December 2022

For information on each of our library branches please visit:
Branch Libraries Clare County Library

See also: Clare Arts Office Events

Every Wednesday during December
Smart Tech Classes for the Older Person
Scarriff Library at 11.00am
These are 1 to 1 classes, bring your smart device, PC or Tablet along and learn how to get the most from it.
These are FREE classes, numbers are limited so booking is essential.
Contact Scarriff Library on 061 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie for more information

Friday, 2nd December 2022
Killaloe Library Baby and Toddler Play Group. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Killaloe Library 10am to 11am
Join us at for a play date in the library. Numbers are limited so please contact the library for bookings and further details at 061 376062 or email killaloe@clarelibrary.ie

Friday, 2nd December 2022
Baby and Toddler Stories & Play. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Newmarket Library at 11am
Join us for baby and toddler storytime followed by a play session.
Free event. Booking Required. Contact Newmarket Library on 061 368411 or email newmarket@clarelibrary.ie for more information

Friday, 2nd December, 2022
DeValera Library First Friday Lunchtime Poetry
In Branch Event 1pm to 2pm
The First Friday Lunchtime Poetry continues in DeValera Library on Friday, 2nd December, 2022 at 1p.m. and will continue on the first Friday of every month. This informal event invites you to read your own work; read poems by your favourite author or to come and listen. For further information please contact DeValera Library at (065) 6824207 or (065) 6891317. Email: devalera@clarelibrary.ie

Friday, 2nd December 2022
Storytime and Christmas Craft
Kilrush Library at 3.30pm
Join us for a festive storytime followed by Christmas crafts. This is a free event and is suitable for 3 to 7 year olds. Places are limited and booking is necessary.
To book a place, contact Kilrush Library on 065 9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie

Saturday, 3rd December 2022
Junior Book Club Meeting
Shannon Library at 11.30am
Shannon Library Junior Book Club meeting on Saturday 3rd December at 11.30am. Suitable for 9-12 year olds. This month we are reading Aldrin Adams and the Cheese Nightmares by Paul Howard. Register your name at the library desk. Phone 061-364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie for more information.

Saturday, 3rd December 2022
Christmas Family Draw-Along with Aidan Courtney.
Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11am
Shannon Library welcomes families to join Illustrator, Aidan Courtney on Sat Dec 3rd at 11am for a Christmas themed drawing workshop. Aidan will inspire everyone from toddlers to grandparents to draw anything that comes to mind when they think about the festive season. Specializing in cartoon drawing, Aidan’s workshops are always full of fun for all ages. Free event but booking is required. For information contact Shannon Public Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie

Saturday, 3rd December 2022
Christmas Family Music Workshops with Music Generation Clare. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Ennistymon Library at 11.30am - 12.30pm
You and your family are invited to a Christmas music hour led by Rachel Conlan from Music Generation Clare. The session will include singing and instrumental music featuring percussion instruments and violin. Age 6+
Contact Ennistymon Library on 065 7071245 or email ennistymon@clarelibrary.ie to book.

Monday, 5th December 2022
Create Winter Willow Wreaths with Veerle. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Ennistymon Library 10am - 12pm
Join us for a Family Time craft session where Veerle will guide you through making a beautiful Winter willow wreath.
Contact Ennistymon Library on 065 7071245 or email ennistymon@clarelibrary.ie to book.

Tuesday, 6th December 2022
Christmas Crafting for Adults. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Scariff Library at 11.30am
Come along and create your own Christmas wreath by recycling books. You need to bring your OWN hot glue gun, all other materials will be supplied. This is a free event, numbers are limited so booking is essential.
Contact Scarriff Library on 061 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie for more information

Tuesday, 6th December 2022
Kilrush Library Adult Non-Fiction Book Club Meeting
Kilrush Public Library at 6pm
This month we are reading The Republic, the Fight for Irish Independence 1918 – 1923, by Charles Townsend. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book are available for collection at Kilrush Library. Contact Kilrush Library on 065 9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie

Tuesday, 6th December 2022
Adult Book Club Meeting
Shannon Library at 7pm
Shannon Library will hold their next Book Club meeting on Tuesday 6th December at 7pm.This month we are reading Corpus by Rory Clements. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available for collection at Shannon Library. This title is also available as an e-book/e-audiobook through the Borrowbox service. For further information please contact Shannon Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie

Wednesday, 7th Decembr 2022
Adult Book Club
Corofin Library from 6.45pm to 7.45pm
Corofin Library will hold a Book Club meeting on Wednesday 7th December at 6.45pm. This month we are reading The Wonder by Emma Donoghue. Copies of the book are available for collection at Corofin Library. For further information please contact Corofin Library on 065 6837219 or email corofin@clarelibrary.ie

Thursday, 8th December 2022
Baby and Toddler Book Club
Scariff Library at 10.30am
Come along with your baby or toddler for stories, rhymes, songs, dancing and play time. Tea and coffee for grown ups. A great way to socialise your baby/toddler and get to know other parents in a relaxed setting.
For further information contact Scariff library at 091 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Thursday, 8th December 2022
Storytime and Christmas Craft
Newmarket Library at 3pm
Join us for a festive storytime followed by Christmas crafts. This is a free event and is suitable for 3 to 7 year olds. Booking required.
Contact Newmarket Library on 061 368411 or email newmarket@clarelibrary.ie for more information

Thursday, 8th December 2022
Family Storytime and crafts with Ruth Marshall. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Ennistymon Library 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Wrap up warmly and come along to the Library for some wintry tales from storyteller Ruth Marshall. You will hear stories from around the world, and close to home, of snowstorms, frost and fire - with a touch of winter magic!
Storytelling will be followed by a craft activity - a chance to make something seasonal. Suitable for children from age 5 to 12 (younger participants accompanied by a parent/guardian to assist them are welcome). Parents are encouraged to stay with their child/children and enjoy the session together.
Contact Ennistymon Library on 065 7071245 or email ennistymon@clarelibrary.ie to book.

Thursday 8th December 2022
Children's Christmas Movie – The Polar Express
Scariff Library at 6pm
Join us in the library on a magical adventure to the North Pole in this festive family movie. Come in your pajamas or your Christmas jumper and bring a cosy blanket. We will have hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn! This is a free event but booking is necessary. For further information contact Scariff library at 091 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Friday, 9th December 2022
Killaloe Library Baby and Toddler Play Group. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Killaloe Library 10am to 11am
Join us at for a play date in the library. Numbers are limited so please contact the library for bookings and further details at 061 376062 or email killaloe@clarelibrary.ie

Friday, 9th December 2022
Movie screening of The Search for Santa Paws.
Kilrush Library at 3.30pm
Join us for a fun-filled evening to watch this adventurous holiday classic. Rating G.
Free event. All are welcome.

Saturday, 10th December 2022
Adult Book Club
Kilkee Library at 11am
Our Christmas bookclub meeting will include a chat about the book we have read over November The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak; a movie morning and something extra nice with our cuppa! Our December read will be Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior. New members are always welcome.
Contact the library at 065 9056034 or kilkee@clarelibrary.ie for further details.

Saturday, 10th December 2022
Family Storytime and crafts with Ruth Marshall. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Kilrush Library 11.30am - 1.00pm
Wrap up warmly and come along to the Library for some wintry tales from storyteller Ruth Marshall. You will hear stories from around the world, and close to home, of snowstorms, frost and fire - with a touch of winter magic! Storytelling will be followed by a craft activity - a chance to make something seasonal. Suitable for children from age 5 to 12 (younger participants accompanied by a parent/guardian to assist them are welcome). Parents are encouraged to stay with their child/children and enjoy the session together. Contact Kilrush Library on 065 9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie to book.

Saturday, 10th December 2022
Christmas Illustration Workshop with Aidan Courtney. A Family Time at Your Library event.
DeValera Library 11am - 11.45am
Aidan will inspire everyone from toddlers to grandparents to draw anything that comes to mind when they think about the festive season. Specializing in cartoon drawing, Aidan’s workshops are fun for all ages.
Contact De Valera Library on (065) 6824207 or (065) 6891317 for booking or more information.

Saturday, 10th December 2022
Winter Tales with author Maeve Devoy.
Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 12.45pm
In this Christmas creative workshop, children and parents are welcome to join author, Maeve A Devoy, as she summons the magic of Christmas and guides you on a journey through a Winter's Wonderland.
Focused on creating whimsical characters and finding the creativity in Christmas, this workshop will help you, your friends and family, write and create a story that can be hung from your very own Christmas tree.
What could be more magical? Free event but booking is required. For information contact Shannon Public Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie

Monday, 12th December 2022
Storytime and Craft session. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Kilkee Library at 6pm
Join us at for some Family Time at Your Library fun, with a Christmas Craft and story time. This is suited for children under 8. Numbers are limited, please contact the library for bookings and further details at 065 9056034 or email kilkee@clarelibrary.ie

Tuesday, 13th December 2022
Movie Screening - Little Women
Scariff Library at 11.30am
Come along, sit, relax and enjoy the movie.
Free Event, all are welcome. For more information contact Scariff Library at 061 922893 or email scariff_library@clarecoco.ie  

Tuesday, 13th December 2022
Christmas Storytime & Craft. A Family Time at Your Library event.
De Valera Library, Ennis 3pm to 3.45pm
Join us at for some Family Time at Your Library fun, with a Christmas Storytime followed by a craft session.Suitable for 3 to 6 year olds.
Contact De Valera Library on (065) 6824207 or (065) 6891317 for booking and more information. Free Event.

Wednesday, 14th December
Children’s Book Club
Kilkee Library at 4pm
Our book for December is ‘The Girl Who Saved Christmas’ by Matt Haig.
New members always welcome, please contact the library for further details at 065 9056034 or email kilkee@clarelibrary.ie

Wednesday, 14th December 2022
DeValera Library Adult Book Club Meeting
DeValera Library at 11a.m.
This month we are reading The Art of Losing by Alice Zeniter. Copies of the book are available for collection at DeValera Library. Contact DeValera Library on 065-6824207or email: devalera@clarelibrary.ie.

Thursday, 15th December 2022
Morning Book Club
Scariff Library at 11am
New members are always welcome to our relaxed morning book club. Enjoy book chat and a cup or tea or coffee and meet other book lovers to discuss a book every month. If you haven’t read a book in a long time you are very welcome as joining a book club is a good way to get back into the habit of reading. We will have some mince pies for our December meeting!
We are reading the classic festive tale A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Pick up a copy at the library desk. For further information contact Scariff library at 091 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Thursday, 15th December 2022
Christmas Storytime & Craft. A Family Time at Your Library event.
De Valera Library , Ennis at 3pm to 3.45pm
Join us at for some Family Time at Your Library fun, with a Christmas Storytime followed by a craft session.Suitable for 7 to 10 year olds.
Contact De Valera Library on (065) 6824207 or (065) 6891317 for booking and more information. Free Event.

Thursday, 15th December 2022
Christmas Storytime and Craft session. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Sixmilebridge Library at 3.30pm
Join us for a festive storytime followed by Christmas crafts. This is a free event and is suitable for 5 to 9 year olds.
Contact Sixmilebridge Library on (061) 369678 or email sixmilebridge@clarelibrary.ie for more information

Thursday, 15th December 2022
Warm Winter Tales with Ruth Marshall
Tulla Library at 6.30pm
Wrap up warmly and come along to Tulla Library for some wintry tales from storyteller Ruth Marshall. Stories from around the world and close to home, of snowstorms, frost and fire - with a touch of winter magic! Storytelling will be suitable for children aged 5 -12. This is a Family Time at Your Library event so parents are encouraged to stay with their children and enjoy the session together. To book, please contact the library desk or phone 065 6835919 or tulla@clarelibrary.ie

Friday, 16th December 2022
Killaloe Library Baby and Toddler Play Group. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Killaloe Library 10am to 11am
Join us at for a play date in the library. Numbers are limited so please contact the library for bookings and further details at 061 376062 or email killaloe@clarelibrary.ie

Friday, 16th December 2022
Winter Bird Talk. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Scariff Library at 3pm
Jamie Durrant is a conservation ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife service. He has many years of experience surveying birds and also worked with BirdWatch Ireland. He will give a talk about winter birds and how and what to feed them over the winter months. Suitable for all the family.
For further information and to book a place contact Scariff library at 091 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Saturday, 17th December 2022
Children’s Christmas Storytime and Craft. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 11.00am
Come and listen to some festive stories and afterwards join in a fun Christmas Tree craft activity. Suitable for 3 to 6 year olds and their parents. Free event but booking is required. For information contact Shannon Public Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie

Saturday, 17th December 2022
Christmas Illustration Workshop with Aidan Courtney. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Ennistymon Library 11am - 11.45am
Aidan will inspire everyone from toddlers to grandparents to draw anything that comes to mind when they think about the festive season. Specializing in cartoon drawing, Aidan’s workshops are fun for all ages.
Contact Ennistymon Library on 065 7071245 or email ennistymon@clarelibrary.ie to book.

Saturday, 17th December 2022
Family Storytime and crafts with Ruth Marshall. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Kilkee Library 11.30am - 1.00pm
Wrap up warmly and come along to the Library for some wintry tales from storyteller Ruth Marshall. You will hear stories from around the world, and close to home, of snowstorms, frost and fire - with a touch of winter magic! Storytelling will be followed by a craft activity - a chance to make something seasonal. Suitable for children from age 5 to 12 (younger participants accompanied by a parent/guardian to assist them are welcome). Parents are encouraged to stay with their child/children and enjoy the session together. Contact Kilkee Library on 065 9056034 or email kilkee@clarelibrary.ie to book.

Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Christmas Carol Sing-a-long
Scariff Library 11am to 1pm
Scariff library are delighted to celebrate our community, our families and our friends at this festive time of year. Pop in for a fun morning of carol singing, lead by 5th and 6th class from Scariff national school. Mince pies and hot chocolate will be available. All are welcome. For further information contact Scariff library at 091 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Christmas Storytime, Craft and Film. A Family Time at Your Library event.
Killaloe Library at 3.30pm
Join us at for some Family Time at Your Library fun, with a Christmas storytime, craft and film. This is suitable for children aged 3-6. Numbers are limited so please contact the library for bookings and further details at 061 376062 or email killaloe@clarelibrary.ie

Tuesday, 20th December
Storytime as Gaeilge with MacDara & Christmas Craft
De Valera Library , Ennis at 3.00 pm to 3.30pm
Suitable for 3 to 9 year olds. Contact De Valera Library on (065) 6824207 or (065) 6891317 for booking and more information. Free Event.

Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Teen Book Club
Scariff Library at 6pm
Teens aged 13-15 are very welcome to join in our monthly book meetings. This month we are reading Enola Holmes The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer. Christmassy snacks will be provided! Teens are welcome to join on zoom too with parental permission.
Pick up a copy at the library desk. For further information and to register contact Scariff library at 091 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Christmas Carols in the Library with Non Nobis Domine Choir.
Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon at 7pm
All are invited to join in the singing as local choir Non Nobis Domine raise the roof with seasonal favourites. Free event and all are welcome. For information contact Shannon Public Library on 061 364266 or email shannon@clarelibrary.ie

Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Movie Screening – Babette’s Feast
Kilrush Library at 6pm
Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette’s Feast. Written and directed by Gabriel Axel, from a short story by Out of Africa’s Isak Dinesen. This Oscar-winning film offers an irresistible mixture of dry wit and robust humanity. Running Time 104 minutes. Free event. All are welcome. Tea/coffee provided.
Contact Kilrush Library on 065 9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie

Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Evening Book Club
Scarriff Library at 7.00pm
This month we are reading The Colony by Audrey Magee. Copies of the book are available in the library New members are welcome.
Contact Scarriff Library on 061 922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie for more information

Wednesday 21st December 2022
Children's Junior Graphic Novel Club
Scariff Library at 4pm
Scariff library are running a Junior Graphic Novel Club for children aged from 7 to 10 years. Our third meeting will be held on Wednesday 21st December and will take place every four weeks on Wednesdays at 4pm. Come along to chat about the story, the art and the characters. Meetings will last for about 30mins.
For this meeting we will be reading Looshkin The Maddest Cat in the World by Jamie Smart. Copies of the book are available at Scariff library. New members are always welcome. For bookings or for further information please telephone 091-922893 or email scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie

Thursday, 22nd December 2022
Killaloe Library Bookclub Meeting
Killaloe Public Library at 10.30am
We will be reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. New members to the bookclub are always welcome. For more information contact Killaloe Library on 061 376062 or email killaloe@clarelibrary.ie

Thursday, 22nd December 2022
Movie Screening for Kilrush Adult Fiction Book Club & All – The Holiday
Kilrush Library at 6pm
A romantic comedy filmed in both California and England and stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz.
Free event. All are welcome. Tea/coffee provided.
Contact Kilrush Library on 065 9051504 or email kilrush@clarelibrary.ie