Once upon a time in a land far far way (1884 in Thomas Street and Capel Street to be precise) Dublin's first two municipal public libraries were opened. And now, 150 years later, you're using QR codes and phones to open our website.
To show just how far we've come, we’re inviting you to check out our ebooks, audiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. All for free through BorrowBox.
Whether you're already a member, or new to our libraries, everyone is welcome to explore our fantastic eResources.
Summer Stars runs from Tues 4 June to Sat 31 August . Get Reading! Now that school is over you can still spark your imagination, join in activities and take part in our exciting Summer Stars challenge.
Being able to read is no doubt an important life skill. Reading is seen as a valuable activity, as something that is good for your child. And it is! But like with anything that is beneficial to our children, we parents tend to, consciously or unconsciously, put ourselves under pressure to “get it right”.
The section’s main aim is to go out into the community and let people know about all the amazing things available in their library, both in branch and online.
Children's Book Festival Dazzles in Dublin City Libraries
The annual Children’s Book Festival lights up Dublin City Libraries this October. This much anticipated national festival promotes reading for pleasure, igniting a love of books in younger readers. We have put together a glittering programme of over 45 different reading, creative writing and illustration events for primary school children across our 21 libraries.
Tabhair aird ar seo a mhúinteoirí! Am Comórtais!
An bhfuil do dhaltaí ag baint suilt as leabhar a fuair tú ar iasacht ó cheann ar bith de leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath?
Dublin City Libraries launched a Children’s Literacy Project in Croke Park in cooperation with the Dublin GAA County Board for 6th class children from schools in the Dublin City Council area.
Going to school for the first time is a big milestone in a child's life. It's an exciting, yet somewhat nervous time for the whole family. We have put together a list of some of our favourite 'Going to School' books, which we hope will help your family navigate this new experience. All books are available to borrow or reserve in your local library.