November 2008 – Page 2 – Tipperary Library Service

Thurles Library’s morning book club last met on Monday 17th November to discuss Pay It Forward by Catheine Ryan Hyde – a title thoroughly enjoyed by all. This book tells the story of a twelve-year-old boy whose school assignment is to think of an idea for world change. Trevor’s ‘pay it forward’ idea presents all the naivety of a child’s view of the world but could it work?…

One of the members has provided the following review and it may inspire some of you to try it

“This is a lovely book, it makes you think “if only” the world could be like this. Pay it Forward is a great idea, and as you

Thurles Library has been added to a new European database of inspirational libraries – click here to access the database. NAPLE (National Authorities on Public Libraries in Europe), the European network of library agencies – or equivalent national authorities – established this database of the finest European library buildings opened since 1990. Initially, each member country was requested to submit five of the most inspirational libraries in the country and to supply photos and information.
The five libraries which An Chomhairle Leabharlanna (The Library Council) put forward for inclusion were:

The countdown is almost over – only a week to go until Frank Delaney’s visits to Tipperary Libraries. We had the whole of County Tipperary reading ‘Tipperary – A novel’ for it’s first Tipperary Reads initiative. Tipperary born, best selling author Frank Delaney is the chosen author for 2008 and his latest book ‘Tipperary – a novel’ is the chosen novel. Frank is travelling especially from New York to meet his readers and to chair a series of discussion groups in libraries throughout Tipperary.

Come along to your nearest branch next week to meet Frank and to hear him discuss Tipperary – a novel. The following is his schedule of library visits:

Tuesday 18^th Nov. Tipperary (Excel) 11am

Cashel Library 7.30pm

Wednesday 19^th Nov. Roscrea Library 11am

Nenagh Library 7.30 pm

Thursday 20^th Nov. Templemore Library 11am

Thurles Library 7.30 pm

Friday 21^st Nov. Carrick Library 11am

Clonmel Library 7.30 pm

As part of Cashel Arts Festival, Cashel library will play host to jazz quartet Trihornophone, Thursday, November 20th at 8pm. This quartet boasts some of…

On the 90^th anniversary of the ending of the Great War and as part of the Thomas Davis lecture series, RTÉ Radio are holding three public debates in front of an invited audience examining the Morality, Memory and Legacy of the Great War for Ireland. Thurles Library is honoured to host the final debate, on Tuesday 25^th November at 7 p.m., on Morality and the Great War. The debate will be chaired by Myles Dungan, RTÉ Radio 1 presenter and historian, and will feature a panel of historians and expert commentators, including Prof. John Horne of Trinity College.

The "Murphy's of Ballinamona" photographic exhibition was launched at Cashel library, Tuesday November 4th, by Petronella Clifton-Browne and Mary Guinan Darmody. Catch a glimpse of…

From the 4th – 29th November, Thurles library presents a photographic exhibition by Lady Clementina Maude. Come along to the Source for an opportunity to see this unique collection (open from 10a.m-5p.m and later on performance evenings). Admission is free and all welcome. Lady Clementina (1822-1865) was an Englishwoman who has been recognised as a pioneer in early photography. She and her family lived at their Dundrum Estate, now Dundrum House in the mid-1850s before returning to London and it was while she was in Dundrum that Clementina took up

Clonmel Library staff in association with Clonmel Integration Project presented a fun filled evening of games, traditions and Halloween food tasting in the library on Tuesday evening.

The children heard all about the Halloween traditions and games from countries like Poland, Mexico, China, India, England, USA and Canada. They all got a chance to try out the old traditional Irish Halloween games, dunking for apples, the three saucers and Snap apple. Some parents also

As part of Science Week, Michael Moylans 'Science Live!' show provided great educational entertainment for pupils of Dromakeenan National School. Demonstrating various experiments to the kids (and…

On exhibition in Roscrea Library is a collection of paintings by Nenagh Artists Eileen Chadwick, Anette Tobin and Joan Gilmartin . This vibrant exhibition will be on display…