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The first book printed in the Irish language did not appear until 1571, over one hundred years after Gutenberg’s invention. The earliest works printed in Irish and using the Irish typeface were religious works commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I which aimed to convert Irish speakers to the reformed church.

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.

Copies of Written on the Body are available in our libraries, and also as an eBook on Borrowbox.

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.

Are you in Secondary School and a book lover?

Ask your parent for permission to participate in this competition. All entries will be entered into the prize draw. The best videos will be shared on our social media. We can't wait to see your reels!

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.

2025 is the Year of the Snake – symbolising wisdom, transformation and resilience – and the East Asian community in Dublin will come together to celebrate from January 25 until February 2.

Welcome to our new Dublin City Libraries book blog, Shelf Life! We will bring you the best of our library catalogue and help you find your next great read.