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Pop up library
8 August 2025
Dublin City Libraries are delighted to be holding three Outdoor POP UP Libraries in Wolfe Tone Square this August. Join us on the 16th, 23rd and 30th August from 11am to 4pm.

New Library for Drimnagh/Crumlin

The public consultation phase of our Part 8 application for a new library at 314-318 Crumlin Road is now open for submissions and observations.
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25 November 2024

Shelf Life: From Page to Screen

Welcome to our new Dublin City Libraries book blog, Shelf Life! We will bring you the best of our library catalogue and help you find your next great read.
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15 November 2024

History on Your Doorstep at your Fingertips

We are delighted to share the ‘History on Your Doorstep’ series with you, written by Dublin City Historians in Residence.
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14 November 2024

Staff Pick: Frankie by Graham Norton

Review of Graham Norton's novel Frankie. A super life story.
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13 November 2024

Staff Pick: The Cazalet Chronicles

The five novels, tracing the fortunes of an upper-middle-class family, are set in Sussex and London in the period surrounding the Second World War.
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13 November 2024

Transition Year Citywide Reading Campaign 2024

This project encourages Transition Year students to read The Gone Book by Helena Close. There were two library visits schedules, the first, to showcase library resources for teens and teachers alike, including the benefits of membership.
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13 November 2024

Staff Pick: So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan

This short, compact book is a powerful and occasionally abrasive piece of writing.
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12 November 2024

Home Energy Saving Kits available at all Libraries

Did you know you can borrow practical tools to help you save energy from your local library?
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11 November 2024

Book clubs in Dublin City Libraries

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.
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6 November 2024

Storytelling and Toddler groups at Dublin City Libraries

Toddler Group / Baby Group/ Storytime for children takes place in the following Dublin City Libraries on a regular basis. Days and times can vary so it is advisable to check with the relevant library in advance.
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30 October 2024