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

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.

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.

To facilitate staff training and continuing professional development (CPD), all Dublin City Library Branches will close at 1 pm on Thursday 20 February. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Beidh Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath dúnta ag 1 pm Déardaoin 20 Feabhra. 

As part of Healthy Ireland at your Library funding, we're rolling out Lightboxes to all our branche to which would be provided in all our Librar help prevent Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the darker months.

Following a successful competition, Aisling Breen has been appointed to the role and will start on Tuesday 4 February.

Social stories explain social situations to autistic children and help them learn ways of behaving in these situations. These stories are sometimes called social scripts, social narratives or story-based interventions.

The 2025 winners of Nollaig na mBan will be celebrated at Charleville Mall Library on Monday 6th of January 2025 at 2pm. Tickets are free.

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