Bealtaine 2026 in Dublin City Council Libraries

Bealtaine at the Library

Journaling, 'Dublin Culture' with the Joyce Stagers and a lot more!

Bealtaine Festival is Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. 

Here in Dublin City Council we have a fantastic programme for the month of May in libraries around the city. Check out all the Bealtaine events in libraries here  

Bealtaine Events Highlights

To give you a flavour of some of the events happening in the city's libraries check out the following:

Gaeilge agus Ealaín

Join Irish illustrator Catherine Geaney from Nine Arrow as she invites participants to design and make their own illustrated postcards while using the Irish language! It's an excellent opportunity to create something unique while practicing Irish in a relaxing environment.

Gaeilge agaus Ealaín is happening in the following locations:

• Charleville Mall Library, Wednesday 6 May at 2pm
• Drumcondra Library, Saturday 16 May at 10:30am
• Dolphin's Barn Library, Tuesday, 19 May at 11am 

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

Join Changes Clothes in Coolock library for a workshop about learning (or relearning) to use a sewing machine. 

Book your space here.

Historian in Residence Talks

'Celebrating Bealtaine' with Elizabeth Kehoe

Coolock Library, Tuesday 26 May at 2PM

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'Women of the South City Market' with Dr Antonia Hart

Pembroke Library, Wednesday 20 May at 1PM

Book Here

Explore More Bealtaine Events in Libraries Here.

Art and Creativity with Your Library Card

Beyond the events happening in your local library you can also explore your artistic and creative side with the help of your library membership!

You can find books on art, gardening, writing, crafts, exercise, and much more in our special Bealtaine book selection here.

You can also use your library card to access eResources to help you learn a new craft or hobby!

• ArtistWorks gives library members free access to music and art instructions for both beginners and advanced learners.
• PressReader and BorrowBox ePress gives library members access to hundreds of magazines that can help encourage your interest in your crafty hobby! Whether it's crafts, cooking or gardening you will definitely be able to find a magazine for you.