Ballyogan Library

Ballyogan Library

Overview

Ballyogan Library is the newest branch of dlr Libraries, opened in 2025 at the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus in Dublin 18. Spread over two bright floors, it combines books for all ages and plenty of study space with a dedicated teen area, a Cubbie sensory pod, a podcast studio and a children's maker room.

A library shaped by its community

The library covers 1,300 square metres over two floors, linked by a lift, with an outdoor area of its own. Local people were asked what they wanted before it was designed, and many of their suggestions made it into the building. It was the first library in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown with a dedicated sensory space, a teen area and a creative room, and everything on the shelves was new when it opened.

It is a welcoming place to study, read, relax or join a free event, from baby and toddler mornings to talks and workshops for adults.

Facilities

  • Books and DVDs for adults, young adults and children
  • eBooks, eAudiobooks, online magazines, newspapers and language courses
  • About 60 study spaces
  • Free Wi-Fi and public PCs
  • Printing, photocopying, scanning and 3D printing
  • Children's area and children's maker room
  • Teen area
  • Cubbie sensory pod
  • Podcast studio, event space and a reading nook
  • Outdoor space
  • Changing Places accessible bathroom

Getting there

The library is part of the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus on Ballyogan Court. The L27 bus and the Luas Green Line (Ballyogan Wood stop) both serve the area.

Good to know

  • Free to visit, and library membership in Ireland is free.
  • Step-free access with a lift between floors.
  • Phone (01) 204 7222 or email [email protected] with questions about the library or its events.

Upcoming events at Ballyogan Library

Quiet Evenings

Quiet Evenings

Date: Wed 4 Nov + 16 more

Location: Ballyogan Library, Ballyogan

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