Dublin City Libraries

BIG NEWS!!! 🥳🥳Outdoor POP UP Library Wolf Tone Square, 16, 23 and 30 August. Storytelling, face painting, books, music, art and crafts. Watch this space for more details! #MyDublinLibrary #LoveLibraries #Booksbooksbooks #popuplibrary #wolftonesquare #centrallibrary

Kevin Street Library

Kevin Street Library will be closed to the public from Friday 8 August to Saturday 16 August, inclusive, for essential remedial works.

It will reopen to the public on Monday, 18 August.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

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Image of of two men tobagganing

📚Do you love history? Why not apply to become a Dublin City Historian in Residence?📚

The residencies run from 2 January 2026 until 31 December 2027. Closing date for applications is Thursday 31 July. Further details here: www.dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie/news/open-ca...

BorrowBox on mobile devices

Take part in a research survey of BorrowBox users and help our friend and colleague, Colm F.

This survey questionnaire takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

Scan the QR code in the blog or use the link provided.

Thanking you in advance.

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The Library in the Community team is at Pearse Square for Fair in the Square as part of the South Docks Festival!
Great turnout! The colours are gorgeous. Luv the red train. On now until 4pm.

Stay for the fun. Join the library!

#MyDublinLibrary #bookshelf #picnic

Ülkü is one lucky cat; our library attendant spotted her out of the window in the car park!

The team came together and worked hard to shower her with lots of love, food, and water.

She has made herself so at home that she's even started helping us with work! 🐾❤🐾

#librarycat #RathminesLibrary

It is, and will be moreso after the paint job...

Old doorways, Pearce Street Library

The Dublin Room, Pearse Street Library, will be closed for painting and decorating from Friday, 1 August, to Saturday, 23 August.

It will reopen to the public on Monday, 25 August.

Which buildings, features and stories should be included in a Walking Trail of Mountjoy Square and North Great George’s Street Architectural Conservation Areas?

Community drop-in: The James Joyce Centre, Thurs 31st July, 10am-3pm.

#WonderWander #Heritage #Conservation @dublincitylibs.bsky.social

Poster of Clerys in the Capuchin Annual 1949

Look what we found! Published in the Capuchin Annual 1949. A library in Clerys, who'd have thought! Anyone remember this?
#MyDublinLibrary #LoveLibraries #Booksbooksbooks

Black and white photo of musician Chien Bugle

🎵Join us for a FREE classic guitar recital with Chien Buggle on Wednesday 30 July at 6.30pm! The concert will take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Reading Room in Dublin City Library and Archive on Pearse Street. 🎵

Booking essential as spaces limited: bit.ly/4kLXSIJ

Cabra Library is open for borrowing now. Thanks for your patience.

Montage of Cabra Library

Due to heavy rainfall, Cabra Library has been flooded in several areas and, therefore, will not open until later this morning.

Please bear with us.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

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Toys and books 📚

Tá Grúpa Spraoi nua i Leabharlann Chabraí gach ceathrú Aoine den mhí ag 10:30-11:30 r.n.
Seisiún cairdiúil agus spraíúil do thuismitheoirí/ feighlí agus a bpáistí óga le comhrá, spraoi agus nascadh le cheile.

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#Moleabharlannabác

Join us on Wednesday, 23rd July, as the Army No. 1 Band performs a Free Lunchtime Recital at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin.
The recital will begin at 13:00, and the band will play a diverse selection of music. Fun for all the family!
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Panoramic view of Dublin city.

Codema - Dublin’s Energy Agency wants to know what you think about energy use in Dublin!

🌳 Your voice can help build a fossil fuel-free future for our capital.

It’s your chance to have your say in how Dublin transitions to cleaner, greener energy.

👉 Take the survey now: bit.ly/3GIjkzN

Logo and cartoon character

Is bunachar sonraí de r-leabhair é TeenBookCloud dírithe ar léitheoirí idir 11 angus 18.

Áirítear ann Úrscéalta Grafacha, Úrscéalta Ilmheánacha, rLeabhair, sárlitríocht, físeáin de chuid National Geographic, acmhainní do mhúinteoirí, agus closleabhair.

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Lady reading a book.

The Examiner ran a lovely piece on our Dublin Unesco City of Literature director!

Thanks 😊

Read the full article here:

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

Dublin City Libraries will close from Saturday, 2 August to Monday, 4 August (inclusive), and reopen on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

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Tablet and colourful icons and logo.

Rochtain ar leagan iomlán Leabharlann Britannica sa bhaile!

Níl uait ach do chárta Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath agus PIN.

Tuilleadh eolais: dcpla.ie/37BjYuf

Rochtain iargúlta ó aon áit.

Nasc sa bio.

#moleabharlannbác #teanga

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Summer accoutrements

Our Summer Programme ☀️ is out now!

So why not seize the moment...

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#summerprogramme

UCD Library Systems Assistant job announcement. A temporary position is available with our Library IT team. Apply by 11 July. A photo of the white UCD letters and the UCD Lake with James Joyce Library in the background is included.

Another job opportunity!😀
We are looking for a Systems Assistant to work as a key member of our stellar Library IT Team, with responsibility for handling and troubleshooting various IT queries.

See UCD Jobs www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs for full details. Apply by 11th July at 12 noon! #LISjobsIE

Near FM Job Vacancy
Media Coordinator, with responsibility for outreach, funded through the CDETB. Full details here:

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An invitation to the launch of Dublin's Industrial Heritage: From Sandymount Strand to Crumlin Road, a new book by Rob Goodbody, commissioned by Dublin City Council's Heritage Office, published by Wordwell, and part-funded by the Heritage Council. The launch will take place in Rathmines Library on Thursday 17th July from 6 to 7:30pm.

Dublin City Council's Heritage Office and @wordwellbooks.bsky.social invite you to the launch by Senator Michael McDowell of 'Dublin's Industrial Heritage: From Sandymount Strand to Crumlin Road' by Rob Goodbody. All welcome!

🗓️ Thursday 17th July
⏰ 6-7:30pm
📍 Rathmines Library

Lollypop and watermelon

Beidh Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath dúnta ón Satharn 2 Lúnasa go dtí an Luan 4 Lúnasa (san áireamh) agus athosclóidh siad Dé Máirt 5 Lúnasa 2025.

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Cartoon characters and birthday cake

The Moomins are 80 years, Pearse Street Library invites you to a party!

Come in costume if you like. Every attendee will enter a draw to take home a Moomintroll toy!

Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential:

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Emerald Insight relaunch!
 
The launch is planned for the week commencing 21 July, and there may be brief periods of disruption. 
 
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This is why public libraries are COOL.

Quote by Terry Hall from The Specials.

Join your library today.

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#mydublinlibrary #lovelibraries #water

Please note that items given for the swap should be items no longer required.
 
People who don’t use their tokens on the day can book and pay for a Change Clothes Dublin swap and use their leftover tokens there.