LexIcon Library

dlr LexIcon is an award-winning, five-storey cultural landmark that opened its doors in 2015. As Ireland’s largest and most visited public library, it welcomes an average of 1,300 visitors each day.

Home to over 135,000 items across its adult, junior and local history collections, the LexIcon also offers more than 60 public computers, 165 dedicated study spaces and a  floor devoted to Local Studies and Irish authors. The building also houses the dlr Municipal Gallery, curated by the dlr Arts Office making it a vibrant hub for learning, creativity and community engagement.

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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: eBooks, eAudiobooks, online magazines, newspapers and online courses  

Events programme

Music Room  

Tovertafel (Magic Table)

Age Friendly Tablets

6 Internet PCs  

28 study