Tipperary County Council Library Service

Thurles Library Adult Craft Group
2025-12-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-08 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Every Monday morning, 10:30am-12:30pm.
Bring your craft materials with you and enjoy friendly conversation in the Community Space in Thurles Library.
Contact us on 052-616-6131 for more information.
**Please note that this event will not take place on the Monday of a Bank Holiday weekend**

Christmas Craft Workshop for Children
2025-12-13 15:00 - 15:45 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Christmas Workshop for Children
Saturday 13th December
3pm-3.45pm
Suitable for ages 5+
Contact 062-63825 for booking

'Under The Sea'- An Immersive Play Adventure
2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:10 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
UNDER THE SEA: An Immersive Play Adventure!

Join us at Nenagh Library for a magical journey to an imaginary world beneath the waves!
We invite little explorers (aged 2–4 years) and their grown-ups to dive into a wondrous realm at our ‘Under the Sea’ Immersive Play Encounters. Uncover the magic that awaits you!

WHEN: Saturday, December 13th
WHERE: Nenagh Library

4 SESSIONS AVAILABLE: Please choose one time slot: Session 1: 10:30am Session 2: 11:30am Session 3: 2:00pm Session 4: 3:00pm
( Run time: 40 mins per session)
Capacity: Strictly limited to 12 children per session.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! Spaces will fill up fast. To reserve your spot, please call 067 34404.

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Christmas Carols in the Library
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Celebrate Christmas in Song with us in Cashel library this December.
An evening of warmth, cheer and festive delight lies ahead for you this Christmas season
This festive season we welcome the wonderful Cahir Choral A Capella Choir
Friday 12th December.
This is a free adult event with bookings to 062-63825.
Doors and reception at 6.30pm
Performance at 7pm sharp.
We look forward to sharing this wonderful event with you.

Preschool and Toddler Story-time in Tipperary Town Library
2025-12-12 10:30 - 2025-12-17 23:00, 2025-12-10 00:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-05 10:30 - 2025-12-10 23:00 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Tipperary Town Library’s Preschool story-time every Wednesday at 12:30 and Toddler Story-time every Friday at 10:30. For further information please call 052 616 6125.

Art Exhibition at Nenagh Library: Thomas O'Brien, Valerie Rabbette and Dominic Murphy
2025-12-12 10:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
During the month of December Nenagh library will be showcasing the work of three artists – Thomas O’Brien, Valerie Rabbette and Dominic Murphy.

Thomas O’Brien
Based in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Thomas O’Brien is a self-taught portrait artist whose distinctive work blends the immediate impact of drawing with the subtle depth of watercolour. He is dedicated to capturing the human form and expression through meticulous, tonal techniques.
O’Brien’s process is characterized by a commitment to technical skill and atmosphere. He utilizes watercolour washes to establish rich foundations of colour and shadow, which are then dramatically sculpted and defined using white pencil highlighting. This approach lends his subjects a striking, timeless quality.
Valerie Rabbette (明如)
Valerie Rabbette is drawn to beauty in all its forms— whether it’s found in nature, fleeting moods, poetic imagery, or some quiet symbolic moments that often go unnoticed in everyday life. A watercolour enthusiast, she paints with a curiosity that reaches beyond what the eye can easily capture, exploring subjects that feel poetic or metaphorical, letting colour and transparency hint at what words struggle to express.
For her, watercolour isn’t just a medium—it’s a way of paying attention. Its fluid unpredictability mirrors the mystery of the things she loves most: soft light, delicate transitions, emotional undertones, and the stories hiding in small details.
Happiest when a piece leaves space for reflection, her work is guided by emotion rather than technical rules. She invites viewers to feel something rather than merely see something, saying ‘I paint not to record reality, but to reveal meaning within it.’
Dominic Murphy
Dominic Murphy is a 41-year-old artist whose evocative works blend pastels and pencils to offer a personal insight into the daily life of someone with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). In this exhibition, his pictures are split into two distinct streams – the Tools for Life series transforms everyday medical tools, therapies, and routines required for managing CF into compelling pieces of art. Through his sensitive use of mixed media, Dominic seeks to raise awareness, foster understanding, and celebrate the resilience found in navigating a complex health journey. In contrast to this, Dominic is also showcasing a more light hearted imaginative side to his work; his ability to find joy and escapism through creative expression.
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Templemore Library Meet the Author
2025-12-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Templemore Library, Templemore Library and Enterprise Centre Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary., E41 W7W3
Susana Imaginário is a Portuguese author living in Ireland with her husband and their exceptionally spoiled dogs.
Susana will be in Templemore Library on Thursday December 1th from 3.00pm – 5.00pm & 6.00pm -8.00pm to share her experience as an author of her award-winning Timelessness series which reimagines Norse, Greek, and Egyptian mythologies in a cosmic and metaphysical battle against Time, earning praise for its wit and originality.
To book or for more information contact 052 616 6190 or email templemorelibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Nenagh Active Retirement Association
2025-12-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Active Retirement Association
Active Retirement Ireland Mission:
“Active Retirement Ireland will reach out to all older people to stop loneliness through friendship and support”
– Mission Statement, Active Retirement Ireland Strategic Plan ( https://activeirl.ie/ari-mission/)

We are a local social group that meets every fortnight in Nenagh Library. We organise information sessions about topics that concern older people, day trips and short group holidays. New members are welcome so just drop into Nenagh Library Thursday afternoon at 2.30 to see what goes on and have a cup of tea with us.
For more information please contact Kathleen Tucker on (083) 3048669

Toddler Storytime in Cashel Library
2025-12-11 12:15 - 12:45 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Parent Toddler Story-time
Thursday 11th December
12.15p-12.45pm
Contact 062-63825
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Storytime in Nenagh Library
2025-12-11 11:15 - 11:30, 2025-12-04 11:15 - 11:30 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Storytime at Nenagh Library: The Adventure Goes On…Join us every Thursday at 11:15 AM for our delightful weekly Storytime!
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Clonmel Library Breastfeeding Support Group
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
This support group, facilitated by a Public Healthy Nurse/Lactation Consultant, provides an opportunity to meet with other breastfeeding mothers and babies for breastfeeding support and to chat about any issues that may arise.

The group meets in the exhibition space of Clonmel Library on the Second and Fourth Thursday of every month from 11am to 12:30pm.

For more information, contact your PHN.

Christmas Storytime
2025-12-10 18:15 - 19:00 | Roscrea Library, Roscrea, E53 N129
✨Christmas Storytime ✨

Join us at Roscrea Library for a magical evening of festive tales!
📅 Wednesday, 10th December
🕖 6:15 PM
Bring the whole family and enjoy the warmth of Christmas stories together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Nenagh Library Lego Club
2025-12-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Library Lego Club on the second Wednesday of the month. Our Lego Club meets from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. The club is suitable for ages 5 to 12 years old. Please note, under 7s must be accompanied by an adult.

Toddler Storytime - Wednesdays @ Thurles Library
2025-12-10 11:00 - 11:30 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Come and join us for Toddler Storytime every Wednesday morning at 11:00am.
Contact us on 052-616-6131 for more information.

Cashel Library Craft Circle Weekly Meetings
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Cashel Library Craft Circle
Meets weekly on Wednesday Mornings
10am-12pm
Tea/Coffee served
Bring your own work and enjoy a social meeting with others to share ideas with

Cashel Craft Circle
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Join the Cashel Craft Circle every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for their social gathering.
Bring along your own project to work, share ideas, patterns and enjoy a chat and cuppa with others.
No need to book just come along.
Cashel library 062-63825

Chair Yoga at Clonmel Library
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
Join us in Clonmel Library with Lara Slattery who will be giving 2 FREE Chair Yoga classes starting on Tuesday December the 9th and ending the following Tuesday 16th December. Spaces are limited so BOOK NOW by calling us on 052-6166130 or emailing us at clonmellibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Scrabble Club @ Carrick-on-Suir Library
2025-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Carrick-On-Suir Library, E32 X860
Join us in Carrick Library every Tuesday at 11am for Scrabble Club.
New members welcome – no booking required!
For enquiries please contact 052-6166041 or carricklibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

December memory Cáfe in Cashel Library
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:30
The December meeting of the Memory Cáfe will take place
Tuesday 9th December
11am-12.30pm
We will host a morning of music and song with festive treats
Contact 062-63825

Templemore Library & Enterprise Centre Craft Group
2025-12-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Templemore Library, Templemore Library and Enterprise Centre Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary., E41 W7W3
Templemore Library Craft Group meet on Tuesdays from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Bring along your latest craft project and enjoy a chat with fellow crafters. New crafters are always welcome.

Mother & Baby Group @ Carrick Library
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Carrick-On-Suir Library, E32 X860
There will be a Mother and Baby Group taking place in Carrick Library every Tuesday morning at 10am.
No booking required – All are welcome.
For more information please contact Margaret on 086-8917440

Nenagh Library Crafting Club
2025-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Library Crafting Club

Join us on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month @ 11am to 1.00pm for knitting, sewing, embroidery & patchwork etc.

All are welcome.

Share a Stitch, Enjoy a chat over a cuppa!
For more information, please contact Carmel Fitzsimons on (086) 8179519 or Margaret Spellman on (086) 3834083

"Time Come," a new collection of poetry by local author Gerry Coffey
2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Library is delighted to host the launch of “Time Come,” a new collection of poetry by local author Gerry Coffey.
The collection will be officially launched by Senator Tom Clonan, a prominent figure in Irish public life.
Gerry Coffey’s poetry collection, “Time Come,” offers readers a reflective and insightful exploration of life, time, and human experience. While specific details on the book are currently being kept under wraps, Gerry is known for his unique voice and ability to capture profound moments in simple, evocative language. This promises to be a moving and memorable debut.
Senator Tom Clonan is an Independent Senator for the Trinity College Dublin Panel. He is a retired Irish Army Captain, journalist, and security analyst, but is perhaps best known today as a fierce and tireless advocate for Disability Rights and the rights of carers in Ireland.
As a former Defence Forces whistleblower and a current campaigner for social justice, Senator Clonan brings a wealth of experience and a powerful voice to the launch, underscoring the importance of cultural and community events.
Event Details
We warmly welcome all members of the public to join us for this special occasion:
What: Launch of “Time Come” by Gerry Coffey
Launched by: Senator Tom Clonan
When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Nenagh Library

Christmas Craft Workshop for Children
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:15 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Our first Christmas Craft Workshop will take place
Saturday 6th December
11am-12.15pm
Suitable for ages 7-12years
Contact 062-63825 for bookings
This workshop is facilitated by Lisa Manton of Colour & Co

Chair Yoga in Cashel Library
2025-12-05 11:30 - 12:15 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
De-stress with us with a session of Chair Yoga with Lara Slattery
Friday 5th December
11.30am-12.15pm
Contact the library on 062-63825

Ciorcal Comhrá at Clonmel Library
2025-12-04 11:15 - 12:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
Ciorcal Comhrá at Clonmel Library. An Informal conversational Irish group that is welcoming to all! Come along and brush up on your Irish language skills.
Takes place on the first and third Thursday of every month. Fáilte roimh chách!
For more information give us a ring on 052-6166130.
