Popular Library Events
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Red Line Book Festival: Howdie-Skelp: New Poetry by Paul Muldoon
The Pulitzer Prize–winning poet delivers a sharp wake-up call with his “howdie-skelp” which is a slap in the face a midwife gives a newborn, a wake-up call, call to action.
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Red Line Book Festival: The Biographer’s Toolkit: Workshop with Henry Martin
Delivered by an award-winning biographer and creative writing lecturer, this interactive workshop is suitable for (but not limited to) writers of prose, plays, and screenplays. By the end of the workshop, participants will have established a biographical approach or framework for their project, completed a number of creative writing exercises, engaged in class discussion, and identified the key skills and resources needed to research and plan their biography and life writing project.
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Red Line Book Festival: Drawing Inspiration from Irish Language Poets & Translators with Annemarie Ní Churreáin
Join facilitator Annemarie Ní Churreáin for a creative writing workshop that explores the art and craft of writing poems by drawing inspiration from a range of contemporary Irish language poets and translators. In a supportive and encouraging environment, participants will learn to identify resonant poetic themes, and gain insights into the dynamics at play in the making of a poem. Workshop activities will include creative writing prompts, close reading of poems, and group discussion. No fluency or previous experience of the Irish language required.
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Red Line Book Festival: #Obsessed: Megan Nolan & Eliza Clark in conversation with Sasha de Buyl
Join us for a conversation with two rising debut novelists, Megan Nolan and Eliza Clark in conversation with Sasha de Buyl.
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Red Line Book Festival: 1920s Rhythm & Rhyme: Poetry Workshop with Eileen Casey
This workshop is for lovers of poetry and 1920s dance music. Where you will combine these passions via poems which Charleston – or foxtrot! Through stylish, lyrical language,celebrate a revolutionary era, when men and women became physically closer, through music, more than ever before
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Red Line Book Festival: Bridgerton: Julia Quinn in conversation with Sheila O’Flanagan
Julia Quinn will be joined by Sheila O’Flanagan for this special online event at the Red Line Book Festival.
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Unroar: Red Line Book Festival Writer in Residence workshop applications
We are looking for poets of all levels to take part in "Unroar", an 8 week series of eco poetry master classes offered by the Red Line Festival Writer in Residence poet and biologist Jane Robinson. Click here for more information
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Decade of Centenaries: South Dublin Legacies 1921/2021
South Dublin County Council’s Decade of Centenaries Programme 2021 will explore and reflect on the impact of the pivotal events of 100 years ago at both a national and local level. The effect of the War of Independence, the Truce and the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty have been felt here, as elsewhere in the country, through the Civil War, and the past 100 years to today.
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History and Heritage events from August to October
Celebrate, learn, and explore the history and heritage of South Dublin through our series of walks, talks, events, and exhibitions.
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Summer Stars : Master of Monsters Writing Workshop with Dave Rudden
Join award-winning author Dave Rudden as he shows you how to create the perfect villain for your story. From evil schemers to bestial brutes, Dave will give you everything you need to create a memorable monster, whether you want to write books, TV, games or comics!