| Clare County Library | Library News and Developments |
Ageing positively at County Library In association with Bluebird Care, there will be a positive ageing photographic exhibition on display in the DeValera Public Library, Ennis from next Monday until Friday 11th October. The exhibition showcases older people getting out and enjoying life. Some are still working, while others are continuing to enjoy hobbies and some are captured passing on their skills to another generation. The exhibition has been displayed in art galleries, libraries, nursing homes, schools, town halls and businesses. It is made up of 28 images with 28 separate descriptions and can be viewed during normal library opening hours. To coincide with the exhibition’s residency in the library. Bluebird Care will also present a Safe at Home security seminar on Tuesday, 8th October at 6pm. This seminar is one in a nationwide series of security seminars that Bluebird Care has organized in response to a growing fear among older people about security at home. It will be attended by local community policing members of An Garda Síochána, security consultants and community representatives. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Senior citizens will have an opportunity to get in touch with their artistic side at an art workshop entitled An Introduction to Watercolour Painting with The Guinness Artist, David Gilhooley, in the DeValera Public Library next Wednesday at 12pm. David is an Irish artist and the author of Ireland In Watercolour and Dave’s Dublin Sketchbook. He was brought up in Liverpool and has exhibited in The Royal College of Art and Dublin Arts Club. David is also known as ‘The Guinness Artist’ for his use of the famous stout in his work. David has also used Irish bog, melted Connemara snow and Venetian canal water, giving his water-colours a unique foundation. This workshop is a free event but places are limited. Bookings can be made by contacting the library at 065-6846353. During Positive Ageing Week, and throughout the month of October, Clare County Library will take a small section of the local studies library on tour when library staff will visit nursing homes and day centres throughout the county. A selection of The Clare Champion newspapers from days tone by will be transported, along with photographs and books, so extracts can be read and discussed, evoking memories of the past. The newspapers are part of a complete set of The Clare Champion issues dating back to 1903, which are housed at the Local Studies Centre on Harmony Row, Ennis. They are available to the public for reference use. For more information on these events, visit Clare County Library’s website at www.clarelibrary.ie contact 065-6821616. |