International Literacy Day

We're celebrating International Literacy Day 2025 on 8 September by showcasing the wide variety of resources provided by the service to promote adult literacy. 

This year’s theme is, ‘Promoting literacy in the digital era’. 

This theme emphasises the importance of giving people the necessary skills to navigate our increasingly digital world. It acknowledges the transformative impact of digital technologies on how we learn, work, and communicate. Digitalisation has changed the way we live in both positive and negative ways. Literacy is a key for making this transformation inclusive, relevant, and meaningful. 

Our branches will host book displays, digital clinics, and information sessions with adult literacy services.  

• Coolock Library will host a drop-in digital resources clinic from Monday 8 September to Saturday 13 September.  The library will also host an information stand on Tuesday 9 September from 11am to 1pm with staff from the Coolock Darndale Adult Literacy service.
• Kevin Street Library will have an information stand with City of Dublin FET College on Wednesday 3 September.  
• Dolphin's Barn Library will also host a City of Dublin information stand on Wednesday 3 September.  
• Donaghmede Library will host an information table with staff from KLEAR Kilbarrack on Monday 8 September from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
• Inchicore Library will host two e-Services support sessions on Thursday 11 September and Thursday 25 September from 10-12pm.
• Central Library offer digital clinics with one to one tuition.  These 30 minute sessions can be booked Monday to Thursday at 2pm, 2.45pm or 3.30p.

All libraries will highlight their easy reads collections and provide information on resources in the community. 

We also have a wide range of resources that support digital literacy. Free and convenient access to technology allows people to develop their digital skills. 

These resources include: 

Acorn Age Friendly Tablets
C-Pens
AAC Devices
Creative Studios

The digital environment has made lifelong learning easier by removing physical barriers to education. 

The following online courses are freely available to our members: 

Computer Literacy
Language Learning
Literacy

Check out our full range of online courses and Events HERE. 

Drop into any of our branches and ask about resources and services we provide.