Let's make Zines!

Clondalkin Library runs a zine-making workshop for young people aged 11 to 15, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: cut, paste, photocopy, and make something you can hold in your hand and share with other people.

Zines are self-published mini-magazines with roots in punk culture, sci-fi fandom, and DIY creativity. They’ve had a real revival in recent years as a reaction against purely digital self-expression. There’s something satisfying about making a physical thing, especially for a generation that mostly creates and consumes content on screens.

No experience or materials needed. The workshop will provide everything and walk participants through the process.

What to expect

2pm on a Thursday during Easter school holidays. The workshop is designed for 11 to 15-year-olds and runs as a structured session with guidance throughout. Participants take their finished zine home at the end.

This is a Clondalkin Library community event, which means it’s local, well-organised, and worth booking early as spaces are limited.

About Clondalkin Library

Clondalkin Library is at Monastery Road, Dublin 22, in west Dublin. It’s been a community hub for the area for decades and runs a strong programme of events for all ages.

Getting there

Bus routes serving the Clondalkin area include the 13 and 40. The library has a car park. Book your place through Eventbrite to confirm attendance; spaces are limited.