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Other events include a show based on Roald Dahl\u2019s \u2018BFG\u2019, Yoga and Mindfulness Workshops supported by Healthy Ireland and bi-lingual Irish language comic writing workshops. Regular events facilitated by library staff, including themed story-time, will also take place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Events will take place specifically for primary school classes, including funded transport for a selection of author events to facilitate increase access to Kerry Library. 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