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Tullamore Central Library in O' Connor Square will host events as part of the Offaly Libraries "Be Well, Be Creative" programme

Art, mindfulness and music at Offaly libraries

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Published: Wed 7 Jan 2026, 3:18 PM

Tullamore, Birr and Edenderry libraries will be havens of creativity in the coming weeks as they offer art, mindfulness and music classes to adults as part of their “Be Well, Be Creative” programme.

The programme, which runs from mid-January to mid-March, offer a welcoming and inspiring space for the community to explore creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others as a new year begins.

Research has shown that participation in cultural and creative activities can have a significant positive impact on overall health and wellbeing. With that in mind, the Be Well, Be Creative programme invites adults of all ages and backgrounds to discover and nurture their creative potential through a diverse range of art, mindfulness, and music workshops.

These special events complement the vibrant calendar of ongoing library activities in library spaces across Offaly, including adult book clubs, conversational Irish classes, author visits, and more.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:

Acrylic Art workshop with Pauline McNelis

Saturday, January 17, Birr Library at 10.30am

Saturday, February 21, Edenderry Library at 10.30am

Saturday, March 21, Tullamore Library at 10.30am

Songs of Springtime with Ruairi O’Shea

Thursday, January 22, Tullamore Library at 6.30pm

Wednesday, February 11, Edenderry Library at 6.30pm

Wednesday, March 11, Birr Library at 6.30pm

Seeds of Self: Cultivating Creativity and Calm with Leona McDonnell

Friday, February 13, Birr Library at 11.30am

Wednesday, February 18, Edenderry Library at 10am