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Sensory Collection: assistive software and sensory toy catalogue

This exciting collection is designed to support children and adults with additional needs by providing access to a wide range of sensory toys and assistive tools.
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13 March 2025

One Dublin One Book 2025: Dublin, written in our hearts

One Dublin One Book aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This annual project is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, which encourages reading for pleasure.
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11 March 2025

President Higgins marks World Book Day with donation of books

President Michael D. Higgins has donated over 250 books to Cabra Library.
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7 March 2025

World Book Day: Dublin Firefighter releases new book

To coincide with World Book Day, a Dublin Fire Brigade Firefighter/Paramedic releases new book to help teach children what to do in an emergency. Two percent of all proceeds will be donated directly to the charity Oscar’s Kids.
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6 March 2025

Staff Pick: A Thread of Violence by Mark O’Connell

O’Connell writes incisively about Macarthur, the murders and indeed the political fallout.
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4 March 2025

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025

From 1-17 March, we’re hosting a fantastic line-up of free events, including Irish language exchanges, storytelling sessions, music performances, film screenings, and fun activities for all ages.
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3 March 2025

Resources to help you learn the Irish language

Learn Irish for free with some of Dublin City Libraries’ online resources
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3 March 2025

Staff Pick: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

For those willing to venture to gothic spaces with unsettling explicit descriptions, this bold novel won’t disappoint
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17 February 2025

Staff Pick: In Her Jaws by Rosamund Taylor

Review of the poet's debut collection
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14 February 2025

Love is in the air

Get into the mood this Valentines Day with the most romantic picks from our library catalogue.
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14 February 2025