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Listed below are regular, ongoing activities only. For other events and activities (such as talks, music performances, workshops), have a look on the main library events page.
Storytelling
Ballymun Branch Library
Toddler storytime takes place every Thursday from 11.00 - 11.30am.
Tel. 8421890
Cabra Library
Children’s Storytime every Monday 3.00-3.30pm.
Tel. 8691414
Central Library, ILAC Centre
Multicultural/African Storytelling Time with Adekunle Gomez. Every Tuesday at 3.30 pm. Children aged 5-9 years old
Tel. 8734333
Charleville Mall Library
Children's storytime for pre-school children each Thursday at 11am.
Tel. 8749619
Inchicore Library
Children's storytime, each Tuesday at 2.15pm and monthly colouring competition.
Tel. 4533793
Finglas Branch Library
Regular storytime for pre-school children each Tuesday at 11.30am.
Tel. 8344906
Marino Library
"Thursday Toddlers Reading Group", every Thursday from 11am to 12.00pm. Booking essential. Tel. 8336297
Terenure Branch Library
Storytime for pre-school children every Tuesday at 11.00am. (see also further information for Terenure under 'Toddler Groups' below)
Tel. 4907035
Parent and Child Language Groups
Cabra Branch Library
German Playgroup first Wednesday of the month from 4.00 – 5.30pm
Tel. 8691414
Charleville Mall Library
Italian Playgroup (2 sessions), each Saturday 11.00 – 1.00pm
Tel. 8749619
Coolock Library
Spanish Speaking Parent and Child Group - games, activities, songs and storytelling in Spanish every Wednesday 2.30 - 4pm
Tel. 8477781
Toddler Groups
These sessions are for parents/carers and toddlers. Find out more in your library.
Ballymun Branch Library
Toddler Playtime every Tuesday from 11.00am - 12.00pm.
Tel. 8421890
Cabra Branch Library
The Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30 - 12.00pm.
(It is fully booked at present but a waiting list is kept).
German Playgroup first Wednesday of the month from 4.00 – 5.30pm
Tel. 8691414
Central Library, Ilac Centre
The Toddler Group meets every Tuesday 10.30 - 11.30am.
Parents /carers and toddlers welcome for storytelling, songs, fun and educational toys.
Tel. 8734333
Charleville Mall Library
Italian Playgroup (2 sessions), each Saturday 11.00 – 1.00pm
Tel. 8749619
Coolock Branch Library
Happy Hour Toddler Group - books and storytelling - every Thursday from 10.15 - 11.15am.
Spanish Speaking Parent and Child Group - games, activities, songs and storytelling in Spanish every Wednesday 2.30 - 4pm
Tel. 8477781
Dolphin's Barn Branch Library
The Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10.30am - 12.00pm.
Tel. 4540681
Finglas Branch Library
The Toddler Group meets every Thursday at 11.00am. New members welcome.
Tel. 8344906
Marino Library
Every Thursday, 11.00a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Phone Library for booking - Tel. 01 8336297
Pembroke Branch Library (Ballsbridge)
Happy Hour for the Toddler Group takes place every Thursday from 10.30am - 11.30am.
Tel. 6689575
Rathmines Library
Parent / Toddler Group meets each Wednesday from 11am to 12.15pm - booking essential.
Tel. 4973539
Terenure Branch Library
Toddler Time - books, toys and storytime - every Tuesday from 10am - 11.30am. (Storytime at 11am). Please note this event is run on a first-come basis and numbers are limited to 20 (children and adults).
Tel. 4907035
Walkinstown Branch Library
Parent and Toddler group, every Tuesday, 11.00am - 12.00pm.
Tel. 4558159
Library Tours
Library tours and visits from schools are always welcome. Teachers, telephone the relevant branch library to arrange a suitable time and for further information.
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Book Clubs
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