Culture night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. This year, it will take place on Friday 21st September 2018. From 5pm onwards, cultural venues across county Monaghan will stay open for everyone to come enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of fun, entertainment and discovery.
To find out more about the events taking place in Monaghan, click on the Culture Night website below:
This summer we have created an exciting fun and interactive programme of activities for children and young people taking place in our libraries across the county. From making butterflies from old books, to robotic, paper circuits and makey makey workshops or perhaps relax with a yoga storytelling session or head down to the woods for a teddy bear’s picnic.
As always, the summer programme of events is FREE of charge, but booking is required. Contact your local library to book. In order to facilitate as many children as possible, a limit of 2 workshops per child can be booked. You may put your name on a waiting list for other workshops should free spaces become available.
Library Summer Programme Leaflet 2018
Summer Stars is an exciting reading-based programme which is available free of charge to all children across the country. It will run during July & August in Monaghan Libraries, and children are invited to register at their local library and being part of the adventure. All participants will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their own progress. There will be rewards and incentives along the way and a grand finale at the end for all participants.
Everyone is invited to check out the online resource at www.summerstars.ie which has lots of online games and activities as well as a range of animated ebooks. You will find a children’s books discussion board and interviews with well-known people about their favourite books. There are helpful tips for reading and recommended titles by age group.
And remember it’s all FREE!
Why Participate in the Summer Stars?
It is important to continue reading during the summer months. There is a lot of research which shows that children who read over the summer maintain their reading levels and return to school more prepared for the new school year. Reading also helps to develop creativity and the imagination. It’s a fun and calming activity that will improve concentration and communication skills.
The best way to pick out books to read is to make it FUN!
Find a book that you will really like
Understand the story by looking at the words or reading a page
Narrow your search by choosing books about something that you are interested in
Of course there is a lot more to libraries than books. We offer comics, graphic novels, magazines, DVD’s, CD’s, story times, fun reading events, reading clubs, activities, games, computers and internet access, and study space.
So what are you waiting for, get down to your local library in Monaghan and become a Summer Star….
Because everything changes when we read!
Saturday 23rd June at 6pm
Garage Theatre, Monaghan
Youth Event for all young people aged 13 years plus
FREE event but you must get a ticket – Get your ticket from www.garagetheatre.com
What is Cruinniú na nÓg?
Is a national day of creativity for our young people. It is about giving them the opportunity to express themselves through a specifically curated programme of cultural and creative activities where they can share their ideas, learn new skills and have fun!
Here in County Monaghan, Monaghan County Council Cultural Team have been working in partnership with Comhairle na nÓg in planning and putting this event together based on what the young people want to see happening – our event is for the youth, by the youth!
We hope to see as many young people aged 13 plus attend the event, to experience different forms of cultural activities and hopefully inspire them to partake in more cultural events.
For more information about the event, you can email Creative Ireland Coordinator at creative@monaghancoco.ie
Cruinniú na nÓg is an initative of the Creative Ireland programme at the Department of Culture, Heritage, and Gaeltacht and is presented in partnership with the Local Authorities and RTE.
Healthy Ireland @ Your Local Library
Public libraries are currently delivering the nationwide Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme that will establish libraries as a valuable source within the community for health information. You may have already noticed the wide range of titles now available at your local library. These titles focus on Wellness & Mental Healthy, Healthy Eating, Physical activity & Parenting.
The following event will take place in Castleblayney Library as part of our Healthy Ireland initiative.
Raising Healthy Children with Ellen McMeel will take place In Castleblayney Library on Friday May 11th@ 11:30am.
Ellen is the Programme Coordinator for the HSE Healthy Families Project which focuses on healthy eating, physical activity and children’s well-being.
Good Habits Start Young. Instilling healthy habits in your children early on can help set them on the path to a healthy lifestyle for the rest of their life.
Under the Healthy Ireland Libraries program, Carrickmacross Library with the help of the HSE, are looking for people who are interested in managing their stress/depression or maintaining their mental health well-being through a self help peer approach. WRAP® is an evidence based self management tool that is used worldwide by people who are dealing with all kinds of health and life challenges. This 6 week course commences Thursday 29th May from 10am to 1pm for 6 weeks however we will be hosting an information session on Tuesday 15th May @ 10.30am which will give an overview of what the course entails.
To book your place at the Information session please contact Carrickmacross Library on 042-9661148.
Refreshments served. All welcome.
Customer Notice:
Please note that Monaghan Branch Library will be closed from 1:30pm – 2:30pm with immediate effect until 31st May 2018.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
What is Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)?
The entire nation is invited to take time out and to ‘Drop Everything and Read’ for 20 minutes at 12 noon on Friday April 27th 2018.
The simple but very effective idea is to promote the importance of literacy and reading for pleasure by having as many people as possible read at the same time on the same day.
Work will be put down, computer screens will be turned off, and everyone will be encouraged to pick up a book, magazine, newspaper, e-book, audio book, etc. and to read quietly, or indeed be read to, for 20 minutes.
The main focus of this national DEAR challenge is to draw attention to the importance of reading for pleasure. If reading is to become a lifelong habit then young people must see themselves as participants in a community that views reading as a significant and enjoyable activity.
We here at Monaghan County Library Services are encouraging as many people to ‘Drop’ everything for just a few minutes and simply read. Why not drop into your local library in Monaghan and borrow that book, magazine, audiobook or go online to download an ebook to read on the day.
Want to bring your group or class to the library for a visit – just contact your local in advance to book. Contact details for libraries can be found at https://monaghan.ie/library/branch-locator/
Email photos of your group/class reading on the day to us at moncolib@monaghancoco.ie to include in publicity and report.
For more information on DEAR Day and to register your school, group go to http://www.jcsp.ie/
Through our Libraries and Engineering Departments, we are delighted to be hosting a number of events and look forward to engaging with young people across the county
Free Screenings of ‘Dream Big’
A film that will transform how we think about engineering, from the Great Wall of China to the world’s tallest buildings, to underwater robots, solar cars and smart sustainable cities. ‘Dream Big’ celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels, big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.
Screening will be followed by Q&A session with a Engineer.
Engineers Talks for Schools:
Over the week a number of Engineers will visit primary schools to chat with young children about their engineering career path.
Engineering a Bridge K’nex Challenge:
Fancy testing your Engineering Skills with our K’nex Bridge Building activity? Will you go for a Suspension, an Arch or a cantilever style? How will you decide?
Gareth Kelly from DKIT Engineering Department will be on hand to guide you through these feats of Engineering
Monaghan County Library Services have been visiting Mullyash Community Centre on the first Thursday of the Month to provide Library services to the Older people of the area. The next visit will take place on Thursday 1st March.
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