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EXHIBIT: Young people from Gorey Youth Needs present an exhibition of their photographic journey over the last year in Gorey Library from Wednesday, June 8, to Saturday, June 11. Join them to celebrate the completion of this project.
BOOKMARKS: Make a bookmark to prepare for the summer reading programme with Karyn and Martina in the library on Thursday, June 9, from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. This event is suitable for children of primary school age.
WRITERS: Gorey Writers Group will meet in the library on Thursday, June 9 and 23, at 7.15 p.m.
BOOK CLUB: The R & R Book Club next meets in Gorey Library on Monday morning, June 13. Call to the library desk for more information.
BLOOMSDAY: Join Derek Coyle, lecturer at St Patrick’s College, Carlow, for an animated discussion on the ‘The Citizen’ in ‘Ulysses’ in Gorey Library on Tuesday, June 14, from 7.30 p.m.
READERS: Children are invited to meet Alan Nolan, illustrator and writer, for the launch of this year’s Summer Reading Programme in Gorey Library on Friday, June 17, at 3.30 p.m. Alan is the creator of the Binky and Zoink characters who land on earth in 2016.
POLISH STORIES: Polish legends story time events for children aged 5 to 10 years will be held in Gorey Library on Thursday, June 16 and 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Combined with art, drawing and conversation, children can speak and practice their Polish and English language skills.
CLAYMAZING: Children aged 8 to 12 years are invited to the library for a Claymazing workshop on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 12 midday. Places must be pre-booked.
REFUGEE DAY: World Refuge Day is Monday, June 20. You are invited to Gorey Library at 2.30 p.m. for a film viewing.
EREADERS: eReaders next meet in the library on Tuesday, June 28, at 7.30 p.m. They will look at the work of Carole Shields, in particular her book ‘Unless’. They will also read a translation, that may become a classic, ‘My Brilliant Friend’ by the elusive Elena Ferrante.
BUSINESS ADVICE: The Business Advice Clinic returns to the library on Thursday, June 30, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get advice, information and support in growing your business from the Local Enterprise Office and Gorey Chamber of Commerce representatives. To book, contact Gorey Chamber on 053 9484520.
SHAKESPEARE: To mark Shakespeare 400, and let all local Shakespeare enthusiasts discuss the plays of the bard, you are invited to meet in Gorey Library on Thursday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a viewing from the play ‘King Lear’ followed by a discussion. Arrangements will be made at this event for the following months.
STORIES: Toddler story time in Gorey library with Martina runs on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. with story, arts and crafts for pre-school aged children.
To learn more about any of these free events, or to book, contact Gorey Library at 053 9421481 or email goreylib@wexfordcoco.ie . with music by The Jarveys, and special guest Cathal Byrne as Elvis. MC is Dave Redmond of South East Radio. Doors open at 8 p.m. so come early to avoid disappointment. Donations can be made, if desired, to the Peter Byrne Memorial Fund in the Gorey branch of Permanent TSB or see Facebook. Transplant Games. Your support would be very welcome and appreciated.