Psychological First Aid (PFA) for Teachers
This presentation is offered by the Carlow/Kilkenny NEPS Team NEPS as part of their programme of supports for school communities in the Context of Covid-19.
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Kilkenny County Council Library Service Summer Stars Reading Adventure (Monday 22nd June - Friday 28th August 2020)
Kilkenny County Council Library Service are delighted to announce that the Summer Stars Reading Adventure will run from Monday June 22nd until Friday August 28th 2020 in Kilkenny.
They have added lots of digital options so you can take part remotely - increased access to more eBooks and eAudiobooks on Borrowbox than ever before, and will run a series of storytimes, quizzes and other activities on their website and social media platforms. If you prefer physical books, you can still do that - just check the Kilkenny Library website and/or their social media platforms for current details of branches providing service to the public.
What you need to get started:
- A current library membership:
- Download a Summer Stars Reading Card: Click here for English, or here for Gaeilge, or you can collect one from their contact and collect branches (pre-booking essential).
How does it Work?
- You can borrow their eBooks, eAudiobooks or eMagazines online from home.
- You can borrow physical books from their libraries currently providing a service (Pre-booking currently required)
- Track your progress on the Reading Card and watch out for regular story times, crafts, workshops and quizzes online!
Returning your completed card
- When you have finished eight books/magazines, fill in your name and library card number on the Reading Card.
- Return your Card by any of these methods:
- Hand in your completed Card to one of their branches currently providing a service, or
- Email a clear scan/image to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or
- Post to: Summer Stars, Library Headquarters, John’s Green House, John’s Green, Kilkenny R95 YH61.
All completed cards returned by 5p.m. on Friday 28th August 2020 will be entered into a draw for bicycle vouchers worth €200!
This is part of Kilkenny County Council's Right to Read Initiative.
Contact and Collect branches:
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For further information, contact Kilkenny Library on 056 779 4160 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kilkenny Education Centre Face-to-Face Summer Courses - August 2020
Kilkenny Education Centre Face-to-Face Summer Courses are now live on our website!
Courses will run the week of Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August 2020.
Please Note: There are no refunds for Summer Courses, except in the event of course cancellation. Kilkenny Education Centre reserves the right to cancel a Summer Course where there are not sufficient numbers to run.