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Central Library

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Ilac Centre, Dublin 1
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Opening Hours

Today
Thursday
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

Buses: all buses for city centre. Access the Dublin Bus timetable.

View all Library Events and Activities. For upcoming events in this location, see below. 

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Music Section

Dublin City Libraries has a significant music collection with most branches providing a range of music and music literature.

The main body of the collection is located in the Central Library.

Music Library

Business Information

For business research, information on starting or growing your business, career and retraining opportunities, access the Business Information resources available in the Central Library.

Learning Hub

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

Available Resources

  • e-Resources - TTRS, uTalk, Microsoft Imagine, IELTS online courses.
  • A smaller number of computers are available for language learning and computer courses.
  • Assistive technology.
  • Tovertafel Magic Table
  • Driver Theory Test CD.
  • Language exams preparation resources and a smaller number of language exam books available.
  • A certification of learning hours completed remains available on request.
  • 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
  • Demonstrations
  • Exhibitions
  • Lectures
  • Library Tours by Appointment
  • Literacy Material
  • Workshops

Facilities

  • Application Forms
  • Audio Books
  • Books In Other Languages
  • CDs
  • Computers
  • Conversation Exchange
  • DVDs
  • eResources
  • Lapsafe lockers
  • Laptops
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Print/Scan/Copy (Surfbox)
  • Sensory Cubbie
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Tovertafel magic table
  • Toilets
  • Tablets
  • Study Spaces
  • Special Collections
  • Wi-Fi

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 DY80
Ireland

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Upcoming Events

entrepreneur

Financial Supports & Grants for Entrepreneurs

Thursday 26 May 6pm – 7.30pm
Central Library
Sunday Journal

Joe Moore and the Sunday Journal: The Insurance Man who wanted to own a newspaper

Wednesday 1 June at 1.00pm
Central Library
online

How To Use Online Job Web Sites For Job Hunting

Tuesday 7 June at 1.15pm
Central Library
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