Blogs

Great news! Media Huis titles are NOW available remotely on Borrow Box. This includes the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent, Herald, Sunday World, Ireland’s Own and a range of regional and local titles.

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.

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

New library proposed for Drimnagh/Crumlin. Dublin City Council wishes to give notice that it intends to initiate the process leading to an application under Part 8 of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for the construction of a new public library and renovation of existing building to create a new public amenity on Crumlin Road.

Unveiling a commemorative plaque in honour of the iconic Irish actress, Maureen O’Hara, on Sat, 7 Sept. at 11am at O’Hara’s childhood home, 32 Beechwood Avenue Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 E9T4.

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.

Drumcondra Library staff, Ciara and Esme, share some of their favourite books from the collection.

Online newspapers and magazines are now available on BorrowBox! This means that you can get ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines all in one place. Some newspapers and magazines on BorrowBox ePress can only be read while you are physically in the library. This is due to access restrictions put in place by the publisher.

Fadó fadó, i dtír i bhfad uainn (1884 ar Shráid Thomáis agus Sráid Chéipil le bheith cruinn), osclaíodh an chéad dá leabharlann phoiblí cathrach de chuid Bháile Átha Cliath. Agus anois, 150 bliain níos déanaí, tá tú ag baint úsáid as códanna QR agus gutháin chun teacht ar ár suíomh greasáin.
Chun an dul chun cinn atá déanta againn a chur in iúl, táimid ag tabhairt cuiridh duit súil a chaitheamh ar ár ríomhleabhair, closleabhar, ríomhirisí agus ríomhnuachtáin agus iad go léir saor in aisce trí BorrowBox.