Age-Friendly Libraries

Services 

• Book Drop Service – operates from dlr LexIcon. Deliveries of books and other stock items directly to your door 
• Shared national catalogue and distribution service – reserve items from other libraries, collect them from your local branch 

Resources 

• Large Print books, audio books, book sets, online courses, podcasts of previous events 
• Local history/local studies materials and resources in each library plus dedicated Local Studies section in dlr LexIcon 
• Reader Pens 
• Acorn Tablets 
• Home energy saving kits / thermal leak detectors, energy monitors  
• Rendever VR headsets – targeted content for senior age cohort 
• Tovertafels in 3 branches – LexIcon, Dalkey and Deansgrange 

Programming 

• Bealtaine Festival (designated annual budget, part of overall adult events budget) 
• Cuairt & Cultúr - events programme in day centres and residential care settings (in collaboration with dlr Age-Friendly Programme Office) 
• Physical health – yoga, active movement sessions (in partnership with dlr Sports Partnership) 
• Mental health & well-being – dlr Social Prescribing Programme (in partnership with Southside Partnership) GBHI Brain Health talks/workshops 
• Arts and Crafts workshops/courses 
• Yarnspinners storytelling circle, oral tradition projects e.g. Stirring Memories  
• Varied exhibition programme – with community, local and national interest 
• Digital and Media Literacy workshops - Age Action classes, Acorn tablets, VR headsets (in-house and outreach) 
• Social groups – language, book clubs, creative writing groups, craft groups, scrabble, bridge, Musical Memories choir for those with dementia and their carers 
• Hard copy bi-monthly News & Events brochure and other hard-copy flyers, for those who are not online 

Miscellaneous 

• Each library has a designated Age-Friendly Champion 
• Accessible buildings – lifts, wheelchair-friendly, chairs with arm rests, raised shelving (no bending) 
• Accessible bathrooms (part of dlr Age-Friendly Petal Project). Changing Places facilities in dlr LexIcon and Deansgrange Library 
• Meeting rooms/spaces for groups, music room (Dalkey Library) 
• Free internet access, free wifi, printing and scanning, including remote printing  
• Community notice boards, distribution of local and national flyers/brochures e.g. Be winter ready, energy-saving tips, Bealtaine, Pavilion Theatre programme. 
• Opening hours, MOL service – enhanced hours to include early mornings