Michael Morpurgo is a most busy and beloved children’s author, with 167 books published to date. Many of Morpurgo’s books have been made into films including War horse, when the whales came, friend or foe, peaceful private. My Friend Walter, Purple Penguins and Out of the Ashes were also adapted for TV. War horse has also been adapted for …
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Author of the month – Roald Dahl
Check out our author of the month Roald dahl. this world renowned author known for his fantastic tales with unusual and imaginative cast from scary witches, the evil Miss Trunchball, the interesting character of Willy Wonka and the big friendly giant. Roald Dahl is a most interesting character himself, check out some facts on him …
What to read over Christmas?
What to read over Christmas? Our stock of Christmas books are flying out the door, but there are a few still on our shelf. Santa’ Sleigh on its way to Cavan and Monaghan, Written by Eric James and illustrated by Robert Dunn This magical story follows Santa’s journey through Cavan and Monaghan on his way …
Meet Monaghan County libraries staff officer in Local history
Catríona Lennon Staff Officer/Local History What was your favourite book as a child? The Children of Willow Farm by Enid Blyton How many years have you been working with Monaghan libraries? 23 Years Can you tell us more about your job? I work in the headquarters of Monaghan County Library which is situated in Clones. …
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Meet Monaghan’s County Librarian
Catherine Elliott Job Title: County Librarian What was your favourite book as a child? I know it may seem a cliché, but my favourite book was the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C S Lewis. Growing up on a farm in a very rural part of Monaghan in the late 1960’s early 1970’s, …
There are many traditions at Halloween, but where did they come from?
Where did Halloween come from? Is believed to have come from the Celtic festival of Samhain, a pagan festival that celebrates the harvest, marks the end of Summer and the coming of winter. It was believed at this time the divide between this life and the other world is at its thinnest allowing spirits or …
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Autumn Sensory Leaf Craft
What we Read at Storytime this week
What We read at Storytime this Week Sway like an Octopus – Nicole LeRue This Book is a great book for getting the ‘wiggles’ out, the children got to mimic the movements of different animals. we wagged our tails as puppies, Jumped like kangaroos and sway like an octopus. we followed up by making our …
What we read at Storytime this week
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Patrick Benson and published by Walker books Ltd. This lovely, classic story is about three baby owls, Percy, Sarah, and Bill. They wake up in their nest to find their mother gone. They wonder and worry at her absence, seeking reassurance in each other. When their mother returns, …
Ten Facts about Mr. Men and Little Miss books
The Mr. Men and Little Miss books remain one of the most popular children’s books, with their bright colours and range of characters, we regularly see them heading out the door of the library. Our customers know where exactly to find them as Little Miss sunshine and Mr. Bump book ends mark they spot where …
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