Children Save Dublin
IT TAKES A HERO TO DEFEAT A GOD!
Are you aged 8-12? Join children across Dublin as they find out if Arthur, Ash and Will can save Dublin from the evil Viking God Loki!!
READ Arthur Quinn and the World Serpent by Alan Early and join in the many events taking place in Dublin city from January to March 2012. Keep an eye on this page for news about a special event on a serpent train that will take place as part of St. Patrick's Festival in March.
Check www.arthurquinn.ie to play games and learn more about the author and characters. The book is available to borrow in all Dublin City Public Libraries http://libcat.dublincity.ie/ and to buy in all good book shops.
THE SERPENT TRAIN
Join Alan Early for a magical out of the ordinary literary experience. Enter the fun filled carriages of the stationary train through the Giant Serpents head and take part in a variety of kid’s activities including fun workshops, Q&A sessions with the author and more. Suitable for children aged 9-12 years. For more details and to register go to http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/index.php/home/news/childrens_literary_adventure
WIN A TRIP ON VIKING SPLASH!
To win a family trip on Viking Splash click on the following link and decode the clue to enter the competition. The closing date for the competition is the 23rd March 2012. Best of Luck!!
http://arthurquinn.ie/comp/comp.html
AUTHOR VISIT
Would you like the chance to meet Alan Early the author of Arthur Quinn and The World Serpent ? Alan will be visiting the following libraries during the month of February
Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 - Monday 13th February at 11am
Booking Essential Tel: 01 4973539 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road, Dublin 17 - Tuesday 14th February at 11am
Booking Essential Tel: 01 8477781 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pembroke Library, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4 - Wednesday 15th February at 11am
Booking Essential Tel: 01 6689575 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ballymun Library, Main Street, Dublin 11 - Thursday 16th February at 12pm
Booking Essential Tel: 01 8421890 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
VIKING HISTORY SHOW WITH MICHAEL MOYLAN OF IRISH HISTORY LIVE
From the year 840 a new and terrifying people came from the north lands. Who were they? What did they look like and what did they wear? You can find out by being that Viking. With replica costumes, jewellery and accessories you can experience the Viking life. Find out more about the world of the Vikings and the Norse gods like Loki by trying out real axes, spears, bows, and swords and armour. http://www.irishhistorylive.com/
The following libraries will be hosting Michael Moylan's Viking History Show in February.
Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7 - Thursday 16th February at 10:30am
Booking Essential Tel: 01 8691414 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 - Thursday 16th February at 12.30pm
Booking Essential Tel: 01 8734333 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 - Thursday 16th February at 3pm
Booking Essential Tel: 01 4973539 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1 - Wednesday 29th February at 10am
Booking Essential: Tel: 01 8749619 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Drumcondra Library, Millmount Avenue, Dublin 9 - Wednesday 29th February at 12pm
Booking Essential: Tel: 01 8377206 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Raheny Library, Howth Road, Dublin 5 - Wednesday 29th February at 3pm
Booking Essentail: Tel: 01 8315521 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CHILDREN SAVE DUBLIN ART CLASSES
During the month of March Children Save Dublin art classes will take place in libraries around the city, for full details on the classes and details on how to book a place at one of the classes click here but hurry as places are limited!!
MARSHS LIBRARY COMPETITION
What is a Jormungand or Midgard Serpent? Jormungand (or Midgard Serpent) comes from Norse mythology and is a serpent that lives in the sea, and grows so big that he encircles the earth and is so long that he has swallowed his own tail.
Task: Design a Jormungand, drawing the whole head and body, but it must be eating its own tail! It doesn't have to be a neat circle like the one below, and you can include the earth too if you like.
Rules: Your design must be done on A4 sized paper (landscape or portrait) and you can use colour if you wish, but this is not essential.
Awards: Marsh's will judge your designs for creativity, design & detail and will award prizes! You'll get to see the results when you come over to visit the library and see your work exhibited!
Date: Your entries need to be sent to Marshs Library, St. Patrick's Close, Dublin 8 by the end of Monday 20th February, not long! Good Luck!
