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A pic from the Library of Sanctuary
CLARE LIBRARIES is celebrating Library Ireland Week with the theme ‘Libraries as Places of Sanctuary’.
Throughout the week libraries all around Ireland will celebrate by showcasing their unique resources and services.
Library Ireland Week is a celebration of libraries and the people who work in libraries throughout Ireland, celebrating their dedication, commitment and influence on the individuals and communities they serve.
This year, the theme focuses on how libraries in Ireland have the ability to provide democratic, open and welcoming places for all. They nurture their communities, foster learning and education, encourage creativity, promote our country’s heritage and provide places of refuge from a hectic world.
Clare County Librarian, Helen Walsh, said: “This year’s theme is particularly relevant. Recent world events have been challenging for many people in our community and our libraries and library staff have worked tirelessly to create a space that is open and safe for those who need it.”
President of the Library Association of Ireland, Cathal McCauley, added: “We see this as an opportunity to celebrate our libraries throughout Ireland and for library staff to hear from their communities about how their lives are impacted by libraries and the teams behind them, particularly as we emerge from a period of unforeseen circumstance and challenge.”
During Library Ireland Week, Clare Libraries will host a series of events celebrating the theme, ‘Libraries as Places of Sanctuary’.
Events in Clare include an Adult Craft Session in Scariff Library on Tuesday, 6th December, at 11:30am; an Adult Non-Fiction Book Club event in Kilrush Library on Tuesday, 6th December, at 6:30pm; an Illustration Workshop with Aidan Courtney in De Valera Library on Saturday, 10th December, at 11:00am; and a Winter Tales Creative Writing Workshop with Maeve Devoy in Shannon Library on Saturday, 10th December, at 12:45pm.
To view all events happening in Clare Libraries during Library Ireland Week visit the Clare Libraries website, www.clarelibrary.ie
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