Read DL 2023 Events

Save the date! We have a fantastic series of events for all of those who want to make the most of Read DL this year.

Remember if you are a participating school who is organising their own events then please let us know what you are up to! Email us at readdlsocial[at]gmail.com.

Donegal County Library Events

Carndonagh Library:

To book call 0749373701

We will host a craft table on Thursday 2nd March at 4:00 – design a library book bag under the theme the Lost Girl King or previous titles from the Read DL collection #SqueezeinaRead #ReadDL

Finn Valley FRC                                                                                                                       

Join the Arty Fox for a creative adventure based on The Lost Girl King. Let you’re imagination loose in this one hour workshop aimed at children aged 8+.

Library class visits in Stranorlar/Lifford area

What do you imagine Tír na nÓg looks like?

Classes are encouraged to visit Lifford and Twin Towns library and design what they imagine Tír na nÓg looks like throughout the reading period. Participating schools in the area will receive an invitation from their local library. 

Central Library:- 

To book call 0749124950

Saturday 25th March (11am – 12pm)

Join cartoonist Jarly Duffy and draw characters and scenes from the Lost Girl King at Central Library. Booking is essential on 0749124950.

Class visits to the Library:

Class visits to libraries are encouraged throughout the reading period. Staff will be on hand to give a library tour and offer a book related activity. To book a class visit, please find details of your local library at Donegal Library Services

Online Workshops:

As we approach the end of the project, we will have two online workshops available that all participating schools and community groups can avail of in class.

Art Workshop with Aoife Gallagher, Tuesday 28th March 2023

Writing Workshop with Grainne Mc Cool, Wednesday 29 March 2023