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2021 all sessions were held online due to the pandemic. In 2020 the launch of the book was also online due to Covid-19. The book launch and readings are part of Cork City Council’s Cruinniú na nÓg programme. From a climate action and sustainability aspect the libraries will be engaging with the Environment section to identify buildings which would be suitable to be part of a wider Energy Performance Contract. The libraries are also participating in a pilot programme which has been submitted for funding approval. The LEAF @ Your Library (Literacy & Environmental Action of Food) is a collaborative national programme to empower communities to deliver climate change from the ground up. The latest addition to Tory Top Library is a Tovertafel 2 or otherwise known as a ("Magic Table"). The games console contains a high-quality projector, infrared sensors, a loudspeaker, and a processor with which interactive games are projected onto a table. It is designed for people with autism, dementia, or cognitive challenges. The “Magic Table” helps co nnect people with each other and with their surroundings providing stimulation on three levels - social, cognitive, and physical. It also aims to improve conversation opportunities and self-esteem while helping them to interact in a positive way with other people and their environment. Including 26 games it be used as an inter-generational activity engaging children with autism, those with dementia as well as family and carers. In early January, Hollyhill Library provided boxes of books to several primary schools in their catchment area, as classes could not call for their fortnightly visit, due to the rise in Covid cases. With the ease of Covid restriction towards the end of January, Hollyhill library welcomed all their clubs back. The singers circle had a very large attendance, members danced as well as sang and recited poetry, they were delighted to see each other again.
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