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Raheny Library

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Howth Road, Dublin 5
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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

My Open Library Hours
Mon-Sun 8am - 10pm
Find out more about My Open Library.

Holiday arrangements (incl. public holidays)

Contact Details

01 222 8322
[email protected]
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Raheny Library is within 10 minutes walking distance of  the following bus routes: H1, H2, H3, 6

Access the Dublin Bus timetable.

Raheny DART station is nearby.

Raheny Library Social Story

Everyone is very welcome to Raheny Library. Raheny Library Social Story (PDF, 3,378KB) shows you what to expect when you visit Raheny Library. 

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

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My Open Library

My Open Library is an unstaffed, self-service library available every day of the year! During My Open Library Hours you can borrow and return items, print, photocopy, use the Internet, access Free Wifi and use our study space.

  • Available from 8am - 10pm 7 days a week.
  • You must have a valid Dublin City Libraries card. Join online.
  • You must be 16 or over to register for this service. Under 16s can access with a parent or guardian only. Borrowers must bring a valid age ID (passport, age card etc.) 
  • If you would like to become a My Open Library Member please book an induction session first.  Please bring along your library card and some photo ID.
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Services

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

Facilities

  • Accessible Toilets
  • Books in Other Languages
  • C-Pen
  • Community Garden
  • Home Energy Saving Kit
  • Laptop and Tablet Lending
  • Laptops
  • My Open Library
  • Print/Scan/Copy (Surfbox)
  • Sensory Toys
  • Tablets

Accessibility

This location is wheelchair accessible. An induction loop system for use with hearing aids is also available.

Dyslexia-friendly C-Pens are available to borrow.

Age-friendly initiatives at Raheny Library include age friendly car parking space, reading glasses and a wheelchair.  Age Friendly Library (Age Friendly Ireland 2016).

Location

53.380065, -6.173126

Address

Howth Road
Dublin 5
Co. Dublin
D05 VY99
Ireland

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Upcoming Events

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Bealtaine 2025: 'Dublin Culture' with the Joyce Stagers

Wednesday 21 May at 6.30pm
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Board Games

Saturday from 2 - 4pm
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JUNIOR

Junior Book Club

First Thursday of the month at 3.15pm
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