Join Offaly Libraries as they celebrate Cruinniú an nÓg
This year, Cruinniú na nÓg will take place on Saturday 6th June and is a special day of creativity for children from 0-18 years old. Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s National Day of Creativity for children and young people, is a key date in Ireland’s cultural calendar.
This year, Cruinniú na nÓg will take place on Saturday 6th June and is a special day of creativity for children from 0-18 years old. Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland’s National Day of Creativity for children and young people, is a key date in Ireland’s cultural calendar.
It provides opportunities for Ireland’s 1.2 million children and young people to be inquisitive and curious, inventive, and innovative, to fulfil a creative ambition or showcase an inner creative talent. Offaly Libraries are inviting everyone to #unleashyourcreativespark by taking part in this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg celebrations.
A jam-packed programme of diverse activities has been organised for the day across our 8 library locations: Banagher, Birr, Clara, Daingean, Edenderry, Ferbane, Kilcormac and Tullamore.
These creative activities include music and dance workshops, story puppets, arcyrlic and pour painting, creative writing, beading, sensory messy play, make your own dream catcher, zine-making and songwriting workshops! There is something for all age groups to enjoy. A gaming van will also be available throughout the day in Tullamore Library. All events are free, but booking is required.
Since April, children around the county have been busy working on a series of development projects. These include a Creative Movement: Alebrije Mask Dance workshops, Filmmaking Project, Rhythm & Sound workshops, Portrait Drawing workshops, and Performing Arts workshops.
Participants of these projects will come together for a special family-friendly showcase in Birr, Edenderry and Tullamore libraries on the evening of June 6th to share the creative work and skills they have developed throughout the programme. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Free Craft Kits will also be available to collect from your local branch on the day. Call in and tell library staff your age to receive a suitable craft kit to take home.
For more information, please contact your local branch: Details on our website https://www.offaly.ie/libraries/