Knitting and crochet group meet weekly, every Tuesday, in City Library, John's Quay to work on their creations together, and socialise while they work. New  people are always welcome to drop in at any time.  

On Tuesday Oct 24th, a 6-week basketry course begins at Castlecomer Library. This course runs for 6 weeks,; every Tuesday from 6 -  8pm. Tel 056 444 0561 for more information.

Where Old Ghosts Meet - Patrick Kavanagh's Life in Songs & Stories Tuesday Oct 31st 7.00pm to 8.00pm at Castlecomer Library To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the death of Patrick Kavanagh, we will host “Where Old Ghosts Meet”, a collection of poetry, prose and songs with Kilkenny native Jimmy Rhatigan. This rehearsed reading features his best known work, and will  include the story of his visit to Kilkenny city in the 1950s. It has been adapted and directed by…

Loughboy Knitting & Crochet Group meet on Wednesday's from 10-12pm. New members are always welcome to drop in!  

A free workshop on Coping with Chronic Pain will be held in Castlecomer Library on 1st November from 11am - 2pm. Deirdre Ryan of Chronic Pain Ireland will discuss self care and methods of coping with chronic & persistent pain. Booking is essential - email info@chronicpain.ie . For further information, contact Castlecomer Library on 056 4440561.

Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge don Daoine Fásta gach Céadaoin  11am-12pm. Beidh fáilte mor roimh dhaoine nua!

Thomastown Book club meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 2.15pm. New members are welcome to join in.

  Bookclub meet first Thursday of each month from 10.30-11.30pm. New members are always welcome. Phone branch on 056 779 4176 to check title of book tol be discussed at meetings.