Library in the Community
Published on 4th September 2024
The Library in the Community section of Dublin City Libraries aims to break down barriers by creating libraries beyond walls. We visit people who may not be able to easily access their local library branch and offer a range of services including library services presentations, library card sign up and information sessions, one to one digital literacy training, home delivery services, pop up libraries, outreach book collections, story times and crafts, and the hosting of cultural events in community locations.
Please contact [email protected] if you would like to arrange a visit from a Library in the Community staff member.
Below: Library in the Community at International Literature Festival Dublin, Merrion Square, May 2024
From Meet the Librarian to demo the new Library Locker to information sessions in Community Hubs; Family Fun Days; Rose Festival; Eat the Streets; Dublin Climate Action Week; Dublin Festival of History; Dockers and Demons Festival; this busy and in-demand service is an integral part of a dynamic, responsive, and inclusive public library service.
Cabra Bibliographic Centre is home to the Library in the Community service. They operate a home delivery service for borrowers who are housebound. Users of the service can request books by genre and format (large print and audiobooks are especially popular).
A driver delivers bags of books to the borrower's home. The home delivery service has been a great success. To avail of this service: T: 222 4770 or E: [email protected]
Some of the activities organised with Library in the Community include The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Gruffalo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Company; 'The Magic of Music' presented by Catherine Dunphy - incorporating stories, music, dancing, singing, and musical instruments.
Testimonials from people engaged with Library in the Community
Happy customers are our biggest advocates.
“Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. It opened up a whole new world for me with regard to making optimum use of my local library. On Thursday evening I used BorrowBox and have two great books for my holidays! I am also really interested in the Universal Class - can't wait!”
“I am a regular user of Raheny library but did not realize all that is available online”.
Below - Library in the Community (clockwise) - Older Persons Information Expo in the Ballymun Civic Centre, Rumpus in the Round, Festival of History, Book collection in Fold Housing, Ballygall Road, Glasnevin, (centre) Festival of History.
