Central Library

Celebrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week at the Central Library! 📚✨

Ireland’s SDG Week runs from 19–27 September. To mark this week of action, the Central Library team in Dublin City Centre put together a new book display. It features great titles for every age. 📖🌱

You can look at climate justice or pick up practical tips for living sustainably. The collection shows how small daily changes really do make a big difference. We've got the perfect book waiting for you.

📍 Where: Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry St, Dublin 1.
🎟️ Cost: It’s entirely free!

Don't forget your library card for your next book.

Swing by this week to look through the shelves. It's easy to find some inspiration here. We're trying to support the global move toward a more sustainable future, one book at a time. 🌍💚

🎬Thursday Film Afternoon at Dublin City Central Library!🍿

Join us for an entertaining afternoon of classic cinema on Thursday 1st October at 2.30pm.

This much-loved 1960s British film follows a charming, cheeky and self-confident Londoner whose carefree approach to life and relationships begins to catch up with him. With plenty of wit, memorable moments and a brilliant central performance, this classic offers both laughs and food for thought.

🎟️Date: Thursday 1st October
🕝Time: 2.30pm
📍Place: Central Library

Can you guess the film? 🤔🎥

Come along, bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of classic cinema at the library. 🍿✨

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“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!”
― Dolly Parton

RIP to Dolly Parton a ray of country sunshine and a great advocate of equal access to books for all through here imagination library initiative https://imaginationlibrary.com/

🎬 Join us at Central Library on Thursday, 3rd September at 2.30pm for a screening of a beloved Hollywood musical classic.

As Hollywood makes the transition from silent films to the talkies, a charming movie star, a talented young actress, and his mischievous friend find themselves caught up in the challenges of a changing film industry. Filled with dazzling song-and-dance numbers, romance, comedy, and unforgettable performances, this is a joyful celebration of the golden age of cinema.

📅 Thursday, 3rd September
🕝 2.30pm
📍 Central Library

Some photos from our Under the Sea workshop for children which took place last Wednesday.

The children had a wonderful time making turtles & jellyfish 🐢🪼

Don't forget that all library events are FREE of charge, however, you may need to book, which you can do on our Events page here:

https://www.dublincity.ie/events

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🎖️🥳Summer Stars Party 🥳🎖️

Tuesday 1st September at 3.30-4.30PM

You can book for the part at the link below:

https://dublincity.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/1154400752/131082309,8

Celebrate the end of summer & all the books you've read since June!

The winners of the Summer Stars draw & the colouring competition will be announced at this party.

Everyone will receive a certificate & get lots of treats.

Parents/caregivers must stay with the child for the duration of the event.

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We had so much fun storytelling and talking about libraries, books and reading at Coles Lane yesterday!

Exciting news about our future City Library!
https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/dublin-city-council-appoints-purcell-construction-limited-deliver-phase-1-parnell-square-cultural

*11/8/26 Update: Central has now reopened*

Due to unforeseen circumstances Central Library is closed.

Updates to follow.

We apologise for the inconvenience.