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Library Services

Dublin City Public Libraries provides a range of services for the reader, the learner, the business community, the student, the hobbyist, and many others besides. Why not find out more about the broad range of services on offer?

Books and Reading

Your guide to books and reading, including ideas on what to read next, what books are scooping the top prizes, and your nearest reading group.

Business Information

Access the huge range of information on subjects of business interest available at the Business Information Centre...

Computers and the Internet

We provide free broadband and wireless access to the Internet. View our Internet usage policy and our Internet booking policy.

Learning with your Library

Learn a language, improve your IT skills and further your education at Dublin City Libraries.

Publications

Access a list of publications issued by Dublin City Public Libraries.

Reference and Information

Our reference services are open to all. Material includes directories, encyclopaedias, newspapers, periodicals and online resources.

Accessible Library Services

We are committed to providing an equal and accessible service, and we offer a range of resources and services in this regard.

Multicultural Services

We have a wide range of services providing for and embracing the ethnic diversity of our library users.

Mobile Library Services

The Mobile Libraries provide a library lending service at various stops throughout the Dublin City, serving those areas not presently served by branch libraries.

Prison Library Service

The Dublin Prison Library Service is an agency service of Dublin City Public libraries to the Irish Prison Service. The Service manages eight libraries in prisons in Dublin.

Music Collection

We have a significant music collection with most branches providing a range of music cassettes and music literature.

Community Services

Dublin City Libraries plays host to a number of government and non-government organisations offering support and advice to members of the public.

Home Delivery Service

The mobile libraries provide a home delivery service to individuals and a block loan service to institutions throughout the Dublin city area.

Writing Groups

Members of Writing Groups meet informally to talk about their writings, improve their skills, and to encourage one another.

Other Services

Dublin City Libraries offer a variety of ancillary services to members of the public.