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Central Library

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Ilac Centre, Dublin 1
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Opening Hours

Inniu
Dé Sathairn
10:00 – 17:00
Dé Luain 10:00 – 20:00
Dé Máirt 10:00 – 20:00
Dé Céadaoin 10:00 – 20:00
Déardaoin 10:00 – 20:00
Dé hAoine 10:00 – 17:00
Dé Sathairn 10:00 – 17:00
Dé Domhnaigh Closed

Opening Hours

Holiday arrangements (incl. public holidays).

The Central Library will close on Saturday 14 Oct for essential works and reopen on Monday 16 Oct. 

 

Contact Details

01 222 8300
[email protected]
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Music Library

The Music Library offers an expansive resource for music students and music lovers alike including a vinyl turntable listening post and piano learning facilities.

Music Library

Business Library

For business research, information on starting or growing your business, career and retraining opportunities, access the Business Information resources available in the Central Library.

Read all about the NEW work pod. 

Learning Hub

Learning resources, facilities and language exchange are available in the Learning Hub, Central Library.

Available Resources

  • Work Pod. Terms of use (PDF, 64kb) | Terms of use (as Gaeilge) (PDF, 86KB)
  • e-Resources - TTRS, uTalk, IELTS online courses.
  • A smaller number of computers are available for language learning and computer courses.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Tovertafel Magic Table
  • Driver Theory Test CD.
  • Language exams preparation resources and a smaller number of language exam books available.
  • Language exchanges.

Below: Children's Library

Central Library children's section

Services

  • Activities For Adults
  • Activities For Children
  • Block Loans by Arrangement
  • Book Club(s)
  • Class Visits by Appointment
  • Demonstrations
  • Exhibitions
  • Lectures
  • Library Tours by Appointment
  • Literacy Material
  • Workshops

Facilities

  • Application Forms
  • Audio Books
  • Books In Other Languages
  • CDs
  • Computers
  • Conversation Exchange
  • DVDs
  • eResources
  • Laptops
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Print/Scan/Copy (Surfbox)
  • Sensory Toys
  • Special Collections
  • Study Spaces
  • Tablets
  • Tovertafel magic table
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Work Pod
  • Laptop and Tablet Lending

Accessibility

This location is wheelchair accessible, and an induction loop system for use with hearing aids is available. Public toilet facilities are available near the library.

Location

53.350375, -6.263929

Seoladh

Ilac Centre
Henry Street
Dublin 1
Co. Dublin
D01 E9V3
Éire

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Upcoming Events

ScanEZ

Digital Scanning Open Day and more!

Monday 2 Oct every hour from 11-4pm
Central Library
Dublin Festival of History 2023

Animals in 20th Century Dublin

Tuesday 3 October at 5pm
Central Library
Dublin Festival of History 2023

From Rake to Radical: An Irish Abolitionist

Wednesday 4 October at 1:00pm
Central Library
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Baile Átha Cliath 8
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