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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Make sure to check out your local library and find out what classes and events that they run throughout the year. Your local library branch is a wonderful – and free! – resource for families.
Some branches run parent and toddler groups, storytelling sessions, arts and crafts classes, and so on. Not to mention the fact that there is free computer access for library members and the option to borrow books, music, DVDs and more.
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Dublin City Libraries
This list of Dublin City Libraries includes 21 public libraries in Dublin City Centre, Dublin North Central and North City, as well as Dublin South Central and South City.
We’ve also got listings for libraries in South Dublin and libraries in North Dublin – why not try a different branch for a change?
Ballyfermot Library
Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. Tel: (01) 626 9324
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Ballymun Library
Ballymun Road, Dublin 11. Tel: (01) 842 1890
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Cabra Library
Navan Road, Dublin 7. Tel: (01) 869 1414
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Central Library
Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1. Tel: (01) 222 8473
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Charleville Mall Library
North Strand, Dublin 1. Tel: (01) 874 9619
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Coolock Library
Barryscourt Road, Dublin 17. Tel: (01) 847 7781
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Dolphin’s Barn Library
Parnell Road, Dublin 12. Tel: (01) 454 0681
Opening hours:
- Monday: 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Donaghmede Library
Donaghmede Shopping Centre, Grange Road, Dublin 13. Tel: (01) 848 2833
Opening hours:
- Monday: 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 1pm-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Drumcondra Library
Millmount Avenue, Dublin 9. Tel: (01) 837 7206
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Tuesday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Thursday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Finglas Library
Main Shopping Centre, Jamestown Road, Finglas. Tel: (01) 834 4906
Opening hours:
- Monday: 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Inchicore Library
34 Emmet Road, Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 453 3793
Opening hours:
- Monday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Kevin Street Library
18 Lower Kevin Street, Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 222 8488
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 1pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 1pm-8pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Marino Library
14-20 Marino Mart, Fairview. Tel: (010 833 6297
Opening hours:
- Monday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Pearse Street Library / Dublin City Library and Archive
138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Pembroke (Ballsbridge) Library
Anglesea Road, Dublin 4. Tel: (01) 668 9575
Opening hours:
- Monday: 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 1pm-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Phibsboro Library
Off North Circular Road, Phibsboro. Tel: (01) 830 4341
Opening hours:
- Monday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Raheny Library
Howth Road, Raheny. Tel: (01) 831 5521
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Rathmines Library
157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. Tel: (01) 497 3539
Opening hours:
- Monday: 10am-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-8pm
- Wednesday: 10am-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-8pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Ringsend Library
Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4. Tel: (01) 668 0063
Opening hours:
- Monday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 12.45-4pm and 4.45-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Terenure Library
Templeogue Road, Dublin 6W. Tel: (01) 222 8700
Opening hours:
- Monday: 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
Walkinstown Library
Percy French Road, Dublin 12. Tel: (01) 222 8890
Opening hours:
- Monday: 1pm-8pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-1pm and 1.45-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
You can find more details about Dublin City 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.
Click here to see libraries in Dublin South County and Dublin North County
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