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What’s On Guide

With over 60 events happening each month, you are sure to have fun in county Laois! From internationally recognised festivals such as Electric Picnic, to ancient celebrations in the Slieve Bloom Mountains there is something for everyone.

Laois hosts a multitude of events and festivals from  hilarious comedy shows to reconnecting with nature it’s all waiting to be discovered in our What’s On Guide!

Easter Events At Abbeyleix Library

Abbeyleix Library have a wide range of activities available for the upcoming school break that will be suitable for boys and girls of all ages to take part in. Places are limited for these events […]

Free

Easter Events At Mountrath Library

Mountrath Library have a number of fun events for kids for the Easter holidays to enjoy. These will range from fancy dress to fan quiz and craft events. Booking for all of these events is […]

Free

Peppa Pig Storytime

Throughout April, Portlaoise Library will celebrate Easter and Spring Into Storytime with a range of family-friendly events, including themed storytelling sessions, craft workshops, and fun activities for all ages. Perfect for children aged 2 and […]

Free

Gardening for Biodiversity

Join Anna from Blue Sky Flowers for this 2 hour workshop, learning how to increase biodiversity in your garden, and cut your carbon footprint. With some mindful actions and practical tips, public spaces and private […]

Free

Brian Fitzgerald At Mountrath Library

Check out this fun event at Mountrath library. Children's author Brian Fitzgerald will be reading his latest book 'Bunny's Most Fabulous Holiday Ever' while demonstrating some of his fabulous drawings too. This will be suitable […]

Free

Aprils Literature At Eleven

If you like the social aspect of a book club, but don't want to take away from your own reading time, Literature at Eleven could be just the thing for you. Featuring staff readings of […]

Free

Brian Fitzgerald Reading & Art Workshop

Abbeyleix Library is delighted to welcome author and illustrator Brian Fitzgerald for a reading and art workshop. Brian will read his book ‘Bunny’s Most Fabulous Holiday Ever’ and lead an art workshop for children aged […]

Free

Play & Stay Kids’ Board Games Afternoon

Join us in Portlaoise Library for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition at our Kids' Board Games Afternoon. Try out a variety of classic and new board games, challenge your friends (or your grown […]

Free

Makey Makey Creative Computing Workshop

Children can create their own animations, games and interactive stories with SCRATCH, a block-based programming language. Exploring programming basics like loops, conditionals, events, variables, functions and more, the children will playfully develop an understanding of […]

Free

Star Wards Day At Portlaoise Library

Join us in Portlaoise Library to celebrate all things Star Wars. There will be activities, crafts, colouring and a scavenger hunt for enthusiasts. And all Star Wars memorabilia is welcome to show off and discuss. […]

Free

Formula One Day At Portlaoise Library

Join us in Portlaoise library to celebrate all things Formula 1 racing. For children aged between six and eleven we have a series of activities. From colouring sheets to word searches, scavenger hunt and a […]

Free