Tá Rua breá sásta go bhfuil an deireadh seachtaine ann agus gur féidir leis luí siar ar an tolg le breathnú ar chartúin ar feadh an lae. Tá Mamaí sásta go bhfuil an deireadh seachtaine ann freisin ach tá plean iomlán éagsúl aici siúid don lá! Léifidh Sadhbh óna pictiúirleabha, (atá maisithe ag Brian Fitzgerald, agus beidh deis ag na páistí Ninja Nádúr a chruthú! 

 
Rua is delighted that the weekend is here. He’s looking forward to lying on the sofa and watching his favourite cartoons all day. Mammy is happy that it’s the weekend too, but she has a completely different plan! Sadhbh will read from

Tá Rua breá sásta go bhfuil an deireadh seachtaine ann agus gur féidir leis luí siar ar an tolg le breathnú ar chartúin ar feadh an lae. Tá Mamaí sásta go bhfuil an deireadh seachtaine ann freisin ach tá plean iomlán éagsúl aici siúid don lá! Léifidh Sadhbh óna pictiúirleabha, (atá maisithe ag Brian Fitzgerald, agus beidh deis ag na páistí Ninja Nádúr a chruthú! 

 
Rua is delighted that the weekend is here. He’s looking forward to lying on the sofa and watching his favourite cartoons all day. Mammy is happy that it’s the weekend too, but she has a completely different plan! Sadhbh will read from

Join Shane Hegarty for a hilarious, heart warming twist on Greek mythology, perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. Alex is like any other twelve-year-old, except he is hiding a secret… he is part-minotaur. Yes, you read that right, Alex is part-boy, part-bull, which means he must worry about horns and hairy toes along with the usual concerns of school survival and awkward body changes! Just when Alex thinks life couldn’t get worse, a new kid, Theseus, shows up at school, and he’s on a quest to capture a minotaur….

• This event will take place in the Children's Library

Join Shane Hegarty for a hilarious, heart warming twist on Greek mythology, perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. Alex is like any other twelve-year-old, except he is hiding a secret… he is part-minotaur. Yes, you read that right, Alex is part-boy, part-bull, which means he must worry about horns and hairy toes along with the usual concerns of school survival and awkward body changes! Just when Alex thinks life couldn’t get worse, a new kid, Theseus, shows up at school, and he’s on a quest to capture a minotaur….

• This event will take place in the Children's Library

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people, and dlr is bursting with activity this 6 June! Young imaginations can roam free with writing and storytelling workshops at dlr LexIcon, dive into gaming and animation at Ballyogan Library, try music production and see some local talent with Music Generation dlr in Loughlinstown, and enjoy family fun in Shanganagh Park. Join us to try something new, spark your imagination, and celebrate creativity across the county! For more information and full listings, pick up a separate Cruinniú brochure during May

“My dear Stevie: I sent you a little cat filled with sweets a few days ago but perhaps you do not know the story about the cat of Beaugency”. This delightful opening comes from a letter written by James Joyce to his four‑year‑old grandson Stephen (“Stevie”). The story, commonly known as The Cat and the Devil (also called The Cat of Beaugency), is a playful, imaginative tale full of wit, mischief and charm. Following the success of last year’s performances, this engaging adaptation returns as part of dlr Libraries’ celebrations for Bloomsday Festival 2026, in partnership with the James Joyce

Join us this Bloomsday 2026 as we celebrate James Joyce! The programme will include lively schools’ performances at dlr LexIcon and Ballyogan Library, alongside a Bloomsday lecture, a special screening of the opera Old Ghosts, and other cultural events across dlr LexIcon and the James Joyce Tower. 

A dlr Libraries initiative in partnership with James Joyce Tower, and Irish National Opera

• Please note some of these events will take place in dlr LexIcon and others may be held in the James Joyce Tower 
• For more information, including bookings, see libraries.dlrcoco.ie and James Joyce Tower Events

Join us for an informational seminar from the Migraine Association of Ireland to learn more about this often misunderstood but extremely common condition. Discussion topics include an overview of migraine, common challenges experienced, and signposting to where you can seek help, followed by a Q&A session. Brought to you by Healthy Ireland at Your Library.  

Please note that this talk is for general information purposes only, and no clinical advice can be given or clinical queries answered, as this must be obtained from a doctor. 

• This event will be held in Blackrock library at 6.30 - 7.30 pm 

“My dear Stevie: I sent you a little cat filled with sweets a few days ago but perhaps you do not know the story about the cat of Beaugency”. This delightful opening comes from a letter written by James Joyce to his four‑year‑old grandson Stephen (“Stevie”). The story, commonly known as The Cat and the Devil (also called The Cat of Beaugency), is a playful, imaginative tale full of wit, mischief and charm. Following the success of last year’s performances, this engaging adaptation returns as part of dlr Libraries’ celebrations for Bloomsday Festival 2026, in partnership with the James Joyce

Pop into Cabinteely Library for our new drop in chess club for adults. Running on the first Wednesday of May and June from 2.00 pm – 4.00pm. Enjoy meeting others and a social game of chess in a friendly environment. Chess sets provided.   

• This group will meet on Wednesday 3 June from 2.00 - 4.00 pm 

• No booking is needed to attend this event