These Dublin Libraries Are a Great Choice for FREE Family Fun

Explore Dublin libraries offering free storytime, clubs and activities for families. Find your nearest branch across Dublin City, South County and Fingal.

These Dublin Libraries Are a Great Choice for FREE Family Fun

Check out a book, attend a class, discover a new skill or just avail of the peace and quiet – the library offers so much for the whole family. Discover and visit these local Dublin libraries for FREE family events and plenty more!

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Libraries in Dublin North County

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Balbriggan Library

St George’s Square, Balbriggan. Tel: (01) 870 4401

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 9.45am-5pm
  • Tuesday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Wednesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Thursday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Baldoyle Library

The Mall, Baldoyle. Tel: (01) 890 6793

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-8pm
  • Tuesday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Wednesday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Thursday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Blanchardstown Library

Civic Centre, Blanchardstown. Tel: (01) 890 5563

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Wednesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Donabate Portrane Library

Community Leisure Centre, Portrane Road, Donabate. Tel: (01) 890 5609

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Wednesday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Garristown Library

Main Street, Garristown. Tel: (01) 835 5020

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 1.45pm-5pm and 5.30-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Wednesday: 1.45pm-5pm and 5.30-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Howth Library

Main Street, Howth. Tel: (01) 890 5026

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 1.15-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Wednesday: 1.15-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Malahide Library

Main Street, Malahide. Tel: (01) 870 4430

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Wednesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Rush Library

Chapel Green, Rush. Tel: (01) 870 8414

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-8pm
  • Wednesday: 1.15pm-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Skerries Library

Strand Street, Townparks, Skerries. Tel: (01) 890 5671

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Tuesday: 1.15-8pm
  • Wednesday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Thursday: 1.15-8pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm (alternate)
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm (alternate)
  • Sunday: Closed

Swords Library

Rathbeale Road, Swords. Tel: (01) 890 5894

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Wednesday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Thursday: 9.45am-8pm
  • Friday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Saturday: 9.45am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
  • Sunday: Closed

You can find more details about Fingal County Council libraries here, including details about what’s on, latest events, online ordering, mobile libraries, and more. Please note, opening times and details are subject to change.

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