Books...
Large Print - If you are finding it difficult reading normal-sized print why not try books specially produced with large extra black typefaces? All branches have a wide range of fiction and some non-fiction books in large print. They are usually shelved separately. Ask the staff in any library for assistance
Easy Reads - if you prefer to read something shorter than the usual book with shorter sentences you might like to try books from the Easy Reads section in many libraries.
Foreign Language Books - The Central Library, Cabra, Charleville Mall, Dolphin’s Barn, Finglas, Kevin Street, Marino, Pearse Street, Rathmines and Terenure stock books in several languages.
Reference Books - want to know the day of the week you were born? The exact definition of a word? Get the answer in any branch in the reference section. Every branch carries a wide range of dictionaries, encyclopaedias, yearbooks and much more.
Graphic Novels - are graphic novels more your thing? The following branch libraries stock graphic novels: Ballyfermot, Ballymun, Coolock, Donaghmede, Finglas, and Walkinstown.
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Talking Books - prefer to listen than read? Going on a long car journey? Try talking books on cassette tape, CD or MP3. All branches have talking books on CD and cassette.
CD ROMs - want to design your garden or get a new look for yourself? Computer software on CD ROM could be the answer. The following branch libraries stock computer software for adults and children: Cabra, Central Library, Donaghmede, Pearse Street, Rathmines, and Walkinstown.
Videos, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs - want to see what the filmed version of your favourite book is like? Select from the stock of filmed books and plays on video or DVD. The following branch libraries stock Videos and DVDs: Ballyfermot, Ballymun, Cabra, Central Library, Coolock, Pearse Street, Pembroke (Ballsbridge), Raheny and Rathmines.
Language Courses - want to know what to order in that Tuscan restaurant? Start a new language or brush up on your school language skills and borrow language CDs or cassettes from any branch library. Courses cover basic, intermediate, advanced, holiday phrases or business level.