Ballymun Library

16/09/2026

We had a great day at our Summer Stars ceremony today. Everyone received their certs and medals for completing the Summer Challenge.
We had multiple winners for the draw with our special guest Dog Man 😂, our bookmark competition winners (some which are available in branch) and we ended the day with a game of Space Bingo.

If you didn't make the ceremony today feel free to pop in and collect your cert this week.
⭐🔖🚀

14/09/2026

Join the Sustainable Life School in Ballymun Library on Wednesday 23 September at 6.00pm and uncover the many ways living sustainably supports a healthier lifestyle.

Don't miss your chance to explore how sustainable choices can transform your wellbeing:
https://www.dublincity.ie/events/sdg-week-discover-health-benefits-sustainable-living

🌱Discover the Health Benefits of Sustainable Living 🌱

Join the Sustainable Life for an inspiring session that goes beyond environmental impact and explores how sustainable choices can transform your well-being.

Get practical tips, learn surprising connections between sustainability and personal health, and leave feeling empowered to make changes that benefit both you and the planet. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your health while caring for the Earth!

📍Ballymun Library
📆Wednesday 23 September at 6pm

Click the link in our bio to book your place 🔗

07/09/2026

Sensory hour is back tomorrow 8th September. We have some new equipment a egg chair and a sensory voyager (shown in picture)
Ballymun Library runs a Sensory Hour for children aged 4+ and their parents or carers from 4:30 - 5:30 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
During Sensory Hour children can engage with our sensory collection of toys and equipment in our lecture room. Lights are dimmed and noise levels minimised as much as possible. We also spotlight items from Dublin City Libraries Assistive Software & Sensory Toy Catalogue.
These are free, drop-in sessions, no booking is required, and you can attend at any point between 4:30 and 5:30.
Children must be supervised at all times during Sensory Hour.

07/09/2026

Ballymun Forget Me Not Dementia Café is back this week on Wednesday 9th of September from 12:30 to 2:30. We will have reminiscence, bingo, cuppa, light refreshments and chat. This is a free drop in event in Ballymun Library for people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers.
If you would like to wear something purple for Alzheimer's month
Ballymun Forget Me Not Dementia Café is a recurring event taking place in the lecture room on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:30 - 2:30.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list for reminders of when the cafe is running please contact Ballymun library at (01) 2228356 or at [email protected]

29/08/2026

Deadline for Summer Star card returns is 31/8/26. Get your cards returned to receive a certificate on 16/9/26. Our ceremony is at 3.30 pm on 16th September with a fun afternoon planned.

29/08/2026

Don't miss out on our 50th Birthday celebrations, come along for bingo with a twist and maybe win a token spot prize. Booking essential. For Adults only.

27/08/2026

Téigh isteach sa leabharlann ar an 23 Méan Fómhair chun seisiún scéalaíocht agus ceardaíocht dátheangach a fháil! Oiriúnach do pháistí idir 5 -12 bliana d'aois. Chun áit a fháil, glaoch nó seol ríomhphoist chuig an leabharlann.

Join us in the library on the 23rd September for bilingual storytelling and crafts! Suitable for children between 5 - 12 years old. To book a place, please ring the library or send us an email!

27/08/2026

Tá an comórtas gearrscéalta fós ar siúl! Tá na hiontrálacha ar fáil sa leabharlann. An dáta deiridh: 31ú Lúnasa.

Our short story competition is still running! Pages are available in the library. Closing date: 31st August.

20/08/2026

We all had too much fun at our teddy bears picnic yesterday that we forgot to take pictures! The teddy bears that were sleeping over did not, however.

The aptly named Teddy and Teddy got up to a lot of mischief on their sleepover last night: watching YouTube, making prank calls and entering into our Irish short story competition! The duo were very tired after all their fun and we found them fast asleep on our trolleys!

Keep an eye out for more events coming up in the coming weeks. 🐻

18/08/2026

Baby book club is back on Monday 31st August 🥳