Zenith by Julie Bertagna In this compelling continuation of Julie Bertagna’s timely trilogy, the search for a future remains a terrifying fight for survival. Sixteen-year-old…
As part of Children’s Book Festival 2009 author Oisín McGann visited Scoil Mhuire National School and spoke to all classes. The classes really enjoyed Oisíns…
The Borrisokane’s Adult Book Club recently reviewed Alice sebold’s Lovely Bones here is their review,
The Story narrated by Susie Salmon from “heaven ” is a storey about so much happens to those she loved and some of those she knew on earth.
Overall, it was considered a very good read by all. The language was light and simple, representative of teenage year(suzie was 14 when she died), and simultaneously conveyed a “seriousness”. Sebold demonstrated imagination, creativity, and ability to communicate, an interest in realationships.
The start is gruesome and
Recommended by Childrens Books Ireland (12 - 14yrs) RUNNING ON THE CRACKS by JULIA DONALDSON The Gruffalo writer Julia Donaldson’s first teen novel tells the…
Kitty and Margot will host story time for 3- 6 yr olds on Saturday Mornings at 11.30 am beginning 28th November. All are welcome.
Philomena McNamara’s paintings are inspired by her deep love of colour and her belief that colour has a way of affecting us, at…
November 8th was European Day of Healthy Eating and Cooking for Children, and Europe Direct Information Centre at Thurles Library held a fun event to highlight this topic. On Monday 16th November, in conjunction with Euro-toques Ireland, local chef Brendan Sheridan held two workshops for primary school children on healthy eating. The aim of the workshop was to demonstrate the concepts of taste, origin and seasonality of food and make children aware of the health aspects of food. Also to raise awareness on where food comes from, how it is produced, preparation and cooking and most importantly enjoyment of food!
Forget about Christmas being expensive! Thurles Library at the Source once again brings the kids free entertainment. Over two evenings, Christmas story-time , given by…
Tuesday 17th November saw a large gathering of Tipperary GAA followers visit The Source to hear Dr Paul Rouse’s highly entertaining lecture on the First…