Through their work, we gain an insight into the diversity of inspiration that stimulates the soul of the artist. On Tuesday 31 st May 2001, President Mary McAleese paid a visit to Tralee Library. The President was entertained by a group of talented young musicians and singers from the county, to the accompaniment of the County Grand Steinway Piano. During her visit, President McAleese launched Kerry County Council s Irish Plan and viewed the Rhythms of Kerry Art Exhibition. This event launched Community Music Week in Tralee Library when local schools, active retirement groups, community organisations and visitors to the region, attended musical recitals by local musicians from the Tralee School of Music.
Similar activities take place in all branch libraries throughout the county.
Activities include author visits, writing workshops, poetry and short story competitions, art competitions, book exhibitions, quizzes, class visits and puppet shows. Annual Rose of Tralee Exhibition is mounted in Tralee. Each year a comprehensive programme of events is organised in each branch library to celebrate Children s Book Festival. Activities include author visits, writing workshops, poetry and short story competitions, art competitions, book exhibitions, quizzes, class visits and puppet shows.