Irish Mythology.

We're excited to have TEKcentral here again for another round of our summer coding program! 

This 4 week program will cover TinkerCAD which is a 3D design tool and Scratch 3.0 interfaced with Micro:bit.

Making a will - something we all should do, something we all mean to do, but, something we never seem to get around to doing.

Many of us don’t understand the implications of not having a will and dying intestate and others are put off or intimidated by the thoughts of making a will.

Baby Rhyme Time takes place in Enniscorthy library every Thursday at 11am. Suitable for babies and children from 0 to 5 (preschool), parents, careers and grandparents, however all ages welcome.

Thursday 22nd August we will have a theme of Old McDonald - Come along and join in the fun!

Coding will continue here in Enniscorthy Library:- Thurs 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August from 4pm - 5pm.

Children must be available for all 4 classes. Parents must remain in the library for the duration of the class.

Suitable for 8-12 year olds.

In this illustrated talk about books in their various forms Réiltín will discuss book structures from across the world and from the past.

There will also be a discussion of the design and techniques in making books over the past 1000 years and a brief look at Artists' books.

#Heritage Week

The period 1917–1923 was marked by political violence and upheaval in Ireland, ending in partition and independence for 26 of its 32 counties.

Before there were games consoles there was plenty to do.

Join Martina and Barbara for this craft workshop in which we will explore some activities that helped children pass the time. 

#Heritage Week for Children

Is your child taking part in the Summer Stars Reading Adventure?

Do they need some extra help with their reading or encouragement? 

If you enjoy walking and are interested in learning more about the trails in your area and how they have been developed then join Yvonne Byrne and Ann Murphy from Wexford Walking Trails, for this information evening on walking in the country.

Does your child needs some extra reading support?  

Join Patricia every Thursday between 3.00pm - 4.00pm throughout the summer for this play-based, interactive storytime session, and make this part of your reading adventure!

Age Action Ireland need volunteers to teach basic computer skills to the over 50s! 

Ongoing throughout 2019.

 
To register your interest phone Age Action on 01 4756989 or Enniscorthy Library on 053 9236055
 

Are your children taking part in this year’s Summer Stars?

Are they struggling to find the time to finish their books or need some extra help with reading?

An Cathaoirleach, Gorey Municipal District, Cllr. Malcolm Byrne invites you to My Open Library Launch & Open Day Saturday, 31st August, 2019 Gorey Library.

Join award-winning author Graham Tugwell for a unique interactive storytelling experience where the audience becomes the hero.

Come along to this fun children’s event as part of our My Open Library Open Day and pick up your Summer Stars Certificate at the desk.

Suitable for ages 7-12.

The annual exhibition of photographs from the Gorey Photographic club is running for the month of August in Gorey Library.  

The exhibition will be launched on 1 August at 7pm as part of the Market House Festival launch.

Should you require any supports to fully participate in this event, please contact the Librarian.
 

In honour of the Kennedy Summer School, New Ross Library are delighted to welcome Liam Wylie from RTÉ who will present historic footage of JFK from the RTÉ archives in this fascinating and nostalgic event.

Come and meet Sally Griffiths, Centre Manager of Pieta House in Wexford.

Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm. 

Anthony McGeehan, bird expert, author and photographer will discuss the migratory birds of Ireland. 

Booking is essential contact 053 919 6760.

Should you require additional supports to enable you to fully participate in this or any library event, please contact the librarian.