ACORN Tablets: Making Technology Easy and Accessible for All

dlr Libraries are delighted to announce recent additions to our ASC lending collection thanks to Dormant Account Funding 2021.
The ASC lending collection includes sensory/tactile toys and equipment; tools to help build motor skills and items that may help develop life skills and literacy.
New additions available to borrow include See and Learn kits to aid literacy skills for those with Down Syndrome, fine motor skills games, sensory toys and LEGO sets.
Further information is available from your local dlr library branch or by emailing libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie

Dreamer’s Space

Corrina Askin

7 February – 30 April 2022: Level 4

The 4th floor of dlr LexIcon has been transformed! Mermaids float on the window out towards the bay, seagulls and seals vie for our attention, Wilbur has found his Quiet Place and look – there’s a special space where you can make your own Quiet Speech.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the audio-visual exhibition Stirring Memories: Stories of Yesterday, on Thursday 24th February 2022 at 2:30PM. The exhibition will be on display on Level 3, dlr LexIcon, Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, Dún Laoghaire from the 24th of February to the 30th of April.

What was life like in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown over the years? Storyteller Helena Byrne posed this question to members of local day care centres. Enjoy these stirring memories of trips to the Baths on sunny days, shopping in the much-loved local shops of the past such as Lee’s; and getting dressed up

17 February – 30 April 2022, Level 3, dlr LexIcon

Peter Pearson is well-known as a passionate advocate for the conservation of Ireland's architectural heritage, also as a historian and highly regarded painter. He is the author of numerous publications including Dún Laoghaire/Kingstown and Between the Mountains and the Sea. His new book The Granite Coast (O'Brien Press) will be published later in 2022. This exhibition is a celebration of his wide-ranging work and was launched by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Lettie McCarthy to a packed audience on Thursday 17 February

As part of Creative Ireland 2017-2022, dlr Libraries embarked on a number of projects including A World of Difference: Challenging Prejudice and Celebrating Diversity.

Cruinniú na nÓg 2022 takes place on Saturday 11 June, and is a national day of creativity for young people. On this day, we celebrate and encourage all children and young people to participate in culture and creativity. It’s a day of family fun and for getting involved; for doing, making and creating! 

dlr Libraries and dlr LexIcon will be closed from Thursday 17 March 2022 to Sunday 20 March 2022 inclusive.

Your online library system is changing – for the better!

From Tuesday 29 March, dlr Libraries, along with libraries all over the country, will introduce a new online library system with improved functionality to help provide a better service to library members.

The new system will have many improved features:

• Logging into your library account, managing your reserves, reading lists and your contact information will be much easier
• The catalogue will be easier to use and will have images and recommendations as well as themed bookshelves and links to useful resources
• You will be able to find, borrow

Spring into Storytime this April with dlr Libraries