BUNCLODY LIBRARY |
BUNCLODY LIBRARY |
| The new library in Bunclody opened on Monday 11th June
2007. Members of the public who visited this week were delighted with the expanded
services and opening hours. The library is situated in the Millrace Hotel complex beside
O’Neill's Jewellers in the town. Many people browsed through the stock and borrowed the brand new books, talking books, music cds and language courses. The 10 internet PC's available free of charge were a big hit with customers. Children were enthralled by the mural in the junior library which depicts agricultural scenes around Bunclody. A weekly story-time for parents and young children and summer activities for school-going children will begin over the next few weeks. The large Polish community in the area is being served by a collection of fiction and non-fiction books in Polish as well as Polish children’s books. Booking has already begun for learning programmes and internet familiarisation sessions For further information please call 053 9375466 or visit www.wexford.ie/library. Opening hours are:
Membership of all Wexford County Council Library Services is free. |
Bunclody Library Chess ClubMaster minds of Bunclody and surrounding areas will gather on Saturday Adult chess club at Bunclody Library Calling all chess fans A new chess club for adults will be launched on Thursday 20th November at 7.30pm, all those interested please come along on the night for this free club. For further information please contact Trish or Aoife at 053 9375466. |
| Identity Alert! Creative Writing Project for Bunclody Library Wexford County Council Arts Service and Wexford County Council Library Service are delighted to announce that renowned author and facilitator Sylvia Cullen has been awarded a commission in Bunclody Library. Beginning in September, Sylvia will work with a number of small groups of teenagers from a local school. The aim of the project will be to facilitate the creation of new writing, comprising a series of short stories written in the first person, which will be performed as monologues in the library in December. Sylvia, in describing the project explained "This project will be devised around the twin themes of Identity and Heritage. Called I.D., it will be a dynamic, interactive project, bringing teenagers together to explore the world of literature, as well as creating their own new work". Sylvia Cullen is well known throughout the country as an award winning published author and playwright. She is an experienced facilitator having worked on in The National Museum, Baltinglass Hospital, Shelton Abbey Open Prison, Tinahely Foróige Club to name just a few residencies. The project is administered and managed by Wexford County Council. It is funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme, whereby one per cent of the overall cost (up to certain limitations) of a construction project, in this case Bunclody Library, is ring-fenced and allocated to an art project. The new library in Bunclody was opened in June 2007, so this summer saw the library’s first anniversary. The new facility resulted in expanded services for the town and environs, including increased opening hours. The residency will be officially launched on Tuesday, 26th August before an address by local historian Canon Seamus S. de Val. Canon de Val will talk about the rising of 1798 in Bunclody. This talk is due to get underway at 7.00pm. For further information call Sinead Redmond, Public Art Administrator, Wexford County Council on 053 9176440 or Trish Keenan on 053 9375466 |
| Quest Seekers: Summer Reading Challenge for children in Bunclody Library Staff at Bunclody Library are getting ready to welcome children into the Library to participate in the quest seekers challenge that will keep them reading throughout the school summer holidays. The 2009 Summer Reading Challenge has a fantasy theme, called Quest Seekers. It will take young readers into a mysterious and wondrous land where they can discover the joy of reading and nurture a life-long love affair with reading and books. We know that children who take part read more books and more widely than those who don‘t, with potentially life-changing results The Summer Reading Challenge for children is simple, they’re encouraged to read six or more books of their choice during the holidays with collectable goodies, plus a certificate for every child who completes the Challenge. Primary school children can sign up at Bunclody library from 23rd June 2009 and all materials are absolutely free. An interactive Quest Seekers website will launch in mid June (www.questseekers.org.uk) linking children with top authors and illustrators, and giving them space to talk about their favourite books and take part in on-line Quest Seeker games and activities. For more information please contact: |
