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What's On in Bunclody Library
May 2025
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May Bank Holiday Notice
Please note that the library will be closed Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May inclusive. It will reopen on Tuesday 6th May 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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Bealtaine - Creative Felting workshop with Doreen
Tuesday 6th May at 11:00 am
Join Doreen in this guided workshop in felting, over two hours have a chat; while also learning a new skill and you may have a lovely new piece of art to bring home with you. To book your place, please follow the link: https://wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4373787.
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Movie Evening for Adults in Bunclody Library
Thursday 8th May, 7pm
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Join us for a relaxing movie evening in the library. This event is for adults only and it is also an Age Friendly event. No need to book - all welcome!
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The Month of May and the Coming of Summer
with Michael Fortune
Thursday 15th May at 7:00 pm
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A talk by artist and folklorist Michael Fortune about the traditions and customs surrounding the month of May and the coming of summer in Ireland.The talk will focus on the pisheogs and beliefs surrounding the month from witches stealing your profit to shape-shifting hares while the talk will look at the May Bush tradition in Ireland and its connections across Europe. In 2024 Michael and his wife Aileen Lambert, produced the publication The May Bush in County Wexford and over the past 20 years have re-established and grown awareness around the May Bush tradition in their native Co. Wexford.
To book a place, please visit here.
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The Archaeology of Bunclody Town with Barry Lacey
Thursday 22nd May at 7:00 pm
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Join local historian Barry Lacey for a fascinating talk on the archaeology of Bunclody Town throughout the ages.
To book your place, click here. |
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Regular Adult Events at Bunclody Library
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The Adult Book Club will meet on Thursday 1st May at 7.30pm to discuss Colin Walsh's Kala. All welcome!
The Knitting Group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30am- 12.30pm. All welcome!
Classic Film Club - Friday 30th May, 11am-1pm. All welcome. No need to book.
Digital Ambassador Clinic - Thursday 29th May, 7-8pm. 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 2nd May, 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 30th May at 3.30pm. Ring the library on 05393 75466 to find out more.
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Lego Free Play
Saturday 10th, 17th & 24th May, 2-3.30pm
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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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Moo Music with Mairéad
Saturday 10th May, 11am-12pm
Join Mairéad from Moo Music for a fun, interactive music session for 0 to 5 year old children and their parents, grandparents or carers too, where the children sing, dance, play, learn and have fun while doing it. Booking essential as spaces are limited. Please book for the child only. Parents/guardians must remain with the child during this event.
To book a space, please visit here
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Grown Ups and Me Storytime & Craft
Saturday 17th May, 11am-12pm
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Join us for a storytime & craft session for parents/guardians and their children ages 4-7 years. Together, we will read some 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 a space, please visit here.
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Young Adult Book Club
Friday 2nd May, 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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Ocean Creation Station
Saturday 24th May, 11am-12.30pm
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Pop into Bunclody Library to create some ocean-themed crafts. This is a family-led creative event where we invite families to sit down, relax and make some wonderful creations together. All materials will be provided. No need to book. All welcome!
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Freegal Music
The fully updated Freegal® Music+ offers legal, free, and ad-free music streaming and downloads of over 18 million songs from 200+ genres and AI-powered personal music recommendations.
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 28th May at 11am on TEAMS to discuss Elaine Feeney's How to Build a Boat. For more details, email jan.doran@wexfordcoco.ie
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Wexford County Council Public Library Services are
JAM card friendly!
What is JAM card and who is it for?
JAM Card lets people with a communication barrier discreetly tell others that they need ‘Just a Minute’ (JAM).
How do you get a JAM card?
The card is free of charge. If you need help applying, your local library can assist.
A JAM card app is available free of charge for Android and iOS
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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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