What's On
Feb 1st - Feb 28th, 2010: Darwin, Praeger and the Clare Island Surveys - Castlebar Library
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth, the 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘The Origin of the Species’ and the 100th anniversary of the first Clare Island Survey, the Royal Irish Academy presents an exhibition which aims to explore the work of Irish naturalists both in Ireland and abroad and the influence of Darwin on those whose collections are displayed here. The exhibition is supplemented by original material from Castlebar Library’s local studies collection and will run in the library during February.
Wednesday 23rd December 2009: Christmas Carols with the Mayo Male Voice Choir - Castlebar Library
The Mayo Male Voice Choir present a medley of carols to brighten up your day!
Nov 3rd, Nov 4th and Nov5th : eLearning at the Library Information Evening - Castlebar, Ballina and Swinford Libraries
Online Learning in Mayo Libraries:
Mayo County Library is delighted to launch a joint project with FÁS to offer learning opportunities for adults in three libraries: Castlebar, Ballina and Swinford. The project provides a range of online courses, which can be accessed in the library or from home, supported by a facilitator who will be available in the participating libraries. The courses will help people gain new computer skills and build on existing skills.
Fri Sept 18th, 2009: Launch of new book by Michael Murphy "At Five in the Afternoon" - Castlebar Library
Enda Kenny, TD will launch the first book written by Michael Murphy "At Five in the Afternoon". Michael Murphy is a Psychoanalyst and Broadcaster, well known as one of Ireland's best loved newscasters on RTE. This unique memoir is about experiencing cancer, but it is also about so much more. It is about masculinity, family, women, life, love and loss. It is about the very essence of the human condition.
Wednesday 23rd September to Wednesday 30th September 2009: Lost and Found: an exhibition of visual art - Castlebar Library
Lost and Found is an exhibition of visual art by recent graduates of the Art and Design Degree course GMIT Castlebar.
13th April, 2010: Castlebar Book Club - Castlebar Library
Interested in books and reading? Like a chance to let off steam about the most over-rated book ever? Or talk about the book that changed your life? Or the book that every man should read? If so, come along to the Castlebar Book Club, now meeting at Pat Moran's Pub in Spencer Street, for an enjoyable evening with other like-minded book lovers. The books selected for the April 2010 meeting: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese and Address Unknown by Kressman Taylor.
Wednesday 7th April, 2010: Ballyhaunis Book Club - Ballyhaunis Library
Interested in books and reading? If so, come along to Ballyhaunis Book Club for an informal gathering of like minded book lovers.
The book selected for discussion at the April meeting is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.
July and August: Be Adventurous @ the Library this Summer - Ballyhaunis Library
Be adventurous @ Ballyhaunis Library this Summer. Join the Ballyhaunis Library Summer Reading Club and take part in a summer filled with adventure.
July to August 2009: Summer Reading Challenge - Achill Library
Join in the Summer Reading Challenge in Achill Library throughout July and August.
24th June 2009: Poetry Reading - Achill Sound Library
Poetry reading with Mark Chaddock in Achill Library.
Thursday 23rd July 2009.: Storytelling Performance by Stephen Doyle - Crossmolina Library
Stephen Doyle will give two storytelling sessions in Crossmolina Library.
19th June 2009. : Poet Mark Chaddock reads from his newly published poetry collection - Ballina Library
Achill based poet Mark Chaddock will give a reading from his newly published collection called 'The Ordinary Miracle'
3rd to 19th June 2009.: Mayo Photographic Club Exhibition - Castlebar Library
The Mayo Photographic Club exhibition features a rich tapestry of photographs with a diverse range of styles including creative, documentary, portraiture, wildlife, still life and landscapes.
July to August 2009.: Summer Reading Challenge 2009 - Castlebar Library
This summer, throughout the months of July and August, Castlebar Library will again run its popular Summer Reading Challenge.
Thurs 11th June, 2009: Reading with author Eilish Ní Dhuibhne - Castlebar Library
Mayo County Council Arts Office are delighted to announce Éilís Ní Dhuibhne as Force 12 2009 Writer in Residence. As part of her residency, Eilish will give a reading and discuss many aspects of both her short story collections and novels in Castlebar Library.
May, 2009: Free Computer Classes for the Older Person - Ballina, Castlebar, Claremorris & Charlestown Libraries
These classes are aimed at those with little or no experience of using computers or the Internet. The classes are free but booking is essential.
Contact Ballina Library, Castlebar Library, Claremorris Library and Charlestown Library for full details
Monday 6th April 2009.: Castlebar Healthy Heart Day - Castlebar Library
Don't miss Castlebar Healthy Heart Day! Heart Smart is a FREE cardiovascular check up taking place in Castlebar Library which is available to everyone over 40 years who have not attended their GP in the last year for a cholesterol check.
26th February - 18th March 2009. : 2009 Trocaire Lenten Photography Exhibition - Ballina Library
An exhibition of 22 photographs by Trocaire on the theme of people having to leave their homes because of war.
February 2009: BT Young Scientist Entrants 2009 - Castlebar Library
An exhibition of the BT Young Scientist Entrants for 2009 from St. Joseph's Secondary School Castlebar and St. Gerald’s Secondary School Castlebar is on display in Castlebar Library. The exhibition includes the entry by Laura Breslin 'Why are certain Leaving Certificate subjects so popular?' This entry won the Irish Science Teacher’s Association award and won the category- Senior Individual Social and Behavioural Sciences.
4th February 2009. : A Presentation on Bees and Bee-keeping by Henry Horkan - Ballina Library
As part of the Aontas Adult Learning Festival 2009, Ballina Library and The Mayo North Garden & Flower Club will host a presentation on Bee and Bee-keeping by Henry Horkan.
15th April to 29th April 2009.: Traces: an Exhibition of Visual Art - Castlebar Library
Traces is an exhibition of visual art by the Spectrum Art Group.
July and August 2009: Summer Reading Challenge - Crossmolina Library
Join in the Summer Reading Challenge this July and August at Crossmolina Library
Wednesday 9th September, 2009: Kiltimagh Book Club - Kiltimagh Library
Interested in books and reading? If so, come along to Kiltimagh Library for an enjoyable, informal discussion on all kinds of everything.