North Clondalkin Library More Upcoming Events!

A message from Aoife @ North Clondalkin Library........  

Hello again from North Clondalkin Library!  

I wanted to let you know about a couple more events we have coming up that may be of interest to your students and their families. The new library is a great resource for the area and I want to make sure people know about all the services and events we're offering even while the building is closed. So please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested.

Thanks a million and take care,
Aoife  

Aoife Horan | Librarian | North Clondalkin Library, Liscarne Close, Rowlagh, Dublin 22
e-mail: ahoran@sdublincoco.ie   

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‘Wooden Heart’ Shadow Puppet Theatre Project and Competition

 ‘Wooden Heart’ is a remote engagement creative project and competition for ages 7-10 & 11-14.

Join Children’s Writer & Theatre Artist Margaret Callan Bergin from Garbo Productions on a creative journey to write a new Shadow Puppet Theatre play. Using ‘Pinnochio’ as an inspiration Margaret will explore the idea of the wood that the Puppet Boy was carved from and create characters with you that live in a special Magical Tree.

Each participant who signs up will receive two fun demonstration videos from Margaret where she will tell you the start of the story, help you create ideas for your character, create your own Shadow Theatre Box and Shadow Puppet. Sign up, and Videos will be forwarded on Feb 8th & 15th.

When you have finished your creation you can email (garbo@live.ie) a description of your character and a photo of your shadow puppet and your picture will be part of our ‘Between the Red Lines’ Virtual Exhibition (27th and 28th February).

12 top creators will be invited to a live ‘Shadow Puppet’ workshop in the library with Margaret (when restrictions allow).

3 participants from each age group will win a prize for their most unique creations.

Entry for competition deadline Feb 22nd 5pm.

‘Wooden Heart’ supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

To book your place in the project go to http://NorthClondalkinLibrary.eventbrite.com

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STEAM Saturday's at North Clondalkin Library

Every month North Clondalkin will set a STEAM challenge - children can sign up and receive a pack in the post with everything they need to complete the challenge. 

Our first challenge is - Build your own catapult 

We are pleased to announce that STEAM Saturday will be returning this month and our first activity will be to build and decorate your own catapult. We ​will send you all the materials to make your catapult as well as a simple information sheet on the elements of STEAM being used in that activity. There is no need for Zoom or screens of any kind as we will also include an easy to follow instruction sheet.

Because art plays a big part in the ethos of STEAM, we are challenging you to be as creative as you want with the activity and decorate your catapult as much as you want. Once you've created your masterpiece, send us a picture to NCL@sdublincoco.ie where we will feature your creations on our Facebook page and the best entry will win a prize!

Booking opens at 10am on 8th of February via http://NorthClondalkinLibrary.eventbrite.com and entries for the competition must be received by Saturday 27th February.