Bookville is Kilkenny’s exciting book festival for children & families!
The Kilkenny Library Service and Kilkenny Arts Office are working together to celebrate books, writing, animation, illustration, comedy and all those magical things that come together to create a good story!
Kilkenny County Council Library Service The Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates a network of 8 library branches across the county of Kilkenny and is supported by a mobile library service which travels the length and breadth of the county. Library Branches are located in:-, Callan, Castlecomer, Ferrybank, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny City (Mayfair), Loughboy, Thomastown and Urlingford.
The service aims to provide safe and trusted spaces at the heart of the local community which are accessible to everyone.
All library branches have dedicated children’s spaces as well as rich and varied collections of children’s books, film, music and multimedia material. Along with our physical collections, we offer a wide range of online services accessible 24/7 from home, from eBooks to eAudiobooks, and eMagazines to online courses and Music streaming. Regular children’s event programming is provided throughout the year for all age groups.
A major aspect of service delivery in Kilkenny Library Service is to provide opportunities for children to use their imagination and experience the excitement of discovery by using one of the best free resources for children that they have right on their doorsteps – their local library.
www.kilkennylibrary.ie
Kilkenny County Council’s Arts Office The Arts Office works to develop, co-ordinate, motivate, inspire and empower artistic activity throughout the city and county. We promote the arts as a worthwhile activity for all, providing advice and support for groups and individuals.
The Arts Office works to further strengthen Kilkenny’s position as a centre of excellence for the arts and ensure a successful and prosperous arts environment within the region. At the core of our work is the practitioner and we fully believe in prioritising them by enabling and affording them the time, space and skills to develop their practice.
We have a strong commitment to community arts practice and participation. We are very cognisant of the impact and benefits of these programmes on both the artists and the participants. Collaborative and partnership based approaches feature highly in the execution of our work as we recognise, understand and appreciate the benefits of these approaches in developing and sustaining long term programmes.
www.kilkennycoco.ie
The Arts Office and Library Services are part of the Cultural Services Section of Kilkenny County Council; Creating and Sustaining Great Communities and Places
The Kilkenny Library Service and Kilkenny Arts Office are working together to celebrate books, writing, animation, illustration, comedy and all those magical things that come together to create a good story!
Kilkenny County Council Library Service The Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates a network of 8 library branches across the county of Kilkenny and is supported by a mobile library service which travels the length and breadth of the county. Library Branches are located in:-, Callan, Castlecomer, Ferrybank, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny City (Mayfair), Loughboy, Thomastown and Urlingford.
The service aims to provide safe and trusted spaces at the heart of the local community which are accessible to everyone.
All library branches have dedicated children’s spaces as well as rich and varied collections of children’s books, film, music and multimedia material. Along with our physical collections, we offer a wide range of online services accessible 24/7 from home, from eBooks to eAudiobooks, and eMagazines to online courses and Music streaming. Regular children’s event programming is provided throughout the year for all age groups.
A major aspect of service delivery in Kilkenny Library Service is to provide opportunities for children to use their imagination and experience the excitement of discovery by using one of the best free resources for children that they have right on their doorsteps – their local library.
www.kilkennylibrary.ie
Kilkenny County Council’s Arts Office The Arts Office works to develop, co-ordinate, motivate, inspire and empower artistic activity throughout the city and county. We promote the arts as a worthwhile activity for all, providing advice and support for groups and individuals.
The Arts Office works to further strengthen Kilkenny’s position as a centre of excellence for the arts and ensure a successful and prosperous arts environment within the region. At the core of our work is the practitioner and we fully believe in prioritising them by enabling and affording them the time, space and skills to develop their practice.
We have a strong commitment to community arts practice and participation. We are very cognisant of the impact and benefits of these programmes on both the artists and the participants. Collaborative and partnership based approaches feature highly in the execution of our work as we recognise, understand and appreciate the benefits of these approaches in developing and sustaining long term programmes.
www.kilkennycoco.ie
The Arts Office and Library Services are part of the Cultural Services Section of Kilkenny County Council; Creating and Sustaining Great Communities and Places
Feedback From Parents and Teachers about Bookville Events:
“The exhibition was so engaging. My class of 5th class boys were fully immersed in the workshop and learned a huge amount about climate change and the positive changes they can make. Lessons for life - literally!”
“ My class of children with additional needs were completely captivated by the interactive nature of the music and movement workshop. The facilitator adapted to the audience and ensured everyone was involved."
“The comedy show was hilarious. I laughed just as much as my kids. Loved the interaction between the comedians and the audience too.”
"Firstly, the children loved the chance to visit their local library and to meet an author in person. The workshop was perfectly targeted for the age of the children and everyone got involved. The facilitator got the best out of every child and really got their creativity flowing freely, which can sometimes be a challenge. Well done to all involved."
“The exhibition was so engaging. My class of 5th class boys were fully immersed in the workshop and learned a huge amount about climate change and the positive changes they can make. Lessons for life - literally!”
“ My class of children with additional needs were completely captivated by the interactive nature of the music and movement workshop. The facilitator adapted to the audience and ensured everyone was involved."
“The comedy show was hilarious. I laughed just as much as my kids. Loved the interaction between the comedians and the audience too.”
"Firstly, the children loved the chance to visit their local library and to meet an author in person. The workshop was perfectly targeted for the age of the children and everyone got involved. The facilitator got the best out of every child and really got their creativity flowing freely, which can sometimes be a challenge. Well done to all involved."
