Dublin City Libraries

13/10/2026

Modern libraries are about so much more than just books.

Dublin City Council Libraries provides access to an outstanding range of online resources that support reading, learning, research and digital skills development for children, teenagers and adults. With your library card, you can access these resources for FREE from home, school, work or on the go.

Whether you are supporting an emerging reader, helping a child build confidence with their literacy skills, or developing your own literacy and digital skills, there is something for everyone.

Click here to explore our eResources - https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/discover-free-online-resources-dublin-city-council-libraries-supporting-literacy-and-digital

13/10/2026

One-day strike this Wednesday, 14 October.

All Dublin City Council offices, including public libraries, will be closed to the public and many services will be disrupted. Emergency services will continue.

Latest updates: dublincity.ie

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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12/10/2026

🎃Socruithe le haghaidh Laethe Saoire Bainc i Deireadh Fómhair 🎃

Beidh Leabharlanna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath dúnta ón Satharn 24 go dtí an Luan 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2026 (san áireamh).

Atosclóidh brainsí na leabharlanna Dé Máirt 27 Deireadh Fómhair.

Beidh ár suíomhanna Leabharlainne Oscailte i Leabharlann Pheambróg, Ráth Eanaigh, Bhaile Bhailcín agus Droim Conrach inrochtana gach lá ó 8 AM go dtí 10 PM.

Bain sult as ár ríomhacmhainní ag am ar bith! 📲

Nasc sa bio 🔗

12/10/2026

🎃October Bank Holiday Arrangements🎃

Dublin City Council Libraries will be closed from Saturday 24 October to Monday 26 October (inclusive). We will reopen on Tuesday 27 October.

Our My Open Library locations in Pembroke, Raheny, Drumcondra and Walkinstown will be accessible daily from 8AM to 10PM, 7 days a weeks.

Enjoy our eResources anytime. 📲

Click the link in our bio to read more. 🔗

11/10/2026

Léigh greannáin agus úrscéalta grafacha ar do ghléas le cabhair ó do leabharlann! 🦸

Cliceáil ar an nasc inár bhféinaisnéis agus téigh chuig an leathanach ríomhacmhainní chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil.

09/10/2026

The Dublin Festival of History wraps up this Sunday with European History Day 🇪🇺

The day will be filled with talks celebrating the rich and diverse history of Europe. Presented as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Don't forget you can check out plenty of books relating to the talks and lectures at your local library. 📚

Check out our European History Day Reading List and explore just some of the books from the many speakers you may see across the day!

Click the link in our bio to explore the titles 🔗

09/10/2026

🥳50 Years of Ballymun Library 🥳

This October we are marking a special birthday here in Dublin City Council Libraries with it being 50 years since the first opening of Ballymun Library in 1976.

At the time, it was celebrated as the largest and best-equipped library in the city, carrying an initial stock of 35,000 books. 📚

Make sure you check out some of the event happening in Ballymun Library for this special occasion!
📚Book Bingo for Adults (13 October) - Book your spot through the link in our bio
🎉Community Celebration (17 October)
💯The Big Ballymun Quiz (21 October)- Book your spot through the link in our bio

Click the link in our bio to read more about 50 Years of Ballymun Library 🔗

Dublin City Council

09/10/2026

😀📚As part of , Donaghmede Library hosted the "Make Comics" workshop with childrens books author, Juliette Saumande. Students from 3rd class in Scoil Cholmcille Donaghmede learned how to create their own stories and comics with just a pencil and paper! 😀📚
We even got a sneak preview of one of the stories; "The Sad Shower Story".Well done to all involved! 😄👍👏😀📚 Juliette Saumande Dublin City Libraries Children's Books Ireland The O'Brien Press