Book clubs in Dublin City Libraries
Published on 6th November 2024
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.
- Either way it's a more affordable way to have an active social life.
- It encourages you to read more.
- You can make new friends not just the fictional ones/or on social media.
- It broadens your horizons.
- It Improves your writing skills.
Interested?
This is our Book Club page. There are plenty of options to suit most bibliophiles.
Most of the following book clubs are adult unless otherwise stated and meet in the branch. Dates may change so please contact the library in advance and the same goes for titles being read.
Ballyfermot Library
- Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm. For Adults. This book club is now full. Contact [email protected] to join the waiting list
- Junior Book Club meets last Monday of every month at 3.30pm.
Ballymun Library
Please note that most of the following book clubs take a break for the month of July.
Evening Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month at 6.30pm
Baby Book Club, suitable for new born to 2 year olds, meets on Monday mornings from 10.00am to 10.45am (during term time - break during July and August). Baby Book Club includes stories, activities and toys.
Toddler Book Club, suitable for 2 year olds to pre-school, meets on Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 10.45am (during term time - break during July and August). Toddler Book Club includes stories, activities and toys.
The Ballymun Murder Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm.
The Junior Book Club, suitable for 9-12 year olds, meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3.15pm.
Cabra Library
- First Wednesday meets first Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
- Points of View book club meets every second Wednesday of the month at 12pm.
Central Library
- Page Turners meets first Monday of the month from 5.45-6.45pm.
- Science Fiction meets second Tuesday of the month from 5.30-6.30pm. The current genre is ‘space opera’ as opposed to ‘hard science’ science fiction or fantasy.
- Short Stories Book Club meets third Tuesday of every month at 5:45pm.
Tel.: 01 222 8300 E-mail: [email protected] - Club Leabhair Buaileann ár gclub leabhair le chéile ar an gcéad Mháirt den mhí idir 17:30-18:45. Our Irish language book club meets on the first Tuesday of the month between 17.30-18:45. E-mail: [email protected] for more information
Charleville Mall Library
TBC
Coolock Library
- The Saturday Adult Book Club meets on the last Saturday of every month at 2pm.
- The Tuesday Adult Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm.
Contact [email protected] for more details. New members welcome!
- Coolock Library Junior Book club meets once a month on a Saturday morning at 10am. Age 8-12 years. Booking essential. To check the meeting date or book please email [email protected]
Dolphin's Barn Library
- The Grand Canal Book Club meets on the second Monday of every month at 6.30pm.
Donaghmede Library
- Thursday Book Club meets every Thursday from 2-4pm. This group is fully subscribed and not open to new members.
- Easy Readers Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month at 6.30pm.
Drumcondra Library
Drumcondra Library Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm. The book club is fully subscribed, please contact the library to be added to the waiting list. E:[email protected].
Finglas Library
Please note that all Finglas Library book clubs take a break for July and August.
- Bookends Book Club meets from 2-3 pm on the last Saturday of every month
- Adult Book Club – first Thursday of the month (except in July and August). Fully subscribed – please contact library for waiting list. E: [email protected]
Marino Library
Marino Library book club meets once a month on a Saturday afternoon at 3pm. Please contact Marino Library first to check the date 01 222 8399 / [email protected]
Pearse Street Library
Thursday Morning Book Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 11am.
Pearse Street Junior Book club: Paperback Readers - on monthly with the next date being Wednesday 27th November from 5pm to 6pm - call 01 2228431 or email [email protected] to book your place.
Phibsboro Library
Toddler Storytime takes place on the second Tuesday of the month at 11.30am. All are welcome.
Phibsboro Library History Book Club. Third Wednesday of each Month at 6.30pm.
Raheny Library
Raheny Library Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 11 to 12.30pm. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Copies of the book available in the library.
Junior Book Club meets on the first Thursday of every month from 3.15 to 4.00. Age 10-12 years. *starting November 7
Rathmines Library
- Rathmines Library Wednesday Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.45pm. All welcome.
- The Crime Fiction Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm
- The History Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm
- Rathmines Library Children's Book Club, The Greedy Readers, provides a space for children aged 7-12 to gather and discuss books on the last Thursday of every month at 3.30pm in the exhibition room.
Ringsend Library
The First Wednesday Book Club meets on first Wednesday off every month at 6.30pm.
Walkinstown Library
Walkinstown Library Adult Book Club meet on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm. Please contact Walkinstown Library 01 222 8900 / [email protected] for more information.