Here are some of the free children's events, activities and clubs taking place in our libraries in December – contact the libraries directly for more information or to book a place!
- Abbeyleix Library
- Durrow Library
- Mountmellick Library
- Mountrath Library
- Portarlington Library
- Portlaoise Library
- Rathdowney Library
- Stradbally Library
Abbeyleix Library – Call 057 8730020 or email abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Abbey Babbies Baby Book Club – every Friday morning at 10:30am. Contact the library for more details.
Junior Chess Club – the junior chess club runs every Saturday morning at 10am – join us in the library to test your logic skills and battle it out with other chess enthusiasts.
Durrow Library – Call 057 8736090 or email durrowlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Junior Book Club - next meeting taking place on Weds, 18th Dec at 3:10pm. Suitable for ages 9-11 years. Call or email the library for more details.
Lego Freeplay - pop into the library on Weds, 11th Dec for a Lego freeplay session from 2pm-4pm.
Mountmellick Library – Call 057 8689382 or email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Junior Book Clubs are running with a book club for all ages. Call 0578689382 or email mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie
- Baby Book Club takes place on Thursday mornings at 11am. Returning on Thurs, 30th Jan.
- 4-6yrs meeting Tues, 10th Dec at 3.30pm (2nd Tuesday of the month)
- 7-9yrs meeting on Tues, 3rd Dec at 3.30 p.m.(1st Tues of the month)
- 10-12yrs on Tues, 3rd Dec at 4.00 p.m. (1st Tues of the month)
Lego Free Play: On Saturday mornings in Mountmellick Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. No need to book just drop in to meet and create together!
Sensory Toy Resource Collection – a service for parents of children with additional needs who live in Co. Laois. The toys are designed to support the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills. Take a look at the resource booklet.
Sensory Room at Mountmellick Library – This service is for use by children and adults with additional needs along with their parent/carer. Following registration with a supply letter, the room can be booked for 30-minute slots. Contact the library for more details.
Mountrath Library – Call 057 8756378 or email mountrathlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Junior Graphic Novel Book Club – the next meeting will take place on Thurs, 12th Dec at 4pm to chat about Keeper of the Lost Cities Vol. 1 by Shannon Messenger. Suitable for ages 9-12 years. New members welcome!
Ultimate Football Heroes Children’s Book Club – the next meeting takes place on Weds, 11th Dec at 4pm to chat about Ramos: From the Playground to the Pitch from The Ultimate Football Heroes series of soccer books by Matt & Tom Oldfield. Contact the library for further details.
STEM Play - takes place every Tuesday at 3:30pm. Discover science, technology, engineering and maths through the weekly STEM play hour. Suitable for ages 5+. Booking essential. Call or email the library directly for more information.
Parent, Baby & Toddler Play – an open play session for babies and toddlers takes place every Wednesday morning in the library from 10am-11:30am. Creative toys are placed in a circle on the floor to encourage children to socialise under the supervision of parents/guardians. Tea/coffee available. Call or email the library for more information.
Portarlington Library – Call 057 8643751 or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie
10 out of 10 Book Club - a brand new bookclub for reluctant readers is starting in the library! The bookclub is for children in 5th and 6th class and will meet once a month for 30 minutes. Contact the library directly for more information.
Baby Book Club – the Baby Book Club meets every Wednesday morning at 10:30am. Places are limited, so call or email the library for more details.
Junior Book Club – takes place on the last Wednesday of the month, suitable for ages 9-12 years. Places are limited, so call or email the library for more details.
Sensory Toy Resource Collection – a service for parents of children with additional needs who live in Co. Laois. The toys are designed to support the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills. Take a look at the resource booklet.
Portlaoise Library – Call 05786 22333 or email portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Tales & Adventures Storytime – a weekly children’s storytime takes place every Wednesday at 4:00pm. Suitable for ages 3-8 years. No booking needed!
Lego Freeplay – children’s Lego freeplay sessions take place every Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm (except Bank Holiday weekends). All welcome!
Baby Book Club –Fortnightly, Thursday 30th Jan at 10:30am. The baby book club uses songs, stories, books, and rhymes to build a foundation to literacy in your baby and toddler through sound awareness for ages 0-3 years. All are welcome.
Radioactive Readers Book Club 7-9 years -Tuesday, 28th Jan at 4:00pm. Join us at the library for a new interactive book club where you will discuss a different book and followed by a craft. Recommended age 7-9 years, booking advised.
Tweens Book Club 10-12 years -Thursday, 30th Jan at 4:00pm. Join us at the library for a new tweens club where you will get the chance to discuss books and books you would like to read. Recommended age 10-12 years, booking advised.
Young Adult Book Club - Thursday, 29th Jan at 4:30pm Do you like the idea of a young adult book club? A book club is a great way of discussing books and different genre’s and to share your passion for books and reading. Recommended age 13-16 years, booking advised.
Sensory Toy Resource Collection – A service for parents of children with additional needs who live in Co. Laois. The toys are designed to support the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills. Take a look at the resource booklet.
Rathdowney Library – Call 0505 46852 or email rathdowneylibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Children's Chess Club - meets every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8pm.
Lego Freeplay - available in the library during opening hours.
Sensory Toy Resource Collection – a service for parents of children with additional needs who live in Co. Laois. The toys are designed to support the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills. Take a look at the resource booklet.
Stradbally Library – Call 057 8641673 or email stradballylibrary@laoiscoco.ie
Manga Comic Making - visit the library on Sat, 25th Jan at 11:30am for a workshop on making a manga comic book for young adults. Call or email the library for more details.
Lego for Kids – pop into the library on Saturdays at 11am for Super Saturday Lego Club!