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dlr LexIcon

Overview

dlr LexIcon is an award-winning, five-storey cultural landmark that opened its doors in 2015. As Ireland’s largest and most visited public library, it welcomes an average of 1,300 visitors each day.

Home to over 135,000 items across its adult, junior and local history collections, the LexIcon also offers more than 60 public computers, 165 dedicated study spaces and a floor devoted to Local Studies and Irish authors. The building also houses the dlr Municipal Gallery, curated by the dlr Arts Office making it a vibrant hub for learning, creativity and community engagement.

Library Events and Facilities

Book clubs including History, Thriller, Irish Poetry and Sci-Fi book clubs
Film Clubs
English in the Library Group
Weekly Storytimes in English and Irish
Monthly Toddler Time
Lego and Gaming clubs
Active movement classes
Class visits / group tours are welcome when booked in advance
Dlr Municipal Gallery, Project Room, Maker Space Lab, Studio Theatre, outdoor terrace, pond and green space
ScanEZ – a multi-functional device for high-speed scanning, restoring old photos and documents, converting hand-written documents to Word format and translation services.  Includes screen narration for visually impaired users
Tovertafel/Magic table, 60+ computers, laptops, hublets, Acorn tablets, e-reader pens, 3D printers, printers, photocopiers and free WiFi
4 meeting rooms
165 study spaces
Cubbie Sensory Hub
Sensory toy boxes
Roots Cafe
Car parking, electric vehicle charging, cycle parking, lift, wheelchair access, public toilets including changing places toilet.
We participate in Summer Stars reading programme, Right to Read, Family Time at your Library and Healthy Ireland initiatives.

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