Events Guide MarchApril 2018 V4.pdf · Rory’s 70th. Jacques Stotzem, Belgian Fingerstyle Player,...

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Mark your diary again this year for the 2018World Book Festival at Cork City Library and Triskel Christchurch, April 23-28. A celebration of books and reading with Irish and international Prize winning authors, advice from publishers and agents, art installations, stalls on the Grand Parade and much more....

Don’t miss it!

Full programme available in late March.

Grand Parade

ContentsGrand Parade ..................................................1Children’s Library ...........................................2Music Library ..................................................3Grand Parade Exhibitions ...........................3Bishopstown ....................................................4Blackpool ..........................................................5Douglas .............................................................5Holyhill ..............................................................6Mayfield ............................................................8Tory Top ............................................................8

March | Wednesday 7 | 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm | The Business of Books – Titles to inspire Facilitated by Aodan Enright of Smarter Egg, an interactive discussion about the business of books. Bring your favourite book and join the discussion with panellists Gail Condon (Writing for TiNY) and Rob Horgan (Café Velo). Presentation on the Work Matters Initiative, detailing the business and job supports available in Cork City Libraries. Refreshments served. An event supported by LEO week.

March | Saturday 10 | 3.00 pm | Peann agus PárRogha dánta á leamh agus ceol le The Street Harpist.. Failte roimh cách. Le cabhair ó Grúpa Forbartha Gaeilge, Comhaile Cathrach Gaeilge

Márta | 10 Dé Sathairn | 4.00 i.n. | An Dá Arm Aigne Údar agus aistritheoir is ea Risteárd Mac Annraoi. Chítear dó go bhféadfaí an comhluadar agus an duine aonair a athnuachtaint tríd an litríocht, agus trí mheán na Gaeilge go háirithe. Mar chuid de Sheachtain na Gaeilge beidh taispeántas de leabhair Risteáird Mac Annraoi i Leabharlann na Cathrach ar Shráid an Chapaill Bhuí agus é ag súil lena thuilleadh teideal a sheoladh. Ina measc seolfar Fabhalscéalta Aesop agus Bricriu leis an Athair Peadar Ó Laoghaire agus An Tao Te Ching: Leabhar na Suáilce. Le cabhair ó Grúpa Forbartha Gaeilge, Comhaile Cathrach Gaeilge

March | Tuesday 20 | 2.30 pm | Sensory Stories brought to Life with Storyteller Barbara O Meara | Stories from Cork City Libraries Growing Imaginations Sensory Books in a bag collection for adults we support are brought to life in an interactive event. Booking Essential. Tel: 4924924

March | Tuesday 20 | 11.00 am | Comhrá, Filiocht agus CeolReminiscing, verse and song with The Retired Peoples’ Network in the Rory Gallagher Music Library

March | Tuesday 20 | 5.30 pm | Book Launch Book Launch: A State in Denial: British Collaboration with Loyalist Paramilitaries (Mercier Press) by Margaret Urwin and introduced by Anne Cadwallader, journalist and author. Margaret is co-ordinator of Justice for the Forgotten, Dublin.

March | Tuesday 20 | 7.00 pm | Open HouseIn association with Altrusa Literacy Scheme, readings, music and a library tour. All welcome especially those with an interest in returning to learning. Refreshments.

March | Wednesday 21 | 1.10 pm | Mindful Living and Mental Wellbeing for Lunch | Martina Lehane Sheehan, Accredited Psychotherapist

at Cork City Libraries

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March | Thursday 1 | 7.00 pm | Remembering RoryRory Gallagher was born on 2 March 1948. Join us for a birthday celebration on the eve of Rory’s 70th. Jacques Stotzem, Belgian Fingerstyle Player, will perform a selection of Rory’s songs. Garth Cartwright, born in New Zealand, has recently published Going for a Song a book on vinyl records & stores. He will read from his new book, with a special focus on Rory’s vinyl. Admission is free and all are welcome

March | Friday 9 | 11.00 – 12.00 | Some of my favourite country songsCountry gramophone recital presented by Peter HarringtonAdmission is free and all are welcome

March | Friday 23 | 11.00 – 12.00 pm | Music on the wingGramophone recital presented by Bernie HollandAdmission is free and all are welcome

March | Saturday 24 | 3.30 pm | Free concert with Rebel Brass and Mahon Community Rock & Pop HubEnjoy the bombastic belt of REBEL BRASS, a new funky young 12 piece! A New Orleans style brass group of teen musicians from Barrack Street Band in partnership with Music Generation Cork City. Followed by performances by the talented young teens from the Mahon Community Rock & Pop hub (in partnership with Cork Academy of Music). Free concert, all welcome!

April | Friday 13 | 11.00 – 12.00 |The Story and Songs of Johnny CashCountry gramophone recital presented by Finbarr Winters. Admission is free and all are welcome.

March | Wednesday 21 | 6.30 pm | The History of bread A talk by Darragh Ryan on the origin and evolution of bread. Darragh teaches courses for Arbutus Breads.

March | Thursday 22 | 11.00 am to 4.30 pm | Non fiction writers groupCork Non-Fiction Writers’ Group 10th Anniversary (2008-2018)Everyone welcome to join all the activities of the day! Beginning at 12.30.

March | Friday 23 | 10.00 am - 11.00 am | On-line LearningLearn how easy it is to access The Irish Newspaper Archive. Delve into the past of over 240 years of Irish history spanning 4 centuries. This archive is available in any branch of Cork City Libraries.

March | Friday 23 | 12.45 pm – 1.45 pm | Your Family TreeDiscover how to start your family tree with Cork Genealogical Society.Admission free. All welcome

March | Saturday 24 | 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm | Digital PhotographyBring your camera for a hands-on workshop with John Ketch. John is a member of Visual Arts Ireland and Sample Studios Cork. Numbers limited. Booking essential.

April | Saturday 7 | 3.30 pm | Peann agus PárCeardlann scriobhneoireachta Gaeilge le Colm Ó Ceallacháin. Fáilte roimh cách. All levels welcome.

April | Saturday 14 | 10.00 am | Peann agus PárCeardlann scriobhneoireachta Gaeilge le Colm Ó Ceallacháin. Fáilte roimh cách. All levels welcome.

April | Saturday 21 | 3.30 pm | Peann agus PárCeardlann scriobhneoireachta Gaeilge le Colm Ó Ceallacháin. Fáilte roimh cách. All levels welcome.

April | Thursday 26 | 11.30 am-12.30 pm and 3.30 pm -4.30 pm | Poetry SurprisesCelebrate National Poetry Day with Maria Wojdylo Kelly, contemporary poetry, unique presentation.

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March | Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10.00 - 11.00 am| Story, Rhythm and Rhyme with Deirdre Ryan Story and movement for children from birth to 5 years accompanied by an adult

March | Wednesday 7, 14, 21 | 3.30- 4.30 pm| Happy Talk Language, Rhyme and Sharing Book Sessions for all children under 6, their parents, siblings, grandparents and carers.

March | Wednesday 21 | 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm | Happy Talk Language, Rhyme and Sharing Book Sessions for all children under 6, their parents, siblings, grandparents and carers.

March | Saturday 24 | 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm and 2 pm – 3 pm | The Dragon’s Den In partnership with Cork City Childcare Terry Dineen from Tellatale Children’s Theatre will perform her puppet show The Dragon’s Den for children aged 2 – 5 years

April | Tuesday 24 | 10.00 am - 11.00 am and 12 pm – 1 pm | A Morning with Shane Hegarty Shane Hegarty is the writer of the Darkmouth series of fantasy adventure books. Booking essential.

April | Wednesday 25 | 10 am – 7 pm | Teen DayCork City Library Teen Committee’s Teen Day 2018 includes writing workshops, quizzes, cosplay, board games, an open mic and much more. Win a hamper on the day! Events are free and open to 13 – 18 year olds. For further information contact [email protected]

April | Thursday 26 | am | Ré Ó LaighléisIrish language author Ré Ó Laighléis will talk to senior cycle students about his work. Booking essential

April | Friday 27 | 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm | Nigel Quinlan Children’s author Nigel Quinlan will meet with young readers to talk about the inspiration behind his new book The Cloak of Feathers. Suitable for 8 – 12 year olds. Booking essential

April | Saturday 28 | 12 pm and 3pm | Tallest Smallest Circus Indian Puppet and Magic Show Fun for all the family with Arran Towers of Tallest Smallest Circus

ExhibitionsGrand ParadeMarch 1 - 16Beatha agus buanna Phádraic Uí ChonaireThe life and literary legacy of Pádraic Ó ConaireCelebrating European Year of Cultural HeritageThis exhibition considers the historical and literary importance of Ó Conaire’s Seacht mbua an éirí amach. It also discusses Ó Conaire’s life and other works.

April 2 - 13Mycelium. An exhibition by John Ketch (Visual Artists Ireland and of Sample Studios) Part of the Cork Photo Festival.

April 14 – 27Better TogetherShowcasing a patchwork wall quilt by women living in direct provision with text and photographs. Better Together social group connects local women and women in Direct provision.

March 19 – 24From Borrowed space to Cyberspace; Cork City Libraries 125 yearsThis exhibition traces the development of Cork City Libraries from its early days in space borrowed from what is now the Crawford Art Gallery, through the devastating destruction of the Carnegie Library in December 1920 to the modern forward looking service provided to the people of Cork today

March 5 – 24What’s Eating CorkExhibition from the inaugural Cork Food Policy Council Photography Competition.

27 March – 25 AprilNano Nagle; 300 yearsCelebrating Nano Nagle’s work, the history of the Nagles, and her continuing relevance 300 years on.

Bishopstown Wilton

Blackpool Bowler House, Redforge Road, Blackpool

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March | All Month |10.00 am - 5.30 pm (Thursdays 10.00 am – 8.00 pm) | History and Horticulture: The Hartlands of Cork Exhibition: The Hartland Family’s horticulture reign lasted from the late 1700’s until 1926. This exhibition charts their journey of trading in Cork, from Seeds and Trees to Daffodils, Tulips and Begonias | All Welcome | Admission Free

March | Thursday 8 | 6.00 pm to 7.45 pm | Caint is Comhrá Open Night le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge | Fáilte Roimh Chách. Saor Chead Isteach

March | Thursday 15 | 6.00 pm to 7.45 pm | Caint is Comhrá Open Night le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge | Fáilte Roimh Chách | Saor Chead Isteach |

March | Thursday 22 | 11.30 am – 1 pm | ‘Stories to Life’ with Barbara O’Meara A Growing Imaginations Project event for adults we support with Intellectual Disability | Pre-registration required | Admission Free

March | Wednesday 28 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | Franco’s Spain and its aftermath’ Bishopstown Historical Society Talk presented by Richard Craven | All Welcome | Admission Free

March | Friday 23 | 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm |‘Everything you’ve always known about Jane Austen....that probably isn’t true’ Presented by Helena Kelly author of Jane Austen The Secret Radical | All Welcome | Admission Free

March | All Month: Monday to Friday | 9.30 am – 10.00 am | Sensory Room Visits for Children with Sensory needs: New Pop-Up Sensory Room before the Library opens to the public | Booking essential

April | All month: Launch date Thursday 5 | 3.00pm | Donna Clayton Exhibition of Paintings | All Welcome | Admission Free

April | All Month: Monday to Friday | 9.30 am – 10.00 am | Sensory Room Visits for Children with Sensory needs: New Pop-Up Sensory Room before the Library opens to the public | Booking essential

April | Wednesday 25 | 11.30 am – 12.30 pm | ‘The African American Civil Rights & Rock n’ Roll’ Bishopstown Historical Society talk presented by Brian Bermingham | All Welcome

March | Saturday 3 – Thursday 29 | Photographic Exhibition “Cork Wildlife Photography Exhibition” by Cork Nature Network. All welcome.

March | Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 | 10.00 am - 12.30 pm| “In Stitches” Crochet GroupNew members always welcome.

March | Friday 2, 9, 16, and 23 | 10.00 am - 12.30 pm| “Young at Art” Art Group for Adults. New members always welcome.

March | Tuesday 6 | 11.00 am - 1.00 pm | “Web to work” An information morning organised by Cork City Partnership. How to use your smart phone and computer to find the job you want. CV tips- where to look for jobs - how to apply- job apps for phones and tablets. Register on job websites. Admission free. All welcome.

March | Wednesday 14 | 11.00 am - 12.30 pm | Cúinne na GaeilgeTo celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, local historian Pádraig Gunn will give an informal bilingual talk, “Corcaigh agus an Amharclann – súil siar”. “Reflections on Cork’s theatrical heritage”. Admission free.

5March | Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 | Cork City Partnership Community Arts Exhibition.Featuring knitting, crochet, cross stitching, craftwork and matchstick models. All welcome.

March | Wednesday 21 | 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm | Cork Genealogical Society. “Starting your family tree”, presented by Cork Genealogical Society. Cork Lifelong Learning Festival. Admission free. All welcome.

March | Thursday 22 | 11.00 am - 12.00pm | “Be mindful of your Mental Health.” A lecture series from Cork City Libraries in association with Healthy Ireland - Cork Lifelong Learning Festival. “Well being and happiness”. Talk by Pat Sheehan, accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Admission free and all are welcome.

March | Friday 23 | 2.30 pm - 3.00pm | “Stories to Life.” A Growing Imaginations project event. Sensory stories brought to life with storyteller Barbara O’Meara. Stories from Cork City Libraries sensory books in a bag collection for adults we support are brought to life in an interactive event. Booking is essential.

April | Friday 6 – Saturday 28 | Exhibition“From borrowed space to cyber space; Cork City Libraries 125 years. This exhibition traces the development of Cork City Libraries. All welcome.

April | Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26 | 10.00 am - 12.30 pm| “In Stitches” Crochet GroupNew members always welcome.

April | Friday 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 10.00 am - 12.30 pm| “Young at Art”.Art Group for Adults. New members always welcome.

April | Tuesday 10 | 2.15 pm - 3.00 pm | Book ClubBlackpool Library Book Club Meeting. New members always welcome.

April | Wednesday 18 | 11.00 am - 12.30 pm | Cúinne na GaeilgeCúinne na Gaeilge meeting. Fáilte roimh gach éinne

Douglas Douglas Village Shopping Centre

March | Saturday 3 | 11.00 am | Douglas Camera ClubNew members welcome

March | Tuesday 6 - Saturday 31 | 10.00 am 5.30 pm (8.00 pm on Thursdays) | When Cork Drove FordsExploring the role of the Ford manufacturing plant in Cork and its role in the life of the city. The Cork roots of the family, the Detroit connection and the construction of the plant will feature along with images from the final days before its closure in 1984.

March | Wednesday 7 | 12.30 pm | Douglas Writers GroupNew members welcome

March | Wednesday 15 | 11.30 am | Mindful WalkingA talk by Hugh O’Donovan, C Psychol., P.s.S.I. MISCP. MBPsS.Consultant Chartered Occupational Psychologist. Admission free, all welcome.

March | Tuesday 20 | 11.00 am | Book folding craft for adultsGet creative using the craft of book folding with Neran. Materials provided, booking essential.

7March | Tuesday 20 | 12 noon | Concert | Come along to a FREE family-friendly concert, featuring performances by children learning music through Cork Academy of Music in partnership with Music Generation Cork City. Including Sundays Well Girls N.S., Blarney Street CBS and Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Terence MacSwiney Community College. This event is part of Cork Lifelong Learning Festival.

March | Tuesday 20-24 | One Book One Community, Exhibition | Terence MacSwiney Community College school exhibition. This event is part of Cork Lifelong Learning Festival.

March | Wednesday 21 | 11.30 am | Textile Therapy Workshop | Relax the mind with a Textile therapy workshop. Places limited , to book your place contact 021 4924928. A Healthy Ireland event.

March | Friday 23 | 1.10pm -1.50pm | Gamelan Workshops | Free Gamelan workshops for beginners age 16+. Take part in a 12-person Javanese orchestra of traditional gongs and metallophones. No experience required. Places limited, booking essential. Tel 021 4924928 for details

March | Saturday 24 | 9.30 am-10.00 am | Sensory Story Time with Deirdre Ryan | A sensory friendly event suitable for children 5-8 years. Places limited, to book your place contact 021 4924928. This event is part of Cork Lifelong Learning Festival.

April | All month | 10.00 am-5.30 pm | War is Women’s Business | Exhibition. A Snapshot of Everyday Life for the Women of Cork in 1917/18 focusing on theatre, newspapers and popular journals

April | All month | Sensory Friendly visits | Hollyhill Library offers families with children with autism or sensory issues a private library visit with low lights and low noise. Please ring Hollyhill Library on 021-4924928 to book

April | Saturday 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm | Family Day at the Library | Join us for a fun day packed with books, board games, colouring pages, word searches, and a movie!| Free event, all welcome.

April | Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 | 3.15 pm - 4.30 pm |Growing Imaginations Sensory Book | A five week book making workshop for adults we support | Places limited, to book your place contact 021 4924928

April | Saturday 7| 11.00 am - 2.00 pm | Song writing | Join Eva Corbett for an informal song writing session | Free event, all welcome

April | Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10.00 am- 10.45 am | Children’s Storytime | Stories and nursery rhymes for children aged 0-4 years. Free event, all welcome

Mayfield Old Youghal Road, Mayfield

March | Tuesday 20 | 10 am – 1 pm | CALP Mini Expo Faces of Learning and Community Mural exhibition, launch of Mayfield Learning Directory and exposition of local learning initiatives. All welcome.

March | Wednesday 21 | 10.30 am | Mayfield Write-On Stories from the students and writers at Mayfield Write-On. All welcome. Tel: 4924935

March | Wednesday 21 | 11.30 am | Stories to life Sensory Stories brought to life with Storyteller Barbara O Meara. Booking essential. Tel: 4924935

March | Wednesday 21 | 3.30 pm-5.00 pm | Music Mash-UpLively performance from Mayfield Music Mash-Up. All welcome.

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March | Thursday 22 | 11 am | CVs and Interviews Elke O’Mahony gives clear and helpful guidelines to make refreshing your CV easier. Booking essential. Tel: 4924935

March | Friday 23 | 11 am | Stress relief and well-being A talk by Pat Sheehan, Accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor in association with Healthy Ireland. Admission free. All welcome.

March | Saturday 3, 10, 24, and April 7, 14, 21, | 2.30 – 3.00 pm | Colouring Competition All welcome.

March | Saturday 3 | 10.30 am | Signed and Integrated Story timeStorytelling with Barbara O’Meara for ages 0-5 years with an emphasis on sensorial experiences. Everyone welcome. Booking essential. This event will be signed by sign language interpreter Ray Greene.

March | Saturday 10 | 11 am | St. Joseph’s Cemetery First World War Project.Jerry Conroy from the Camden Fort Meagher First World War Memorial Room presents this seminar. Admission free. All welcome.

March | Thursday 15 | 11 am | Banna Ceoil Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa.To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, children from Gaelscoil and Teaghlaigh Naofa will perform a short concert. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne.

March | Tuesday 20 | 2.30 pm | Crochet DemonstrationAs part of the Lifelong Learning Festival there is an opportunity to watch crochet with the award winning Ballyphehane/Togher Arts & Crafts Initiative. All welcome.

March | Wednesday 21 | 11.30 am | Starting Your Family Tree The Cork Genealogical Society presents this talk as part of the Lifelong Learning Festival. Admission free. All welcome.

March | Wednesday 21 | 2.30 pm | Bead WizardsWatch the Bead Wizards hard at work. All welcome.

March | Thursday 22 | 10.00-11.00 am | Online DemonstrationOnline courses and digital magazines. Call into the library for an informal information session on how to access and use these free resources, available to all library members on corkcitylibraries.ie

March | Thursday 22 | 11.00 am | Street games played during the ‘40’s, ‘50’s and ‘60’s Liam Ó hUigín, local historian presents this talk as part of the Lifelong Learning Festival. Admission free. Booking essential.

March | Thursday 22 | 2.30 pm | Patchwork DemonstrationCome along and watch the art of quilting with the Tory Top Quilting Group. All welcome.

March | Friday 23 | 10.15 am and 11.45am| Learn ways to declutter your house This presentation is not just to give you a list of advice but to encourage you to find your own style. Booking essential. Contact: Murielle 085 222 9527 Email: [email protected] Organised by The Social and Health Education Project (SHEP) and SHEP Earth Aware

March | Tuesday 27, and April 24 | 11.00 - 12.30 pm| Tory Top Library Book Club New members welcome. Admission free.

March | Tuesday 27, and April 24 | 3.00 – 4.00 pm| Gramophone Recital All welcome.

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The City Library 57 – 61 Grand Parade, Cork 021-4924900 - [email protected]

Lending Library: 021-4924908 [email protected]

Children’s Library: 021-4924903 [email protected]

Rory Gallagher Music Library: 021-4924919 [email protected]

Reference Library: 021-4924911 [email protected]

Local Studies Library: 021-4924914 [email protected]

Bishopstown Library Wilton, Cork - 0214924950 - [email protected]

Blackpool Library Bowler House, Redforge Road, Blackpool, Cork - 021 4924933 - [email protected]

Douglas Library Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Cork - 021 4924932

Frank O’Connor Library, Mayfield Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. Cork- 021 4924935 - [email protected]

Hollyhill Library Harbour View Road, Knocknaheeny, Cork - 021 4924928 - [email protected]

Torytop Library Tory Top Road, Ballyphehane, Cork - 021 4924934 - [email protected]

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