Central Library
Opening Hours
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 |
Contact Details
All buses for city centre. Access the Dublin Bus timetable.
View all Library Events and Activities.
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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.
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.
Business events in association with Local Enterprise Office
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
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.
