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Loughboy Library, Kilkenny upcoming events

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Loughboy Library Weekly Online Clinic
Tuesday 23rd September from 2.30 – 3.30 pm
Would you like to learn more about the wealth of online resources available from Kilkenny Libraries?
Pop in to see us at our weekly online clinic and we can demonstrate to you how to use such fabulous online resources as Borrowbox, Universal Class and more!
No booking required. Just drop in!

Cleaner Greener Home & Garden: A Workshop with Aoife Munn in Loughboy Library
Thursday 25th September 10.00 – 11.00am
Discover how to make your own home cleaners and how to deal with pests and weeds without causing harm to biodiversity. 
These eco-friendly cleaners are better for your health too and each attendee will get a recipe sheet to take home, as well as a small sample of cleaners if you bring your own clean containers.
Places are limited. Phone 056 7794176 or email to book a place.

One-to-One Tech Support in Loughboy Library
Friday 26th September from 11.00 am -1.00 pm
Do you need assistance with your mobile phone, tablet or laptop, or other digital devices and services?
One-to-One Tech Support will be available in Loughboy Library on Friday 19th September from 11.00 am -1.00 pm.
We are grateful to the Transition Year students from Presentation Secondary School Kilkenny for their support.
No booking required. Just drop in!

Age-Friendly AI Project Survey
The  Age-Friendly AI project aims to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among older adults, ensuring their voices help to shape the future of AI, and providing a platform for older people to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns about AI.
Loughboy Library has leaflets which contain a link and QR code for the online version of the survey, which people can use in the library or take away.
Loughboy Library has leaflets which contain a link and QR code for the online version of the survey, which people can use in the library or take away.

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Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National

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Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National | Limerick

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79th World Health Assembly

Age Friendly Ireland | International | Age Friendly Demonstrators

Our National Technical Programme Manager, Declan Gaffney was honoured to be in Geneva today representing Age Friendly Ireland at the 79th World Health Assembly at the United Nations. It is an incredible opportunity to connect with both new and long-standing colleagues who share a vision for a more age friendly …