October Bank Holiday Arrangements
Published on 3rd October 2025
Dublin City Libraries will close from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 October 2025 (inclusive).
Branch libraries will reopen on Tuesday 28 October.
Don't forget you can access our collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, comics, graphic novels, language courses, databases and more besides over the October bank holiday weekend!
Plus explore Dublin's history through our digital repository with its vast collection of old photos, maps and ephemera.
Online Access 24/7
While our libraries may be closed, you can continue to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, newspapers and comics and avail of our online learning resources at any time, anywhere. Details of how to access all these services can be found on our eResources page.
Please note: you need to have up-to-date library membership and a PIN to access eResources. How to renew your membership online.
If you experience issues accessing our online services, we hope you will find the answer to your question on our support portal: Libraries Ireland Support.
Online Renewals
You can renew your loans online if they are not required by another member of the library. If you have forgotten your Personal Identification Number, you can reset it online. Please don't worry though, as there are no fines on overdue items.
Don't forget about My Open Library.
MOL is an unstaffed, self-service library, available at Drumcondra Library, Pembroke Library , Raheny Library and Walkinstown Library every day of the year! During My Open Library Hours you can borrow and return items, print, photocopy, use the Internet, access Free WIFI and use our study space. Available from 8am - 10pm 7 days a week .
Please note: you must register for My Open Library in advance.
Have a relaxing weekend.