BOOKVILLE PUBLIC PROGRAMME
Bookings open at 9am on 17th September
Pre-booking is essential
Welcome to our 2024 Bookville Programme of FREE events for the public!
We are delighted to bring you an exciting programme of workshops and family shows in libraries around county Kilkenny including our NEW for 2024, launch party!
To book an event contact the library venue.
We are delighted to bring you an exciting programme of workshops and family shows in libraries around county Kilkenny including our NEW for 2024, launch party!
To book an event contact the library venue.
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
BOOKVILLE LAUNCH PARTY!
Join us for storytelling, the monster bird doodle with illustrator Niamh Sharkey, and the launch of
Helena Duggan’s new book, 'The Light Thieves and the Terrifying Dawn'
FREE, no booking required, just drop in.
Helena Duggan’s new book, 'The Light Thieves and the Terrifying Dawn'
FREE, no booking required, just drop in.
Date: Saturday 14th September
Time: 2.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R
056 7794174, [email protected]
Suitable for families & children of all ages
Time: 2.30pm to 4pm
Venue: Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R
056 7794174, [email protected]
Suitable for families & children of all ages
FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Family comedy show with STRICTLY BARKING
Jon & Ollie
Solitary ballroom dancing enthusiast Hogarth finds a new dance partner when he meets loveable stray dog Easy Peeler. Together they compete in a ballroom dancing competition at Barking Town Hall - but will the power-hungry Mayor and his scheming cat Steven ruin all? Get ready for laughter, fantastic tunes, crazy characters, and enthusiastic dance routines!
Date: Friday 11th October
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Venue: Loughboy Library, Loughboy Shopping Centre, Off Waterford Rd, Kilkenny R95 TD71
[email protected], 056 7794176
Suitable for families & children from age 2
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Venue: Loughboy Library, Loughboy Shopping Centre, Off Waterford Rd, Kilkenny R95 TD71
[email protected], 056 7794176
Suitable for families & children from age 2
Jon & Ollie are multi award-winning physical comedians. They met in 2015 while studying at the School Jacques Lecoq in Paris, France. Since then, they have toured the world as a duo and as part of the acclaimed company The Latebloomers, of which they are both co-founders. As a duo, they have created five shows and toured the world. In 2023, they won nine awards including Overall Children's Event Winner at Fringe World for Strictly Barking.
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
The DIG family show with PAUL CURLEY
Paul Curley
All his life Mac has wanted to be an archaeologist, to be an expert at finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the facts and not get carried away with his highfalutin stories. But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove himself. Will people believe him or is this just another of his tall tales?
The DIG spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that delights audiences young and old.
The DIG spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that delights audiences young and old.
Date: Saturday 12th October
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R
056 7794174, [email protected]
Suitable for families & children from age 6
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R
056 7794174, [email protected]
Suitable for families & children from age 6
Paul Curley is a performer and theatre-maker with a particular expertise in making theatre for young audiences. As an actor, devisor and collaborator he has worked with a wide range of companies in Ireland and the UK.
Sensory activities with ELEANOR GEOGHEGAN
Eleanor Geoghegan
Join Eleanor Geoghegan for a fun, sensory workshop for young children. Eleanor will read from her Popper Monster books and there will be sensory games, activities and colouring.
Date: Saturday 12th October
Time: 11am to 12 noon
Venue: Thomastown library, Marshes St, Thomastown, R95 HP26
[email protected], 056 7794331
Age Group: 4 - 6
Time: 11am to 12 noon
Venue: Thomastown library, Marshes St, Thomastown, R95 HP26
[email protected], 056 7794331
Age Group: 4 - 6
Eleanor Geoghegan is a primary school teacher and children’s book author who lives in Kilkenny with her husband, two children and pet cat. Her first Popper Monster book all about the colours of the Rainbow was published in 2022 and the sequel all about shapes was released in April 2024. Little readers especially enjoy the interactive rhyming text, playful illustrations and sensory elements of the books. Eleanor loves making up fun adventures for Popper Monster and wishes she could borrow Popper Monster’s Magic Stick at lunch-time!
Drawn Together with GEMMA ALOISI
Gemma Aloisi
Join Gemma Aloisi for “Drawn Together”, a playful drawing workshop grounded in curiosity, sensory play and storytelling. During the workshop the children will be supported and encouraged as they think about stories, explore creating characters and watch them come to life to venture into imaginary worlds of words and pictures.
Date: Saturday 12th October
Time: 10am to 11am
Venue: Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R
056 7794174, [email protected]
Suitable for ages 5 to 7
Time: 10am to 11am
Venue: Mayfair Library, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 N23R
056 7794174, [email protected]
Suitable for ages 5 to 7
Gemma Aloisi makes art and tells stories - for children as well as for the inner child within each one of us. As a multi-disciplinary artist working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, animation and sound art, empathy and curiosity are the foundations of Gemma’s practice as an artist and storyteller. As a facilitator, Gemma is passionate about creating safe spaces to explore creativity, where participants can ease into an experience of playfulness, emotional safety, belonging and joyful connection with their creative self.
Music for toddlers with Musician Educator NIAMH PARKINSON from
MUSIC GENERATION KILKENNY
MUSIC GENERATION KILKENNY
Introduce your little ones to the joy of music in our playful pre-school music workshop! Music
Generation Kilkenny pre-school music workshops are designed for children ages 3 to 5. This
session allows children to discover their own singing voice through fun games, dances and songs.
Children will explore percussive instruments, such as the gathering drum, bongos, maracas and beautiful bells and learn foundational musical concepts like rhythm, melody, and dynamics. It's a
perfect way to encourage creativity, develop listening skills, and build a foundation for a lifelong
love of music in a warm and welcoming environment!
Generation Kilkenny pre-school music workshops are designed for children ages 3 to 5. This
session allows children to discover their own singing voice through fun games, dances and songs.
Children will explore percussive instruments, such as the gathering drum, bongos, maracas and beautiful bells and learn foundational musical concepts like rhythm, melody, and dynamics. It's a
perfect way to encourage creativity, develop listening skills, and build a foundation for a lifelong
love of music in a warm and welcoming environment!
Date: Saturday 12th October
Time: 11am to 12 noon
Venue: Castlecomer Library, Kilkenny St, Castlecomer, R95 AH33
056 4440561, [email protected]
Age Group: 2 to 4. Must be accompanied by an adult
Time: 11am to 12 noon
Venue: Castlecomer Library, Kilkenny St, Castlecomer, R95 AH33
056 4440561, [email protected]
Age Group: 2 to 4. Must be accompanied by an adult
Niamh Parkinson is an Early Year’s Musician Educator with Music Generation Kilkenny
delivering baby and toddler music workshops throughout Kilkenny. Her fun music workshops allow
children to discover their own singing voice through musical games, dances, and songs.
delivering baby and toddler music workshops throughout Kilkenny. Her fun music workshops allow
children to discover their own singing voice through musical games, dances, and songs.
