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Kildare Library and Arts Services are in the process of developing a programme of cultural and arts events for teenagers in libraries throughout Kildare.
This endeavour is being undertaken following extensive consultation with teenagers and their advocates throughout the county during 2008 and 2009. This consultation resulted in the production of a research document entitled Not Only Adults Drink Tea (2009) and can be found at Not Only Adults Drink Tea.
A number of initiatives have already come to fruition for teenagers and library and arts staff alike including the hugely successful Platform4 Recording Project @ Leixlip - click http://www.kildare.ie/ArtsService/YouthArts/Platform4-RecordingProjectLeixlipLibrary/.
Ongoing programmes in libraries include the following:
| Library | Event | Description | Age Group | Date | Time | Contact |
| Leixlip Library | Xbox 360 Club | A Gaming Club for Kids, run by volunteers from INTEL | 7 – 14 years | Friday afternoons, every fortnight | 3.30pm – 4.30pm | Gillian Allen (01-6060050)leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie |
| Leixlip Library | Teen Book Club | A young adult book club | 15 – 17 years | Last Tuesday of the month | 6.30 – 7.30pm | Gillian Allen(01-6060050)leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie |
| Leixlip Library | Junior Arch Club | Social group for children with disabilities, learning difficulties or special needs and their parents and siblings. | Under 14 years | Irregular meetings in Leixlip Library | Events and times to be confirmed with staff | Gillian Allen(01-6060050)leixliplib@kildarecoco.ieÚna Barrett, PRO for Junior Arch Club(086 4084857) |
| Maynooth Library | Teen Forum | Group meet to give feedback on stock selection & programmes | 13 -18 years | Irregular Meetings | Events and times to be confirmed with staff | Lorraine Daly(01-6285530)maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie |
For individual and up-to-date teen events contact staff directly in your local library.