Launch of Children's Book Festival Let youself go! in Lucan Library 4th October 2006

Mayor Eamonn Maloney on behalf of the Members of South Dublin County Council will officially launch

South Dublin County Libraries Childrens Book Festival 2006

Let Yourself Go!

In Lucan Library on

Wednesday 4^th October at 1pm.

Introduction

This year our programme, called Let Yourself Go! goes back to basics with an emphasis on the actual act of reading. We have a host of established and emerging authors lined up to give readings and workshops to the children of South Dublin County across our branch library network. For the final week of the Festival, in the lead up to Halloween, the emphasis of the programme will on fun and magic. For further information see www.southdublinlibraries.ie

The Festival will be launched by Mayor Eamonn Maloney in Lucan Library on Wednesday 4^th October at 12.30 pm. Guest of Honour will be John Boyne author of acclaimed novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

Entertainment will be provided by traditional Indian puppet show The Magic of India and refreshments will be served.

All are welcome at this event and no pre-booking is required

All events take place in South Dublin County Libraries except where otherwise stated. Programme leaflets are available in the branch libraries and at County Hall and Clondalkin Civic Centre.

Branch Library contact details are available at the back of the programme

For any other enquiries please telephone or e-mail Betty Stenson on 01 4597834 or bstenson@sdublincoco.ie

Or log on to www.southdublinlibraries.ie

We hope you enjoy Childrens Book Festival 06!