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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.

Free bedtime story book for all children, 4 years of age and under

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?

Attention all teachers!  Competition Time! Are your pupils enjoying a book that you borrowed from any of the Dublin City libraries?

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.

To use a library resource, and to use it from home, you may need your library card and password.

With over 45+ events to choose from, including several family friendly events, there will be opportunities for parents and children to join in the fun together. Dublin City Libraries Summer Programme for Children includes events for children of all ages, with a selection of ASD friendly events, along with events as Gaeilge.

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. This year you can do a marathon read, a sprint read or a read from your couch; if you would like to register for the Summer Stars reading challenge, contact your local library.

Get a free World Cup Activity Book at your library! With the FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer it’s the perfect way to get kids reading and learning all about sport!