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We are delighted to announce that the dlr Libraries Lego Competition is back for 2022!
The theme this year is: Our planet, re-imagined: If you could imagine a better world, what would it look like?
Entries must arrive to Level 4, dlr LexIcon on Wednesday 21 September between 3.00pm and 7.00pm, so there is plenty of time to create your builds during the summer months.
If you don't have Lego Bricks available, please email libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie as we have a limited supply of Lego stock available.
Entry forms can be printed out from the dlr Libraries website; just click on the button below, or you can pick up a hard copy of the form from your local dlr Library now. We are looking forward to seeing all of your creations in September.
Happy building!
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LOTE stands for Languages Other Than English. This online database features over 1600 digital picturebooks in over 50 languages, along with the English translations.
There are new titles released each month. In June, over 40 new titles were released, including new titles in Ukrainian and Urdu.
Access to this online service is free - all you need is your library card.
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dlr Libraries recently purchased a number of Reader Pens which are available for lending. Reader Pens are ideal for those who struggle to read text, or have a visual impairment. The pens can be borrowed for a period of 8 weeks at a time.
If you would like to borrow a Reader Pen, or for more information, please email libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie with your library card number.
We will have a limited number of Reader Pens available for loan to schools in dlr County for the duration of the school term beginning in September 2022. To register your interest in borrowing a Reader Pen for your classroom or school, please contact libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie.
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Have you signed up for #SummerStars yet? Call into your local library today to register and begin your summer reading adventure.
We have lots more events lined up throughout the summer to celebrate the summer reading challenge.
Keep an eye on dlr Libraries website and social media for further event updates.
Upcoming Events
Outdoor Performance with Anna Bananas
Sat 9,16 & 23 July
2.00pm-3.00pm
Dundrum Library Garden
All Welcome. No Booking required.
Join children's entertainer Anna Bananas, for a fun performance for all ages in Dundrum Library Garden.
Teddy Making Workshop
Wed 13 & 20 July
11.30am-12.45pm
Blackrock Library
Ages 6-7
Booking essential via eventbrite.ie
Join Blackrock Library staff to celebrate Summer Stars, and build your very own Teddy to take home.
Drawing Workshop with Nicola Sedgwick
Thurs 21 July
2.30pm-4.00pm
Shankill Library
Ages 8-12
Booking essential via eventbrite.ie from Friday 8 July
In this workshop, participants will be shown fun ways of exploring their creativity through drawing. Learn how to produce simple shapes and forms, along with realistic shading.
Materials will be provided.
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Have you stumbled onto Tumble Books yet?
Tumble Books is an online collection of ebooks for children that can be used on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. All you need is an Internet connection. There are no downloads - books are streamed right to your device at the click of a button.
There are some great extra features too: for example, you can enlarge the text, choose a different font, and change background colour. These are great features for those with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
To access this service, click the button below.
Happy Tumbling!
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Closing Soon: Online Public Libraries Survey
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There are still a few days left for you to have your say on the new Public Libraries Strategy.
The new strategy will help to shape the public library service in Ireland for the next 5 years.
Whether you use your local library or you don't, libraries are for everyone and Libraries Ireland would like to hear from you. If you can share the libraries survey, please do! All responses will help shape public libraries of the future.
You can fill out the survey online via the button below. If you would prefer to submit a hard copy, you can request a printed version at your local library, or email librariesdevelopment@lgma.ie.
Closing date for the survey is Saturday 9 July.
You can return your printed response to your local library, or post it to:
Libraries Development,
Local Government Management Agency,
35 - 39 Ushers Quay,
Dublin 8
D08 EV9T
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Бібліотеки dlr
Welcome to dlr libraries to all our Ukrainian guests
Did you know that if you have a library card, you can access Transparent Languages Online, our language learning service? This service features over 110 languages to learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
We recently extended our online language learning options in dlr Libraries and we have added Ukrainian to the list.
This new addition offers Ukrainian speakers the opportunity to learn English and English speakers the opportunity to learn Ukrainian and can be accessed via the library website.
Access to this service is free, but a library card is required. You can register online here or at your local library.
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