Shankill Library

Shankill Library is a single storey Carnegie building with a garden to the front, set on a quiet road near the centre of Shankill village.  The smallest of our public libraries, it has been part of the community since it was built in 1912.  The building’s architectural style was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. In its early years the building also served as a courthouse and even a temporary church.  The library was renovated in 1978 and again in the 2000’s.

Floor area 165m²

Library Facilities

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

Our second busiest branch, Deansgrange was the first My Open Library (MOL) established within the Dublin area and is the most visited MOL in the country. The branch also has a meeting room and a sensory room.

Floor area 800m²

Deansgrange Library

Deansgrange Library first opened to the public on 2 July 1982, originally a red brick building constructed by T. Cummins & Company Ltd., it rapidly became the most frequented library in what was then Dublin County Council, later Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.   Deansgrange Library was fully refurbished, updated and reopened to the public on 15

Dundrum Library

Our most westerly branch, Dundrum Library is a two-storey Carnegie library built in 1914. Over the years, it has served various purposes, including as a Garda station and a community centre. Upstairs, there is a children's area and a study/event space. Downstairs, you’ll find the adult library, public PCs, printing facilities and a seating area. A public bathroom and water fountain are also available. At the front, the library garden offers seating, sensory features and bicycle parking.

Floor area 427 m.

Facilities

Dedicated collection of books, audiobooks and DVDs for adults

dlr Libraries is redeveloping its service in Stillorgan!

The  much anticipated 2-storey multifunctional library, which will have a floor area greater than 1000m², will serve as a focal point and destination for the local community and is anticipated to be delivered in early 2026.

Until then, a temporary library has been provided upstairs at Unit J, Stillorgan Shopping Centre. There is lift and stairs access from beside Dubray Books. While this new temporary space is smaller in scale, we are delighted to be able to provide the public with an interim library service. We very much look forward to