Healthy Ireland at Cork County Library

 Healthy Ireland at your Library is part of the national strategy that aims to help improve the health and well-being of the Nation and is funded by the Department of Health. Since its inception in 2017, the initiative has been rolled out across the Cork County Library's network of branches with the introduction of a dedicated Healthy Ireland collection of books, eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks to each public library across the county. 

Designed to enhance the existing health promotion information service available at your local library, the Healthy Ireland collection covers a wide range of topics from fitness and nutrition, mental health and well-being to healthy childhood and addiction.

This service can be accessed here.

Bolinda Digital e-books and e-audiobooks service is live! This service offers both E-Audio and E-Books to all library users and these can be enjoyed either on your PC/laptop via the website link or on your mobile device via the BorrowBox app. For Apple users, visit the iTunes App store and search for BorrowBox. For Android users, visit the Google Play store and search for BorrowBox (one word). For Kindle (Kindle Fire is the only type of Kindle which supports the BorrowBox app) visit the Amazon App store at BorrowBox. Once you have installed the app on your device search for Cork County Library in the 'Library' field provided and then login in the usual way with your library barcode and pin.

A simple user guide is provided here and a list of frequently asked questions and answers to those is provided here. 

If you are having difficulties with accessing or using the service please contact support@bolindadigital.com who will help you with your query.

The Everyman Presents 'Play it by Ear' Live Performance and audio broadcast

 

In light of the recent Government announcement. We will continue to ensure The Everyman’s productions will reach you, our audiences, throughout Level 3 restrictions, even though we cannot welcome you into our beloved theatre. We are delighted to be able to present to you, as part of our Play It by Ear programme, a series of live audio broadcasts: Marion, by Katie Holly (15 Oct); The Whiteheaded Boy, by Lennox Robinson (17 Oct) and Tom Crean, written and performed by Aidan Dooley (24 Oct).  Majella Cullagh with John O'Brien and In One Eye Out the Other, written and performed by Tadhg Hickey, have both been rescheduled to November dates.     Play it by Ear will ensure the continuing support of the artistic community and enable audiences to engage with theatrical experiences delivered by The Everyman. We hope you will enjoy our new programme. The Everyman Presents MARION, BY KATIE HOLLY  THU 15 OCT, 8PM AUDIO BROADCAST: €9 Due to current Level 3 restrictions, 'Marion' will be available via live audio broadcast only. A rehearsed reading of the brilliantly funny Marion, with Laura O'Mahony, Tadhg Hickey and Katie Holly, and directed by Eadaoin O'Donoghue. Twentysomething Marion has just realised, all of a sudden, that she’s a grown-up; in love, life, the 12 pubs of Christmas, not forgetting the on-going stream of ‘advice’ in her head from well-meaning friends and family. Sit back and expect a riot of laughs. BOOK NOW! The Everyman Presents THE WHITEHEADED BOY By Lennox Robinson SAT 17 OCT, 8PM AUDIO BROADCAST: €9 Directed by Ger FitzGibbon  Due to current Level 3 restrictions 'The Whiteheaded Boy' will be available via live audio broadcast only. A rehearsed reading of the joyous comedy The Whiteheaded Boy. Denis is the apple of his mother’s eye and the envy of his siblings. Therefore, his inevitable fall from grace is particularly spectacular. Full of twists, turns and hijinks!  Cork playwright Lennox Robinson (1886-1958) wrote The Whiteheaded Boy in 1915. It opened to rave reviews in 1916 and is frequently called Lennox’s masterpiece.   BOOK NOW! Play On Words Theatre Presents TOM CREAN SAT 24 OCT, 8PM AUDIO BROADCAST €9 Written and Performed by Aidan Dooley Live Event Cancelled. 'Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer' will be available via exclusive live audio broadcast. Tom Crean (1877-1938) the intrepid Antarctic explorer who hailed from Annascaul, county Kerry is brought to life in a compelling and humorous solo performance. This gripping one-man show will transport audiences to Crean’s Antarctic, to relive his exploits.   BOOK NOW! OPENING SHOW - 29 OCT  The Everyman Presents  THE FOUR FACED LIAR THU 29 OCT, 8PM TICKETS:  €25 | CONC: €23 | STUDENT: €15 | AUDIO: €9 Written by Ger FitzGibbon Under the Four-Faced Liar it is 3 am... Under the direction of Emelie FitzGibbon, and using the voices of six of our finest actors, the rehearsed reading of The Four Faced Liar will make you look again at this quirky city and some of its inhabitants. BOOK NOW! SEE OUR FULL PROGRAMME PLEASE NOTE:  Tickets only available online or by phone. Limited capacity available. Please book in advance as tickets will only be available up to 48 hrs before each show. For any late availability please call our box office directly. As part of our new safety measures to ensure The Everyman remains as safe, welcoming and comfortable as possible for our audiences, staff and artists we have compiled an information page so that you know what to expect when you visit us next. COVID-19 CUSTOMER INFORMATION

‘Building Your 2021 Fundraising Strategy’. Free online Workshop

 As part of our Community Support Programme, Cork County Council’s Community Development Unit in conjunction with ‘The Wheel’  and assistance from Avondhu/Blackwater Partnership CLG, have organised an online workshop titled ‘Building Your 2021 Fundraising Strategy’.  This workshop takes place on Thursday next, 22^nd October (7pm – 9.30pm) and will focus on preparation for non profit groups for 2021 and beyond with a specific focus on fundraising.  It will be facilitated by Mr. Kevin Delaney who is highly experienced in this area, see bio on attached link.

The workshop is free to all Cork County PPN Groups however, we would appreciate if you would register your interest on the attached link.

 

Thanking you,

 

Kay Keegan

Community Development

Cork County Council

 

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Survey on young people's support for older relatives with digital communications during Covid

My study focuses on the support young people aged 15-25 provided to older relatives with their digital communications during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland earlier this year. The study involves young people completing a short anonymous survey that takes no longer than 10 minutes. 18-25 years olds can provide their own consent, however, I will need parental consent for 15-17 year olds. In this case parents should contact me directly. I invite you to review the participant information details through the following link:

https://eternalstudent587.wordpress.com/2020/09/19/bridging-the-age-based-digital-divide-an-intergenerational-exchange-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-lockdown-period-in-ireland/

If you know of young people in the 18-25 age group please may I ask you to forward this survey to them for consideration. If you are the parent or guardian of a young person aged 15-17 eligible to complete the survey please contact me for a copy of the consent form.

Finally, if you have family members, friends, co-workers who might be interested in taking part in the survey, please do share the link with them.

Thanks a million and stay safe.

Kind regards,
Sandra Flynn

How can I get a library card so that I can read eBooks?

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If you have a library card already, you don't need to get a new one to get access to online services like ebooks and eaudio books. You just need to know your library card number and PIN - see here for help.

If you don't have a library card, and while libraries are closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), you can get access to online services, including ebooks and eaudio books, without having to finalise your application in the library.

Here's a step-by-step guide - don't worry, it's straightforward! 

1. Fill out the online form - see link below - and submit it.

When you submit the form you'll get a confirmation screen giving you a temporary library card number.

2. Copy and take a note of the library card number

(It's important that you take a note of the number as you'll need it to login to the ebooks and eresources.)

3. Select the link Check here to get to the next page to create your PIN

4. Enter your name in Surname, Forename order in the Name box (e.g. Smith, John)

5. Paste or Enter your library card number in the library card number box

6. Leave the PIN box blank

7. Select submit

(You should see your name in the name box and your library card number in the library card number box)

8. Enter a 4-digit PIN of your own choosing in the New PIN box

9. Enter the PIN again in the Retype new PIN box

10. Submit

Now, with your library card number and your PIN you'll be able to access BorrowBox and the other online services.

If you're ready - maybe have pen and paper handy for step 2! - click on the link below:

I'd like to get a library card please.

If you have any difficulty logging in or with your registration be sure to open a ticket or email: encoresupport@dublincity.ie and a member of support team will do their best to get you up and running as soon as possible. 

Quitting Smoking and COVID-19

Research shows that those who smoke are more susceptible to all types of respiratory infections. This coming winter season it is more important than ever that we protect ourselves from flu and coronavirus. Just like flu, a coronavirus infection may be more severe in people who smoke. The good news is that quitting smoking helps build up your natural resistance to all types of infections including coronavirus.

 

That’s why, this October, which is Quit Month, we have launched a campaign to encourage people who smoke to quit by taking 28-day stop smoking challenge. You will see and hear Quit ads on TV, social media and on the radio for the month of October. We would we grateful if you could share information about the campaign with your networks and share our messages on your social media channels if appropriate. The HSE’s Quit Service is on-hand to give lots of practical support.

 

Get in touch with the Quit Service today.

Twitter: @HSEQuitTeam                   

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSEquit/

Instagram: hse_quit

Hashtag: #QuitandWin #TheLastStop

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