Cork City Libraries Events Guide March April 2024

Explore the Spring edition of our Event Guide and discover something new at your local library.

March/April 2024 Edition 28 corkcitylibraries.ie Events

John Noel Kenneally joined Crawford Supported Studios in 2018 and sadly passed away in 2023. He described his art as painting stories. His paintings are thick layered acrylic paint, applied directly from the tube onto card or board, he moved the thick paint around the surface with a brush, sponge. In 2022 John worked with photographer Clare Keogh to create an artist video portrait. Credit John Noel Kenneally

Contents The City Library..............................................1 Music Library ..................................................4 Children’s Library ..........................................6 Ballincollig .......................................................7 Bishopstown....................................................8 Blackpool..........................................................9 Blarney ...........................................................12 Douglas.......................................................... 13 Glanmire......................................................... 14 Exhibitions.............................................. 16-17 Hollyhill........................................................... 18 Mayfield ......................................................... 21 Tory Top..........................................................23

The City Library

Grand Parade

March | Monday 4 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Cork Scrabble Adult Scrabble Club, new members welcome. First Monday of each Month March | Thursday 7, 21, | 2 pm – 3:30 pm | Elder Writers Life stories of the extraordinary ordinary. How to write your life story. March | Friday 8 | 11 am | Margaret Goulding Buckley, an extraordinary life. On International Women’s Day, Anne Twomey will give a fascinating talk on the life of Cork born Margaret Buckley, the first female leader of a political party in Ireland, a trade unionist, journalist, founding member of Cumann na mBan and a Dáil court judge. March | Friday 8, 22 | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Craft & Chat Do you knit, crochet or sew? Bring your project to the City Library and chat with other crafters while you work. Everyone is welcome. March | Saturday 9, 23 | 10 am – 11:30 am | Peann agus Pár Ceardlann Scríobhneoireachta Gaeilge le Colm O Ceallacháin. Filíocht agus Prós. An dara Satharn de gach mí, saor in aisce agus failte roimh cách! March | Thursday 14, 28 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Non-Fiction Writers Eclectic writing group. Welcomes new members. March | Tuesday 19 | 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm | Witch in Mourning: A Bilingual Reading Clyde Moneyhun reads from his translations of Maria-Mercè Marçal and Anna Dodas. Clyde is an associate professor at Boise State University, where he teaches writing and translation. Descended from Catalan-speaking ancestors, he translates twentieth-century and contemporary Catalan poets including Ponç Pons, Dolors Miquel, and Maria-Mercè Marçal. Organised by Cork City Library and the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin America Studies (UCC), with the support of the Institut Ramon Llull

March | Saturday 23 | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Out-Lit Book Club This rainbow book club meets on the last Saturday of each month. It is open to all and welcomes new members. March | Monday 25 | 6:00 pm | Readings by Salmon Press Poets David Gardiner and Thomas Redshaw To celebrate the publication of their new collections, Skenographia, David Gardiner and Ago: New & Selected Poems, Thomas Redshaw. Dr. David Gardiner is a poet, editor and professor who was born and raised in Chicago. From 2006 to 2010, he was the founder & editor of the international arts journal, An Sionnach, which published Van Morrison, Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Paula Meehan and Eamonn Wall, among others. Thomas Dillon Redshaw is the author of Heimaey, The Floating World, Mortal, and fugitive broadsides and chapbooks. Raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts, he first encountered living Irish poetry in the impromptu readings of Desmond O’Grady in Cronin’s, behind Harvard. He studied poetry with X.J. Kennedy, John Montague, and M.L. Rosenthal.

Adult Scrabble Club, new members welcome. First Monday of each Month April | Wednesday 10 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Digital Literacy Workshop Become more digitally aware in this free workshop that will help you recognise and deal with all forms of phishing messages that you may come across online. April | Wednesday 10 | 6.30 pm | Art of Reading Colm Tóibín in conversation with Megan Nolan about her latest novel ‘Ordinary Human Failings’. Megan lives in the UK and Colm is in New York teaching for the first part of the year. This event is via Zoom, there will be audience participation and questions for the authors, are welcome. All welcome April | Thursday 11 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Non-Fiction Writers Collective The Cork Non-Fiction Writers Collective will hold a regular reading session, combined with an OPEN MIC for the visitors, in the Thomas Davis Room of Cork City Library. All are welcome, just to listen and/or to read an excerpt from their own workEclectic writing group. Welcomes new members. April | Thursday 11 | 1:00 pm | The Wildlife of Our City A growing city, Cork City is home to a variety of species. This talk, delivered by Usna Keating, one of Cork City’s Biodiversity Officers, is a celebration of our biodiversity. The talk will discuss some of the species that call Cork home (even if only for some of the year), as well as the lesser-known species in our rivers, estuaries, city and forests. April | Friday 12 | 10:30 am | Cyber Safety Workshop Ensuring our cyber safety online is essential for safe and healthy internet and technology use. In this workshop lecturers from the CyberSkills group at Munster Technological University will cover 5 steps to cyber safety online. It will include how to check links are safe, how to recognise scams and what will make passwords easy to manage. This workshop is useful for anyone who wants to interact safely online, book train tickets, buy groceries and talk to family. Places are limited so please email lending_library@corkcity.ie or call 021492400 to reserve your space.

April | Friday 12, 26 | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Craft & Chat Do you knit, crochet or sew? Bring your project to the City Library and chat with other crafters while you work. Everyone is welcome. April | Saturday 13, 27 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Peann agus Pár Ceardlann Scríobhneoireachta Gaeilge le Colm O Ceallacháin. Filíocht agus Prós. An dara Satharn de gach mí, saor in aisce agus failte roimh cách! April | Saturday 13 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Creative Writing Workshop with Danielle McLaughlin Places are limited, please email lending_library@corkcity.ie or call 021492400 to reserve your space. April | Saturday 13 | 3.30 pm | Poetry Collection Launch; The Risen Tree Poems by Bernadette Gallagher have been published in various literary journals including Southword and The Stinging Fly and recorded by The Irish Poetry Reading Archive, UCD Library. Her first poetry collection published by Revival Press, Limerick will be launched in the Cork City Library by Dr. Casey Jarrin, Poet, Editor and Educator. April | Monday 15 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Fossils for our Future The Fossils for our Future team will demonstrate live fossil preparation using the tools of the ‘palaeontology’ trade. The fossils are the subjects of active research at UCC, and visitors will examine the fossils up close with microscopes and magnifying lamps. The demonstration will be accompanied by a presentation by Dr Chris Mays, which will outline the significance of the fossils, and the importance of fossils for understanding Earth’s past and present. April | Tuesday 16 | 18:30 – 20:00 pm | Altrusa Literacy Scheme Library Open Evening We launch a collection of learners’ work and have some readings from it. Includes an introduction to the services available at your library. Admission free, all welcome. No booking required April | Tuesday 16 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Ethel Crowley Life at Full Tilt Crowley edition of selected writings by Dervla Murphy will bring the curiosity, humanity, energy, wit, and fearlessness of Murphy to a new generation of readers. April | Wednesday 17 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Mindful Art Adult Colouring has seen a recent rise in popularity so embrace your inner artist and join us for a relaxed and fun arts session. All materials are supplied however spaces are limited. Please email lending_library@corkcity to reserve your space. April | Wednesday 17 | 6:30 pm | My Secret Life by William Kennedy Book Launch William Kennedy grew up in a very different Ireland from the one we live in today. Overcoming many challenges William became an activist and volunteer for the LGBT community and for people living with HIV. The book traces his story and will be launched by Orla Egan, LGBT Archive. April | Saturday 27 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Out-Lit Book Club This rainbow book club meets on the last Saturday of each month. It is open to all and welcomes new members.

Music Library March | Saturday 2, 9, 23 | 3.30 pm-5 pm | Traditional Irish music session An open session where musicians and music-lovers can come together to enjoy traditional Irish music in a social context. All welcome! 021-4924919 or email music_library@corkcity.ie March | Saturday 2, 23 | 3 pm | Live at the Library Regular Saturday, Live at the Library performances, we are pleased to welcome various local artists, come along to hear a free music performance. All welcome March | Saturday 3 | 11 am-1 pm | Cork City Music College performance Come along and enjoy this music performance by the students at Cork City Music College. All welcome. March | Friday 8 | 11 am-12.15 pm | Country music circle This an event for all country music lovers, listen to some of your favourite tracks and be prepared to hear some new pieces. Enjoy company and conversation with other like- minded Country music lovers. All welcome March | Tuesday 12, 19, 26 | 4.30pm- 5.15 pm | Blues Guitar lessons Free guitar classes, learn to play the blues Rory Gallagher style, beginners welcome. This is a six-week course and will give you the basics if you are a beginner or expand your skills if you are a more experienced player. All welcome. Please ring or email to book your place. 021-4924919 or email music_library@corkcity.ie March | Wednesday 20 | 11 am-12.15 pm | Irish Music Circle Come along and enjoy the music of Coolea a great way to celebrate St Patrick’s weekend! All welcome March | Friday 23 | 11 am-12.12 pm | Gramophone Circle Join us for a selection of classical, choral, and nostalgia music and songs. All welcome. There is a varied selection of music provided and well-informed discussion about the pieces played. All welcome April | Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4.30 pm- 5.15 pm | Blues Guitar lessons Free guitar classes, learn to play the blues Rory Gallagher style, beginners welcome. This is a six-week course and will give you the basics if you are a beginner or expand your skills if you are a more experienced player. All welcome. Please ring or email to book your place. 021-4924919 or email music_library@corkcity.ie April | Wednesday 3 | 11.00 am | Music appreciation Group The Rory Gallagher Music Library presents a monthly Music Appreciation Society. The group will listen to a different artist’s work every month and will feature a deep dive how their records were recorded, who was involved in the studio and much more. Please feel free to join us. April | Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 | 3.30 pm-5 pm | Traditional Irish music session An open session where musicians and music-lovers can come together to enjoy traditional Irish music in a social context. Sharing music and songs in an informal alcohol-

free setting. All welcome!

April | 6, 20 | 3 pm | Live at the Library Regular Saturday, Live at the Library performances, we are pleased to welcome various local artists, come along to hear a free music performance in an alcohol-free

environment. All welcome April |12 | 11 am-12.15 pm | Country music circle

This an event for all country music lovers, listen to some of your favourite tracks and be prepared to hear some new pieces. Enjoy company and conversation with other like-

minded Country music lovers. All welcome April |13 |11 am | Live at the Library

Live at the Library performances, we are pleased to welcome The ETB school of Music to two performances in the children’s and adult’s library. come along to hear a free music performance. All welcome April | Tuesday 16 | 7 pm | Klezmer Tune and Dance Workshop with Ruti Lachs Bring your instrument or voice, learn one or two klezmer tunes (by ear) and a few circle dance steps. Open to all instruments, ages, and abilities. Please ring to book your place. 021-4924919 or email music_library@corkcity.ie April | Wednesday 17 | 11 am-12.15 pm | Irish Music Circle Come along and enjoy a broad selection of Irish music from all genres. Wednesday. All welcome April | 22 | 11 am-12.12 pm | Gramophone Circle Join us for a selection of classical, choral, and nostalgia music and songs. All welcome. There is a varied selection of music provided and well-informed discussion about the pieces played. All welcome

Children’s Library March | Thursday 7, 14, 21 | 10 am – 11 am | Storytime with Deirdre Ryan Enjoy the Story and Song Series for toddlers with local storyteller Deirdre Ryan. March | Saturday 2, 9, 23 | 12 noon – 1pm | Lego Time Build Build Build! It’s time to create at The Children’s and Young People’s Library. March | Saturday 9, 23 | 2 pm – 3 pm | Teen Committee Join our Teen Committee for discussion, books, zines and more! March | Saturday 2 | 10 am – 11 am | Scealaiocht Fáilte roimh cách. Saor chead isteach. | Craic agus Ceoil le Nicole! Bain triail as cupla focal linn, bain taitneamh. Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge. March | Saturday 9 | All Day | Build a Lego Spaceship Competition In celebration of Irish Astronomy Week, 2024, creatively reach for the stars with Lego! At the Children’s and Young People’s Library. March | Saturday 9 | 2 pm – 3 pm | Storytelling with Cantonese in Ireland Celebrate heritage and culture with Peg and Cantonese in Ireland. March | Monday 11 | 11.00 am – 12 noon | Introduction to Astronomy Celebrating Irish Astronomy Week 2024 with North Presentation School and presenter Declan Foley. March | Saturday 23 | 11 am – 12 noon | French Storytime with Antinea Fáilte roimh cách. Saor chead isteach. | Rejoignez-nous pour une historie et une chanson. April | Thursday 4,11,18, 25 | 10 am – 11 am | Storytime with Deirdre Ryan Fáilte roimh cách. Saor chead isteach. Enjoy the Story and Song Series for Toddlers with local storyteller Deirdre Ryan. April | Saturday 6,13,20,27 | 12 noon – 1 pm | Lego Time Build Build Build! It’s time to create at The Children’s and Young People’s Library. April| Saturday 13,27 | 2 pm – 3 pm | Teen Committee Join our Teen Committee for discussion, books, zines and more at The Children’s and Young People’s Library, The City Library. April | Thursday 11 | 11 am – 12 noon | Our Natural World For Lifelong Learning Week, 2024, Usna Keating, one of Cork City’s Biodiversity Officers speaks about how we are part of nature and how our lives depend on the natural world. April | Saturday 13 | 11 am – 12 noon | Therapeutic Art for Connection For Lifelong Learning Week, 2024, Lisa Griffin explores the ideas of confidence and connection. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Booking Essential. 021 4924903. April | Saturday 13 | 2 pm – 3 pm | Storytelling with Cantonese in Ireland Celebrate heritage and culture with Peg and Cantonese in Ireland. April| Saturday 20 | 11 am – 12 noon | French Storytime with Antinea Rejoignez-nous pour une historie et une chanson. April | Saturday 27 | 10 am – 11 am | Scealaiocht Fáilte roimh cách. Saor chead isteach. | Craic agus Ceoil le Nicole! Bain triail as cupla focal linn, bain taitneamh as.

Ballincollig Library

The Village Shopping Centre, Station Road

March | Tuesday 5 | 10.30am | Tuesday Book Club Share your opinion on the best and worst books you’ve ever read and move on to new volumes. Adult book club. All welcome. March | Friday 8, 15, 22 | 10.30am | Storytime Library story time for pre-schoolers. An opportunity for children to learn through play. Parents & Carers also welcome! March | Saturday 9, 23 | 3.00pm | Children’s Chess Club Chess for kids aged 6-12. Sharpen your skills! All welcome. March | Wednesday 13 | 11.00am | Ciorcal cainte Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge, Irish conversation group. New members always welcome March | Tuesday 26 | 11.00am | Gramophone circle Music morning. All welcome. March | Wednesday 27 | 11.00am | Wednesday Book Club Share your opinion on the best and worst books you’ve ever read and move on to new volumes. Adult book club. All welcome. April | Tuesday 2 | 10.30am | Tuesday Book Club Share your opinion on the best and worst books you’ve ever read and move on to new volumes. Adult book club. All welcome. April | Friday 5, 19, 26 | 10.30am | Storytime Library story time for pre-schoolers. An opportunity for children to learn through play. Parents & Carers also welcome! April | Wednesday 10 | 11.00am | Ciorcal cainte Irish conversation group, all levels. New members welcome. April | Thursday 11 | 9.30am | Online resources Get started with online resources available with your library card. Part of Lifelong Learning Festival. April | Saturday 13, 20, 27 | 3.00pm | Children’s Chess Club Chess for kids aged 6-12. All welcome. April | Wednesday 24 | 11.00am | Wednesday Book Club Adult book club. All welcome. April | Tuesday 30 | 11.00am | Gramophone circle Music morning. The Gramophone Circle plays music for all tastes, opera, folk, pop, ballads. Everyone welcome.

Bishopstown

Wilton

March | Friday 1 | 11.00 am| Lucky Dip Book Club Expand your reading horizons by trying new genres! New members welcome. March | Monday 4, 11 and 25| 2.00pm| Art group Using different mediums, pastels, oil and acrylics the artists support each other in a pleasant social setting. Come along and give it a try! March| Tuesday 5, 12, 19 and 26| 11.00am | Storytime for under 5s Story, song & rhyme with Deirdre; a fun filled experience for children aged 4yrs and under. March | Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 | 2.30 pm | Adult chess Admission free. All welcome. This group meet every week. They are delighted when new people join. March | Thursday 30| 3.00 pm| Gramophone Recital With different presenters each month you can enjoy and discuss all types of music. Admission free. All welcome. March | Thursday, 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6.30 pm | Caint is comhrá i gcomhair Seachtain na Gaeilge. Come along and try out “your cúpla focal”, in a relaxed social setting. March | Thursday,21 | 6.00 pm| BT Writers Are you a budding writer? Drop in to the group and practice and develop your writing skills. April | Monday 8, 15,22, and 29| 2.30 pm| Art Group Using different mediums, pastels, oil and acrylics the artists support each other in a pleasant social setting. Come along and give it a try! April | Tuesday 2,9, 16 and 23|10.30 am| Knit & Natter Pop in and see the beautiful work of the knitters and become part of this creative and social group. Enjoy a cuppa as well. April | Tuesday 2,9, 16 and 23| Storytime for under 5s Story, song & rhyme with Deirdre; a fun filled experience for children aged 4yrs and under April | Wednesday 3, 10, 17 and 24 | 2.30 - 5.00 pm| Adult Chess Admission free. All welcome. This group meet every week. They are delighted when new people join.

April| Thursday 4, 11, 18 and 25| 6.30 pm| Caint is comhrá Come along and try out “your cúpla focal”, in a relaxed setting.

April | Tuesday, 16 | 2.30pm | The history of Cork , the 40s to the present day” As part of the Lifelong Learning Festival, travel down memory lane and enjoy photos of the different decades with Liam Uí Huigín. April| Thursday, 18 | 6.30 pm| BT Writers group Are you a budding writer? Drop in to the group and practice your writing skills. Pick up some tips. New writers always welcome.

Blackpool

Bowler House, Redforge Road, Blackpool

March | Every Wednesday | 10.00 am - 1.00 pm | Cardcraft An informal gathering of ladies who create cards for personal use for all occasions and none. March | Every Tuesday & Thursday | 10.00 am - 12.00 pm | Knitting/Sewing Groups Knit one, purl one....do yourself a favour and join one of our knitting and sewing groups. We’ve got two so you’re spoiled for choice! They get together without a hint of rivalry on Tuesday and Thursday mornings same time, same place. And don’t worry if you’re a novice with the needles, it’s as much about the chat as it is about the crochet. March | Every Tuesday | 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Tuesday Artists Our tutor Frances welcomes potential artists of all abilities and none as the reward of involvement in art comes through watching your skill gradually but noticeably improve. Our informal and encouraging setting are ideal in encouraging you to create artworks that you’ll want to share. March | Every Friday | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | Art Group Matisse, Magritte....Murphy?? Well, why not?! Our tutor Julia welcomes potential artists of all abilities and none as the reward of involvement in art comes through watching your ability to paint gradually but noticeably improve. Our informal and encouraging setting are ideal in encouraging you to create artworks that you’ll want to share. March | Every Wednesday | 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Chess Academy This children’s chess club meets and trains under the tutelage of informed volunteers. March | Every Saturday | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Lego Time Free-play Lego group, all welcome and free of charge. Booking a place is suggested. March | Every Wednesday | 10.00 am - 11.30 am | Toddler Time An informal gathering of parents and toddlers who want to chat, play, and discuss parenthood and life. March | Saturday 9 | All Day | Celebrate Irish Astronomy Week at Blackpool Library! Children are invited to come along and compete in our Build a LEGO Spaceship and colouring competitions. Out of this world prizes up for grabs! March | Saturday 9 | 11.00 am – 11.45 am | St. Patrick’s Day Storytime Come and listen to our storyteller Samantha and enjoy Irish themed children’s tales, some of them as Gaeilge. March | Tuesday 12 | 10.30 am - 11.45 am | Cuinne na Gaeilge Learn to be comfortable with your conversational Irish or take it to the next level in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Bain triail as!

March | Tuesday 12 | 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm | ‘An Chéad Chloch’: seoid liteartha Phádraic Uí Chonaire. A talk by Pádraigín Riggs Foilsíodh an cnuasach gearrscéalta seo sa bhliain 1914, an bhliain chéanna a foilsíodh ‘Dubliners’ James Joyce. Bhí an t-údar, Pádraic Ó Conaire, ina chónaí i Londain ag an am agus é i mbláth a mhaitheasa, mar scríbhneoir. Litríocht Ghaeilge nua-aimseartha atá sa leabhar seo - rud réabhlóideach, ag an am. March | Tuesday 19 | 10.30 am - 12.00 pm | Creative Writing Get that essay/letter/book that’s in you out there through the encouragement of our creative writing group. March | Saturday 23 | 11.00 am – 11.45 am | Easter Storytime Spring into storytime with our storyteller Samantha and enjoy Easter and Spring themed children’s tales, along with some season-appropriate treats! Wear fancy dress if you like! April | Every Wednesday | 10.00 am - 1.00 pm | Cardcraft An informal gathering of ladies who create cards for personal use for all occasions and none. April | Every Tuesday & Thursday | 10.00 am - 12.00 pm | Knitting/Sewing Groups Knit one, purl one....do yourself a favour and join one of our knitting and sewing groups. We’ve got two so you’re spoiled for choice! They get together without a hint of rivalry on Tuesday and Thursday mornings same time, same place. And don’t worry if you’re a novice with the needles, it’s as much about the chat as it is about the crochet! April | Every Tuesday | 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm | Tuesday Artists Our tutor Frances welcomes potential artists of all abilities and none as the reward of involvement in art comes through watching your skill gradually but noticeably improve. Our informal and encouraging setting are ideal in encouraging you to create artworks that you’ll want to share. April | Every Friday | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | Art Group Matisse, Magritte....Murphy?? Well, why not?! Our tutor Julia welcomes potential artists of all abilities and none as the reward of involvement in art comes through watching your ability to paint gradually but noticeably improve. Our informal and encouraging setting are ideal in encouraging you to create artworks that you’ll want to share. April | Every Wednesday | 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Chess Academy This children’s chess club meets and trains under the tutelage of informed volunteers. April | Every Saturday | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Lego Time Free-play Lego group, all welcome and free of charge. Booking a place is suggested. April | Every Wednesday | 10.00 am - 11.30 am | Toddler Time An informal gathering of parents and toddlers who want to chat, play, and discuss parenthood and life. April | Saturday 6 | 11.00 am – 11.45 am | French Language Storytime For little ones, with Antinea.

April | Tuesday 09 | 10.30 am - 11.45 am | Cuinne na Gaeilge Learn to be comfortable with your conversational Irish or take it to the next level in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Bain triail as! April | Wednesday 10 | 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm & 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm | Bike Repair Workshop In this one-hour workshop (run twice to keep class sizes low), you’ll learn how to check that your bike is safe to cycle and in good working order. You’ll learn basic bike repairs and adjustments. Find out more about the ‘bike to work scheme’ and buying an electric bike. All equipment provided, however, feel free to bring your own bike! As part of the Lifelong Learning Programme. April | Friday 12 | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | Upcycling Workshop Upcycling workshop with artist Yasmin Costa. Learn how to upcycle old fabric and clothes into chic home décor. In partnership with the HSE Health Action Zone and part of the Lifelong Learning Programme. April | Saturday 13 | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm | Club leabhar Gaeilge nua i Leabharlann na Linne Duibhe Beidh club leabhar Gaeilge ar siúl ar an dara Satharn gach mí ag 2.00 i.n. i Leabharlann na Linne Duibhe. Tá fáilte roimh chách. Beimid ag plé an leabhair, “An béal bocht” le Myles na gCopaleen. Is féidir an leabhar seo a bhailiú agus a thógaint ar iasacht ag an deasc i Leabharlann na Linne Duibhe. April | Saturday 13 | 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Tuckey Street’s Forgotten Library. A lecture by Dr. Mairéad Mooney 2024 marks the centenary of the opening of a temporary public library on Tuckey Street, after the Carnegie Library on Anglesea Street was destroyed in the Burning of Cork four years earlier. Hear about this forgotten library which served Cork City’s readers until the Grand Parade branch opened in 1930, with a focus on books provided for children and young readers. As part of the Lifelong Learning Programme. April | Tuesday 16 | 10.30 am - 12.00 pm | Creative Writing Get that essay/letter/book that’s in you out there through the encouragement of our creative writing group. April | Wednesday 17 | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm | What can I do when I cannot find my ancestors? Hear noted genealogist Helen Sisk’s top research tips and discover what to do next in your search for your ancestors. As part of the Lifelong Learning Programme. April | Saturday 20 | 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm | Bookclub Share your opinion on the best and worst books you’ve ever read and move on to new volumes with our newly relaunched book club.

Blarney Library

The Square

March | Wednesday 13, 20, 27 | 11.00 am – 12 noon | Blarney Irish Speakers Fáilte Roimh Cách. Saor chead isteach. Bain triail as cupla focal linn, bain taitneamh as. March | Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 | 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm | Junior Chess Meet bishops, pawns, knights, rooks a queen, a king and our tutor, Jack, at Blarney Library’s Junior Chess Club. March | Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10.00 am – 1.00 pm | Music Take some time out and sample an artist from an extensive music collection at Blarney Library. March | Friday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 11.00 am – 12 noon | Knitting for Blankets of Hope Knitters gather and create for this well-known Cork charity founded by Ann Downey Spillane in 2014. Cork Cancer Care Centre has donated 25,000 blankets across the country. March| Saturday 2, 9, 23, 30 | 10.00 am – 1pm | Lego Time Build Build Build! It’s time to create…at Blarney Library. Fáilte roimh cách. Saor chead isteach. March | Friday 8 |11.00 am – 12 noon | Screen Safety Talk Bethan O’Riordan, Psychotherapist from The Calm Parenting Community and Stef McSherry, toddler behaviour specialist, co host The Mum Mind Podcast. They address screen problems parents face and discuss how to keep kids safe online at this Blarney Library Session. March | Saturday 9 | 12 noon – 1.00 pm | Story time with Show and Tell Bring a favourite book and tell us all about it at Blarney Library. Fáilte Roimh Cách. Saor chead isteach. March | Friday 15 | 2.00 pm – 5.30 pm | St. Patrick’s Festival at Blarney Library Fáilte Roimh Cách. Saor chead isteach. St. Patrick’s Festival 2024 kicks off early at the Blarney Library Gazebo in The Square – an afternoon not to be missed. April | Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 | 11.00 am – 12 noon | Blarney Irish Speakers Fáilte Roimh Cách. Saor chead isteach. Bain triail as cupla focal linn, bain taitneamh as. April | Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 | 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm | Junior Chess Meet bishops, pawns, knights, rooks a queen, a king and our tutor, Jack, at Blarney Library’s Junior Chess Club. April | Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 | 10.00 am – 1.00 pm | Music Morning Take some time out and sample an artist from an extensive music collection at Blarney Library. April | Friday 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11.00 am – 12 noon | Knitting for Blankets of Hope Knitters gather and create for this well-known Cork charity founded by Ann Downey Spillane in 2014. Cork Cancer Care Centre has donated 25,000 blankets across the country. April | Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10.00 am – 1pm | Lego Time Build Build Build! It’s time to create…at Blarney Library. April | Saturday 6 | 12 noon – 1.00 pm | Story time with Show and Tell Bring a favourite book and tell us all about it at Blarney Library. April | Thursday 11, 12 | 10.00 am – 1.00pm | Slow Stitching – Blarney Library at Blarney GAA Hall Isabelle O’Neill from Textile Memories presents Slow Stitching, a mindful stitching practice inspired by the Japanese art of Sashiko. Part of the Lifelong Learning Festival Booking is essential. 021 438 2115.

April | Friday 12 | 11.00 am – 12 noon | Raising Resilient Children Bethan O’Riordan, Psychotherapist from The Calm Parenting Community and Stef McSherry, toddler behaviour specialist, co-host The Mum Mind Podcast. They share forty years combined experience helping families lead calm lives and helping parents support their children through the ups and downs of life. As part of the Learning Festival 2024. No booking required. Douglas Library March | Friday 1 | 11.00 am – 1.00 pm | Gramophone Circle Enjoy a morning of music with the Douglas Library Gramophone Circle. All welcome. March | Friday 1 | 6 pm – 7.30 pm | The Douglas Writers

Douglas Village Shopping Centre

New members are always welcome. Important: you must be a My Open Library patron to visit the library at this time. Please talk to a member of staff for more details. March | Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Storytime with Deirdre Ryan Join Deirdre for a lovely morning of songs and rhymes. All welcome! March | Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 | 7.15 pm – 9.00 pm | Adult Chess Club All new members welcome. Important: you must be a My Open Library patron to join this group so please talk to a member of staff and we’ll be delighted to organise this with you. March | Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10 am – 12.30 pm | Social Sketchers Our highly talented social sketchers meet weekly to paint and sketch and new members are always welcome. There may be a waiting list so we encourage you to pop in and chat with the group for more details. March | Wednesdays 6, 13, 20, 27 | 11.30 am – 12.15 pm | Duplo Club Enjoy some fun Duplo time with your little one in the library. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers with their parents or guardians. The library will provide the Duplo and all are very welcome! March | Thursday 7 | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm | Toddler Music Time Come along to this fun morning of music making through percussion, dance, singing and rhythm. Ideal for 3- 5 year olds with their parents or guardians and all are very welcome. March | Friday 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6 pm – 7.30pm | Writing is for Fun New members are always welcome. Important: you must be a My Open Library patron to visit the library at this time. Please talk to a member of staff for more details. March | Wednesday 13 | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Douglas Reading Circle Expand your literary horizon! New members are always welcome! March | Wednesday 20 | 10.00 am – 12.30 pm | Hillside Book Club New members are always welcome. March | Wednesday 20 | 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Pursuit of Mighty Sisters Book Club This is a new book club in Douglas Library and all new members welcome. Important: You must be a My Open Library patron to join this group so please talk to a member of staff and we will be delighted to organise this with you. April | Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7.15 pm – 9.00 pm | Adult Chess Club All new members welcome. Important: you must be a My Open Library patron to join this group and please talk to a member of staff and we’ll be delighted to organise this with you.

April | Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10 am – 12.30 pm | Social Sketchers Our highly skilled social sketchers meet weekly to paint and sketch and new members are always welcome. There may be a waiting list so we encourage you to pop in and chat with the group for more details. April | Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 | 11.30 am – 12.15 pm | Duplo Club Enjoy some fun Duplo time with your little one in the library. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers with their parents or guardians. The library will provide the Duplo and all are very welcome! April | Friday 5 | 11.00 am – 1.00 pm | Gramophone Circle Enjoy a morning of music with the Douglas Library Gramophone Circle. All welcome. April | Friday 5 | 6 pm – 7.30 pm | The Douglas Writers New members are always welcome. Important: you must be a My Open Library patron to visit the library at this time. Please talk to a member of staff for more details. April | Wednesday 10 | 11.00 am – 12.00 pm | Lifelong Learning Event: Down Memory Lane Music Café Join Linda Kenny, Alf McCarthy and Maurice Healy for a beautiful morning of song and memories from days gone by. Refreshments will be provided and all are very welcome and but seating is limited so remember to get here early! April | Wednesday 10 | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm | Douglas Reading Circle New members are always welcome. April | Thursday 11 | 2.30 am – 3.30 pm | Lifelong Learning Event: Gerald & Sheila Goldberg of Cork: A Son’s Perspective. To celebrate the Lifelong Learning Festival, David Goldberg reflects on the life of his parents Gerald and Sheila Goldberg. The talk will include images from his book and all are very welcome. April | Friday 12, 19, 26 | 6 pm – 7.30pm | Writing is for Fun New members are always welcome. Important: you must be a My Open Library patron to visit the library at this time. Please talk to a member of staff for more details. April | Friday 12, 19, 26 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Storytime with Deirdre Ryan Join Deirdre for a lovely morning of songs and rhymes. All welcome! April | Wednesday 17 | 10.00 am – 12.30 pm | Hillside Book Club New members are always welcome April | Wednesday 17 | 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Pursuit of Mighty Sisters Book Club This is a new book club in Douglas Library and all new members welcome. Important: You must be a My Open Library patron to join this group so please talk to a member of staff and we will be delighted to organise this with you. Glanmire Library 7A Hazelwood Centre March| Tuesday 19 | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm | Music Morning A selection of musical numbers harking back to times gone by. March| Every Wednesday | 10.15 am - 11.15 am | Walking Group A refreshing walk around the local Glanmire area. A nice opportunity to meet new people from the community and to meet your local library staff. March| 2nd & 4th Wednesday | 10.30 am - 12.30 pm | Knitting Group Knitting group regular meeting with people from the local area.

alphabetical gymnastics. New members welcome March | Thursdays | 4-5pm | Tournament Chess Theory

You know the moves but now want to take your chess to the next level. Chess theory for advanced players is a theory focused discussion session lead by a competent volunteer. March| Tuesday 26th |11 am -12.30 pm | New Book club. Compare and contrast, discuss, identify, and support your conclusions in a relaxed social circle of like-minded book readers, which covers the everything from the latest and greatest to the oldest of classics. No page left unturned in the bookclub. March| Saturdays | 11.30 pm - 12.30 pm | Kids Hour An interactive hour on Saturday morning dedicated to childrens free play with available games such as Lego, Chess and puzzles. April | Wednesdays | 10.15 am - 11.15 am | Walking Group A refreshing walk around the local Glanmire area. A nice opportunity to meet new people from the community and to meet your local staff. April | Thursdays | 10.30 am | Scrabble Group Stretch the brain cells with Local area Scrabble group at the regular meeting and some alphabetical gymnastics. New members welcome April | Saturdays | 11.30 pm - 12.30 pm | Kids Hour A kid’s hour on Saturday morning dedicated to games such as Lego, Board games and puzzles. April | The 2nd & 4th Wednesday | 10.30 am - 12.30 pm | Knitting Group Knitting group regular meeting with people from the local area. April | Thursday 4th | 10.15 am | Crochet Group Local area groups regular meeting to crochet up a fashion piece over a friendly chat for likeminded enthusiasts. April | Wednesday 5th | 10.30 am - 12.30 pm | Active Retirement The Glanmire branch of the A.R. organisation, run by voluntary committees with all the activities are aimed at keeping older people active and well. Active Retirement Associations are a lifeline for many older people who would otherwise feel isolated and lonely. April | Friday 12 | 2:30 pm | Talk on The Book Of Kells As part of the Life Long learning festival, Glanmire is delighted to welcome author Donncha MacGhann for a knowledgeable talk on his recent publication. Donncha has been engaged in the study of Insular manuscripts and the Book of Kells for the past fifteen years and is dedicated to communicating this research both to the academic and the wider community. April | Tuesday 16th | 11.00 am - 12.00 pm | Music Morning A selection of musical numbers selected by a knowledgeable presenter from Corks Gramaphone circle group. April | Tuesday 23rd | 11 am -12.30 pm | New Book club. Compare and contrast, discuss, identify, and support your conclusions in a relaxed social circle of like-minded book readers, which covers the everything from the latest and greatest to the oldest of classics. No page left unturned in the bookclub.

Exhibitions

MARCH / APRIL

The City Library

Ballincollig Library

Bishopstown Library March | Retired teachers Camera group This photography exhibition features the work of retired teachers. Drop in to our Gallery space and see the beautiful work. Admission free and all are welcome. April | “Hidden gems and forgotten people” Curated by Eamon Leonard this exhibition features our built heritage through the medium of photos. Admission free. All welcome. April | Friday 12 | 10.30am | Storytime Library story time for pre-schoolers. Parents & Carers also welcome! April | Mary Elmes ‘I got things done’. Part of Lifelong Learning Festival. April | Saturday 6 | 3.00pm | Children’s Chess Club Chess for kids aged 6-12. All welcome.

March and April | Tools for Toddlers to Teens An exhibition of reading materials and resources for Children and Young People at The Children’s and Young People’s Library. March | Unfinished Business A century of Women & Women’s Rights March | Like day and Like Night Sonic Poetry exhibition of the work of Rosalin Blue April | Frederick Douglas This fascinating exhibition looks at the life of Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, writer, orator, statesman, champion of human rights, and his connection to Ireland. 10-17 April | Ye Mayoral Booke of Thomas Pembrock, 1733 Over four hundred pages of hand-written information that gives a remarkable glimpse into the life of a resident of Cork city in the first half of the eighteenth century. 10-17 April | Rory Gallagher Music Library The Stanford Centenary Celebrations and its Cork Connections This exhibition is a collaboration between The Stanford Society and Cork City Libraries celebrating the Charles Villiers Stanford centenary. Charles Villers Stanford was a prolific Anglo- Irish composer. The exhibition highlights one of his operas based in a fictional west Cork village, named Shamus O’Brien. The main female role in this opera was given to Cork soprano, Kate ‘Birdie’ Conway. A focus will be given to this extraordinary woman in the exhibition, who went on to become one of the founding members of Cumann na mBan. 10-17 April | Local Studies and Learning Department Grief’s Broken Brow We are delighted to exhibit this fine press book featuring poetry and art inspired by archival material and artefacts from the War of Independence or the Civil War. The book was part of Poetry as Commemoration, a UCD Library project, supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media under the Decade of Centenaries programme 2012-2023, a project in which Cork City Libraries took part.

Blackpool Library

March | Ár seoda leabhar Gaeilge For Seachtain na Gaeilge, come and see a display taken from our collection of rare Irish language books, including some by Pádraic Ó Conaire. March and April | Can you see what I see An exhibition based on a book by Caroline Hyland which seeks to promote living well with dementia while advocating for a society which sees the person first and not the disease.

Blarney Library

March | Blarney Photography Club. This exhibition is a collection of work by advanced, non-advanced and beginner grade photographers from Blarney, and surrounding areas. April | When Cork Drove Fords. This exhibition details The Ford Manufacturing plant and the people of Cork 1917 – 1984, and the titan of business, Henry Ford. A Cork City Libraries Exhibition

Douglas Library

March - April | Douglas Library celebrates the work of Gloria O’Doherty. This exhibition entitled “Reflections Within” is about painting from within by listening to and observing people and our environment, using acrylics and oils. Glanmire Library March and April | A selection of Vintage carpentry Tools Cork Motor Sports Exhibition 1903 and 1930 March and April | Cork Motor Sports Exhibition 1903 and 1930 This exhibition looks at the exciting history of motor sport in Cork from the early 1900s to 1930. Presented on large display panels. Hollyhill Library March | Beatha agus buanna Phádraic Uí Chonaire The life and literary legacy of Pádraic Ó Conaire. This exhibition considers the historical and literary importance of Ó Conaire’s Seacht mbua an éirí amach. It also discusses Ó Conaire’s life and other works. March | “Create Ability” Art Exhibition and Launch Exhibition celebrating young talented artists attending National Learning Network(NLN), who have discovered various artistic methods to help them express themselves through various art mediums. The young artists are people from different programs who have found their own preferred mediums such as graffiti, clay work, sculpting and painting to help express their talent in John Neville retired after 44 years working with the Port of Cork (Cork Harbour Commissioners) in 2018. He now channels his energy into the creative arts as a singer/songwriter, children’s author, and artist. Since retiring, he has produced two original solo music albums with a third on the way, and he is currently finishing his debut children’s novel. John has always had a lifelong love of art and this exhibition is a sample of his work, in various formats, that he has produced over the years. a creative context. Exhibition launch on Friday 8 March at 1.00pm. April | Art Exhibition featuring work from John Neville

Mayfield Library

March | Art from St. Patrick’s College Art in different mediums from the Third Year Students of St. Patrick’s College, Gardiner’s Hill April | Places of Learning Mayfield ‘Places of Learning’ photography exhibition has captured lively, interesting, and fun photographs highlighting all forms of learning in the community

Tory Top Library

March | Life under forgotten pandemic Photographic exhibition by Azem Koleci. April | No longer forgotten: Cork Women of the Revolution This exhibition remembers the contribution made by Cork Women during the revolution.

Hollyhill

Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeny

March | Friday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10.00 am | Guitar Jamming Session for adults New members always welcome. Good knowledge of chords and guitar needed. March | Saturday 2, 9, 23 | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Family Fun Time Read, play jigsaws, connect four, board games, Lego or colour with your child. Games provided. March | Tuesday 5 | 10.00 am | Library Book Club Monthly Meeting New members always welcome. March | Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11.30 am | Ukulele Jamming Session for over 55’s Good knowledge of chords and ukulele essential. New members welcome. March | Tuesday 5, 19 | 2.00-3.00 pm | COPD Support Group If you or a loved one has COPD you are welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to meet other people living with COPD and share your experiences over a cup of tea and a chat. Meetings will focus on guided exercises using activator poles. If you wish to join the COPD Support Group contact Katie Macintyre Support Coordinator, COPD Support Ireland at 083 086 4118 or email support@copd.ie March | Wednesdays 13, 20, 27 | 10.00 am | Storytime for babies and toddlers Supported by Let’s Grow Together and Deirdre Ryan, this is a fun and interactive storytime session. A free event, booking not required. March | Wednesday 13, 20, 27 | 10.00am | Crochet and Knitting Group Knit and natter over a cup of tea, new members always welcome. March | Thursday 7 | 11.00 am | Gramophone Circle presented by John Hartigan The Gramophone Circle plays music for all tastes, opera, folk, pop, ballads etc. Free event, new members welcome. March | Saturday 9 | 12.30 pm | Teen Trad Concert To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, Club Ceoil Knocknaheeny present a Teen Trad concert performing a variety of traditional Irish music | Free event, all welcome. March | Thursday 14 | 12 noon – 1.30 pm | Sensory Differences Join Deirdre Ryan for an interactive workshop and conversation for parents. This session will offer tips and strategies for understanding and supporting autistic children/teens’ sensory needs and differences, the importance of understanding their sensory profile and adapting environment appropriately. Free of charge, booking essential. To book your place contact Hollyhill library on 021 492 4928 /492 4945. March | Friday 22 | 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm | Singers Circle hosted by Sorcha de Roiste Feel like singing? Then come along to our Singers Circle on the last Friday of each month. All singers, poets and listeners welcome. Supported by Club Ceoil Knocknaheeny. March | Saturday 23 | 11.00 am | Toddler Music Time Join Kate for a fun music making session suitable for children 3-5 years of age. An opportunity for children to learn about singing, dance and rhythm through play. Sessions are 45 mins long and free of charge, booking not essential. Supported by Music Generation. March | Saturday 23 | 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm | Teen Trad Group Presented by Club Ceoil Knocknaheeny the sessions are free to join and open to teens of all abilities who already have a basic knowledge of playing an instrument. Booking essential. To book contact Jessie at creativetradition@gmail.com or message 083 091 6204.

19 March | Saturday 23 | 11.30 am | Cork Songwriters Club monthly meeting All songwriters from beginners to more experienced in whatever genre are welcome to attend. Free of charge, new members welcome. March | Magic Table The Magic Table is a sensory-friendly device which projects interactive games onto a table, using both sound and images. These interactive games are designed to help people with dementia, autism or learning difficulties. The games respond to touch, which help stimulate physical and cognitive activity as well as encourage social interactions. Booking essential. To book contact Hollyhill Library on 021 492 4928/492 4945. April | Tuesday 2 | 10.00 am | Library Book Club Monthly Meeting New members always welcome. April | Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 11.30 am | Ukulele Jamming Session for over 55’s Good knowledge of chords and ukulele essential. New members welcome. Refreshments provided. April | Tuesday 2, 16, 30 | 2.00 pm-3.00 pm | COPD Support Group If you or a loved one has COPD you are welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to meet other people living with COPD and share your experiences over a cup of tea and a chat. Meetings will focus on guided exercises using activator poles. If you wish to join the COPD Support Group contact Katie Macintyre Support Coordinator, COPD Support Ireland at 083 086 4118 or email support@copd.ie April | Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10.00 am | Storytime for babies and toddlers Supported by Let’s Grow Together and Deirdre Ryan, this is a fun and interactive storytime session. A free event, booking not required. April | Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10.00am | Crochet and Knitting Group Knit and natter over a cup of tea, new members always welcome. Admission free. April | Thursday 4 | 11.00 am | Gramophone Circle presented by Liam Hutchinson The Gramophone Circle plays music for all tastes, opera, folk, pop, ballads etc. Free of charge, refreshments provided, all welcome. April | Friday 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10.00 am | Guitar Jamming Session for adults New members always welcome. Good knowledge of chords and guitar needed. April | Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 | 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm | Teen Trad Group Presented by Club Ceoil Knocknaheeny the sessions are free to join and open to teens of all abilities who already have a basic knowledge of playing an instrument. Booking essential. To book contact Jessie at creativetradition@gmail.com or message 083 091 6204. April | Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Family Fun Time Read, play jigsaws, connect four, board games, Lego or colour with your child. Games provided. April | Wednesday 10 | 1.00pm | Cork singer/songwriter John Neville Live in the Lightwell A native of Cork city and a former member of North Gregg, John Neville has produced two solo albums entitled Dance with the wind (2017) and Sun Valley Drive (2023). All are welcome to attend this free lunchtime concert. April | Wednesday 10 | 2.00pm – 4.15pm |Community Play Leaders workshop in Hollyhill Library A free workshop delivered by Lets Play Cork. Spaces limited, booking essential. For more information and to book please email Martin at martin@trasnanadtonnta.com

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