Christmas at the Library - Mayfield

Mayfield Library

December | All month | Christmas Colouring Competition

Prizes for four categories Teen/Adult/Open, 9s to 12s, 6s to 8s and 3s to 5s. All entries go up at show at the new library for the new year.

December | Saturday 5 | 10 am & 11 am | Christmas Cushion Concert

A rare opportunity for children to enjoy music played by members of the Irish Baroque Orchestra. The orchestra will play two sessions. The first, at 10 am, intended for children aged from 6 months to two years. The second, at 11 am for two to five year olds. Booking is through Eventbrite.

December | Friday 18 | 11 am | Christmas Storytime

Seven more sleeps !!! Join us in the countdown to the big day with seasonal stories and songs. We may even have an artificial snowball fight! Be sure to wear your best Christmas hat / antlers etc.

December | Saturday 19 | 11 am – 1 pm | Festival of Chess

Children from across Cork up to age 14 are invited to participate in Cork City Libraries fourth annual Festival of Chess at Mayfield Library. There will be six teams of five players with players allocated to teams according to age. Each team will play three times and receive one point for a team win and a half point for a draw. Prizes for first three teams. There will be snacks also, and everyone (including adults) is encouraged to wear Christmas jumpers and accessories for which there will be spot prizes. Pre-registration necessary at: mayfield_library@corkcity.ie / 021 4924935