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Trinity Access Parents Info Evening: Alternative Routes to College

Monday 13 October: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Central Library

Image of 'Cole's Lane, Dublin' by Fergus O'Ryan from the Hugh Lane Gallery Collection

Illustrated Talk: Dublin and Art 1920-1950

Thursday 13 November at 6.30pm

Cabra Library

Worried about your child's reading or spelling?

Tuesday 23 September at 10am

Cabra Library

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Blogs

Publication of 27th Annual Sir John T. Gilbert commemorative lecture

Professor Jane Ohlmeyer’s 2024 Sir John T. Gilbert lecture has just been published by Dublin City Libraries. It was launched on 7th October 2025 by Councillor Vincent Jackson representing the Lord Mayor, at a reception in Dublin City Library and Archive.

9 October 2025

Deireadh Seachtaine Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Fómhair

Beidh Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath dúnta ón Satharn 25 go dtí an Luan 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2025 (san áireamh).

3 October 2025

October Bank Holiday Arrangements

Dublin City Libraries will close from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 October 2023 (inclusive). Branch libraries will reopen on Tuesday 29 October.

3 October 2025

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