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Balanced Nutrition with Edufit

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Unlock the secrets to nourishing your body with expert guidance from Ruth Kavanagh at Edufit!
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Childcare Supports Available in Laois

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Laois Libraries, together with Offaly Libraries, are delighted to co-deliver a series of talks and workshops for parents as part of our Parenting Support Programme.
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Try your hand at Chair Pilates as part of Healthy Ireland at Your Library!
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Art Therapy with Katie O'Donoghue

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