County Library Tallaght
Overview
County Library Tallaght is the largest library in South Dublin County, a bright, spacious building on Parthalán Place in the heart of Tallaght. As well as books for every age it has a Tech Room, the county's local studies research library, two exhibition spaces and The Loft, a space just for young adults.
About the library
The County Library is the headquarters branch of South Dublin Libraries and the busiest place in the county to read, study or join a free event. Regular activities include toddler mornings and English conversation sessions, and the large conference room hosts talks, workshops and outreach events through the year.
The Local Studies research library holds over 10,000 books, newspapers, periodicals, maps and photographs about South Dublin County, a starting point for anyone tracing local or family history.
Facilities
- Tech Room with up-to-date PCs, music equipment and a 3D printer
- Local Studies research library for South Dublin County
- Two large exhibition spaces
- Large conference room for talks and events
- The Loft, a dedicated space for young adults
- Study spaces, free Wi-Fi and public PCs
Getting there
The Luas Red Line terminus at Tallaght is on Blessington Road, between The Square and the rear of the library. Buses serving Tallaght Hospital or The Square stop close by, including the 27, 56A, 65, 65A, 65B, 77A, 82 and F1.
The Civic Theatre and RUA RED arts centre are a few minutes' walk away, which makes an easy afternoon of it.
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) 462 0073 or email [email protected] with questions about the library or its events.
Photo: 瑞丽江的河水, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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