22/04/2009
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PRESS RELEASE ISSUED 23th APRIL 2009
South Dublin Libraries celebrate World Book Day 23rd April 2009
South Dublin Libraries are always thrilled to participate in World Book Day, to highlight the role of libraries in the promotion of, and access to reading and to organize events that entice and encourage readers.
This day of course, marks a year since the opening of our Flagship Library, The County Library, Tallaght, one of the most innovative public libraries in Europe. It has been a record-breaking year for South Dublin Libraries, with over one million titles borrowed over the year and over one million people visiting our services. 2009 also saw South Dublin Libraries being the overall winner of prestigious e-Government Award for its Digital Download Zone which allows 27/7 access to online E-Books and Audio Books.
World Book Day is a designated UNESCO day to celebrate, promote and highlight reading and publishing. It is celebrated on April 23rd the anniversary of several world known authors - Shakespeare, Nabokov and Cervantes.
This year there are a range of activities organized throughout our libraries.
- Frances Somers Cocks Author Visit Thursday 23rd April 2009
Frances Somers Cocks worked in teaching and in publishing before turning her hand to writing novels. She runs workshops for schools based on the books.
Lucan Library 11am 2 Classes
Ballyroan Library Afternoon session
Bisto Book Awards Shadowing Scheme in Clondalkin Library Junior Book Club Thursday 23rd April, 2009
Class Visits taking place in Ballyroan, Lucan (Special Needs School), Clondalkin
Mother & Toddler Group Castletymon Library at 10.30am
Michael Whelan The Battle Jadotville Irish Soldiers in Combat in the Congo Whitechurch Library
Contact: gbyrne@sdublincoco.ie