LOUTH LIBRARY

SERVICE

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MÁRTA / MARCH 2020 COME AND JOIN US FOR

WORLD BOOK DAY

in Dundalk Library on Thursday 5TH March

Harry Potter: Sorting Hat, Themed Crafts, Quizzes and Storytelling for Children from 3.00pm

(Come in Character and Booking Is Essential)

SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE 1ST – 17TH MARCH 2020

Bilingual Baby Book Club: Wednesday 11th March at 11.00am

GO MBEIDH AN TÁDH LIBH! To all the Invited Schools taking part in the Table Quiz

in Dundalk and Drogheda Libraries

Dear Dundalk: An Art Exhibition by Local Artist MIRIAM FOX featuring fantastic drawings of Dundalk Landmarks. The Exhibition will be on display from Tuesday 25th February until Saturday 7th March.

International Women’s Day: Storytelling on Saturday 7th March at 3.00pm.

STAFF PICK FOR THE MONTH

Enjoy! #louthlibraries #takeacloserlook

We have multiple copies ready for

collection in Dundalk branch or order

your own copy online from our

catalogue https://librariesireland.iii.co

m/iii/encore/

DUNDALK LIBRARY

Tel: 042 9353190

MARCH EVENTS

LOCAL INTEREST

NOISE Photo Exhibition Launch: by KEN FINEGAN and Photography students from O’FIAICH INSTITUTE on Thursday 19th March at 5.00pm, on display until Tuesday 31st March.

HEALTHY IRELAND AT YOUR LIBRARY

Supporting Children’s Self -Esteem and Resilience with DR. MARY O’ KANE on Tuesday 3rd March at 6.30pm. (Booking is Essential)

Joint Pain and Mobility with MAGS TUITE on Tuesday 24th March at 3.00pm. (Booking is Essential)

WORK MATTERS

LMETB: Information Session with STEPHANIE BOURKE on Wednesday 11th March from

10.30am to 12.30pm.

FOR ALL THE FAMILY

"Vroom Town": Storytelling, Puzzles and Colouring on Saturday 7th March at 11.00am.

Irish Myths and Legends Storytelling: Children's Storytelling on Saturday 14th March at 11.00am. (Suitable for 3-7) ALL WELCOME

OK HEROES

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 10am-8pm WEDNESDAY 10am-5pm THURSDAY 10am-8pm FRIDAY 10am-5pm SATURDAY 10am-5pm

ADULT EVENTS NEXT MEETING:

Irish Conversation Classes: Tuesday 3rd March at 4.00pm

Adult Book Clubs: Thursday 12th March

Computer Classes for Groups: If you are interested in updating your computer skills please contact the branch for details.

eServices Demonstrations: Learn how to use our eServices with help from staff, First Wednesday of every month from 3pm - 5pm

CHILDREN’S EVENTS NEXT MEETING:

Junior Book Club: Wednesday 4th March at 3.45pm

Georgie Porgie Parent & Toddler Group: Thursday 5th March at 10.00am

FAVOURITE BOOK HEROES

Hermione Granger is one of Harry Potter’s best friends and she often

uses knowledge, information and spells that she has learned through

her extensive reading. She spends a lot of time in the library at

Hogwarts. Is Hermione one of your book heroes?

What books do you think might be on Hermione’s current to be read

shelf?

We would absolutely love to hear your thoughts!!

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DROGHEDA LIBRARY

Tel: 041-9876162

MARCH EVENTS

FOR ALL THE FAMILY

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts: Saturday 7th March at 11.00am. (Booking is Essential)

"Vroom Town": Emer Conlon will be here for Storytelling on Saturday 14th March at 11.00am. (Suitable for 5-10). (Booking is Essential)

WORK MATTERS

LMETB: Information Session with STEPHANIE BOURKE on Thursday 12th March from

10.30am to 12.30pm.

FREE Digital Skills Classes on How To Get Online: Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th,

Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March from 2.00pm-4.30pm. Please contact the Branch for

Further Details (Booking is Essential)

ADULT EVENTS NEXT MEETING:

'Just Write' - Adult Creative Writing Group: Tuesday 3rd at 2.30pm-4.00pm. (New Members Welcome).

Adult Book Clubs: Thursday 26th March at 2.30pm

CHILDREN’S EVENTS NEXT MEETING:

Parent & Toddler Group: Wednesday 4th

March at 10.30am

Baby Book Club: Wednesday 25th March at 10.30am

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 10am-8pm WEDNESDAY 10am-5pm THURSDAY 10am-8pm FRIDAY 10am-5pm SATURDAY 10am-5pm

ARDEE LIBRARY

Tel: 041-6859023

MARCH EVENTS

WORK MATTERS 1

LMETB: Information Session with STEPHANIE

BOURKE on Thursday 19th March from 10.30am to

12.30pm.am-5pm

ADULT EVENTS NEXT MEETING:

Adult Book Clubs: Thursday 26th March from 6.45pm

Louth Volunteers drop in, Thursday 12th March from 10.00am-1.00pm

Beginner Computer Classes: Please contact the branch for details.

Active Retirement Chair Yoga: Wednesday 4th March from 11.00am

Tapestry Group: Wednesday 4th March from 2.00pm

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-8pm WEDNESDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm THURSDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-8pm FRIDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm SATURDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

My Open Library This new and innovative self service option is available to adult members of Louth Libraries.

My Open Library aims to improve access, use and visibility of the library as a community hub, and develop the library as a focal point for community and cultural development.

Members of this enhanced service can now access the library on a self-service basis from 8am-10pm, 7 days a week.

During My Open Library hours you can:

Borrow and return items and collect your requests

Print by sending documents from home or from your mobile device

Photocopy Use the internet Have access to free Wi-Fi Use the study space Book a meeting room

Become a My Open Library member today by calling to Ardee Library and completing an enquiry form.

Members must be over 16. Photographic ID and proof of address required. Terms and conditions apply.

DUNLEER LIBRARY

Tel: 041-6859016

MARCH EVENTS

HEALTHY IRELAND AT YOUR LIBRARY

Chair Yoga: A Chair Yoga Workshop with

Physiotherapist MAGS TUITE on Tuesday 10th March

at 11.00am. (Booking is Essential)

CARLINGFORD LIBRARY

Tel: 042-9324113

MARCH EVENTS

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm 6pm-8pm WEDNESDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm THURSDAY CLOSED FRIDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm SATURDAY 10am-1pm

OPENING HOURS

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm 6pm-8pm WEDNESDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm THURSDAY CLOSED FRIDAY 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm SATURDAY 10am-1pm

ADULT EVENTS NEXT MEETING:

Adult Book Club: Tuesday 31st March at 7.00pm

CLIMATE ACTION

“Think Before You Flush” Information Stand in Dundalk Library from Tuesday 3rd March until Saturday 14th March.

Check out All our Climate Change Corners in Dundalk and Drogheda Libraries for Tips and Discover New Ways in which you can Care for your Planet.

If you are interested in receiving the Louth Library Newsletter through a Mailing List, Please

ask at the Issue desk in Dundalk Library for Details.

MOBILE LIBRARY

MARCH EVENTS

For an up-to-date schedule of stops see:

https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/services/library/mobile-library-routes/

Don't forget that you can download our Library app from the Google Play Store or

on https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/services/library/online-services/ to make full use of our

online services.

www.louthcoco.ie/libraries E: libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie

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LouthCountyLibraries @louthcountylibraries @ l o u t h c o c o

The MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE operates a fortnightly route serving

Housing Estates

Nursing Homes

Crèches

Rural Areas in County Louth.

Membership is FREE for Everyone Louth Library Service membership enables you to use all 330 public libraries

around the country.

Read, browse and borrow items such as Books, Magazines, CDs, DVDs, Audio

Books and Games.

Study Spaces and use the Wi-Fi, PCs, and printing services.

Members can borrow up to 12 Items Maximum at any time.

For all the Potterheads

Who are the Muggle aunt and uncle that Harry must live with every summer?

Ned and Camilla Diddly

Ralph and Magnolia Dudley

Vernon and Petunia Dursley

In order of birth, who are the seven Weasley siblings?

Percy, Bill, George, Charlie, Fred, Ron, Ginny

George, Fred, Percy, Bill, Charlie, Ron, Ginny

Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny

What are the three Unforgivable Curses?

Impedimenta, Incarcerous and Incendio

Avada Kedavra, Crucio and Imperio

Expelliarmus, Expecto Patronum and Diffindo

Which of these Hogwarts professors teaches Transfiguration?

Snape

Sprout

McGonagall

Who first shows Harry the diary of Tom Riddle?

Moaning Myrtle

Fawkes

Nearly Headless Nick

Who was the Prisoner of Azkaban and was he guilty of the crime he was accused of

committing? James Potter, not guilty

Cornelius Fudge, guilty

Sirius Black, not guilty

What's the name of the fairy-tale book that Dumbledore bequeaths to Hermione in "The

Deathly Hallows"? (JK Rowling later published the book.)

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

The Tales of Crookshanks the Cat

The Tales of Gilderoy the Great

Another tidbit offered in the final epilogue is that this former Hogwarts student is now

teaching Herbology at his alma mater.

Luna Lovegood

Lavender Brown

Neville Longbottom

In the first line of the first book of the Harry Potter series, we learn that Harry's aunt and

uncle, the Dursleys, were proud to say that they were____________:

perfectly normal, thank you very much.

the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious

proud winners of the best-kept suburban lawn competition

Don’t forget Mother’s Day Sunday March 22nd