Once upon a time in a land far far way (1884 in Thomas Street and Capel Street to be precise) Dublin's first two municipal public libraries were opened. And now, 150 years later, you're using QR codes and phones to open our website.
To show just how far we've come, we’re inviting you to check out our ebooks, audiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. All for free through BorrowBox.
Whether you're already a member, or new to our libraries, everyone is welcome to explore our fantastic eResources.
Take a look at the most popular digital picks on BorrowBox so far this year as chosen by our Dublin City library members. Some of the titles you’ll know already, but some may be new to you and we hope you find lots of inspiration here for your reading and listening choices.
Neuro Pride is about celebration and indignation, love and rage, strengths and struggles. No tragedy narrative. No superpowers, either. Just ordinary people. We celebrate neurodiversity and advocate for genuine acceptance and inclusion. Lip service and buzz words are not good enough.
This collection of images from the Fáilte Ireland Photographic Collection, held at Dublin City Library and Archive Pearse Street, highlights the surprising and unimagined day of bright sunshine and blue skies that finally emerged on the bank holiday of Monday, August 3, 1953.
Do you work with people with dementia or with learning disabilities? If you do, we have an exciting new product available in two of our libraries which you will want to know about.The Magic Table (or ‘Tovertafel’ in Dutch) is an award-winning innovation from the Netherlands, and it uses specially designed technology to help people with mid-to-late stage dementia and also adults with learning disabilities. It consists of a series of colourful and fun interactive light games projected onto the surface of a table which respond to hand and arm movements, and which stimulate physical and cognitive activity as well as encouraging social interaction. You can see these games in action in the following vidoe clips:BBC NewsSky News Swipe The Magic Table is now available in two locations in Dublin City Public Libraries, as follows:· The Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1· Walkinstown Library, Percy French Road, Dublin 12 If you work with people with dementia or with learning disabilities and you would like more information or to make a booking, please ring or email as follows:· For The Central Library: Ring 01 8734333 or email [email protected]· For Walkinstown Library: Ring 01 222 8890 or email [email protected] Bookings can be made for individuals or for groups of up to 6 people at a time. Carers/assistants/family members, etc. should attend with the individuals or groups.
Leabharlann Bhaile Formaid le Dúnadh Déardaoin 20 Meitheamh
Dúnfar Leabharlann Bhaile Formaid go luath ag 5pm seachas an gnáth am 8pm, Déardaoin 20 Meitheamh. Tá aiféala ar Leabharlanna Bhaile Átha Cliath faoi aon trioblóid a chuirfear ar chustaiméirí.
My first week here was an adjustment week, during which I mostly learnt about the background of the Dublin Council, the Dublin City Library and Archives, and my primary duties. I visited Mansion House, City Hall, Hugh Lane Gallery, and 14 Henrietta Street in the second week, guided by my internship manager, to learn more about Dublin's urban history.