Dalkey Library
Overview
Dalkey Library is in the centre of the village on Castle Street. As a My Open Library branch, members can use it from 8am to 10pm every day. Besides books for all ages it has a music room, a meeting room, a study area and the Maeve Binchy garden, named after the much-loved Dalkey author.
In the heart of Dalkey
Dalkey Library has adult and junior sections, a study area with 28 study spaces, a bookable music room, a meeting room and an outdoor garden with seating dedicated to Maeve Binchy. It was the second My Open Library branch in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
My Open Library
Dalkey Library is a My Open Library branch. Registered members can let themselves in and use the library from 8am to 10pm every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings and Sundays when no staff are on duty. Ask at the desk to sign up; you need a dlr Libraries card.
Facilities
- Books, audiobooks and DVDs for adults, young adults and children
- eBooks, eAudiobooks, online magazines, newspapers and online courses
- Magazines and newspapers
- Music room
- Tovertafel (Magic Table) and age-friendly tablets
- 6 public PCs and free Wi-Fi
- 28 study spaces
- Printing, scanning and photocopying
- Home energy saving kits to borrow
- Garden with seating area
- Accessible public bathroom
Nearby
The library shares Castle Street with Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, and the walks of Killiney & Dalkey Hills are close by. Dalkey DART station is a few minutes' walk away.
Good to know
- Free to visit, and library membership in Ireland is free.
- Staffed hours are shown above; My Open Library members can use the library from 8am to 10pm daily.
- Phone (01) 204 7217 or email [email protected] with questions about the library or its events.
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