Blackrock Library Reopens On Bloomsday!

An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Marie Baker with Zoe Healy of Zenith PR Cllr. Deirdre Donnelly, County Librarian Mairead Owens and Cllr. Seamus O'Neill Colm Keegan, dlr Writer in Residence for 2014-2015, chatting with local poet Gerard Fanning at Blackrock Library Blackrock Library opened to the public yesterday on June 16th, Bloomsday, at 10.00am! We welcome back all our library users! Come and see the beautifully updated, modernized and extended library on the site of the Town Hall complex which also accommodates the Blackrock Further Education Institute (BFEI).  Architects McCullough Mulvin carried out the redesign and refurbishment. An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Marie Baker said " I am delighted that the people of Blackrock and the wider dlr Library community can avail of this bright, spacious library with its enhanced public internet and self-service facilities and most importantly the extended selection of books, CDs and DVDs. The attractive Reading Room area will undoubtedly be a much sought after space for regular book clubs, storytelling sessions and for students and readers alike." We look forward to welcoming everybody back to this much loved local library over the next few weeks. A formal launch will take place later in the summer. For more information check out our website: http://www.dlrcoco.ie/library/

Bealtaine Events in dlr Libraries

The month of May belongs the annual Bealtaine festival and dlr Libraries are delighted to bring you a range of activities, talks and classes, completely free of charge, to help you celebrate this fun festival.

Local History Talks:

Living in Cabinteely/Foxrock 100 Years Ago
Talk by local historian James Scannell of the Old Dublin Society
Cabinteely Library: (01 2855363) Thursday 9th May at 6.45pm. All welcome

A look at Dundrum's past
Talk by John Lennon of the Dundrum and District Historical Society
Dundrum Library: (01 2985000) Tuesday 14th May at 6.45pm. All welcome

Art Workshop

Wet felting workshop with textile artist Maria Kennedy. All art equipmnet supplied. No previous experience necessary. Max 10 people.
Cabinteely Library: (01 2855363) Wednesday 15th May from 11.00-12.45

Make the Most of your Library Ticket

Join Librarian Wayne Bailey for these popular training sessions where you can find out how to download audio books, learn a language onlline or try out an e-reader. Book in for one of the following sessions by phoning either library.
Dundrum Library: (01 2985000) Wednesday 22nd or 29th May from 11.00-12.45
Stillorgan Library: (01 2889655) Monday 13th or 20th May from 11.00-12.45

Author Catherine Dunne in Dalkey Library

Catherine Dunne is the author of many bestselling novels and will be discussing her new book The Things We Know - which considers some very contemporary concerns; suicide, online bullying and intimidation.
Dalkey Library: (01 2855277) Tuesday 14th May at 6.45pm.

 

Genealogy and History Resources

Join Librarian Dr William O'Brien in Dundrum Library and find out how to research your family history or local history topics either online or at your branch library.
Dundrum Library: (01 2985000) Wednesday 15th May from 11.00-12.30

Shankill Old Folks Events

dlr Libraries (Shankill Library) together with Shankill Old Folks Association are hosting two events during Bealtaine in the Old Folks Centre; an art workshop with Maria Kennedy and a talk by local historian James Scannell.

Bealtaine Art Exhibition and Arts Trail

Display of work from Dalkey Community Unit
Dalkey Library and other venues in Dalkey: 1st-31st May