March Events

Tuesday 2nd March 2010 at 7pm. The GIY ( Grow it Yourself) organisation are meeting in Sligo Central Library. This Group, chaired by Niall McAlister,was formed so that organic farmers and like minded plant and vegetable enthusiasts had a forum where they could voice their opinions. It allows all to share their knowledge base with each other regarding growing your own foodstuffs. If interested in joining this group please ring Sligo Central Library on 071 9111675.

Thursday 4th March, 2010 at 12 noon in Sligo Central Library.
Ring of Five, author Eoin McNamee reads from his latest children’s spy novel (suitable for children 10-14yrs).

Thursday 4th March 2010 at 7.30pm in Sligo Central Library.
The Fulltime Writer - Eoin McNamee on being a critically acclaimed literary novelist, poet, thriller writer (as John Creed) and children's writer.

Sunday 7th March to Saturday 13th March 2010: National Tree Week
Sligo County Libraries, in conjunction with Sligo County Council's Environment Section, will distribute 150 sapling trees of Irish native stock (inc Ash, Birch, Rowan and Alder) to our customers over the period of National TreeWeek on a first come-first served basis.

Thursday 11th March 2010 at 12 noon in Sligo Musuem.
The Place of Literature and the Literature of Place, Sligo Library Services Writer in Residence, Brian Leyden on writers and their personal landscapes.

Thursday 11th March 2010 at 7.00 pm in Sligo Central Library.
Founding of Samaritans in Ireland: 40th Anniversary Lecture by Anthony Jordan, author of” The Good Samaritans”.

Friday 19th March 2010 at 10.30 am in Sligo Central library.
Teddy Bears Picnic: Storytelling etc as part of SO Sligo Food Festival 2010.