Conversation exchanges have proven very popular in the libraries, and in addition to practising new language skills with native speakers from the specific country through conversation, participants also learn much about the culture, politics and economics of that country.

Dates and times may vary; it is advisable to check with location in advance.

Ballymun Library

• Polish/English Conversation Exchange, Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8.00pm
• English Language Circle, (English Language Conversation Group for people who are learning English) first Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.00pm
• Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge / Irish Language Conversation Circle, gach Déardaoin 3.00 - 5.00pm

Tel. 01 8421890 for further details.

Cabra Library

• French/English Conversation Exchange, Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8.00pm
• Spanish/English Conversation Exchange, Wednesdays, 7.00 - 8.00pm
• Irish Conversation Exchange, Mondays, 7.00 - 8.00pm
• Irish Sign Language (ISL) Exchange, Wednesdays 6.00 - 7.00pm

Tel. 01 8691414 for further details.

Central Library, ILAC Centre

• English Conversation Exchange - open to speakers of all languages including English speakers: Fridays, 3.30 - 4.45pm
• French/English Conversation Exchange: Wednesdays, 6.00 - 7.45pm
• German/English Conversation Exchange: Please note: classes will take place on Thursdays, 6.00 - 7.45pm or Saturdays 2 - 3.30pm in 2012 (more information about changes to 2012 schedule)
• Irish/English Conversation Exchange: Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.00pm
• Japanese/English Conversation Exchange: Saturdays, 12.30 - 2.00pm
• Russian/English Conversation Exchange: Saturdays, 3.30 - 4.45pm
• Spanish/English Conversation Exchange: Tuesdays, 6.00 - 7.45pm
• Italian/English Conversation Exchange: Mondays, 6.00 - 7.45pm

Tel. 01 8734333 for further details.

Donaghmede Library

• Irish Conversation Group: Mondays, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Tel. 01 8482833 for further details.

Dublin City Library and Archive

• Polish / English Language Conversation Exchange: Thursdays, 6.00 - 8.00pm

Tel. 01 6744800 for further details.

Raheny Library

• Irish Conversation Group: Wednesdays, 6.30 - 8.00pm
• Spanish/English Conversation Exchange: Mondays, 6.30 - 8.00pm
• French Conversation Exchange: Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8.00pm

Tel. 01 8315521 for further details.

Terenure Library

• Irish Conversation Group: Wednesday, 6.30 - 7.30pm (except July and August)

Tel. 01 4907035 for further details.

Walkinstown Library

• Irish Conversation Group: Monday, 6 - 7pm

Tel. 01 4558159 for further details.