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Is there a great American novel? Does it even matter if such a thing exists? The answer to both questions is probably not but it’s fun to speculate.

Beidh Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath dúnta ó dé Sathairn 3 go dtí Luain 5 Bealtaine 2025 (araon san áireamh). Athosclóidh leabharlanna brainse Dé Máirt, 6 Bealtaine.

Dublin City Libraries will be closed from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 May 2025 (inclusive). Our online services will continue as usual. We will reopen on Tuesday, 6 May.

The libraries are celebrating 30 years of Bealtaine with a jam-packed month of activity

Welcome to our new book blog, Shelf Life! We will bring you the best of our library catalogue and help you find your next great read.

As part of Dublin Remembers 1916, Dr Brian Hanley presented a lecture series which examined in detail the lead up to the Rising, what really happened over those momentous days and its impact on future generations. Part of the Dublin City Council 1916/2016 Centenary Programme.

This International Women's Day we remember the women of the 1916 Rising and their place in Irish history.  You can discover more about these women and their determined commitment to Ireland’s revolutionary movement in a new book Richmond Barracks 1916: We were there, 77 women of the Easter Rising.