22 Oct 2024
Last Saturday was @DojoMor2024 across Ireland! I hosted #Microbit Family Workshops in #PortlaoiseLibrary. Kids aged 6-13 used #Scratch to make controllers display various things. Even linked in to #TullamoreLibrary and @DeanHodge_OCC
@LaoisCouncil #STEMinAction #DojoMor2024
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19 Oct 2024
A small peep at my #microbits coding workshops in Portlaoise today with #PortlaoiseLibrary for #DojoMor @DojoMor2024 βοΈπ€π
19 Oct 2024
@SeanieMorris leading @DojoMor2024 @LaoisLibraries coding Micro:bits. A quick STEM officer call to @DeanHodge_OCC @OffalyLibraries. Thanks Seanie. @hea_irl @MidlandsIreland @EUJTF_ie @offalycoco @LaoisCouncil @MTU_ie @atu_ie @MaynoothUni @DkIT_ie @hugh_mcglynn @MTUResearchIRL
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5 Sep 2024
Our "English Learners' Book Club" is back! Our first meeting of the new term will take place on Monday, September 23rd at 11am.
Email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie for more information!
#RightToRead @LibrariesIre @LaoisCouncil
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4 Jul 2024
Join us every Thursday at 10am for our Parent and Child Craft Table at Portlaoise Library! π¨β¨
Drop in for some fun, self-led crafting activities. Perfect for a creative morning together! Adult supervision required.
#SummerStars #PortlaoiseLibrary @LaoisPeople1
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23 May 2024
We were delighted to welcome the beekeepers of the Dunamaise Beekeepers Association to library yesterday for an information stand. Thank you so much for joining us π
#europedirectportlaoise #portlaoiselibrary #beekeepers
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14 Mar 2024
Portlaoise Library will be starting a new 'English Learners Book Club' for those in our community who are learning English as a second language.
First meeting on March 25th at 11 amπ
To register, email: portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ieπ
#RightToRead
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9 Mar 2024
Join us at Portlaoise Library for a captivating exploration of Deep Time with Declan Molloy from Midlands Astronomy Club during #AstronomyWeek 2024. π Connect earthly fossils to celestial wonders! π Book your spot by emailing portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
@MidlandsAstroSC
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6 Mar 2024
Join us at Portlaoise Library for a captivating exploration of Deep Time with Declan Molloy from Midlands Astronomy Club during #AstronomyWeek 2024. π Connect earthly fossils to celestial wonders! π Book your spot by emailing portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
@MidlandsAstroSC
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25 Feb 2024
This week at Portlaoise Library we are delighted to launch our brand new children's and young adult book clubs. We are also delighted to welcome Dr Darren Clarke from @DCU who will be joining us discuss Climate Change, what we need to know and why.
#portlaoiselibrary
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20 Feb 2024
Celebrate Ireland Reads at Portlaoise Library with a special Story Time event! ππDress up as your beloved book character and join us this Saturday, Feb 24th at 12:30pm!π§ββοΈπΈ
Email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie to register!
#IrelandReads #GetLost @LibrariesIre
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19 Feb 2024
Europe Direct Portlaoise will be welcoming Dr Darren Clarke, Assistant Professor at the School of History & Geography at @DCU to #Portlaoise Library on Feb 29th at 6.30pm for an informative talk on Climate Change.
To register email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
@EDPortlaoise
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16 Feb 2024
A special delivery has just arrived in Library HQ!π·
We are thrilled to be welcoming @AndreaMaraBooks to Portlaoise Library on Feb 24th at 2pm for #IrelandReads! Pop into the library to pick up a copy &
email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie to register.
#GetLost @LibrariesIre
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9 Feb 2024
Celebrate #IrelandReads with bestselling author Andrea Mara in Portlaoise Library! Andrea will be joined by Claire O'Brien from @Midlands103 arts show Encore.
Saturday, Feb 24 @ 2pm.
Email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie to register.
@AndreaMaraBooks @Obrienclaire #GetLost
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5 Feb 2024
Portlaoise Library's Baby Book Club takes fortnightly on Thursdays at 10:30am. Using books, songs and rhymes to help build the foundations of language, literacy and sound awareness for babies/toddlers. Email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie for more information.
#LibrariesIreland
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12 Jan 2024
Irish crime writer Gill Perdue will be visiting Portlaoise Library on Thursday 25th of January @ 6pm for a talk about her best-selling book 'If I Tell' & its sequel 'When They See Me'.
To register for this FREE event, please email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
@gillperduewrite
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8 Jan 2024
We have a jam-packed week coming up, kick-start your year at Portlaoise Library. Why not join our book club? Or get inspiration for that family tree with our Local Studies Coffee morning?
For further details email: portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
#GetInspired
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6 Sep 2023
Join Dr Diane Cooper for a talk on promoting strength, health & wellness before, during & after menopause. This is a free event but booking is advised, email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie or phone 057 8622333 @HealthyIreland @LibrariesIre @DrDianeCooper @LaoisPeople1 #portlaoise
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17 Jul 2023
An exciting day for Laois & Portlaoise with the launch of the new library and local studies centre. Congratulations to everyone on the huge amount of work involved! πππ #newlibrary #portlaoiselibrary #laoislibraries
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29 Mar 2023
2. Students logged into different reading apps, such as Transparent Language, to read newspaper and magazine articles. They made a list of various novels and films available. They received a new library card! Thank you @portlaoiselibrary for an engaging and informative afternoon!
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21 Mar 2023
This is going to be a free great event! To book call 0578622333 or email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
@AbtPortlaoise @LaoisPeople1 @LaoisNews @laoisheritage @LaoisToday @tourism_laois @MountrathCamera #portlaoise @irish_photo @creativelaois
20 Mar 2023
This Wednesday ππ really looking forward to it. Please note this is a free event however booking is essential, please call 0578622333 or email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie to confirm, thank you, hope to see you there.
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