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Vision-net
Vision-net is the latest addition to dlr Libraries range of online reference services.
Launch of book on Dalkey man Willy Doyle
Carmel Uí Cheallaigh, Senior librarian in Stillorgan Library, launched her 5th book on Thursday 9th November in Stillorgan library. This latest book is a departure from her usual picture book genre. 'Man of the People Fr William Doyle SJ’ is about the Dalkey native, who led an exemplary life and explores how a young boy from County Dublin became a hero of WW1. Carmel wrote the text and the book is illustrated by Jimmy Burns and designed by Alan Nolan, both of whom have strong connections with the dlr area. Local historian Tim Pat Coogan helped launch the book.
Starry, starry night
dlr LexIcon is delighted to host a spectacular photo exhibition Images of Starlight on Level 3 until 5th January 2018 (currently on display on Level 5 until 3rd December). Leo Enright of the School of Cosmic Physics at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies has said of the exhibition 'Those who attend will be able to see many intriguing photographs of the solar system, our galaxy the Milky Way and other galaxies. It is a rare opportunity to view the highest quality astronomical images.' There are 60 images on show, including many prizewinning photos by Irish winners of the International
Humans of Dalkey
dlr libraries are delighted to be involved in a showcase of ability by the members of Dalkey Education Centre and extend a warm welcome to neighbours and local businesses to Dalkey Library for Humans of Dalkey; more than…
Tuesday the 21st of November at 6.15pm in Dalkey Library
For further information please contact
Amy McPartland on: 086 0438741
Irish Author Collection at dlr LexIcon
On Wednesday 22nd November, An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom Murphy launched the Irish Author Collection on Level 5, dlr LexIcon. This is an exciting new initiative whereby dlr Libraries will host a comprehensive collection of Irish authors in two sequences, one a reference collection and the other a lending collection, both of which will be invaluable for researchers, writers, students and the general public.
Many world class Irish authors have been associated with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown throughout the years and contemporary literary events, organised by the County Council such as the annual Mounta
Library closure notice
All Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Libraries will be closed on the morning of Monday 04 December 2017 to facilitate staff training. All libraries will reopen from 2pm on Monday afternoon.
People on the Pier Projection invitation
You are invited to an event celebrating the People on the Pier Project marking the 200th anniversary of Dún Laoghaire Harbour in 2017, projection on dlr LexIcon of People on the Pier photos on 6 Dec 2017 at 6.45pm
Many people took photos of themselves walking the two piers over the last year and we will project a selection of these photos on the side of the LexIcon on Wednesday 6 December from 6.45pm.
This event is the finale of dlr Libraries' Bicentenary of the Harbour celebrations and is a project which will have a lasting legacy for our Local History Collection.
All are welcome. Come and
dlr Libraries Podcasts
dlr Library Voices sees a number of highly regarded local and international authors visiting Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown every year. This year we've had the pleasure of welcoming Mohsin Hamid, Ann Patchett, Nicole Krauss and Ruth Fitzmaurice, as well as the 2017 Man Booker Prize-winner George Saunders.