November Events & Activities
Dear Friend,
Please find below our November events and activities. Booking for most activities is from Friday 28 October, from 1.30pm for the online Eventbrite events. Booking for the two mid-term break events, as previously advertised, is from Tuesday 25 October, from 1.30pm via www.eventbrite.ie.
There are two stress and relaxation events, on 9 and 25 November, to get you prepared for the madness of Christmas, and an Irish Crochet Lace workshop on 18 November for Social Inclusion Week.
For the Hallowe'en Bank Holiday Weekend we close on Friday 28 October at 4.30pm and re-open on Tuesday 1 November at 9.45am. We hope you have a Happy Hallowe'en!
Regards,
Lucan Library
Lucan Library | Lucan Shopping Centre | Newcastle Road, Lucan, County Dublin, K78 V295 | Tel: +353 1 6216422 | Email: lucan@sdublincoco.ie
Story Time
Tuesdays, 3.00pm
For c.3-5 year olds
All welcome
Beginners’ Chess for Children
Saturdays, 10-11.30am
For 8+ years.
Group now full.
Storygate Myths and Legends -
Storytelling with puppets
For 6+ years of age.
Booking essential, from Tuesday 25 October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/storygate-myths-and-legends-tickets-28661818270
Tuesday 1 November, 11.30am
The Jack Flash Magic Show
Friday 4 November, 11am-12pm
Jack’s back with more fun and frolics for age 5 and older.
Booking essential, from Tuesday 25 October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/jack-flash-magic-show-tickets-28581629423
Musical Tots
Friday 11 November 11.45am
Fun, interactive workshop for 6 months to 5 years and their parent/guardian.
Booking essential, from Friday 28 October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/musical-tots-111116-tickets-28579224229
Art & Creativity (6-8 yrs)
Wednesday 9 November, 3.30pm
With Elena Buttner. For 6-8 year olds
Booking essential, from Friday 28 October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-creativity-91116-tickets-28579968455
Art & Creativity (9-11 yrs)
Wednesday 16 November, 3.30pm
With Elena Buttner. For 9-11 year olds.
Booking essential, from Friday 28 October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-creativity-9-11-yrs-tickets-28692519097
Gymboree
Friday 25 November 9.45am
Fun, interactive musical workshop for 6 months to c. 5 years and their parent/guardian.
Booking essential, from Friday 28 October, 1.30pm, via https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gymboree-251116-tickets-28693082783
Beginners’ Computer Class
Tuesday 8, 15, 22 & 29 November,
9.45-11.15am or 11.15am-12.45pm or 12.45-2.15pm
4 week course focussing on internet skills (Benefit 4)
Learn about emailing, searching the internet, online shopping, banking online and lots more.
Booking required, now booking, contact the library on 016216422, email: lucan@sdublincoco.ie or call in.
Crochet Irish Lace (Social Inclusion Week 14-20 November)
Friday 18 November, 10am-1pm
Afra-Eorpach Community Workshop. Learn more about crocheting and the history behind Irish lace.
Booking required, contact the library on 016216422, email: lucan@sdublincoco.ie or call in.
Public Consultation Day on the Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study
Wednesday 2 November, 12.30-7.30pm
RPS Group, Office of Public Works & South Dublin County Council
All welcome to drop in.
Cuidiú
Monday 21 November, 1-3pm
Local parenting support group, focussing on breastfeeding. (www.cuidiu.ie)
South Dublin Volunteer Bureau
Thursday 29 November, 2-4pm
Staffed stand with information on volunteering.
All welcome.
Lucan Library Book Club
Wednesday 30 November at 7pm
New members welcome
Children’s Book Club
Tuesday 8 & 22 November, 3.45pm
For 10-12 year olds. Group now full.
Library to Home Service
Friday 25 November, 10am-12pm
Delivery service for those who are unable to come to the library.
New borrowers welcome, contact the library on 01-6216422.
Lucan Knitting Club
Mondays 10.30am – 12noon
All welcome
Adult Creative Writing Group
Thursday 3, 10 & 17 November, 10am – 12pm
New members welcome, contact the library.
Beginners’ Adult Creative Writing Course
Mondays, 6.30-8pm
Class now full.
Relieving Stress and Feeling Beautiful Inside and Out
Wednesday 9 November, 6.30-8pm
With Barbara McAteer
Self-massage, facial exercises and dietary advice to help relieve stress and enhance the mind, body and spirit.
Now booking, contact the library
Creating a Meaningful Christmas
Friday 25 November, 11am-12.30pm
With Psychotherapist Geraldine Conlon
Essential skills on how to manage Christmas in a less stressful way and enjoy it too.
Now booking, contact the library
English Language Class for beginners
Tuesdays 6.00pm -7pm
Class now full.
English Language Class for Improvers
Tuesdays 7.00pm -8pm
Class now full.
Basic Irish for Beginners’ Class / Rang Gaeilge
Thursdays from 6pm – 7pm
Class now full.
Irish for Parents of Children Learning Irish
Thursdays from 7pm – 8pm
Class now full.
Japanese Family Group
Thursday 10 & 24 November, 3.30pm - 5.30pm.
Parent and children group with arts and crafts activities for local Japanese families.
Class Visits
Monday – Friday mornings
Schools, crèches etc. welcome, by appointment