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Ireland Reads Day
Kilkenny County Council Library Service have announced their plans to celebrate Ireland Reads Day on Saturday, February 22.
Today, they launched their 'Read 25 in 25 Challenge' which, as the name suggests, challenges readers (aged over 16) to read 25 books of any genre or format (e.g., print, e-books, audiobooks) by December 31, 2025, borrowed on their library card. A reading log can be picked up at any of their Kilkenny branches. This will be a great opportunity for readers to keep their 2025 reading resolutions on track.
On Saturday, February 22, Kilkenny City's Mayfair Library will host a Silent Book Club. There will be two sessions of this book club: one in the morning for adults only, and another in the afternoon for families. Executive Librarian Sophie Walsh says “This will be a “novel” opportunity to enjoy some quiet dedicated reading time with fellow book lovers. No assigned books, no pressure—just bring your favourite read!”
Thomastown Library will host a special Ireland Reads Poetry Workshop with author Lizzy Shortall on Thursday, February 20 from 11am-12pm for 9-11 year olds, and a special Storytime & Craft on Saturday, February 22.
In Castlecomer Library, younger members will be given an opportunity to explore comic and graphic book collections and try their hand at creating their own comic book at the library's “Comic book Creation Station” throughout the morning of Saturday, February 22.
Kilkenny County Council Library Service will also be hosting an online event on Saturday, February 22 aimed at Junior Cycle Secondary Students throughout the County. Peadar O’Guilín, author of The Call (now a prescribed Junior Cert text) will be on hand to talk about his novel. This is an online event for schools.
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