Staff are so helpful. Great selection of books. Will order in something if they do not have it…read more Lovely atmosphere there.

A bit of hidden gem this one, I still think a lot of people don't realise where it is in Terenure…read moreVillage. Yes theres bigger Libraries with more books and services but Terenure certainly has plenty to offer despite its modest size. As well as the usual book borrowing service, Libraries are free I think thats pretty great in itself, they offer free wireless, study space, it is small but there none the less, a plethora of official forms and lots and lot of info on community projects and education resources. The staff will be more then happy t o talk you through the wonders of the Internet too if your new to the web. They've also got a Irish and English reading groups ever week and a Irish conversation exchange each week if you wanna practice your Gaeilge.

Nicely tucked away in Terenure behind the crossroads. This is a neighborhood library that offers…read moreexcellent service. They will order books that are not in stock and ring you when they're in. They have a study area, computers, periodicals, and a very good selection of books. It's free give it a try

Excellent library with lots of community noticeboards and clubs and events being held here,…read moreespecially for children! They have a good media library with lots of cd's and dvd's as well as computers with Internet access, printing and scanning and fax facilities. The walls of the library are hung with paintings and other art works for sale by local artists and can be purchased from here as well. There is lots of light, big windows and seats, desks and spaces for studying and relaxing and reading. You can take up to ten items out on your card, books for three weeks and dvds etc for one week.

I want to express my disappointment in the Ballyroan library and its unwelcoming ways towards…read morechildren. The library's grand design surprisingly hasn't included a separate place for children. Not that there is a lack of a children area but a lack of a physically separate space where young children can be young children. Or does the mind behind the grand modern design actually expect toddlers to sit still for half an hour and "read" books? Often I and my children are told off by staff, even in a patronizing tone, when they run around or climb on sofas and if they are found talking loudly or wandering in the "adult" section - as if a toddler could really be aware of the invisible divide between the areas! These remarks make me feel extremely uneasy and unwelcome, I personally miss the old library, unfashionable but with clearly marked spaces for adults and children - one on the left of the ramp, one on the right. I never heard any remarks about my children's behaviour there. I never get told off in the lovely Whitechurch library either, where again spaces are more enclosed and separate and the staff is always very welcoming. So I wander what the problem is with the new Ballyroan library that makes me think I won't set foot in it again, after the umpteenth nasty staff remark and despite its great collection of books and dvd? Is it the inefficient design, some of the staff's attitude (not all of the staff but some) or both?? Unwelcome mum of two

This lovely old building has been in Dundrum for almost a century and its set to stay there too, no…read moredeveloper will be getting their hands on this! I have been going into this library since I was a little girl and it hasn't changed a bit, literally not one thing has changed, well maybe some of the staff but that is it! When you walk in the doors downstairs you will be walking straight into the adult section of the library. There are also some computer terminals here where you can get access to the internet (is suppose that is one change, but probably the only one!). Upstairs is the children's library which is divided up in different age groups. They have readings of various books in there too from time to time which is something free and good to do (for children)on a rainy day . The other half of the upstairs part of the library ahs desks for studying, not many though so don't all rush down there at once! Around these desks are shelves one of which is full of books and documents detailing the history of the local area, you will be surprised about how little local history of Dundrum is on the internet so this is a valuable resource.

The staff are unpleasent and have a tendancy to be hawty. It closes for lunch everyday from 1pm-2pm…read morewhich is unnecessary and frankly a nuisance.

A great facility to have on your doorstep, the only problem is that I feel it is sadly underused by…read morethe average inhabitant of my area. Maybe things will change now and people will go back to the old ways of borrowing a book rather than buying it and throwing it away :-/ In any case, this library is fantastic, great staff, great for kids,m always something interesting going on and in a great accessible location.

I've been a member here for a few years now, but just never thought of writing a review! It's a…read morefantastic service, and I just wish I had time to read everything they have!! The kids love it too, and especially love returning and borrowing their books now that they have computerised the whole affair!! They try to 'fool' the computer by hiding a small book in the middle of the stack of 10 books - but the clever ole computer always sees it!!! It's a big library and theres lots going on. The staff are nice and really helpful, my kids usually have a query of some sort, and the staff always try and solve it for them, in a very polite manner! I've deducted a star only because the toilets are always in need of attention, and unfortunately with kids someone always needs to go!!

A poor man's Book of Kells, this library can hold its own. Entry is under 10 euros and the…read moredisplays should keep you busy for about a half hour. I would not say it is a cannot miss in Dublin, but if you have extra time or are here for a return visit, I would certainly recommend working it in. So what will you find. Tons of old books. A bit of history on books, writing, and the printing press. A cool Instagram-able shot or two if you want a smart looking selfie. Enjoy!

We bought the combo ticket with St Patrick's Cathedral and really enjoyed our visit to the Library…read moresince it had an exhibit showcasing the oldest printed books in the world. Inside every shelf and bookcase were packed with so much history. More impressive than the setting for the Book of Kells since many of the books were under restoration. The oldest books for the exhibition were in display cases to highlight specific topics, authors, designs, printing methods and/or age. It was really quite impressive. I got a kick out of the Easter "egg" hunt they crafted for Easter weekend. The Lego minifigs were hidden throughout the library and we just checked off our handout as we went a long. We did find all the minifigs eventually so they did a good job of placing them in the library. Staff here were so outgoing and informative. Always ready to provide more details or answer questions. As we exited through the gift shop we walked through a quiet but pleasant garden. Must see in Dublin!

A free public exhibit! Very interesting learning about the history of Yeats! Just enter and let the…read morereceptionist know you're here for the exhibit! They're also taking donations if you have change to support them! Thank you National Library of Ireland!

Overall the library is not open for public access. But it's worth a quick visit to see the…read morebeautiful entry and the historical exhibit on "Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats." Learned a bit about W.B. Yeates and the exhibit was open to the public without charge for admission. Overall cleanliness: excellent Time budget: unless you're a W.B. Yeates fan, budget 15 minutes.

Sad as it sounds i'm a big fan of the Libraries of Dublin City. Rathmines is probably one of the…read morebest too. Maybe its the building or the really helpful and slightly eccentric staff. The place is well stocked, books are usually in pretty good condition and you can usually order in either online or with one of the librarians. Its also an idea spot to work if you need a bit of peace or are studying. The upstairs study room is usually full. Theres wireless throughout the building, which is thankfully free. Which makes a change as a coffee places are starting to charge for it now. PC's available as well to go online. Another thing thats good to see is Libraries stocking more and more DVD's. They probably won't have the complete box set of the Soprano's anytime soon but its a start. Theres also a newspaper reading room and all the government forms and reports you'll ever need .

Not a very good library by any means. The study room has very few plugs, some of the ones they do…read morehave are broken, and only tables with plugs are "reading desks" that are at an angle.....ok for books, not really for laptops. The vast majority of tables have no plugs, and even bringing your own extension cord would be a tripping hazard. The only reason I go here is because they open late (by which I mean 8, even though the country is supposed to be rolling out revived library schedules open 365, until 10pm) Better off in Starbucks across the road. This is an another old fashioned library that is in danger of becoming redundant.