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.
Public libraries are currently delivering the nationwide Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme that will establish libraries as a valuable source within the community for health information.
Dublin City Council will unveil a commemorative plaque for the writer Maeve Brennan at her childhood home (48 Cherryfield Avenue) in Ranelagh on 6 January 2024 at 11am.
The people of Finglas celebrated Christmas early on Saturday 9th December as they came together to mark the opening of Dublin City Council’s newest branch library.
Georges Simenon, who was born 120 years ago in the Belgian city of Liège, lived an eventful life and was a prolific author. He wrote 75 novels and 28 short stories about his most famous character, Jules Maigret or, as everyone (including his wife) calls him, Maigret.
Labhair Linn sa Leabharlann: Irish language series of events
Celebrate the end of the year and Irish language literature with our Labhair Linn sa Leabharlann series of events. Planned events for November will include WB Yeats – Nobel Prize 100 year Centenary an Irish language event Marking 100 years since WB Yeats was awarded the Nobel prize.