Join award-winning children’s author Erika McGann as she reads from one of her most popular books for older readers, Tabitha Plimtock and the Edge of the World. With storytelling and bizarre trivia, find out where book ideas come from, and how anything you see or hear can become part of a story.

Suitable for 4th-6th class  

To book, email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7218

Save the date! The Lab at dlr LexIcon is delighted to host its 8th STEM Camp. Open to all students in Transition Year, this Autumn the programme will run over the course of one week and will bring together a broad range of topics including hands-on workshops and Maker Days. There will also be the opportunity for Q&A with established guest entrepreneurs. Places are limited so register now to ensure you’re involved!

The Lab, Level 3, dlr LexIcon

Suitable for Transition Year students

To register your interest, email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie

Join us for an interactive session with library staff who will go through the many benefits of being a member of the library. You will get an overview of online services including Borrowbox, Libby, Kanopy, Medici, Universal Class, Transparent Languages, the Library App and other online services offered by dlr Libraries. Other services particular to Deansgrange Library such as My Open Library Service and our local history collection will also be covered. All you need is your library card number and your PIN.

• Booking is needed to attend
• To book, please email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01)

Dr John Curran, literary scholar and archivist, is the author of the Edgar Award-winning Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks and Murder in the Making. Come along to hear this world-renowned scholar talk about the highlights, the life and the work of the famous author Agatha Christie, best-selling author of our times, bar Shakespeare!  

• Booking is needed to attend this event
• To book, please email deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7218

As part of Bloomsday Festival 2026, dlr Libraries is presenting a free screening of Old Ghosts, a short filmed opera created in response to the Penelope episode of Ulysses, in partnership with Irish National Opera. The filmed opera offers a playful and evocative exploration of the imagined origins of Molly Bloom and the final chapter of Ulysses, with music by Evangelia Rigaki and text by Marina Carr. Directed by Louise Lowe and conducted by Elaine Kelly, Old Ghosts was originally commissioned as part of Ulysses 2.2, a collaboration between ANU, Landmark Productions, and the Museum of

We kick off our Pride celebrations with a special Film Club screening of a modern LGBTQ classic: a beautifully-shot summer story set in 1980s northern Italy, following a young person’s journey through first love, self‑discovery and the intense emotions of a transformative season. Atmospheric, thoughtful and internationally acclaimed, it remains one of the standout queer films of the 21st century.  

• This film will be shown in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, A96 H283
• All are welcome, no booking required. 

Join us during Pride week for an in‑depth, research‑driven exploration of Ireland’s LGBTQ histories with scholar and author Dr Páraic Kerrigan. Drawing directly from his book and wider academic work, Dr Kerrigan traces the evolution of queer life in Ireland through media, activism, community spaces and cultural change. This talk offers a rich, contextualised look at Ireland’s queer past—grounded in archival research, interviews and academic scholarship. 

• This event will take place in The Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon, A96 H283
• Booking is needed to attend
• To book, please email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco

Join us for laughter and fun with the team from Genie Mackers - with a magic show, Storytime, puppet show, party games and bubble disco!

Suitable for ages 4 yrs+

To book, email ballyoganlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7222

Join Alison Byrne of Wildbird Studio for this beginner-friendly stained-glass workshop. All materials will be provided. 

This workshop is for ages 55 yrs+ as part of our Bealtaine Festival 2026.

To book, email ballyoganlib@dlrcoco.ie or Tel (01) 204 7222

Designed for neurodistinct children, these sensory music sessions are suitable for ages 4-12 years (with accompanying adult). Each child will explore the wonderful world of sound and music in a relaxed and fun environment. The sessions will include listening to music, playing a carefully-chosen selection of tactile instruments, and will incorporate other sensory elements to enhance the creative experience for all attendees.  

Note: Attendees are free to stay for as long as they feel comfortable and may leave with their parent/guardian at any time during the session.

Meeting Room, Ballyogan