Can you believe that over 110,000 books have passed through the hands of the staff at Offaly libraries in 2023! True stories, tales of courage, historical romances, edge-of-your-seat thrillers... to name but a few genres out there for you, our patrons, to explore. Staff members are past masters at book selections and have picked out… Continue reading Our favourite books of 2023!
The month of June marks the beginning of Pride, a time where we celebrate those in the LGBT+ community and those supporting them. Pride celebrations have a long and rich history, but also a painful one. What started as protests against inequality and persecution has now blossomed into celebrations and happier occasions. As our own… Continue reading Pride Recommended Reads
by Clare, Emma and Joan from Tullamore Library May signifies the beginning of Bealtaine, the festival run by Age & Opportunity, the leading national development organisation working to provide the best possible quality of life for us all as we age. Throughout this month of creativity and collaboration, we have various events to whet your… Continue reading Bealtaine
Here in Offaly Libraries, the start of April marks the start of Spring into Story Time. This is part of our national Right to Read programme. Spring into Story Time focuses on getting children involved in their local library and celebrating story telling.
The 8th of March is an important day for the international women’s movement. It is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our achievements in the battle for equality but also to raise awareness of discrimination where it still exists.
Heather from Tullamore Library is joined this month by some special guests, who are here to recommend some of their top reads for Pride month.
Our journey continues to North America, as we visit the Southern States, and continue to explore new places and cultures by travelling through books!
On this anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, Clara Library's Claudia reflects on her fascination with the legendary ship. RMS TitanicImage courtesy of VisitCobh.com This month marks 110 years since RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912. RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Titanic, was a British luxury passenger liner… Continue reading Remembering the Titanic
The journey continues—on this leg, we visit South and Central America and continue to explore new landscapes and cultures through the wonderful pass time of reading! St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman, recommended by Julie, Tullamore Library This book is set on the idyllic tropical island of St Thomas… Continue reading Around the World in 80 Reads – Part 4 – South and Central America
In the run-up to Valentines's Day on the 14th and Ireland Reads day on February 25th, Megan from Tullamore Library takes a look at some of her favourite romance reads Ah, Valentine’s Day… The most transparent of ‘Hallmark’ holidays. The time when those in relationships feel most pressured to show their love through purchasing cards… Continue reading Love, Literature and Leading Men – Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic
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