COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, April 26, 2021
QUESTION NO. 13
QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor
"To ask the Chief Executive will he now confirm plans for the opening to the public of Castletymon Library, will he detail services to be offered and also plans to promote the availabilty of services and will he make a statement."
REPLY:
"We anticipate substanial completion of the building works in 6-8 weeks following the lifting of restrictions for construction. The tender for the furniture has been awarded and we expect delivery in May. Fitout of books and other items will follow and we expect opening the library in Q3. A full range of library services will be available in the new library, including adult, young adult and childrens' services. Books, DVDs,CDs,Newspapers and Magazines will be available for borrowing along with free access to the Internet and Wi-Fi. Computer classes will be offered as well as online information, E-Books, E-Audio and other online resources. Regular storytimes are planned, along with STEAM activities, class visits and Babies Love Books sessions.
In terms of promotion, contacts have been made to date with the following:
- Every school in the area via email and phone . We are currently offering STEAM sessions virtually to the schools and a poetry event to secondary schools
- We are working with Rose Cottage and Tymon North Community Unit to provide ACORN tablets for older people and music sessions also
- Creative writing sessions for Tymon Park Friends are planned for May
- Contact with St. Aengus' Communtiy Centre and Kilnamanagh Family Recrection Centre
- Series of Toys, Technology and Training events for Parents and children with additional needs, promoted initially through the local schools
- First Five Little Library bag to be distributed to Early Learning Centres in May
- Early Years music generation sessions planned for June, along with recycling workshops for children
Closer to the opening there will be planned media articles for the local press and social media platforms".