Celebrating the Reader

South Dublin County Council

Libraries & Arts

Plaza Hotel, Tallaght

November 10^th 2007 9.30am 4.30pm

South Dublin County Libraries in association with South Dublin County Arts Office will hold its 6th annual Readers Day on Saturday November 10^th 2007

This years line-up promises to be yet another great day. Speakers include Carlo Gebler, Pauline McLynn, Deirdre Purcell, Paddy Doyle, Bernard Farrell and Catherine Dunne. Poet Elizabeth Walsh Peavoy, daughter of Mary Lavin, will recall her mothers life in Meath and Dublin and will talk about what it was like to grow up with such an extraordinary presence.

The concept of Readers Day arose from the relatively recent resurgence of Reading Groups and Book Clubs. South Dublin County libraries have been unique in setting up reading groups in each of its branches which have proved very popular. The aim of Readers Day is to promote and celebrate the reader who is often seen as something abstract in the literary world.

 Dermot Bolger, former Writer in Residence with South Dublin County Council and currently a resident artist in the In Context 3 (percent for Art Programme) has once again facilitated the event and will act as MC for the day.

This event will provide a vital link between authors and those who read their books and will provide confirmation that their work has meaning for people they dont actually know.

The core audience will comprise members of the book clubs held at the five branches of our library network as well as members of the public. The event will be launched by Mayor Billy Gogarty of South Dublin County Council at 10am.

For any queries please telephone Caroline or Patricia at Library Development Office at 01-4597834 or email libdevoff@sdublincoco.ie

Booking Procedures

Booking for this event will be on a first come first served basis. The booking line will be open from 9.30am on Monday 21^st October 2002, tel: 4597959. Please have the following details to hand:

        Name

        Address

        Phone Number

        E-Mail (if applicable)

        Choice of Workshop

Please note that the workshops will also be booked on a first come first served basis. If your first choice of workshop is already booked up, you will need to select another option. A ticket will be sent to you at the address you have given which you must bring along with you on November 16^th. If you change your mind about attending for any reason, we would be grateful if you could let us know, as demand for this event is extensive.

For further information, please contact Patricia Fitzgerald, Arts Officer, South Dublin County Council tel. 4149000 ext 3314 email artsofficer@sdublincoco.ie or Betty Stenson, Development Librarian tel. 4597834 email: bstenson@sdublincoco.ie