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Central Library

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Ilac Centre, Dublin 1
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Opening Hours

Today
Tuesday
10:00 – 20:00
Monday 10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 20:00
Thursday 10:00 – 20:00
Friday 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday Closed

Opening Hours

Holiday arrangements (incl. public holidays).

 

Contact Details

01 222 8300
[email protected]
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Central Library Social Story

Everyone is very welcome to Central Library. Central Library Social Story (PDF, 2.7MB) shows you what to expect when you visit Central Library. 

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Creative Studio

Introducing our new Creative Studio. The Creative Studio is an individual soundproof booth with -45 dB of acoustic isolation, ideal for musical practice and professional recording. It provides an immersive experience and guarantees high-quality results. For more information please contact [email protected]

Music Library

The Music Library offers an expansive resource for music students and music lovers alike including a vinyl turntable listening post and piano learning facilities.

Music Library

Business events in association with Local Enterprise Office

Read all about the work pod 

Learning Hub

Learning resources, facilities and language exchange are available in the Learning Hub, Central Library.

Available Resources

  • Work Pod. Terms of use (PDF, 64kb) | Terms of use (as Gaeilge) (PDF, 86KB)
  • e-Resources - TTRS, uTalk, IELTS online courses.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Tovertafel Magic Table
  • Driver Theory Test CD.
  • Language exams preparation resources and a smaller number of language exam books available.
  • Language exchanges.

Below: Children's Library

Central Library children's section

Services

  • Activities For Adults
  • Activities For Children
  • Block Loans by Arrangement
  • Book Club(s)
  • Class Visits by Appointment
  • Exhibitions
  • Lectures
  • Library Tours by Appointment
  • Literacy Material
  • Workshops

Facilities

  • Accessible Toilets
  • Application Forms
  • Audio Books
  • Books in Other Languages
  • C-Pen
  • CDs
  • Conversation Exchange
  • DVDs
  • Ear Defenders
  • eResources
  • Home Energy Saving Kit
  • Laptops
  • Large Print Books
  • Local History Collection
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Print/Scan/Copy (Surfbox)
  • Recording Studio
  • Subscription-based research databases
  • Sensory Cubbie
  • Sensory Toys
  • Special Collections
  • Study Spaces
  • Tovertafel magic table
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Work Pod

Accessibility

This location is wheelchair accessible, and an induction loop system for use with hearing aids is available. Public toilet facilities are available near the library.

Location

53.350375, -6.263929

Address

Ilac Centre
Henry Street
Dublin 1
Co. Dublin
D01 E9V3
Ireland

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Upcoming Events

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Bealtaine 2025: 'Dublin Culture' with the Joyce Stagers

Thursday 22 May at 1.30pm
Central Library
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Poetry Reading: Vanessa Bell

Friday 23 May from 1.15pm - 2.15pm
Central Library
Vawn Corrigan Bealtaine event

The Aran Sweater - Our story

Saturday 24 May at 10.30am
Central Library
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