Ballyroan Library
Overview
Ballyroan Library is a modern South Dublin library on Orchardstown Avenue in Rathfarnham. Opened in 2013, it has a lecture room, an exhibition space, a digital training suite and a dedicated research room, alongside books and study space for all ages.
About the library
Ballyroan opened its doors in February 2013 and was refurbished in autumn 2026. Its research room holds the Rathfarnham local studies collection, and the library runs a weekly toddler group and a fortnightly CoderDojo coding club for young people. There is also a Czech-language collection for children.
Facilities
- Lecture room and exhibition space
- Digital training suite
- Research room with the Rathfarnham local studies collection
- 3D printers and an HP Sprout creative PC
- Quiet study space
- Czech-language books for children
Getting there
The 15B bus between Merrion Square and Stocking Avenue serves the library and is wheelchair accessible. Rathfarnham Castle and Marlay Park are both nearby.
Good to know
- Free to visit, and library membership in Ireland is free.
- Closed on the Saturday and Monday of bank holiday weekends.
- Phone (01) 494 1900 or email [email protected] with questions about the library or its events.
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