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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Senior Librarians Noreen Herlihy and Adrienne Gilmartin, also their respective teams, for all the great work. The Awards recognise inspiring adult, community, and further education initiatives across Ireland.
End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites and the Path of Political Disintegration by Peter Turchin
By some estimates, 49% of the world’s adult population is due to vote in elections in 2024 and what better way to begin the year than with Turchin’s brilliant book about how much trouble some of these same societies are in.
The work pod has been installed to provide a more private collaborative space for patrons to use for workforce related work e.g. online interviews, training, group project work or (non-fee) tutoring. The unit is equipped with power and can seat up to four people. This policy outlines the rules and guidelines for use of the facility.
The work Pod at the Central Library provides a more private collaborative space for library members to use for work related activities e.g. online interviews, training, group project work or (non-fee) tutoring. The unit is equipped with power and can seat up to four people.
Our new Hublets allow you to borrow a tablet and use it in the library. No longer are eBooks, magazines, movies, menus, or self-help apps limited to those that have their own electronic devices.
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.
