Join us in Thurles Library this June for a fun‑filled day of creativity and imagination as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 – Ireland’s national day of free creative events for children and young people! Taking place on Saturday, June 6, Cruinniú na nÓg is all about celebrating young people’s creativity with hands‑on activities, storytelling,...Read More

This workshop introduces children to tape resist art techniques, using A3 watercolour paper! Children will apply tape to create abstract, geometric shapes and then explore colour through washes, layering & blending! They will use fun techniques like water droppers and salt to gain different textures & learn to experiment with art! Each child will leave...Read More

Children will learn the basics of pottery & get a hands-on experience in the art of creating their own piece to take home! Suitable for 7+. Booking is essential, please call 052 616 6131 to secure your placeRead More

In this high-energy drumming workshop, children are asked to unleash their creativity while working in areas of rhythm, movement, stress-release and co-ordination in the drumming circle! Drumming is the perfect way to have a serious amount of FUN and make some noise! Suitable for ages 5+. Booking is essential, please call 052 616 6131 to...Read More

It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in with our slime making workshop! You’ll have everything you need for getting creative with DIY slime and you’ll make your very own batch, choosing from a range of colours & textures, making it unique! Suitable for ages 6+. Booking is essential, please call 052...Read More

Paul Carew of Lúchta Studios is hosting a hands-on wooden toy making adventure designed to spark imagination, where children will shape, sand, assemble & personalise their own simple wooden toy! This 1.5 hour workshop invites young makers to step away from plastic & screens and step into the tactile world of traditional woodworking! Suitable for...Read More

A 45 minute interactive story-telling with puppets, songs and rhyme from Sarah Sparkles. This will be a fun and entertaining story-time that younger kids will especially love. Sarah is always a huge hit at libraries all around the country so don’t miss out! Suitable for ages 3+. Booking is essential, please call 052 616 6131...Read More

Sense-sational Kids provides an accessible, fun friendly play for children of all abilities! Sense-sational Kids provides a range of sensory activities designed to develop children’s sensory skills, ignite their imagination and promote physical activity! Suitable for ages 0-5 years. Booking is essential, please call 052 616 6131 to secure your place!Read More

On the 22nd of April 2026, the Creative LEGO Workshop was run by students from Coláiste Mhuire as part of the school’s Creative Schools Arts Plan. The school has a very active and dynamic LEGO Robotics Club, and both students and teachers were keen to show pupils from Presentation Primary School how to programme and...Read More

Known for her engaging and popular workshops, Róisín O’Connell guides participants in the art of seasonal flower arrangements and hand-tied bouquets, offering insights into gardening and the natural heritage of our landscape. Booking is essential through the library. Enquire at the desk or call 052 616 6131 to secure your place.Read More