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Explore our libraries with a virtual tour

We're delighted to showcase our new 3D virtual videos of some of our libraries with sensory services and facilities.
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1 January 2025

Makerspace at Coolock Library 

Makerspaces have become one of the primary places to learn crafts, trades, and technology. The Maker Space at Coolock Library is a multi-use, creative and educational community space.
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23 February 2023

ISL Story Sign

Dublin City Libraries is delighted to partner with the Irish Deaf Society in the ISL StorySign Project, a national project to produce filmed stories for children, signed in Irish Sign Language.
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23 September 2022

The Ballyfermot troop train ambush

Friday 8th July, 1921 a train carrying British troops; members of the Gordon Highlanders; and military supplies; cars, donkeys, horses, as well as civilians was ambushed as it passed under the railway bridge near the small hamlet of Ballyfermot.
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5 July 2022

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Recorded on 3 February 2021 as part of our Healthy Ireland at Your Library Online Webinar Series. 
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20 October 2021

Mindful Parenting

Louise Shanagher is a child therapist, a psychology lecturer and a mindfulness teacher.
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11 October 2021

The Ballyfermot troop train ambush

On 8th July, 1921 a train carrying troops, military supplies, horses and civilians was ambushed by members of the 4th Battalion Dublin Brigade IRA as it passed under the railway bridge near the then rural hamlet of Ballyfermot.
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8 July 2021

The Great Brunswick Street Ambush

Watch The Great Brunswick Street Ambush, March 1921, a talk by historians Cathy Scuffil & Liz Gillis for the 100th anniversary of .
Hosted by Dublin City Libraries on Monday 15 March 2021.
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14 April 2021

Dublin Remembers 1916 Video

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny today launched the 1916 Rising commemorative programmes of 31 local authorities, including Dublin City Council’s comprehensive programme to remember this pivotal event in Dublin’s and Ireland’s history.An Taoiseach said: "I know that these 31 County Plans for Ireland 2016 represent the outcome of many hundreds of hours of reflection, consultation and discussion involving thousands of people all over Ireland".View the “Remembering 1916” video for an overview of the programme for 2016. Dublin Remembers 1916 from Dublin City Public Libraries on Vimeo.See Also:DCC Press Release.Government Press Release.DCC Decade of Commemorations.Libraries & Archive Commemorative Projects.
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8 October 2015