Join Olga at Dalkey Library for a relaxed and social crochet session for adults (Basic crochet skills required). Sign up to join us for this event! Bring your own crochet hook and wool scraps that you have at home.  

• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email dalkeylib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7217

Join novelist Liz McSkeane for a reading from her acclaimed historical novel Aftershock, set in the aftermath of the catastrophic 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The novel explores power, ambition, and the human cost of rebuilding a shattered nation, through the rise of the formidable Marquis of Pombal. The evening will include a discussion and Q&A on the craft of writing historical fiction — from research and shaping real events into narrative, to creating voice, character, and dramatic tension from the past. Perfect for readers, writers, and anyone fascinated by history brought vividly to life. 

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In advance of our Flash Fiction writing competition for those over 16 years that we’ll be kicking off in April - read more about it in the April listing of this guide; the library will host a writing workshop with author Dave Rudden to encourage and guide aspiring writers. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some advice and writing tips from a published author! 

• Booking is needed to attend this event
• Limited spaces are available
• To book, please email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7218

Join us for an interactive session with library staff who will go through the many benefits of being a member of the Library. You will get an overview of online services including Borrowbox, Libby, Kanopy, Medici, Universal Class, Transparent Languages, the Library App and other online services offered by dlr Libraries. Other services particular to Deansgrange Library such as My Open Library Service and our local history collection will also be covered. All you need is your library card number, and your PIN.  

• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco

Join Brian Hassett for an illuminating talk on the history of astronomy, the scale of the universe, planets, deep sky, and backyard astrophotography. He will also provide links to useful YouTube channels and Facebook groups. 

• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email dundrumlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7220

As part of Irish Astronomy week, join us for an introduction to the world of Astrophotography, given by Reach for the Stars 2025 winner Liam Reddall.

Participants will be guided through the basic forms of Astrophotography, from capturing images of deep space nebulae and galaxies to incorporating the night sky and it's wonders into landscapes, featuring both space and our own environment.   

• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email ballyoganlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7222

Join staff member Kate to learn how to use rolled paper strips to decorate beautiful cards and Easter eggs. All materials will be supplied on the day, so just bring your creativity! Anyone looking to join us should be aware that this is quite a fiddly craft, so participants will need patience and manual dexterity!  
 

• This workshop is suitable for ages 16 years +
• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7218

Celebrate St Patrick’s season with Visual Artist Susie Fortune at this playful, hands-on art workshop inspired by snakes, shamrocks and swirling colour! Explore drawing, painting and collage to create a bold mixed-media artwork full of patterns, texture and imagination. This process-focused session encourages creative confidence, experimentation and fun. Please wear old clothes!  

• This event is suitable for ages 6-8 years
• Booking is needed to attend
• To book, please email blackrocklib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7215

Join Anyone 4 Science in Dalkey Library for a hands-on pneumatics workshop. Children become young engineers as they design and build their very own working dumper truck. Through guided, step-by-step activities, children explore real-world engineering concepts while developing creativity and problem-solving skills. By the end of the session, each child leaves with a functional dumper truck and a big sense of achievement—proving that learning science and engineering can be both fun and exciting. 

• This workshop is suitable for ages 9 - 12 years
• Booking is needed to attend
• To book, please email dal

Step into digital creativity with our Introduction to 3D Modelling Workshop, perfect for young people curious about animation, games, and design. This hands-on session with library staff covers the basics of 3D software - shaping objects, navigating 3D space, and using core modelling tools. Discover how 3D skills power industries from film and architecture to product design, fashion, and VR. You’ll leave with a solid foundation and the confidence to explore further. No experience needed.

• This event is suitable for ages 10 - 16 years
• Booking is needed to attend with spaces limited
• To book