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Squeeze in a read- wherever you can!

New books, old books, newspapers, comics, magazines, e-books, that book at the very bottom of your TBR pile- we want you to read whatever you want- and pledge to squeeze in a read on Thurs 25 Feb.

Why? Because taking some time for yourself to relax and do the things you enjoy (like reading) is important to help look after your mental well-being.

Take the pledge and see how many minutes people all over Ireland will be squeezing in to read on Thursday 25 February.

Ireland Reads is a public libraries initiative, in partnership with publishers, booksellers, authors and others under the Government’s ‘Keep Well’ campaign.
For book recommendations, resources and events click on the button below.
#Ireland Reads #SqueezeInARead

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Yoga for Children with additional needs

Friday 26 February
2.30pm - 3.15pm for 4 weeks
Max: 12 children
Suitable for children aged 5-10 yrs

The use of song and sound, breathing techniques, body awareness through tapping, massage and therapeutic yoga poses as well as self-regulation and relaxation techniques are methods that Tanja Thomas applies in this inclusive yoga class for children with additional needs.
Knowing your child best, you can decide if you want to join the class to support your child or if they feel comfortable to join the class by themselves.

Meeting children where they are at, trusting that all children are capable of learning to find a place of calm within themselves, providing a safe and loving space and giving them support that meets their individual needs through practising yoga is central to Tanja’s approach in sharing this class.

A yoga mat or any non-slip surface, pillows, blankets and a space to comfortably move in is all you need for this class.

Click here to book

Connect with dlr Libraries this mid-term!

We have you covered this mid-term!
Join us this week for art workshops each day from White Doodle Workshops and Hip Hop classes from StudioX Dance studio. Get quiet and creative with our wonderful time lapse art videos with Susie and then get moving and shaking with Rachel's lively hip hop classes, suitable for all ages. You can view our videos on both dlr You Tube or on on our Facebook page.

Yoga video resources
In addition to our live Yoga sessions, we will also release Yoga for teenagers/young adults with additional needs videos from Yoga with Tanja each Thursday for 4 weeks starting 18 February. Each video will be available for one week on the dlr Youtube channel and the dlr Libraries Facebook page.
You can watch these videos at a time convenient to you.

We will also be releasing Yoga & Relaxation for Parents of Children with Additional Needs in video format soon. Keep an eye on our social media for details.

dlr Libraries are trying to support children, young people and their parents at this difficult time. If you would like to see different supports offered, please contact us via email: libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie

#KeepWell #KeepConnected

Engineers' Week

Engineers' Week takes place from 27 February to 5 March.
Keep an eye on our social media over the coming weeks. We'll be announcing details of a great programme to mark Engineers' Week 2021.
Events will take place online and, as always, are free to all.

Meet the Makers

Switch off and be creative with us this March with Meet the Makers, a series of 8 online craft demonstrations to spark your creativity and inspire you to take the next step in finding a new hobby.

We are delighted to be joined by a group of craftspeople who will be sharing their experiences of working with their medium, giving a demonstration of their craft and sharing resources for anyone interested in having a try themselves at home.
From leatherworking to sashiko, print-making to stained glass, origami to upcycling textiles, there is something for everyone!

A complete list of events and booking will be available via eventbrite.ie from Thursday 18 February:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/d/online/dlr-libraries/

This series of events is funded by Healthy Ireland as part of the national Keep Well Campaign 2021. For more information see here.

Poetry Break

Join us every Friday at lunchtime for an episode of Poetry Break.
Grab a cuppa, close your eyes and let the poetry soothe your mind...
Listen to Jessica Traynor's A Modest Proposal here and Mark Roper's The Lane here. Make sure to check our social media channels each Friday for another fix of Irish poetry!

Cyber Safety Webinars

We're running 4 webinars over the next couple of weeks in association with CyberSafe Ireland.

These sessions aim to equip parents with the necessary tools to minimise the risks online.

1. Empowering and protecting children online (for parents of children aged 8-13yrs)

2. Healthy tech habits at home (for parents of children aged 2-10yrs)

3. Digital well-being and online safety for Young Adults (for parents of teenagers)

4. To Game or not to Game? Everything you need to know (for parents of pre-teens and teenagers)
Booking available via eventbrite.ie from Thurs 18 February.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/d/online/dlr-libraries/

Downloadable Books

We can't wait to welcome you back inside our library spaces when it is safe to do so, but in the meantime be sure to browse Borrowbox for a huge selection of ready to read titles. All you need is your Library Card and PIN!

Click here

Introducing the dlr LexIcon Lab Afterschool Science Club
Mondays 4pm

Join dlr LexIcon staff and the Rediscovery Centre for an exciting series of online science workshops suitable for 9-12 year olds.

Explore our world and beyond through a variety of science-based themes and interactive activities.

Workshops will be online on Mondays at 4pm and last 90 mins:

8 March: Science

15 March: Engineering

22 March: Space

29 March: Geology

Choose one or all but booking is essential as places are limited so book now via dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie

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17 February 2021