One Dublin, One Book aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a designated book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. This annual project is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries and Dublin UNESCO City of Literature, which encourages reading for pleasure. Christine Falls by John Banville is the One Dublin, One Book choice for 2026, and vividly conjures the society, politics and atmosphere of 1950s Dublin, from the power of the Church and social conservatism, to the treatment of women and emigration to America.  

dlr Libraries are

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion inspired by Niamh Garvey’s bestselling anthology Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices. This collection of personal essays by autistic Irish adults explores the diversity of autistic experiences—showing that there is no single way to be autistic. Contributing authors will speak about their pieces, the themes in the collection, and their writing process. This is a relaxed, welcoming event for anyone interested in the book, neurodiversity, or writing. This event is celebrating Autism Awareness Month.  

This panel will have Justin

Join SENSEable Kids for these sessions, designed for neurodiverse young people. The child will get to explore a multitude of sensory materials following their natural curiosity and their thirst for knowledge. The session is designed to provide a fun, supportive environment where the parent can follow the child’s lead in what order they want to do the activities. All of the materials are taste-safe and nut-free.  

• These sessions are suitable for ages 4 -10 years
• Booking is needed to attend. To book, please go to our dlr Libraries Ticket Tailor at the link below. Please note bookings will open

Join Spain Hughes-Fagan from Inventors Club for an engaging, hands-on workshop exploring AI, Machine Learning, ChatGPT, and other chatbots. Together, we’ll break down what machine learning is, explore real-world AI applications, and discuss both the benefits and potential risks of this rapidly evolving technology. You’ll also learn practical tips and tricks to craft more effective prompts and get better results from AI tools. This fun workshop is open to everyone—no prior experience required. Bringing a laptop is helpful, but not essential.

This event is for adults only.

• Booking is needed to

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 us for these fabulous Reptile Diaries workshops and meet some of the most fascinating species from the National Reptile Zoo! Learn about conservation, ecology, and animal behaviour, and get the chance to see these incredible animals up close. Ever wondered what a tortoise shell is made of, or what the skin of a live snake feels like? This is your chance to ask all the Zoo’s expert handlers. Come along and discover just how amazing reptiles really are! 

• Booking is needed to attend
• To attend, please go to the dlr Libraries Ticket Tailor website link below
• https://www.tickettailor.com/events