In line with the Government's decision for Dublin City and County to move to Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19 for three weeks, dlr Libraries will be closing our branches to the public and reinstating our Bag a Book: Contact and Collect service. Our national online catalogue is also active, so books can be reserved both online and via phone for collection at your chosen dlr library branch.

You can also place requests for particular items in the usual way - using our online catalogue, using the dlr Libraries app, by email or by phone (see contact details for your local branch here)

On Friday 18th September we awarded our Lego prizewinners 2020 their prizes, with the help of An Cathaoirleach Councillor Una Power and Elaine Bowden from Bricks4 Kidz, South County Dublin.

A huge congratulations to our winners but also to all 23 children that entered the competition and livened up the children's library in dlr LexIcon from Wed 16th to Friday 18th September. While we didn't have as many entries to our competition as in previous years,  we were delighted to see the 23 builds arriving! The standard, flair, imagination and skill were all of a very high standard and it was a

October is Children's Book Festival month! dlr libraries have a selection of events for both families and school classes, that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or classroom. Read on for more details!

Dalkey Library temporary closure from Thursday October 1st - Sunday 18th October incl.

Dalkey Library will be closing for a short period in order to progress some works to upgrade the library facilities at the branch. As well as a new meeting room, greater study capacity, upgraded music room and a more comfortable mezzanine reading area, Dalkey Library will become one of two libraries in the County offering the My Open Library service which allows access to the building by registered patrons outside opening hours.

During the months of October and November 2020, dlr LexIcon has planned a series entitled Plays in the Park, supported by Creative Ireland funding. The plays will be performed in Moran Park for the most part, beside the Library. We will be collaborating with artistes who have worked with us before so we know that audiences will be entertained and stimulated. It is an important step towards providing a measure of confidence for community audiences and opportunities for artistes to perform for live audiences again. Some of the performances will also be live-streamed.

Performances are advertised

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This mid-term break why not joins dlr Libraries online for some wonderful Halloween themed events. We have Creepy Creatures art making workshops with artist Kim Jenkinson, Spooky Stories from storyteller Helena Byrne with tales connected to the pooka, the banshee and Halloween traditions. Aoife Munn is on hand to help little ones make potions and wands and to help older children make pumpkin carving creations.

All of these sessions will be delivered online via zoom.

Please email librarybookings@dlrcoco.ie to book your child’s place.

Note:

• please specify event and event time you wish them to attend

As part of Children’s Book Festival 2020, dlr libraries are delighted to announce the launch of dlr Scéal Trail a brand new, exciting outdoor reading initiative launching Thursday 22 October, and supported by the Creative Ireland Programme.

What is dlr Scéal Trail?

dlr Scéal Trail is an outside story walk that everyone can enjoy! A scéal trail or story walk is a book delivered in an exhibition format that you can follow, from beginning to end, as you walk with your family or friends.

What’s the story?

Our very first Scéal Trail is a beautiful book written by Sadhbh Devlin, the dlr Writer in

As part of Children’s Book Festival 2020, dlr libraries are delighted to announce the launch of dlr Scéal Trail a brand new, exciting outdoor reading initiative launching Thursday 22 October, and supported by the Creative Ireland Programme.

What is dlr Scéal Trail?

dlr Scéal Trail is an outside story walk that everyone can enjoy! A scéal trail or story walk is a book delivered in an exhibition format that you can follow, from beginning to end, as you walk with your family or friends.

What’s the story?

Our very first Scéal Trail is a beautiful book written by Sadhbh Devlin, the dlr Writer in

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council marked the Decade of Centenaries Programme in 2019 with a celebration of The Oratory of the Sacred Heart, built on the grounds of St. Mary's Dominican Convent in 1919. The Oratory was hand-painted by Sister Concepta Lynch over a period of 16 years from 1920-1936 and the result is a stunning example of the Celtic Revival style. The celebrations in 2019 included a large exhibition at dlr LexIcon, a new book entitled Divine Illumination published by New Island Books, a redesigned exhibition at the Oratory on Library Road