Celebrate festive season with family at Offaly libraries
Offaly libraries are preparing to welcome families for another season of festive fun.
This annual 'Right to Read' programme celebrates the joy of reading and encourages families to come together in their local library.
During December, local library branches will host an array of events and activities including Christmas Storytime Specials, featuring magical festive tales read aloud by our librarians in every branch.
Tullamore Library will host musical performances from Sacred Heart Trad Group, Academy Strings and Music Generation. There will be arts & crafts workshops (booking essential for some workshops); a Santa letter post box, a Christmas movie screening, a scavenger hunt and Lego free play mornings.
Clara Library will hold a Christmas movie screening; arts & crafts sessions for ages 4-7 (booking essential); Lego free play mornings; festive jigsaw puzzle and a scavenger hunt.
Birr Library’s programme includes letter writing to Santa (booking essential); Teddy Bear sleepover and storytime; a baby book club festive storytime; arts & crafts for ages 5-10 (booking essential); festive Lego challenge and a scavenger hunt.
In Edenderry Library there will be a scavenger hunt; a Santa’s post box; a DIY craft table on selected days; festive after school Lego club on selected days and festive family movie nights on selected evenings. No booking is required for these three events, but children must be supervised by parents. Booking is required for Crafty Friday; Under 6 crafts; storytime with Santa; robin craft workshop with Jenny and festive messy play.
Daingean Library will have family board game afternoons on selected days; a scavenger hunt and seasonal storytots. There will also be a festive after school Lego club; Christmas crafts events and a festive movie night. No booking is required for these three events, but children must be supervised by parents.
Kilcormac Library will host a scavenger hunt; Lego free play sessions, movie mornings; Santa letter writing; Christmas jigsaw and Christmas colouring.
Meanwhile, Ferbane Library will host a letter to Santa; a scavenger hunt; Saturday Christmas crafts and Lego free play.
There will also be Christmas-themed books to be borrowed, read, shared and treasured (while stocks last – they always go quickly).
Full details of all events are available at www.offaly.ie/libraries, or you can contact or visit your local library for details.