March 2009 – Page 4 – Tipperary Library Service

The famous sheep ‘Micky & Jack’, new perspectives on the Rock of Cashel, breathtaking beautiful landscape photographs of the Glen of Aherlow and Poetry, Prose and Blessings combined with photography, that express words that you always wanted to say but never got around too, is the accumulation of Caitriona Kenny’s two year artistic journey that will be displayed in Nenagh Library for the month of March. (Starting on the 5th of March).

Her stunning debut photographic exhibition of the Glen of Aherlow, ‘Aherlow’s Call’ in April 2007, displayed her distinctive, artistic photography style that captured the public’s attention and many of her photographs and greeting cards have been bought and sent around the globe.

Taispéantas sa Leabharlann i cCluain Meala. Seachtain na Gaeilge 2009. Tar isteach agus gan amhras beidh iontas ort faoi na leabhair iontach atá ar fáil…

On Monday 16^th February, the morning book club members met to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go. Ishiguro is of Japanese descent but has spent most of his life in London. Best known for his Booker prize winner The Remains of the Day, Never Let Me Go (shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2005) was seen as a departure from Ishiguro’s typical offerings.

The novel created a very interesting discussion although it wasn’t to the usual taste of many members. The extraordinary storyline and stunted writing style made it a challenging read but the members agreed that the confining style suited the theme. They also found it difficult to get into as the reader spends the first few chapters wondering what is happening. Having said that, the group found it intriguing as the reader is

The Dragon of Krakow and Other Polish Stories by Richard Monte is a hilarious collection of Polish folk tales that will make you laugh out…

To celebrate Library Ireland Week 2009 Tipperary Libraries are delighted to announce a brand new Adult Reading Promotion, I Like to Read About ………., through…

Cashel library have planned an afternoon of fun for kids to celebrate Seachtain Na Gaeilge. The afternoon kicks off Saturday March 7th at 3pm with storytime and…