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Offline Reading Party 📚 | Third Space Smithfield
**Join The Offline Club at the Third Space Smithfield cafe for our Offline Reading Party.**
Lock phone away and enjoy a relaxing reading time free of digital distractions. This reading party is your time to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz and meet like-minded people (and their books).
It’s like a little escape into a different world where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself.
THIS LISTING IS DISCOVERY ONLY! GET YOUR TICKETS AT:
[https://lu.ma/zfqh1oeg](https://lu.ma/zfqh1oeg)
**️ Ticket Pricing:**
**"Standard" - 10EUR**
**"You +1" - 15EUR**
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**What to expect:**
Peaceful (me-)time to read that book you keep meaning to start (or finish!)
The chance to meet and connect with like-minded booklovers
A space where connection is easy - no rush, no pressure, no notifications
Community vibes, calming background music, and a welcoming atmosphere
Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled
\*\*Third Space Smithfield is kindly hosting us to support our mission, so let’s return the love - your own drinks and snacks may stay home, you can purchase the drinks and snacks in the cafe.\*
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**The Program, curated by our community hosts:**
18:30 \- 19:00 \| Arrive & make yourself at home
19:00 \- 20:00 \| Dive into your book
20:00 \- 21:15 \| Connect with others
21:15 \- 21:30 \| Round\-up and goodbye
** Dive into your book**
This is your time to sit back and enjoy uninterrupted reading time. Slow down, recharge and feel the magic of reading alone, together. Please bring your own book, ebook, graphic novel, or poetry bundle - we love all literature.
** Connect with others**
Chat & connect with others, but only if you feel like it. This is the time to meet new people, connect over books, and enjoy meaningful conversations. We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. Feel free to come solo, or with friends.
**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.**
Love, The Offline Club Dublin
THIS LISTING IS DISCOVERY ONLY! GET YOUR TICKETS AT:
[https://lu.ma/zfqh1oeg](https://lu.ma/zfqh1oeg)
**️ Ticket Pricing:**
**"Standard" - 10EUR**
**"You +1" - 15EUR**
***
***About your phone:*** *Your phone will rest in our phone hotel, and we’ll be its bodyguards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible.*
*In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries - feel free to turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight!*
Meditation practice, Buddhist Dharma discussion and Chinese qi-gong exercises
• What we'll do
About us:
The Tibetan Dharma and Meditation Group is part of a Buddhist organisation based in Taiwan, which is centred on one of the greatest living rinpoches (teachers) in the world at the moment. It aims to introduce people living in Ireland to Buddhist teachings and practices that have been passed to Rinpoche through his masters and their masters going back many, many generations in order to benefit and bring peace to all sentient beings.
Location:
We hold our meetings in the small hall at Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
Meditation, Buddha Dharma and Qi-gong
About us:
The Tibetan Dharma and Meditation Group is part of a Buddhist organisation based in Taiwan, which is centred on one of the greatest living Rinpoches (teachers) in the world at the moment. It aims to introduce people living in Ireland to Buddhist teachings and practices that have been passed to Rinpoche through his masters and their masters going back many, many generations in order to benefit and bring peace to all sentient beings.
Location:
We hold our meetings in the small hall at Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
SOCIAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
**✨ Dynamic Conversations**
Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables.
There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**.
**️ Language Stickers on Arrival**
As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive:
• **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”)
• **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”)
You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals.
** Rotations Every 30 Minutes**
Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages.
We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker.
If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**.
** Popular Languages**
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees.
** All Levels Welcome**
Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome.
The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate.
** Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries**
Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table.
Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:00 PM**.
** Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)**
• €6 General Admission
• €5 Students
• €4 per person when you bring friends
**⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)**
Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**.
** [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)**
** Regular Membership (€12/mo)**
✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup
✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge
✔ Extra perks
** Theme Membership (€15/mo)**
✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge
✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup
✔ Extra Perks
** Complete Membership (€20/mo)**
✔ Free access to ALL events
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Books and Drinks Events This Week
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Wine & Stories Matinée @ Books Upstairs
Hello,
Let's attend together the book launch at Books Upstairs
Please find below the event description:
## The Stoney Collection Book Launch
Join us for a cozy Sunday matinee of wine and stories — celebrating 24 emerging Dublin writers featured in our new book: The Stoney Collection, Volume 2. Settle in at the oldest bookshop in Dublin, sip some wine, mingle with fellow book lovers, and listen to some of the short stories and poems from our contributing writers. Grab your ticket and don’t miss your chance to spend a Sunday afternoon hearing debut local writers unveil their
Make sure to make the booking here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-stories-matinee-the-stoney-collection-book-launch-tickets-1978843230371](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-stories-matinee-the-stoney-collection-book-launch-tickets-1978843230371)
Event agenda:
01:45 AM - 02:15 PM
### ARRIVAL: MIX & MINGLE
02:15 PM
### MC KICKOFF: Paul Carreo for PC Studios Publishing
### Some gratitudes for local literature & writing communities - Lorna Keane
### Four Stories : Selected work from The Stoney Collection (40 Min)
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
### MEET THE WRITERS & ASK ABOUT THE BOOK
After the event we can go to Doyles pub across the road for drinks and food.
Drinks and Chat
We meet to exchange book reading ideas and decide on our first book.
All recs welcome.
Maybe bring books to swap.
Handstands+Coffee-BOOK VIA OUR LINK IN DESCRIPTION ONLY
**Registration/booking on our system at least 24 hours before class is necessary. We do not take walk ins/your rsvp on meetup is not a booking.** BOOK [HERE](themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee)
From beginner to winner! We have a special weekly 2 hour class that is more like a weekly workshop. It's a very social class, with amazing coffee, great coaching, and smiles and good work being done. Fancy trying something new? Spending time safely outside your comfort zone?
Please visit themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee to book your spot
Registration/booking is necessary. We do not take walk ins.
Play, Sing, Sip
After work drinks… but with arcade games, karaoke, and darts.
Friday 27th February at Token
Come unwind, play, sing, sip.
in token: Custom House Square, Unit 4 Mayor Street Lower, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 DE47
📚 Books & Social 🍸
Reading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives.
Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyed—whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader.
There's no formal structure or agenda—just books and good conversation.
It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests!
⚠️**Something Happened?**
If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me.
**How to find us?**
* When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group.
* If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you.
We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event!
As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me.
I look forward to seeing you all!
The Literati Dublin
Hello Everyone!
Let's read something before coming to the event. It can be a few pages from a book, an article, a poem, an advertisement, a joke, a recipe, a quote, social media content - anything you find interesting. We meet and chat about it, as a starting point of conversation.
Please feel free to bring books :)
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February Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._**
In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled.
Looking forward to discussing with everyone!
We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.**
Happy reading!
First Book Club Meet Up!
This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group!
* We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook)
* ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print****
* Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ !
* Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too!
* Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. The app just limits the events to 10 people on the free version, but we have room for more!( if you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it)
The Gir With the Louding Voice Abi Dare
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835)
Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/)
[Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1)
Book summary:
Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard
Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
Sunday Morning Coffee at Stauf's Coffee Roasters (German Village)
Coffee and conversation at [Stauf's Coffee Roasters](https://www.staufs.com/) in German Village.
Street parking is free on Sundays.
March 11th Book Club Meeting
This Month's Book: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen.
Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm.
Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub






















