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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.
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4 September 2024

Starting school

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.
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13 August 2024

World Book Online: Back to School

World Book Online is an engaging and trustworthy resource which offers an immersive learning experience to learners at every level. It provides access to over 30,000 articles, 6,000 web links, 400 interactive maps and much, much more.
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13 August 2024

Back to School Resources

To use a library resource, and to use it from home, you may need your library card and password.
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13 August 2024

Comics Plus. Download the app TODAY

With Comics Plus, you have unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga.
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12 August 2024

Staff Pick: Florence Grace by Tracy Rees

Florrie is a likeable and endearing character who walks her own path, regardless of what others may think, believe or say,
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30 July 2024

Good Sports at Dublin City Library and Archive

Are you experiencing withdrawal symptoms following this year’s Euros? Will you be glued to the screen when the Paris 2024 Olympic Games start? Whatever the occasion, whatever your tribe, sport thrills us to the bone - the roar of the crowd, a sea of supporters in team colours, holding banners aloft or waving flags for all to see.
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25 July 2024

Drumcondra Library: Favourite Books

Drumcondra Library staff, Ciara and Esme, share some of their favourite books from the collection.
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18 July 2024

Newspapers and magazines: geo-restricted content explained

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.
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16 July 2024

Reading Books to Babies

An infant won't understand everything you're doing or why. But reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful shared activity you can continue for years to come — and it's important for your baby's brain.
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9 July 2024