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Early Years Music Workshops
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Facilitated by Music Generation Laois as part of our Parenting Support Programme with Offaly Libraries
Toddler Talk
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Talking Buddies will deliver a talk in Portlaoise Library, as part of the Parenting Support Programme
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Linda McEvoy Book Launch
8 November 2024
Mountmellick Library was delighted to host Laois author Linda McEvoy for a special event to launch her new book 'The Christmas...
Battle of Wits Library Schools Quiz
29 October 2024
Laois Libraries are delighted to announce the return of the annual Battle of Wits TY Schools Quiz once again. Five secondary...
Europe Direct Soapbox Competition
15 October 2024
Are you passionate about public speaking? Europe Direct Portlaoise invites you to take part in its annual Soapbox Public...
Éanna Ní Lamhna at Portlaoise Library
14 October 2024
Laois Libraries was delighted to welcome Éanna Ní Lamhna to Portlaoise Library last week as part of Children's Book Festival...
Positive Ageing Week at Portlaoise Library
11 October 2024
Positive Ageing Week (PAW) took place from September 30th - October 6th this year and Portlaoise Library played host to a number...
Book Launch of 'The Christmas Market' in Mountmellick Library
11 October 2024
Laois Libraries are delighted to host the launch of Mountmellick author Linda McEvoy's debut novel, The Christmas Market in...
Children's Book Festival at Abbeyleix Library
11 October 2024
Abbeyleix Library was delighted to welcome author and wonder-larker Eve McDonnell to Laois last week where she brought a class...
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