dlr LexIcon is an award-winning building on five floors. Opened in 2015, it is the biggest and most visited public library in Ireland with an average of 1,300 visitors every day.

With 135,000+ items in the adult, junior and local history libraries, 60+ computers, 159 study spaces, a floor dedicated to Local Studies and an Irish author collection, as well as the dlr Municipal Gallery managed by dlr Arts Office, there is plenty to discover at the LexIcon.

Floor area 6,327m²

Blackrock Library

Blackrock Library is situated in the heart of Blackrock in a beautifully restored 1905 Carnegie building which retains many original features.   The library was fully renovated in 2014 and includes a mezzanine study area and an attractive Reading Room which hosts a range of activities for all ages.  We have a very interesting local history collection along with our extensive adult and children’s stock, plus sensory toys to use in the library.  

Floor area 537m²
 

Library Facilities

Dedicated collection of books, Audiobooks and DVDs for adults, young adults, and children

Online

Dalkey Library

Dalkey Library is situated In the centre of the village. The Library is our second My Open Library (MOL) branch.  Alongside the adult and junior sections, the Library contains a study area, a music room, a meeting room and the Maeve Binchy garden.

Floor area 397m²

Library Facilities

Dedicated collection of books, audiobooks and DVDs for adults, young adults, and children

Magazines and newspapers

Online resources: eBook's, eAudiobooks, online magazines, newspapers and online courses  

Events programme

Music Room  

Tovertafel (Magic Table)

Age Friendly Tablets

6 Internet PCs  

28 study