January 2009
Sligo Central Library
The official launch of Sligo born Author Alan McMonagle's latest publication "Liar Liar" was held in Sligo Central Library at 7.30pm on Thursday 8th January 2009.
A large crowd of friends, family and interested public attended the affair, even though the weather was extremely cold, which was a testament to the gifted writer and those present were served with a choice of wines and light snacks. Mayor of Sligo Cllr Veronica Cawley, Cathaoirleach Cllr Jude Devins and Writer-in-Residence Mr Niall Williams were invited especially and all spoke in glowing terms regarding the publication.
- Liar Liar front cover
- Authors Alan McMonagle and Niall Williams deep in discussion
- Cathaoirleach Councillor Jude Devins, Alan McMonagle, Mayor Councillor Veronica Cawley, Mr Donal Tinney, County Librarian, Niall Williams, Writer-in-Residence and Patricia Keane, Executive Librarian
February 2009
Computer Classes
Computer Classes will be held in Sligo Central Library on the 4th February 2009 at 3pm as part of the AONTAS Adult learners festival. The class will be for 1 hr duration and places are limited so if interested please contact the branch as soon as possible either by calling in, emailing us at sligolib@sligococo.ie or phoning us on 071 9111675.
March 2009
One City One Book Official Launch: Monday 2nd March 2009
As part of Library Ireland Week 2009, Sligo County Libraries in conjunction with Home School Community Liaison Co-ordinators Ellen McKiernan, Una O’Gara and Sandra McNulty, are having the official launch of the "One City One Book" project in Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street on Monday 9th March 2009 at 11am. ‘Let’s Read Together’ is the theme of this project and Sligo Library Service are delighted to be involved with and support this innovative project which aims to promote literacy.
World Book Day: Thursday 5th March 2009
To celebrate World Book Day in 2009, Sligo Libraries are holding the launch of Sligo VEC's latest Publication "Emerging Voices" on Thursday 5th march. The event itself takes place in Sligo Central Library on Thursday evening at 7.30pm and all sections of the Community are invited to attend.
The publication itself is a combination of collected writings from various members of the VEC as well as an educational workbook containing a variety of literacy and numeracy exercises. As such the wide ranging and thought provoking subject matter will ensure that the reader will be kept happily engaged.
If you would like to know any more information about this event please contact Sligo Libraries at 071 9111850, email us at sligolib@sligococo.ie or call into any of our branches where our helpful staff will do their utmost to assist you.
If you would like to know more about the VEC (Vocational Education Committee) in Sligo you can visit their website at www.sligovec.ie
National Tree Week: Sunday 1st March to Saturday 7th March 2009
Sligo County Libraries, in conjunction with Sligo County Council's Environment Section, are distributing 150 sapling trees of Irish native stock (inc Ash, Birch, Rowan and Alder) to our customers over the period of National Tree Week on a first come-first served basis. It is hoped that the trees will be available for distribution (depending on delivery) by start of business on Saturday morning, the 28th February at 9.30am from Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street. If interested please contact the branch on 071 9111675 prior to this date for up-to-date developments.
Internet safety for parents
An Instructive talk by Mr. Roy Mitchell from the National Centre for Technology in Education on the topic of Internet Safety will be held in Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street, Sligo on Wednesday 11th March 2009 at 8pm. All are welcome and admission is free.
This lecture has been organised in co-operation with The Office for Internet Safety (OIS) www.internetsafety.ie and the National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) www.ncte.ie. Internet Safety training sessions for parents are being run in five public libraries across the country. This decision reflects the role of library authorities in the promotion of a socially inclusive Internet access service.
April 2009
Inkwell Writers "Open Mike" Night. 22nd April 2009
The Inkwell Writers Group who are based in Sligo Central Library are holding a 'Live Mike' in the Yeats Building, Hyde Bridge, Sligo on Wednesday 22nd April 2009 from 8pm to 10pm . The night will consist of readings by members of the group and other invited guests, including published writers. Everyone is invited so come along for an inspiring nights entertainment. Refreshments will be served.
Sligo Libraries Writing Competiton: 28th April 2009
Following the success of last year's inaugural Schools Creative Writing Competition, Sligo County Library, in partnership with The Sligo Champion, this year ran the competiton for a second year. It was expanded to include Senior and Junior Poetry as well as Fiction. All Schools were contacted and entries were invited from second level students throughout the County. As with last year, there was a tremendous response from both male and female writers in all categories, and the standard this year was even higher. All of the work was submitted anonymously to three Judges, and the resulting winners of the four categories were chosen.
The amount of entries was a testament to the work put in by all the Secondary Schools involved. Reports from the three Judges stated that the pieces were of an extremely high standard and so all writers who submitted their work, not just the winners should be very proud of themselves. Niall Williams remarked that "the day an Author gets first published is a very important one and will stay with them for the rest of their career and lives". Mayor Cllr Veronica Cawley and Cathaoirleach Cllr Jude Devins were on hand to distribute the various prizes and this ended the prizegiving ceremony.
All Category winners will have their work published in The Sligo Champion over the coming weeks. If you would like to know more information about this event and others run by Sligo Libraries please contact us on 071 9111850.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Junior Poetry
- I Didn’t Understand - Lisa Coggins, Mercy College, Sligo
- Life Path - Niamh O'Donnell, Mercy College
- Climate Change - Ellen Prendergast, Sligo Grammar School
Junior Fiction
- Servant of God - Amy Kelly, Mercy College, Sligo
- Heroes - Sinead Reilly, Mercy College, Sligo
- The Night Out - Helena O Dea, Mercy College, Sligo
Senior Poetry
- Gruaige - Hilary Bowen-Walsh, Sligo Grammar School
- Reminiscent - Hilary Bowen-Walsh, Sligo Grammar School
- Emotional Vacuum - Julie Patterson, Sligo Grammar School
Senior Fiction
- The Deleted Scenes - Adrienne McManus, Sligo Grammar School
- Case Closed - Liam O Flaherty, Sligo Grammar School
- The Cave - Eamonn Bell, Sligo Grammar School
May 2009
Organic Vegtables Workshop: Thursday 7th May
Learn how to grow your own Organic Vegetables with helpful hints and tips! Thursday 7th May at 7.00 pm. This event is free and all are welcome
Sustainable Energy Ireland Workshops: Tuesday 19th until Friday 22nd May
Sustainable Energy Ireland Workshops for Primary Schools are being held in Sligo Central Library from Tuesday 19th until Friday 22nd May 2009. 3 workshops are being ran per day with 12 primary schools invited to attend and take part in the various activities
Storytelling in Sligo Central Library: Tuesday 26th May
In order to celebrate Africa Day; Sligo Libraries are hosting a Storytelling event for Primary Schools on Tuesday 26th May in Sligo Central Library
"You Lucky Thing" Book launch
The launch of Helen O’Leary’s latest publication You Lucky Thing will take place in Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street at 7pm on Wednesday 27th May. The launch will be the concluding event of Sligo’s Bealtaine Festival programme. Helen O’Leary was commissioned by Sligo Local Authorities in 2007 to produce an artwork based on the theme of Luck. The commission is part of Unraveling Developments, a series of public art commissions by Sligo Local Authorities.
You Lucky Thing is primarily a book of photographs of lucky objects, rituals, habits and sayings, uniquely local and Irish. Many people in Sligo kindly shared their objects, stories and family traditions for this book. Luck in some way has touched all of our lives making it a fascinating subject. Helen O’Leary has an amazing ability to visually capture the quirky and distinctive character of our every–day environment and landscape. You Lucky Thing will make you smile.
Helen O’Leary is Professor of Fine Art at Pennsylvania State University and divides her time between Ireland and the U.S. She has exhibited paintings, collages, and sculptural objects in Ireland, Australia, India, Belgium, China, and the US over the past 18 years and has been the recipient of many awards. She has previously published two books of photographs taken in Ireland.
Free copies of the book will be available at the launch. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact,
Sligo Library Service, Stephen Street, Sligo. Email: sligolib@sligococo.ie Telephone: 071 9111850
Mary McDonagh, Public Art Officer, Sligo Arts Service, Development Centre, Cleveragh Road, Sligo. Email: mmcdonag@sligococo.ie Telephone: 071 911 1822
