dlr Libraries May Bank Holiday Opening Hours
May Bank Holiday 2025
All Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Libraries will be closed from
Saturday 3 May to Monday 5 May inclusive
All libraries will re-open on Tuesday 6 May
Deireadh Seachtaine Saoire Bainc Bealtaine 2025
Beidh Leabharlanna Dhún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin dúnta
ó Satharn 3 Bealtaine go dtí an Luan 5 Bealtaine,
an dá lá sin san áireamh
Athosclóimid Dé Máirt 6 Bealtaine
Save the Date! TY STEM Entrepreneur Camp 2025
The Lab @ dlr LexIcon is delighted to host its 7th STEM Camp. Open to all students in Transition Year, this Autumn the programme will run over the course of one week and will bring together a broad range of topics including hands-on workshops and Maker Days. There will also be the opportunity to Q&A with established guest entrepreneurs.
Places are limited so register now!
The Lab, Level 3, dlr LexIcon
Max 30 attendees
Suitable for Transition Year students
To register your interest, email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie
dlr Libraries News and Events May & June 2025
The latest dlr Libraries News and Events brochure for May and June 2025 is out now!
dlr Libraries Schools Quiz: Heats
Can your school become the next dlr Schools’ Quiz champions?!
Sallynoggin College of Further Education end of year Art Exhibition
We welcome the Art exhibition from the Sallynoggin College of Further Education. This initiative is of particular interest to anyone wishing to prepare a portfolio to gain entry to Third Level Art Colleges. It presents the work created by this year’s students and demonstrates how they have developed their ideas through a variety of techniques.
Level 4, dlr LexIcon
Cantonese Flower Exhibition
This mini-exhibition showcases the vibrant world of Cantonese ceremonial flower plaques — large, hand-crafted floral displays used in festivals, business openings, and community celebrations across Hong Kong. Learn about the symbols, colours, and craftsmanship behind these towering art pieces, and discover how they continue to evolve in modern times.
What to look out for:
• A handcrafted miniature flower plaque
• Archival images of traditional plaques in Hong Kong
• A peek into the meaning behind common decorative elements (like dragons, the phoenix
Bealtaine 2025 at DLR Libraries
Celebrate Creativity and Arts with Bealtaine 2025
This May marks the 30th anniversary of Bealtaine, Ireland’s national festival that encourages arts and creativity as we age. dlr Libraries are joining the celebration with a diverse programme of events across various branches.
Imram na nÓg 2025: Féile Litríochta do Pháistí
Once again, dlr Libraries is thrilled to partner with IMRAM na NÓg, the Irish language literature festival for Children.
Studio Theatre & Level 4, dlr LexIcon
For advance booking, email eolas@imram.ie
Coastival Family Fun Day at dlr LexIcon 2025
Ahoy there, join us for a day of free family-friendly events by the sea! We will have puppet shows, storytime, games, arts and crafts and much more!
Street Art Theatre Ireland bring their circus skills workshop, with props and tutors on hand to help.
Puppeteer Marie Denham will present Gráinne Mhaille, a tale told through light and shadow, the story of Ireland’s legendary pirate queen.
Messy Adventures will hold an interactive play session for babies and toddlers. While families and teenagers can engage with arts and crafts sessions.
There will be a treasure hunt and story time with author Erika
My Little Library Book Bags in dlr Libraries
My Little Library Book bags are back for all children starting primary school in September 2025!
To help children to navigate starting school, libraries have put together a bag with books and resources just for them that can be collected at any library.