Jacob's manufactured biscuits in Dublin for almost 130 years from 1880 to 2009, first in Bishop Street and they subsequently moved to Tallaght in 1975. The photographs reflect the company's history as a major employer in Dublin city and as a global exporter of biscuits.
Dublin City Libraries have lots on offer for our younger members! As well as books, we have lots of free online resources for fun or for homework help.
Shoppers at a new Lidl store in Dublin will get a unique insight into the city's medieval past. The remains of an 11th century house are clearly visible beneath a glass section of the floor of the store on Aungier Street in the city centre.
Got a question? Need help with something? Your friendly Dublin City Librarians are here and eager to help answer your questions online and in real time. How it works:During the hours of 10am-12pm and 2-4pm, Monday to Friday, simply click on the icon on the bottom right of the Libraries' homepage, type your question into the online chat box that appears, and one our team will get back to you straight away. Outside of these hours, you can leave a message and your email address and we’ll get back to you. Ask-a-Librarian, Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm and 2-4pm.
Guerrilla poetry involves publishing poetry in unexpected and unconventional ways in unexpected and unconventional places. Guerrilla poets like to choose unusual media or materials for their poems. They avoid publishing their poems using black text on a white page.
Dublin City Council Culture Company will host a number of events at our branches throughout May and June, as part of the Your Tenement Memories initiative.
Proposals invited from artists and arts organisations
Creative Hubs are an initiative of Dublin City Arts Office and Libraries, that sustain high quality arts experiences for children, schools and families to access in their Library and locality, through partnership and engagement.
April Fools’ Day falls on the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day, for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending them on so-called fools’ errands.
