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International Short Story Competition

January 27th, 2012 · No Comments

WILLIAM TREVOR / ELIZABETH BOWEN
INTERNATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2012.

FIRST PRIZE: 3,000 EURO (SPONSORED BY WILLIAM TREVOR)
2nd prize: 500 Euro

5 runners up prizes of 200 Euro each.

Mitchelstown Literary Society is pleased to announce the launch of the second William Trevor / Elizabeth Bowen
International Short Story Competition.

The Society was founded to celebrate the lives and works of two of Ireland’s literary greats with Mitchelstown connections. The short story competition evolved as a [Read more →]

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Thurles Library: Facebook Uncovered Free Presentation for Parents

January 24th, 2012 · No Comments

On Tuesday 7^th February, a presentation for parents on Internet safety will be held in Thurles Library in the Source at 7 p.m. Focusing on Facebook, this presentation will give parents an overview of it and advise what they can do to maximise the safe use of it by their children.

Presented by Amanda Chambers, who has over 20 years experience in information technologies and who is parent to 3 teenagers, the talk is aimed at the “lay person” - no previous IT knowledge is required! Amanda will look at why young people use Facebook, privacy settings and what you think you show the world vs what you are showing the world. Handouts will be provided. [Read more →]

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Nenagh: Adult Section Closed

January 24th, 2012 · No Comments

Due to work being carried out at Nenagh Library, the adult section will be closed on Wednesday January 25^th, Thursday January 26^th and Friday January 27^th. All other services available as usual but there will be no access to adult shelves. We apologise for this interruption to our service.

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European Economic Policy: Have your say

January 24th, 2012 · No Comments

The European Commission Representation in Ireland is holding a public seminar on European economic policy on Tuesday 31st January in Athlone Institute of Technology. Focusing on the Irish perspective, the seminar is free and all are welcome to attend.

Please register by Monday 30th January at events@europeanmovement.ie or on 01 6625815.

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New titles added to Book Club in a Bag list!

January 21st, 2012 · No Comments

Book Club in a Bag is everything you need to broaden your group’s reading choices or to start up your own reading reading group at work or at home. Each kit contains 6 copies of a book, reviews of the book, author information and guidance notes on how to start a reading group. These kits are available from your local branch library. Click here for 2012 list of titles http://www.tipperarylibraries.ie/good_books/index.shtml#bcb

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Thurles Library; Teenage Film-Making Workshop

January 19th, 2012 · No Comments

Unleash your imagination and awaken your creativity with this exciting FREE workshop for 14-17 year olds. The Workshop will be based in Thurles. To secure your place, download an Application form from http://www.tipperarylibrarynews.ie/forms/ or collect one in Thurles Library or Tipperary Regional Youth Service (TRYS) Croke St. Thurles.

The workshop will run from Tuesday 10th April - Saturday 14th April

Closing date is 1/2/2012

This innovative workshop will be run by the highly successful & critically acclaimed North West Film School www.northwestfilmschool.ie

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Roscrea Storytime is back this Saturday!

January 18th, 2012 · No Comments

Story time in Roscrea Library

For 3-6 year olds
Saturday 21st January 2012
10.30 AM to 11 AM

We look forward to seeing you in the Library for a bit of fun!!

( Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

For more details : 0505 22032

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Children’s reading level linked to library use!

January 17th, 2012 · No Comments

Recent research by Learning & Teaching of Children’s Literature in Europe Group confirms the assertion that “access to books in the home has a direct link to the reading ability of children”. Follow this link to read more from their report, http://www.um.es/childrensliterature/site/

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Thurles: 10-12 Book club Review of Lost Riders by Elizabeth Laird

January 12th, 2012 · Comments Off

The Book Gobblers read and reviewed Lost Riders in December. Lost Riders, although a fictional story is based on true events experienced by the Author, namely the use and abuse of child camel riders. The readers found the story sad but also very exciting. The fact that the idea for the story came from true events really interested them a lot. We did some research about young camel riders in the Gulf and discovered that out of the 3,000 children taken under false pretences, only 1000 were re-united with their parents when it became illegal. This is an amazing read for any child and thankfully a world away from anything they have experienced. They would highly recommend this book to other 10-12 year olds or young teens.

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Thurles: 10-12 Book Club Review of The Other Book

January 12th, 2012 · No Comments

The Other Book was read and reviewed by The Book Gobblers in December/January. They described it as an exciting, fast paced fantasy story full of magic. Most of them would recommend it to their friends. I thought they might find it a little scary but they loved the excitement and the style. They loved the big twist at the end. One boy thought the ending was a little predictable.

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