Have a roaring good time in Cabinteely Library as we celebrate our historic friend, the dinosaur. We will have a fun-filled dinosaur hunt around the Library, and dinosaur related activities to keep your little ones busy.

Cabinteely Library and Garden   

Suitable for families  

All welcome, no booking required

Join dlr LexIcon Family Film Club for one of our monthly screenings. Young Michael and his dog wash up on a remote island when a violent storm sweeps them overboard during a sailing trip. Believing he's all alone, Michael is surprised to discover a mysterious Japanese man who's lived on the island since World War II. Initially suspicious of each other, the boy and the old man must soon join forces when dangerous invaders threaten their fragile paradise. An adaptation of the Michael Morpurgo bestselling children's novel, featuring the voices of Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy and Ken Watanabe.

A gentle introduction to Mindfulness for children with Sarah Tully as part of the Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme. Children will learn mindfulness techniques to relax, promote positivity and imagination. The session concludes with stories and exercises to encourage children to relax.

Suitable for ages 5 yrs+  

To book, email cabinteelylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7216

Are you ready to go wild at the seaside? Come along to Shankill Library for a Summer Stars storytime where library staff will be reading fun picture books and talking about exciting holiday adventures!  

Suitable for ages 3 yrs+  

All welcome, no booking required  
 

Join library staff for this craft workshop to celebrate Summer Stars. Make some jewellery and choose your next Summer Stars read! Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

Suitable for ages 8 yrs+  

To book, email stillorganlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7225

Join Wicklow-based artist Nicola Faull to create your own handmade book. Design a cover for your favourite book characters or tell your own stories.

Suitable for ages 8 yrs+  

To book, email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7224

Do you want to stroll like a tiger? What would you do if you met a crocodile? As part of Summer Stars, come along to Shankill Library to hear some nature poems with library staff.   

All welcome, no booking required
 

Interested in drawing and animation? As part of Summer Stars, join Joseph Orr and Sinéad Doyle from the award-winning Speak Broccoli to learn how to use the basic principles of hand-drawn animation to make your own creations come to life! This workshop is a mixture of live demonstrations, easy to follow drawing guides and practical hands-on creativity. All materials are provided and you get to take your flipbook home with you.

Suitable for ages 8-13 yrs

To book, email blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7215

Clever Little Handies present a Rhyme and Sign Storytime for parents and their babies and toddlers for Summer Stars. Join us as we bring characters to life through the magic of storytelling, creativity and sign language. Participants can sign along as we go, no previous experience necessary as a brief introduction to baby sign will be given with instructions on how to do the ISL signs that we will use. It’s not just about reading words; it’s about creating a multisensory experience that ignites curiosity and joy.  

Children’s Library, Level 4, dlr LexIcon 

Suitable for ages 0-3 yrs 

To book

How well do you think you know Dublin in Victorian times? Join author & illustrator Alan Nolan for this Summer Stars schools’ event as he brings you on a whirlwind trip around Dublin’s lost landmarks and creepiest crypts – as featured in his hysterically historical series of children’s books, starring the young Molly Malone and her best pal Bram Stoker! Meet the ‘real-life’ Molly and Bram, test your knowledge in the Dickensian Dublin Quiz, and learn how to draw a Deadly Dublin legend.

Suitable for 3rd -5th class 

To book, teachers should email shankilllib@dlrcoco.ie