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THERE’S lots to keep kids busy at Scariff Public Library this July. As well as having all their favourite au- thors and stories including Horrible Henry, Harry Potter and Jacque- line Wilson, the library is holding a number of free events to suit children of all ages.
There’s stories, nursery rhymes and a small craft class with Josie Scholman for children aged 3-6
on Wednesday, July 16 at 3.30pm. Youngsters can be Fireman San for a day on Thursday, July 17 when they meet up at the library at 3.30pm fora visit to Scariff Fire Station. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A make and do session for children aged 7-12 will take place on Friday 18 at 3.30pm.
Come along and get the fascinat- ing facts on bats from conservation ranger Sinead Biggane on Tuesday, July 22 at 3.30pm Children aged
about 7-12 will get to hear and feel ‘real’ bats. Sinead will also lead a bat walk in Raheen Wood that evening at 9.45pm, weather permitting. Chil- dren must be accompanied by an adult.
There’s stories, games and crafts for younger children aged 4-6 on Wednesday, July 23 at 3.30pm.
On Friday, July 25 at 3.30pm Mela- nie Lorien will make corn dollies with children aged 7-12 years. Ad- vance booking is required for this
event.
Kids can sign up for the annual Clare County Library Summer Read- ing Challenge at the library where they will receive their free reading challenge pack. Entry forms for the design a t-shirt competition are also available at that venue.
And the best news of all is for par- ents – all activities are free of charge. Places may be limited on some ac- tivities, so please contact the library on 061 922893 for further detauls.