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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.

Alan MacSimóin Collection in Dublin City Library and Archive

The Alan MacSimóin Collection is a wonderful collection for researchers interested in left wing activism in Dublin over the past few decades.
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8 April 2025

How to get started with PressReader

If you’re accessing Press Reader from a library computer or on a device connected to the library’s WIFI, you will not need to log in to Press Reader to use it.
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18 March 2025

Sensory Collection: assistive software and sensory toy catalogue

This exciting collection is designed to support children and adults with additional needs by providing access to a wide range of sensory toys and assistive tools.
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13 March 2025

One Dublin One Book 2025: Dublin, written in our hearts

One Dublin One Book aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This annual project is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, which encourages reading for pleasure.
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11 March 2025

President Higgins marks World Book Day with donation of books

President Michael D. Higgins has donated over 250 books to Cabra Library.
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7 March 2025

World Book Day: Dublin Firefighter releases new book

To coincide with World Book Day, a Dublin Fire Brigade Firefighter/Paramedic releases new book to help teach children what to do in an emergency. Two percent of all proceeds will be donated directly to the charity Oscar’s Kids.
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6 March 2025

Staff Pick: A Thread of Violence by Mark O’Connell

O’Connell writes incisively about Macarthur, the murders and indeed the political fallout.
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4 March 2025

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025

From 1-17 March, we’re hosting a fantastic line-up of free events, including Irish language exchanges, storytelling sessions, music performances, film screenings, and fun activities for all ages.
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3 March 2025

Resources to help you learn the Irish language

Learn Irish for free with some of Dublin City Libraries’ online resources
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3 March 2025

Staff Pick: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

For those willing to venture to gothic spaces with unsettling explicit descriptions, this bold novel won’t disappoint
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17 February 2025