Local and National Initiatives

Age-Friendly Libraries

Age Friendly DLR

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