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Dublin Literary Award 2025 shortlist

The international judging panel selected six books from a longlist of 71 titles.
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9 May 2025

My Little Library Bags

Every child in the country starting in junior infants in September 2025 will receive a bag containing three books covering the themes of going to school, friendship, and being comfortable in yourself.
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9 May 2025

Staff Pick: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

A tongue-in-cheek and slightly ironic book review
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7 May 2025

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