The Louth County Library Service has been playing a blinder throughout the coronavirus pandemic, their home-based activities have been an absolute lifesaver for many people.
Their book delivery and audio book services have been invaluable but that is just the tip of their iceberg. They have also organised or taken part in an amazingly varied number of virtual events.
Their next programme of events is part of Bealtaine, the national festival run by Age & Opportunity to celebrate the arts and encourage creativity in people aged from 50 to 100 and over.
Bealtaine Events at Louth Libraries
Summer Cookery Class with Tara Walker – Thursday 6th of May at 11am
In this cook-a-long class Tara Walker, who runs the East Coast Cookery School will demonstrate how to make delicious summer recipes. Participants will receive the recipes, equipment and ingredients list in advance.
Furniture Upcycling Workshop with the Rediscovery Centre – Thursday 13th of May at 2:30pm.
Join the Rediscovery Centre for a fun introduction to furniture upcycling. During this workshop you will find out the best furniture to upcycle, how to choose colours, prepare the furniture and techniques for painting.
Chair Yoga – Tuesday 18th of May at 12 noon
Join Hazel from Chair Yoga Ireland Making Yoga accessible for all. Chair Yoga is a gentle Yoga practice, where you get all the benefits of Yoga, whilst seated and or using a chair as an aid.
Exercise for Healthy Ageing – Thursday 20th of May at 12 noon
In this Healthy Ireland workshop with physiotherapist Cillain O’Shaughnessy from Body Right Physio, you will find out how physical activity can improve our health and quality of life.
Holistic Gardening with Bumblebee Farm – Thursday 27th of May at 3pm
Join Bumblebee Farm for a holistic approach to gardening that protects ourselves and our wildlife, sequesters carbon to help reverse climate change by allowing you to grow better.
Healthy Ireland Events at Louth Libraries
“Kindfully Me” with children’s therapist Louise Shanagher – Saturday 15th of May at 3pm.
This workshop will introduce children to fun, creative kindness practices. Louise will explore what it means to be kind to ourselves and others through discussion, stories, craft and meditation. The workshop will promote positive mental health and well-being for children and is suitable for children and 4 to 10 years.
Places are limited for all of the above events so booking is essential. To book, please email: libraryhelpdesk@louthcoco.ie
For more information on all of Louth Library events see their Facebook Page
For information on all Bealtaine events nationwide see: www.bealtaine.ie
