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Through a live-stream &#8220;Puppet Portal&#8221;, children will have the opportunity to connect and interact in real time with children in another library location using puppets they have created themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Using a wide range of open-ended and recycled materials, children will be free to design and make their own unique puppet creations. This process-led experience encourages imagination, creativity, and self-expression, allowing children to follow their own ideas and interests.<\/p>\n<p>The Puppet Portal will take place over two dates. On Friday 28th August, Tullow Library will be linked with Bagenalstown Library as part of the libraries&#8217; Summer Stars\u2019 Reading Programme. On Saturday 26th September, Carlow Library will be linked with Borris Library for a 2nd Puppet Portal experience.<\/p>\n<p>Facilitators in each location will support children to explore, play and communicate through their puppets, creating opportunities for connection, collaboration and imaginative interaction. 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