Thanks for bearing with us as we work to resolve teething problems with our new online system. Your library service now has its own online catalogue where you can search and reserve items and log in and manage your account. The online catalogue for Dublin City members is https://dublincity.spydus.ie
Portrait of Dublin's First Female Lord Mayor unveiled by City Council
Kathleen Clarke served as Lord Mayor for two terms, standing down as a councillor in 1941 on the grounds of ill health. Continuing to live an active public life until her death on 29th September 1972, she received a State funeral, the third of only three women to be so honoured.
Dublin City Libraries is delighted to partner with the Irish Deaf Society in the ISL StorySign Project, a national project to produce filmed stories for children, signed in Irish Sign Language.
Starting your business using Business Information databases
If you have an idea about starting your own business, then the Business Library is worth a visit. Finding out more about the market, consumer trends and who your competitors are is critical to establishing your business on a firm basis. How the Business Information databases can help you in starting your business.
Dublin City Archivist Lorraine McLoughlin will showcase some of the unique collections of Dublin City Archives, highlighting the heritage and history of the city of Dublin.
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.
Raheny Library will be closed from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday 20 September. We need to carry out essential works before My Open Library launches in Raheny later this year.
Dublin Climate Action Week is a one-week programme of events taking place from the 12th-17th of September 2022. The event programme has now launched and registration is open so make sure to check out what’s on offer throughout the week.
Some of the improvements include a dedicated age friendly section, proper visible signage throughout the library, designated easy to rise seating areas, and increased font size on book receipts. Other age friendly initiatives include a collaboration with Age Action to provide computer classes, and several daytime groups such as art, crochet, patchwork, knitting, and a morning book club.
