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Pop up library
8 August 2025
Dublin City Libraries are delighted to be holding three Outdoor POP UP Libraries in Wolfe Tone Square this August. Join us on the 16th, 23rd and 30th August from 11am to 4pm.

Little Library at Bedtime

A free bedtime story book and library card wallet are available at the library for all children of 4 years and under, to pick up and keep.  This exciting initiative aims to engage all parents of young children to read stories with them at bedtime.
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7 May 2025

Bealtaine Pick: Craic Baby by Darach Ó Séaghdha

What do we talk about when we talk about Irish? How do new words enter a language? And how does our relationship with language change and develop?
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6 May 2025

Interview Skills For Recent Graduates

The latest in our business and employement series takes a look at the best websites and online resources to help recent graduates prepare for job interviews.
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2 May 2025

Writing your CV

Did you know that libraries can help when you are looking for a new job or changing career? The most important place to start is with a good CV and cover letter.
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2 May 2025

Staff Pick: The Adventures of Augie March

Is there a great American novel? Does it even matter if such a thing exists? The answer to both questions is probably not but it’s fun to speculate.
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30 April 2025

Staff Pick: Animal Languages by Eva Meijer

As someone who has had animals all her life, I was interested in the book when I first saw it, and I have not been disappointed
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29 April 2025

Staff Pick: The Racket by Conor Niland

A fascinating memoir of Irish tennis star Conor Niland’s professional tennis career that began with him beating Roger Federer
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28 April 2025

Bealtaine at the library

The libraries are celebrating 30 years of Bealtaine with a jam-packed month of activity
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17 April 2025

Shelf Life: Ten Day Heroes

Welcome to our new book blog, Shelf Life! We will bring you the best of our library catalogue and help you find your next great read.
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15 April 2025

Dublin Burning: the Easter Rising and its consequences

As part of Dublin Remembers 1916, Dr Brian Hanley presented a lecture series which examined in detail the lead up to the Rising, what really happened over those momentous days and its impact on future generations. Part of the Dublin City Council 1916/2016 Centenary Programme.
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15 April 2025