Science+Tech ech FEST AT THE COUNTY LIBRARY TALLAGHT NOVEMBER 2015

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1 Science+Tech ech FEST AT THE COUNTY LIBRARY TALLAGHT NOVEMBER 2015 Bookings taken from Thursday 5 th November by phone or in person Follow us on Twitterter SDCCLibraries Follow us on Facebook South Dublin Libraries or just visit us online at

2 Science FEST MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER SCIENTIFIC SUE AND HER SCIENCE ROADSHOW Booking essential. Science Week 2.0: Design Your Future 2015 marks 20 years From the visable to the beyond, Scientific Sue of Science Week; a national, annual event that celebrates the brings her wacky combination of science and drama fascinating worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering and to this science show that is energetic, explosive and uses lots Mathematics (STEM). of volunteers! South Dublin Libraries is delighted to celebrate Science Week with Sue will focus on Light: how we see; optical illusions; solar events taking place across our library network from 4th - 20th energy; light sources; using lasers to transmit information. November, mainly for primary school groups. and lots more! Highlights of South Dublin s Science Festival across our library branches include hands-on science workshops with Junior Einsteins Science Club and Professor Messalot; Learnit Lego workshops; focus on kinetic energy with Elementary Engineerings; Scientific Sue and her amazing science show; the science of the very small with NanoWOW; and science experiments with the Rediscovery Centre. All events are for primary school groups and aim to make STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) interesting, accessible and most importantly fun! For lots of ideas for science activities for children please visit www. scienceweek.ie and for details of our Science Festival activities please visit Family Show. Recommended for age 8+ years and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Booking Essential. MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER TIME: 3:30PM

3 Tech FEST 16TH - 21ST NOVEMBER Tech FEST BRAND NEW TECH CLUB FOR KIDS + TEENS We are really excited to announce the County Library Tallaght has teamed up with techspace for a brand new programme of really exciting and fun maker activities for children and teens. techspace is a creative space where young people are inspired to create, produce and have fun with digital technology and maker activities. Young people work on exciting creative projects and get one-to-one assistance, guidance and support from techspace Educators and volunteer mentors. Our mission is to inspire and empower young people to use their native interest in technology to master 21st century learning skills and become digital creators. This November we are introducing a new programme encompassing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) activities for children and teens. For ages 8-12 years these activities include: Circuit Boards This includes experimenting with batteries, bulbs, switches and other electrical components and is a great introduction to start tinkering with circuits. Paper & sewn Circuits Making simple or complex electrical circuits on a piece of paper or create wearable technology. Makey Makey workshops The Makey Makey is a highly intuitive invention kit that encourages people to find creative ways to interact with their computers, buy using everyday objects such as a banana or Play-Doh as a replacement for keyboards and mice. Scribble Machines Scribbling machines are motorised contraptions that move in unusual ways and leave a mark to trace their paths. For the older age groups 14+ we will do soldering workshops to create your own mono amplifier kit and boom box. In 2016 we will further develop this programme by incorporating a new Creative Media Suite encompassing video and sound equipment for workshops with young adults and adults. The tech club will start on Monday nights and will eventually be rolled out to Saturdays. To register your interest phone , talib@sdublincoco.ie or call in person all we ask is that you bring a big imagination...

4 PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH THE GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY Booking essential. No experience or equipment needed This workshop, tailored for adults is one of the most enjoyable & creative workshops run by the Gallery of Photography & it s coming to Tallaght Library for the Launch of Tech week. It s a practical hands-on course where participants learn how to build their own pinhole camera, calibrate their exposures & develop & print their own photographs in a pop-up darkroom. As well as the magic chemistry of the light room, participants are also introduced to digital processes including scanning, image manipulation with photoshop & inkjet print output. MONDAY 16 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 11.30AM PM LAUNCH OF OUR NEW TECH SPACE WITH SACRED HEART SCHOOL KILLINARDEN All welcome. At the techspace in Tallaght library young people are inspired to create, produce and have fun with digital technology - becoming creators, inventors, and makers fro the 21st century. If you think your class might be interested in taking part in this programme please contact Barbara or bcoughlan@sdublincoco.ie TUESDAY 17 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 12 NOON NEW TECH CLUB FOR 8+ Please register your interest at the library desk At techspace young people are inspired to create, produce and have fun with digital technology - becoming creators, inventors, and makers with technology, rather than just consumers of technology. We will introduce you to paper circuits, sewn circuits, scribble robots, Makey Makey and sketch and play to name a few. For the older teens we will be soldering and making amplifiers and loads more. EBOOK CLINIC Please register your interest at the library desk If you need a helping hand getting started with e-books, why not try one of our e-book clinics? We will demonstrate how to search for a particular title or your favourite author, how to download it to your e-reading device, and then you can enjoy the thousands of e-book and e-audiobook titles in our digital collection. Participants must bring their own e-reader device. This is an exciting new project for us so we hope you will join us, you don t need experience just a little patience and loads of imagination... MONDAY 16 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 5.30PM PM Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. TUESDAY 17 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 6.00PM PM

5 INTRODUCTORY SMARTPHONE + IPAD CLASS FOR ADULTS Booking essential Come and discover how to get the most from your smart phone or ipad. We ll show you how to update your device and much more. LEGO STORY STARTER WORKSHOP CLASS VISIT: FULLY BOOKED Pupils work together to create and build stories with LEGO bricks and figures, then use the unique StoryVisualizer Software to visualise, write and communicate their work. StoryStarter is a hands-on tool that also inspires students to collaborate while creating and communicating their stories. There will also be a troubleshooting and question and answer session. WEDNESDAY 18 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 10.30AM PM It is an innovative way of teaching a wide range of essential skills. THURSDAY 19 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 10:00AM TOUCH TYPE READ AND SPELL WITH CONFIDENCE TTRS is a multi- sensory course that teaches touch-typing to help children and adults improve their reading and spelling skills. TTRS is especially designed for those with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Please contact Barbara for more information on or bcoughlan@sdublincoco.ie WEDNESDAY 18 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 5.00PM PM WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY CLASS FOR AGES 8-12 YRS With artist Niki Collier. Booking essential. Glowing Art Badge: Come and make an art brooch that would be able to glow in the dark. Create a special effect piece using wearable technology. Adorned with LEDs it would allow you to make extra special statement feature for your fun times out. No previous experience in art or technology requires. Curiousity essential, enthusiasm recommended. THURSDAY 19 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 4.00PM PM

6 GETTING MORE FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE Booking essential as places are limited Make your Smartphone do more for you, including getting directions, reading newspapers and how to monitor your health, etc. We ll show you how to update your device and much more. There will also be a troubleshooting and question and answer session. FRIDAY 20 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 10: AM TOUCH TYPE READ AND SPELL WITH CONFIDENCE TTRS is a multi- sensory course that teaches touch-typing to help children and adults improve their reading and spelling skills. TTRS is especially designed for those with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Please contact Barbara for more information on or bcoughlan@sdublincoco.ie SATURDAY 21 ST NOVEMBER TIME: 11.30AM EBOOK CLINIC Please register your interest at the library desk FAMILY FILM : SHORT CIRCUIT Rating: PG When an experimental military robot is struck by lightning and gains a more humanlike intelligence, it embarks to explore its new state and becomes Johnny Five! FRIDAY 20 TH NOVEMBER TIME: 2:00PM If you need a helping hand getting started with e-books, why not try one of our e-book clinics? We will demonstrate how to search for a particular title or your favourite author, how to download it to your e-reading device, and then you can enjoy the thousands of e-book and e-audiobook titles in our digital collection. Participants must bring their own e-reader device. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. SATURDAY 21 ST NOVEMBER TIME: 2.30PM -4.00PM

7 County Library, Tallaght Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin D24 A3EX Tel: Opening Hours Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Directions The library can be reached by bus or by the LUAS. The LUAS red line terminus (Direction: Tallaght) is located on Blessington Road between the Square Shopping Centre and the rear of the County Library. For routes, timetables and fares information seeluas.ie Any bus routes that go to Tallaght Hospital or to the Square Shopping Centre including 49, 54a, 65b, 75, 76a, 76b, 77a, and 210. For details of routes, timetables and fares, see the Dublin Bus website.