Peter Varga is an author, photographer and creator of the social media phenomenon Humans of Dublin. Over the past decade, he has approached thousands of people on the streets of Dublin and posted over 2,500 portraits and stories to his page. His collection beautifully encapsulates the essence and spirit of Dublin through its residents. Each portrait and accompanying story serve as a glimpse into an individual’s life but also as a piece of a larger narrative that celebrates the collective human experience. These stories range from uplifting tales of love and success to poignant accounts of

Quakerism, a sect inspired by the preaching of George Fox, arose during the religious upheavals of seventeenth-century England. The Society of Friends of the Truth, as they called themselves, attempted to return to the simpler values of the early Christian church. The fundamental belief was that there is that of God in every human being, and that intermediaries, such as priests, between God and man are unnecessary.

The first Irish Quakers came from England in the early 1650s and the exhibition will reflect their history and life since then, showing how this dissenting minority group came to

Launch: Fri 6 September, 11am - 12.00pm.

All welcome.

Living Well with Dementia is delighted to exhibit its Art Piece 'Colours Chasing Me' in Deansgrange Library during September in recognition of World Alzheimer's Month. 

LWwD aims to raise awareness about dementia, reduce stigma, promote early diagnosis, and provide support for people living with dementia in HSE Community Healthcare East, including weekly activity groups that are open to all but are particularly welcome to people with dementia, their families and carers. 'Colours Chasing Me' is a collaborative artwork created by talented

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council aare embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our iconic Harbour, and we need you on board! A pop-up will take place in September and October in dlr LexIcon as part of the consultation, with an opportunity for adults to share feedback, and for children to submit a 'Dún Laoghaire Harbour - Wish You Were Here!' postcard for consideration. 

The Dún Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan will be our directional chart for decades to come guiding how we want to use, develop and enjoy the Harbour, and its environs. Have your say!

Rotary Ireland and dlr LexIcon present Woodspace, an exhibition that features posters, video, design models and information on sustainable use of wood from forest to end product, including case studies of award-winning architects and designers alongside third level students. 

Collaboration is the theme of many of the projects featured in Woodspace including Venice Vessel and The Seamus Heaney Walk Seating Project. Both depended on support from communities, sawmillers, designers and makers.

Woodspace is an acknowledgment of the importance of forestry in climate change as outlined in Ireland's

Talk: Tues 1 October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Level 5, dlr Lexicon

To attend please email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 280 1147

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Libraries present an exhibition of digitised glass plate slides from the dlr Local Studies' Charles Hamilton Oswald Collection. Oswald, from Dún Laoghaire, had a special interest in yachting, and either acquired or inherited the collection which mainly depicts life in and around Dún Laoghaire Harbour. A digitised version of this unique collection will be available to view for the first time, reflecting an important period in the town's history.

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Discover the legend!

Step back in time to 1695 and set sail on an incredible journey with the legendary ship, the Ouzel Galley. This magical exhibition brings to life the exciting story of a ship that left Dublin Bay over 300 years ago. Discover what happened to the ship and its brave crew through the illustrations of artist Bex Shelford.

Fun activities for you!

Come and pick a spot on the map to guess where the treasure from the Ouzel Galley might still be buried in Dublin Bay! Explore the exhibition with a special activity booklet, full of drawings, fun things to spot, and creative ideas for

Located on Level 4, dlr Lexicon

Plan International Ireland, the development and humanitarian organisation advancing children's rights and equality for girls, is marking International Day of the Girl (11 October) with a powerful photographic exhibition. Girls in Crisis aims to raise awareness about the specific challenges faced by girls and young women dealing with conflict and displacement in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan through compelling visual stories. Girls are disproportionately impacted by conflict, with displacement often forcing them to drop out of school and putting them at greater risk of