dlr Libraries are delighted to announce this seminar event, the first of what will be an ongoing series of collaborations between archivists and local historians throughout the country. Have you a collection of material that you feel may be of interest to your local archive or library? Would you like to know more about preparing it for donation? Find out more about this event organised by dlr LexIcon in association with the Federation of Local History Societies and the Local Government Archivists and Records Managers.

Free event but booking essential on eventbrite.ie

dlr Libraries would like to say a big Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to our 2018 LEGO competition. The theme for this year's competition was ‘Design your ideal play space using LEGO’. We were really impressed with the quality of the entries. After careful consideration our judge, Elaine Bowden of Bricks 4 Kidz declared the following category winners:

Age 0-7: First prize - Zoe Russell

Age 0-7: Second prize - John Steen

Age 8-12: Patrick  Reynolds

Age 13-17: Johnah and Naomi Lacy

And thanks to all of you who took part in choosing our crowd favourite: Patrick Reynolds. Congratulations to

All Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown libraries will be closed on the morning of Monday 5 November 2018 to facilitate staff training. All libraries will re-open at 2pm on Monday afternoon.

My Open Library is coming to Deansgrange!

My Open Library offers extended opening hours to library members on a self-service basis outside normal opening hours, seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm, 365 days a year. There are no staff present when My Open Library service is in operation. Opening hours with library staff are as normal.

Already in operation in some libraries across Ireland, My Open Library will become available to Deansgrange Library from Monday 12th November. Library members must be 16 years of age or over to avail of the service.

Freegal Music+ – Stream and download Millions of Songs, Free with Your Library Card! Explore over 20 million songs across more than 200 genres with Freegal® Music+ – completely ad-free, free of charge and available anytime! Stream your favorite music instantly or download songs to listen offline and build a timeless music collection. From today’s chart-toppers and timeless legends of pop, rock, jazz, classical, country, K-Pop to captivating soundtracks, children’s songs and so much more - the world of Freegal Music+ has something for everyone. With expertly curated playlists and personalised

dlr Libraries staff would like to wish all of our users and readers a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

Remember all library items, including books, CDs and DVDs, can be renewed and reserved online via our website. There are many online services on our website that can be accessed 24 hours/365 days a year, including downloadable ebooks and audio books, magazine and newspaper access, research and learning portals, as well as our new music streaming service Freegal. Just make sure you have your library card number and PIN!

You will find the opening hours for dlr Libraries over the Christmas

dlr Libraries What's On for January to March 2019 is out! Read it online here or pick up your very own printed copy at your local dlr library in the New Year.

From 1^st January 2019, public library members across Ireland will not have to pay fines for overdue items and no existing fines will be collected. All overdue fines on members’ accounts as of this date will also be removed. However, no fines does not mean no responsibility! Members will continue to receive reminders and overdue emails to prompt them to return items to their library and are asked to return items on or before their due date to allow them to be borrowed by other library users.

With fines now abolished, dlr Libraries are encouraging all residents in the County to make a New Year’s