Saturdays once a month - ongoing (10am-11.30am)
The Booked Up series aims to introduce teenagers to the vast Irish literature sector and opportunities available. Once a month, Ruth Ennis hosts a workshop or panel all about where a love of books can lead to in the future. We'll be exploring work as a writer, editor, professional reviewer, publisher, book event director, publisher, and much more. We will also be inviting guest speakers to share their experience in the Irish literary industry. This series is part of Ruth’s community outreach initiative as Emerging Writer in Residence at the dlr LexIcon. Suitable for readers aged 13-18 years.
The Great #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks Tea Party
Saturday 28th February (1pm - 3pm)
Level 4, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
This Ireland Reads Day, no less than eight of Ireland's top children's authors and illustrators are taking over the children's department at the dlr LexIcon Library to throw a magnificent tea party celebrating Irish children's books, curiosity and creativity. What a day we will have! Pop into the Poetry Factory to have a very special poem written especially for you by Emerging Writer-in-Residence, Ruth Ennis
Discover Irish Children's Books Symposium 2026
Saturday 6th June 2026 (11am - 5pm)
Studio Theatre, Ground Floor, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
An inspirational day of talks and panels, for children’s writers and illustrators, plus teachers, librarians and all children’s book fans. Ruth Ennis will appear in the panel: Discover the World of Irish Children's Books: A Showcase.