dlr Libraries present a unique opportunity to see:

Three Joycean Films by Bruce Arnold, a collaboration between the Friends of Joyce Tower Society and dlr LexIcon.

Screen times, all on June 15th and on view for the following week:

The Scandal of Ulysses 10.30 am

Images of Joyce 12.30 pm

The Trials of Ulysses 2.30 pm

These 3 films will be shown on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s YouTube channel. See https://bit.ly/dlrYouTube at the advertised times and throughout the following week also.

dlr LexIcon in collaboration with our colleagues in The Friends of Joyce Tower Society offer a unique opportunity to see

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dlr Libraries: What to expect from Monday 8 June

As the Government Roadmap progresses, dlr Libraries are planning a gradual re-opening of our services in compliance with Government Guidelines. We are planning to open our physical spaces in phases from the 29 June and will keep you updated on these plans.

However, from the week beginning Monday 8 June, dlr Libraries are delighted to take a step closer to re-opening by offering our new Bag a Book: Contact & Collect service!

Bag a Book - Contact & Collect: How it works

Contact your local

Summer Stars National Reading Adventure 2020

Summer Stars is the public library national summer reading programme for children that runs from the 15th of June until the end of August. All children throughout the country are invited to join the adventure and to enjoy the fun and pleasure of reading and writing over the summer. Summer Stars is non-competitive and every child who reads even one book is regarded as having completed the programme – and it’s all completely free!

Renowned music lecturer Tim Thurston, a favourite with dlr Libraries members, shares with us his music choices in the hopes that music can provide some calming reassurance and will lift our spirits during this worrying time.
 

dlr Libraries are delighted to announce that Level 3 in dlr LexIcon is now open to the public for our Quick Browse Service, the next phase in the planned re-opening of our library spaces. We have created a mini Library via the Haigh Terrace entrance for our users to visit, browse and self-issue library material. dlr LexIcon Quick Browse includes a well-stocked children’s library plus a selection of adult fiction, non-fiction, large print, audiobooks and DVDs to choose from.

In line with public health guidelines on social distancing and hygiene, please be aware of the following:

• Visitor numbers

New technology to help those who wish to minimise interactions

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Libraries are delighted to introduce ‘Self-Check’ for the dlr Libraries App, which allows patrons to issue their own books via their smartphone, without the need to visit the desk or use a self-service kiosk. The new service is the first of its kind in Ireland, and is just one of the ways dlr Libraries are embracing technology to make sure library members feel safer, as libraries prepare to re-open their doors to the public. 

Speaking of the new functionality on the app, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Una Power said:

“Covi

dlr Local Voices Short Story Writing Competition

Thanks to all who entered our dlr Local Voices Short Story Writing Competition organised by dlr Libraries and we are delighted to announce the winning and highly recommended entries below. Thanks to our judges Leo Cullen, Sadhbh Devlin and Sara Keating and thanks to ALL who took part and shared their dlr stories, memories and musings with us.

As Sara Keating remarked ‘Despite their social isolation, the young writers of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown did not find themselves stuck for inspiration during the last few months. Many of them looked to the world

A visual history through postcards celebrating the centenary of the town’s name change during the War of Independence.

In 1821 the name Dunleary or Dun Leary was changed to Kingstown in honour of George IV’s visit to this bustling and rapidly developing town. In 1920 it was officially given the name Dún Laoghaire, referring back to the original Irish name for Dunleary. It is asserted that the name came from an old fort (Dún) that belonged to a chieftain called Laoghaire. It was a deliberate political act during the War of Independence, an act of defiance against the old order in Ireland. Name