What's On
Programme of Events
Wexford Public Library Service provides a programme of events throughout the year.
Every branch has regular events and special highlights as listed below
Should you require additional supports to enable you to participate fully in any of the events,
please contact the branch library
Contact numbers and People
| Branch | Staff Name | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bunclody Library | Patricia Keenan | 053 9375466 |
| Enniscorthy Library | Jarlath Glynn | 087 72670837 |
| New Ross Library | Nicola Buckley | 051 421877 |
| Wexford Town Library | Hazel Percival | 053 9121637 |
September 2010
Advance your Information Skills
Free e-learning classes for over 50s with Yvonne Smith, BSc. LIS. J.E.B.
Classes are free. Contact your local branch for information.
Friday 24th September - Culture Night - Wexford Town Library
As part of Wexford 2010 Culture night two events will take place in Wexford Town Library
At 5.00pm - the launch of "The Mighty Pen" - a collection of writings from County Wexford VEC adult learners and the launch of "Down Memory Lane"- a compilation of historical stories written by VTOS learners in New Ross.
At 7.00pm - The Story of your lifetime - County Wexford Oral History Archive
Learn more about the Wexford Oral History Archive and join those who have already told their stories for a reception and presentation of their recordings
Visit www.wexford.ie/culturenight to find out what's on in other venues
Sunday 26th September Riverside Park Hotel - celebrating Colm Tóibín
Wexford County Council Library Service in association with Enniscorthy Town Council and the Riverside Park Hotel celebrates Enniscorthy's most internationally acclaimed writer, Colm Tóibín.
This seminar, delivered by experts in the area of Irish literary and cultural studies, will enhance participants' experience and understanding of Colm's writing, and will acknowledge the contribution Colm is making to contemporary literature, at home and abroad.
Colm Tóibín seminar brochure and booking form
International Year of Biodiversity at Bunclody Library
To celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity, Bunclody Library is arranging a series of lectures on gardening.
Each lecture will be given by Frances MacDonald, an accomplished and well known local gardener who has the stunning Bay Garden in Camolin to her credit.
Thursday 23rd Sept at 7.00pm - Planning your garden for easy maintenance
Regular events in Bunclody Library
- Every Wednesday at 10.30am Fas eLearning
- Storytime for under 7s - Wednesdays at 4.00pm
- Senior Chess Club - Thursdays from 6.30pm onwards until 9.00pm
- Junior Chess Club -Fridays from 3.00pm. For ages 8 - 14
- English Conversation - Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Internet/computer classes for adults - Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings (Booking essential)
- Reading groups for adults and children - contact the library for details .
Regular events in Enniscorthy Library
Suspended until September 2010
- First Tuesday of every month at 11.00am - adult reading circle
- Every Monday and Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm Fas eLearning
- First Thursday of the month 7.00pm Slaney Writers' Group
- Every second Saturday at 11.00pm Toddlers' Storytime
- Every Saturday afternoon 2.00pm - 4.00pm - Board games for 6 years and over.
- First Thursday of the month at 3.30pm - Reading Circle for 5th and 6th Class
- First Wednesday of every month at 3.30pm - reading Circle for 3rd and 4th Class
Regular events in New Ross Library:
- Every Tuesday at 10.30am and every Saturday at 10.00am Fas eLearning
- Evening Adult Reading group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm
- Daytime Adult Reading group meets on the last Friday of each month at 11.30am
- New Ross Writer's Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 11.00am
- Food Producer's Network meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm
- Thursday Storytime for children under 7 at 11.15am - 11.45am
- Saturday storytime for children under 6 at 11.00am
- Junior reading circles for 8 - 10 and 10 - 12 year olds on alternate Fridays at 3.30 - 4.30pm
- Every Saturday afternoon - Board games for 6 years and over.
Contact the library (051 421877) for more details
Regular events in Wexford Town Library:
- Pre-school Story Time - Fridays at 10.30am
- Thursday group for retired adults to talk about books - Thursdays 10.45am
- Poets' Corner - a forum for local poets - every Tuesday at 12.30pm
- An dara Deardaoin den mhí, gach mhí - Club Leabhar Gaeilge ag 7.00pm
- Fás e-learning every Wednesday 3.30- 5.30pm & 6.00pm - 8.00pm and every Thursday 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm
- Three Reading Circles.
(Contact the library for details on - 053 9121637)
