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Dublin City Council and the Royal Dublin Society are convening a joint symposium to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of John Henry Foley (1818-74), one of the foremost sculptors of the Victorian period in Ireland and Britain and known for such works as the O’Connell Monument.

We are delighted to share the ‘History on Your Doorstep’ series with you, written by Dublin City Historians in Residence.

Review of Graham Norton's novel Frankie. A super life story.

The five novels, tracing the fortunes of an upper-middle-class family, are set in Sussex and London in the period surrounding the Second World War.

This project encourages Transition Year students to read The Gone Book by Helena Close. There were two library visits schedules, the first, to showcase library resources for teens and teachers alike, including the benefits of membership.

This short, compact book is a powerful and occasionally abrasive piece of writing.

Did you know you can borrow practical tools to help you save energy from your local library?

Book clubs are a great way to establish a sense of community with other readers. You can spend hours chatting with people who love the same authors as you, or debating about the merits of a particular character/plot.

Science Week 2024 takes place from November 10-17, and Dublin City Libraries are delighted to be participating with a programme which interprets this year’s theme of ‘regeneration’ in a multitude of ways.

Toddler Group / Baby Group/ Storytime for children takes place in the following Dublin City Libraries on a regular basis. Days and times can vary so it is advisable to check with the relevant library in advance.