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

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.

Came here to study for my exams and did last an hour. Went up to the computer room where it was…read morepoorly ventilated and right under the blazing sun, creating an oven effect. Additionally, the people who attend this library aren't the best...

This is a grand library with free wi-fi and a good book catalogue, plus it's very centrally…read morelocated. The one distinctive thing that sets it apart from all the other libraries is it's permanent exhibition of, 'The Liberties in photographs.' The Liberties is a part of Dublin that is integral to the make-up of this city. I really enjoyed the exhibition, there are some fantastic photos that really give you a sense of this famous area in Dublin.

It is in the centre of Dublin located in the grounds of Dublin Castle and listed in the Lonely…read morePlanet as "not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe". Next to Dublin Castle, this library/museum houses an extraordinary, vast collection of ancient manuscripts and texts. and the best part- it's free !! Chester Beatty, the wealthy American mining magnate, who bequeathed his collection to Ireland when he died in 1968, left them treasures that you can see for free with no waiting in line. This is a lovely place to take a book and relax on a bench or have coffee on the grass with a friend. The museum is completely free and runs great events throughout the year. The museum houses the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty with a strong focus on the Orient showing his interest in Islamic, East Asian and Western Collections. They are always showing interesting exhibitions. Their beautiful Silk Road café with its middle-eastern dishes is also worth checking out.

This is a low key museum with a collection of Asian manuscripts, prints and more. It also has…read morerotating traveling exhibitions. We were not smart enough to understand the theme of the current one. (Seriously) It was a pleasant visit, but whoever is claiming this is one of the best museums in Europe it has wrong. Best part was the Silk Road cafe in the museum. An unexpected lunch in a nice setting.

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 is a great little library, little being the operative word. That said, it's location is great,…read morenear coffee shops and a park so you can take a break from your reading or writing and not have to wander too far. The staff are really helpful. It has a decent catalogue. The building itself is quaint and best of all it has free wife! (That last word is supposed to be wi-fi but spell check just changed the whole agenda of this review).

Love this well stocked and very accessible small library. The staff are approachable and very…read morehelpful.

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 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!

Libraries in general are wonderful spaces. But the library at Trinity College is amongst the most…read moremagnificent you will ever see. This library is the largest in all of Ireland. It's also a copyright library, meaning that publishers in Ireland, and I think in the UK as a whole, are required to deposit a copy of everything they publish in this library. (In the U.S., the Library of Congress is also a copyright library.) The Old Library and The Long Room are probably the parts of the library you've seen before, with the latter being particularly iconic. Of course a library will hold a variety of unique items, but Trinity has a special treasure: The Book of Kells, a millennium-year old illuminated text. When exiting the Book of Kells exhibit, you step out into the Long Room and it's worth taking a moment to wander through the library before heading out. (And stop by the college bookstore before leaving, too!)

Can you believe this library has been in existence since 1592?…read more It's probably best known for Book of Kells (9th century) and being the largest research library in Ireland. There are over six million legal items stored here as well. The Long Room is a section of the library that holds the oldest books along with sculptures. For obvious reasons, no photos are allowed once inside though we did grab a couple as we started the tour. We did a self-guided tour that went over an hour. The time really flew by. It was so easy to lost in the incredible history of it all. A must-see for any book lovers, history lovers, and so on.