Europe Day events at Galway Public Libraries

On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations. This proposal, known as the "Schuman declaration", is considered to be the beginning of the creation of what is now the European Union.
The 9th of May has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which, along with the flag, the anthem, the motto and the single currency, identifies the political entity of the European Union. Europe Day is the occasion for activities and festivities that bring Europe closer to its citizens and peoples of the Union closer to one another.The following are events taking place in Galway Libraries

Thursday,6^th May @6pm
To Celebrate Bealtaine and Europe Day, Kilconnell Art Group will launch an exhibition of their work at ED Ballinasloe with traditional music by Fainne an Chladaigh and a singalong by Ballinasloe Active Retirement Association.
Friday,7^th May @10am-1pm
A Teddy Bears Picnic with a European twist will take place at ED Ballinasloe with Hayley Aldhous. Stories, music and crafts with a European flavour and,of course, a picnic!

Friday,7^th May
In association with ED Ballinasloe, Eyrecourt Library will be having a Quiz on Europe and the European Union for 5^th/6^th Class pupils from Eyrecourt National School.

ED Carraroe are celebrating Europe Day in conjunction with Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, the local second level school. Transition year students are doing projects on different European countries. ED Carraroe will have an information stand at the school and the event will be open to the public.