July Events incl. Summer Spraoi for children

Dear Friend,

Please find following our events and activities for the month of July, including the children's summer programme. Booking is as given for each event. Most of the children's events are via www.eventbrite.ie from Monday 3, 10 or 17 July, 1.30pm.

Our Summer Stars reading challenge is now under way. It is especially good for children who are learning to read by themselves to continue reading through the summer, to keep up their skills as well as for enjoyment. All you need to do is register your child at the library desk to get a Reading Card. Each completed card receives an award and we'll have a celebration at the end of the summer too. Check out www.summerstars.ie for more details and fun activities for children.

Regards,

Lucan Library

Summer Spraoi: Children's Summer Activities - 10-29 July.

Please note: If you have to cancel your booking, please do by so by the day before, via Eventbrite or by contacting the library, as there is often a high demand for children's activities.

Week 1:
(Booking from Monday 3 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie)

Junior Creative Writing Workshop
Monday 10 July, 1-3pm
With Meluta Uche Okorie. For 9-12 year olds.
Booking from Monday 3 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/junior-creative-writing-workshop-tickets-35173307309

Summer Arts & Crafts
Wednesday 12 July, 2-3.30pm
For 6 – 9 year olds. With Elena Buttner.
Booking from Monday 3 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/summer-arts-crafts-tickets-35173447729.

Learn & Explore with Mobile Music Workshop
Friday 14 July, 11-11.45am
Interactive, fun workshop to enhance children’s musical awareness. For under 6s with parent/guardian.
Booking from Monday 3 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/learn-explore-with-mobile-music-workshop-tickets-35174908097

A Musical Slice
Friday 14 July, 12.15-1.15pm
Musical theatre workshop with the Mobile Music School which recreates a ‘slice’ of a well-known musical through singing, movement and drama. For 9-13 year olds.
Booking from Monday 3 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-musical-slice-tickets-35375172092

Yoga for Children with Autism
Saturday 15 July.
10.30-11am, for aged 4-6 years accompanied by parent/guardian.
11.15-11.45am, for aged 7-9 years accompanied by parent/guardian.
12-12.30pm, for aged 10-12 years accompanied by parent/guardian.
Max 6 children per session.
Booking from Monday 3 July. contact the library on 01-6216422, email: lucan@sdublincoco.ie, or call in.

Story Time
Saturday 15 July, 12-12.20pm
For 6 years and under.
All welcome.

Week 2:
(Booking from Monday 10 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie)

African Zumba Dancing
Tuesday 18 July, 12-12.45pm
With Sia Fayiah For 4-7 year olds.
Booking from Monday 10 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/african-zumba-dancing-4-7-yrs-tickets-35628686360

Dave’s Jungle
Wednesday 19 July, 1.30-3pm.
Interactive reptile show – meet the animals and learn fascinating facts about crocodiles, tarantulas, scorpions etc. For ages 6+.
Booking from Monday 10 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/daves-jungle-tickets-35508941199

<TAGS> Workshop
Friday 21 July, 11am-1pm
Build webpages with text, pictures etc. and upload them for family & friends to see. For 8-12 year olds.
Booking from Monday 10 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/workshop-tickets-35511210988

Automation with Arduino
Friday 21 July, 1.30-3.30pm
Learn how to programme microcontrollers with C+ and take your project home.
For 11+ age group.
Booking from Monday 10 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/automation-with-arduino-tickets-35511330345

Week 3:
(Booking from Monday 17 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie)

Musical Tots
Tuesday 25 July, 10.30-11.30am
Fun, interactive workshop for 6 months to 5 years and their parent/guardian.
Booking from Monday 17 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/musical-tots-250717-tickets-35513478771

African Zumba Dancing
Tuesday 25 July, 12-12.45pm
With Sia Fayiah. For 8-12 year olds.
Booking from Monday 17 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/african-zumba-dancing-8-12-yrs-tickets-35628772618

Summer Stars Comic Book Workshop
Wednesday 26 July, 11.30am-1pm
With Alan Nolan. For 8-12 year olds.
Booking from Monday 17 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/summer-stars-comic-book-workshop-tickets-35513759611

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Activity Hour
Saturday 29 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
With Sarah Tully. An extract from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book will be read & discussed, about how it was made into a movie. The children then create a “Wimpy Kid” diary and pencil topper to take home. Suitable for ages 7 – 12.
Booking from Monday 17 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-activity-hour-tickets-35514102637

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Film Showing (cert. PG)
Saturday 29 July, 12.45-2.15pm
A follow-on to the workshop beforehand. Certified PG.
Booking from Monday 17 July, 1.30pm, via www.eventbrite.ie/e/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-film-film-showing-pg-tickets-35590817092

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Cuidiú
Monday 17 July, 1pm-3pm
Local parenting support group, focussing on breastfeeding. Contact group via www.cuidiu.ie

South Dublin Volunteer Centre
Friday 28 July, 2-4pm
Public information stand on local volunteering opportunities - all welcome.

Lucan Library Book Club
Wednesday 26 July at 7pm
Discussing 'A Death in the Family' by Karl Ove Knausgaard. New members welcome.

Library to Home Service
Friday 21 July, 10am-12pm
For those who are unable to come to the library. New borrowers welcome, contact the library on 01-6216422, email: lucan@sdublincoco.ie.

Lucan Knitting Club
Mondays 10.30am – 12noon
All welcome

Adult Creative Writing Group
Thursday 6 & 20 July, 10am – 12pm
New members welcome.

Crèches, summer camp groups etc. welcome, by appointment.
Monday – Thursday mornings