blog

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.

Pop up Library at Wolfe Tone Square

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.
Read More
8 August 2025

Leabharlann Shráid Chaoimhín: Dúnadh Sealadach

Beidh Leabharlann Shráid Chaoimhín dúnta don phobal ó Dé hAoine an 8 Lúnasa go dtí Dé Sathairn an 16 Lúnasa chun oibreacha athchóirithe a éascú i Leabharlann na Sóisear.
Read More
30 July 2025

A Summer Adventure with Summer Stars

Summer Stars runs fromthe 3 of June - 30 of August 2025. 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.
Read More
2 July 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.
Read More
3 March 2025

All about Ireland Reads

Ireland Reads is a campaign to get the whole country reading during February in the lead up to a national day of reading on Saturday, February 22.
Read More
5 February 2025

Family Time at Your Library

Family events and activities take place in all libraries during the month of December to support the involvement of the whole family in children’s reading.
Read More
28 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.
Read More
14 November 2024

Libraries: a lifeline for local communities

Libraries are one of THE most important gathering places in our communities. Not only are they places of learning and personal growth but leisure.
Read More
26 September 2024

Library in the Community

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.
Read More
4 September 2024

Annual Sir John T. Gilbert Commemorative Lecture

Dublin City Library and Archive is pleased to present the annual Sir John T. Gilbert Commemorative Lecture which will be held on 29th May 2024 with a talk by Professor Jane Ohlmeyer entitled, ‘The lived experiences of women in early modern Dublin’.
Read More
30 May 2024