Dublin City Libraries

Dublin City Libraries will close from Saturday, 2 August to Monday, 4 August (inclusive), and reopen on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.  dublincity.ie/library/blog/a…

This early 20th-century cartoon warned Dublin’s workers that strikes would lead only to “poverty and starvation”—depicting the strike as a hare, leading the workman astray. A stark reminder of how political art shaped public opinion and the struggle for workers’ rights.

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

This book is attributed to Kilkenny highwayman James Freney (c.1719–1788), published to fund his emigration from Ireland. After a failed business and debts, he turned to highway robbery, became notorious, and later betrayed his associates for a pardon, becoming a local legend.

The Library in the Community team is at Pearse Square for Fair in the Square as part of the South Docks Festival! Great turnout! On now, until 4 pm Stay for the fun. Join the library! #MyDublinLibrary #bookshelf  #picnic

Which buildings, features & stories should appear in a Walking Trail of Phibsborough ACA? Join the community drop-in session 👇 📅 Weds 30 July ⏰ 13:00 - 18:00 📍 Phibsboro Library (D07 VX54) Can't make it? Online survey now live 🗳️ bit.ly/44VeasD

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.

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

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

Has anyone seen these? David has just sent me the pictures - previous winners of the Dublin lLiterary Awards on the steps of the library in the Ilac Centre. Fair play to @DublinLitAward @dubcilib @DublinCityofLit

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

Sill loads of time to join in the Summer Stars Reading challenge. Drop into your local library to sign up! #summerstars #creativehubs #summerreads #MyDublinLibrary #LoveLibraries #Booksbooksbooks

🌟Looking for your next holiday read? Why not try this cosy crime novel set on Lake Garda! 🌟 This who dunnit is great fun with a glamourous setting and a whole host of unpleasant characters to enjoy! A perfect holiday read for fans of Agatha Christie and Anthony Horowitz.

Have you noticed climate action happening in your area? ⚡We want to hear about the energy solutions that matter the most to you. Take our survey and get the chance to win a Home Energy Saving Kit for your home or community 👉 bit.ly/3SuDLTs

The Examiner ran a lovely piece on our Dublin Unesco City of Literature director! Thanks 😊 Read the full article here: irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arts…

A harsh assessment of public libraries in the UK. Irish public libraries, by contrast, are thriving and we still issue millions of books every year. As I've said before, we should never say that libraries are 'not just' about books. We should say we are about books and more!

Is aoibheann linn ár Síolta leabharmharc. An-chuid spraoi sa ghrian! #Gaeilge #MoLeabharlannBAC #RéaltaíSamhraidh

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Donkey's can't read so surely they're not expected to follow parking rules. This image captures the slow pace of city life before the dominance of the motor car. Long before delivery vans and loading bays, working animals like this were the backbone of urban transport

Our Summer Programme ☀️ is out now! So why not seize the moment... bit.ly/4eLWzYL #summerprogramme