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What's On in Bunclody Library
February 2025
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Easter Bank Holiday Notice
Please note that the library will be closed Friday 18th to Monday 21st April inclusive for the Easter bank holiday weekend. It will reopen on Tuesday 22nd April at 10.30am. Don't forget that the library's eResources are available 24/7 with your library card number and pin!
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Finding Magic & Medicine In Your Garden
with Feebee Foran
Thursday 10th April, 7-8.30pm
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Join Feebee Foran, Herbalist, owner of Forager Skincare & resident Forager on Ireland AM for an evening of plant magic and medicine. Discover the beauty hidden in your garden or daily walk and deep dive the natural medicine of wild Irish weeds. You will also learn the secret stories and folklore of the plants that grow in abundance in Ireland.
You will leave with a new appreciation for wild weeds and practical tips, remedies and recipes to try at home for better health and wellness. Booking essential. Click here to book your place.
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Summer Gardening talk with Marie Hirst of Unwinding with Plants
Thursday 24th April at 7:00 pm
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Join Marie Hirst of Unwinding with Plants for a summer gardening presentation and demonstration. Learn how to look after your plants throughout the summer growing season. We will talk about what your plants need to thrive, correct dead-heading and pruning techniques, learn which fertilisers and plant nutrients are best for growth, fruit and flowers and roots and also find out the best position in the garden for your plants. Click here to book your place for the event.
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Regular Adult Events at Bunclody Library
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The Adult Book Club will meet on Thursday 3rd April at 7.30pm to discuss Caoilinn Hughes' 'The Wild Laughter'. All welcome!
The Knitting Group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30am- 12.30pm. All welcome!
Classic Film Club - Friday 25th April, 11am-1pm. All welcome. No need to book.
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If you require additional supports to participate in any of these event, please ring the library on 05393 75466.
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Regular Children's Events at Bunclody Library
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Baby Play Time for 0-2 years - Friday 4th April, 11am-12pm (held on the first Friday of each month) All welcome.
Rhymetime for 0-5 years - every Wednesday at 11.15am. All welcome.
Sensory Friendly Hour - every Saturday, 4-5pm. All welcome.
Just Read! Junior Book Club for ages 9-12 years is back on Friday 25th April at 3.30pm. Ring the library on 05393 75466 to find out more.
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Lego Free Play
Saturday 5th, 12th & 26th April, 10.30am-12.30pm
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Bunclody Library invites you and your family to join us for a session of LEGO Free Play. LEGO and Duplo will be made available for children and families to build their very own designs. This session is suitable for ages 4+. No booking required.
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| Spring into Storytime at Bunclody Library
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Grown Ups and Me Storytime & Craft
As part of our Spring into Storytime programme, join us for a series of storytime & craft sessions for parents/guardians and their children ages 4-7 years. Together, we will read some spring-themed stories and create a little craft to bring home.
Booking essential as spaces are limited. Please book for the child only. Parents/guardians must remain with the child during this event.
To book for Saturday 5th April, please visit here
To book for Saturday 12th April, please visit here
To book for Saturday 26th April, please visit here
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Bedtime Storytime for 3-5 years
Thursday 17th April, 7pm
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Join us for a Bedtime Stories event in Bunclody Library. Suitable for 3-5 yrs. Make sure and wear your favourite PJ's and bring along your favourite cuddly toy!
Children of all ages love bedtime stories. It's never too early to start reading to your child so why not pick up a book from your local library and start tonight!
Parents/guardians must remain in the library for the duration of the events. No need to book - all welcome!
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Young Adult Book Club
Friday 11th April, 4.15-5pm
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Join us for the Bunclody Library Young Adult book club! This book club is for ages 13-15 years. New members are always welcome.
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If you require additional supports to participate in any of these event, please ring the library on 05393 75466.
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Easter Holiday Activities at Bunclody Library
We have put together a wide range of activities for children each day of the Easter Holidays so check them out below:
Monday 14th April: Lego Freeplay, 2.30-4.30pm for ages 4+. No need to book all welcome!
Tuesday 15th April: Easter Creation Station, 2.30-4.30pm. This is a family creative activity - no need to book, all welcome!
Wednesday 16th April: Easter Craft for ages 4-7 years, 2.30-3.30pm. Booking essential. To book a space, please visit here
Thursday 17th April: Creative Writing Workshop for ages 9-12 years, 2.30-3.30pm. Booking essential. To book a space, please visit here
Tuesday 22nd April: Fantasy Creation Station, 2.30-4.30pm. This is a family creative event. No need to book, all welcome!
Wednesday 23rd April: Table Quiz for 9-12 years, 2.30-3.30pm. Do you think you have what it takes to work together and defeat the Librarians? Booking essential. To book a space, please visit here
Thursday 24th April: Library Mystery Challenge for 9-12 years, 2.30-3.30pm. We need help to solve a theft in the library! Booking essential. To book a space, please visit here
Friday 25th April: Lilo & Stitch Craft and Movie for ages 5+, 2.30-4.30pm. Booking essential. To book a space, please visit here
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Freegal Music
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From global superstars to timeless classics, explore the latest releases and all-time-favourites in pop, rock, hip-hop, classical, jazz, metal, country, children’s, soundtracks, K-Pop and much more.
Discover fun curated playlists that will create the ideal soundtrack for any moment. Simply log in and start streaming instantly—whether through a web browser or the Freegal app.
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BorrowBox
Do you know that you can get access to 1000s of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers for free on BorrowBox? There is a huge selection of titles for children, teens and adults ready to download and reserve.
Just look for the ePress tab on the BorrowBox app homepage and explore the wide range of eMagazines and eNewspapers. To find out more about BorrowBox, please visit here. If you require any help to use the BorrowBox app, pop into us here in Bunclody Library!
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Wexford Libraries' Online Book Club
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Join the Wexford Libraries' Online Book Club on Wednesday 30th April at 11am on TEAMS to discuss Joseph O'Connor's My Father's House. For more details, email jan.doran@wexfordcoco.ie
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LEAF Programme is Back in Bunclody Library
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Let’s grow together! Grow your own food like peas, salad leaves and French beans!
As part of our LEAF Literacy & Food Education Programme is a partnership between GIY (Grow it Yourself), Wexford Libraries and Libraries Ireland, did you know you can now collect FREE seed packets from Bunclody Library?
To take part you are invited to register with the LEAF programme and call to your local library to collect your free seed packet of peas, beans or salad leaves. For more info click here.
This campaign supports you to grow your own food, and gives you resources and online supports to do so. The Literacy & Food Education (LEAF) Programme is about empowering communities to grow their own food as a vital climate action. It’s about sowing seeds of empathy and nurturing a culture of sustainable living, all while turning libraries into bustling hubs of food growing.
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Wexford County Council
Bunclody Library
Millwood, Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co. Wexford.
Y21E970 Wexford
Ireland
00353(0)539375466
bunclodylibrary@wexfordcoco.ie
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