The six shortlisted novels have been announced. The works are each translated from a different language and originate from a different country, with three continents represented on the list.
April Fools’ Day falls on the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day, for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending them on so-called fools’ errands.
Your new and improved online library system is ready!
Launching the new online service for Dublin City Library readers. The County Librarian, Mairead Owens, said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer this new and improved online library system to our members. Our aim is to provide the very best services we can, both in our branches and online. The new online service is a huge improvement and reflects what libraries are all about - offering a modern efficient service that looks great and makes it easier than ever to find the items you want to borrow.”
From March 30th Dublin City Libraries, along with libraries all over the country, will introduce a new online library system with improved functionality to help us provide a better service to library members.
This fourth volume in the very popular History on your Doorstep series returns to the approach taken in the first two books, in which the Historians in Residence contributed short pieces about the history, locations and people they had encountered in their work in the different areas administered by Dublin City Council.
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.
Library resources for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland
A warm word of welcome to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Dublin! Here at Dublin City Libraries, we’re very happy to welcome you to our city and to our library service. Our libraries are warm, safe, welcoming spaces and free to use. Please drop into your local library and ask about joining.
Dublin City Council announces the 2022 DUBLIN Literary Award Shortlist. Six books on the shortlist of the 2022 Dublin Literary Award, the world’s most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction.
Introducing Transcription Week, a call for participation
You don’t need to attend any workshops to take part, just register an account on https://europeana.transcribathon.eu/ and when the Dublin material is released start transcribing!
To take part email [email protected] and get in touch.