Upcoming events

Join Library Colleague Roisin, as part of Bealtaine, for a relaxed and easy-to-follow session exploring all the wonderful online services available through  the dlr Libraries website. 

You'll learn how to use our website, check your library account, and enjoy great online resources like eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and much more - all from the comfort of your own home.

It's simpler than you think, and we're here to help every step of the way. Come along and see just how much your library card can do!

Booking essential

Join creative writing teacher Veronica Casey, for this engaging workshop as part of The Artful Brain dlr series. Veronica will focus on using writing as a tool for self-expression, reflection, and emotional well-being, as she guides participants of all levels in a safe, supportive space.

Tickets will become available on Saturday 2 May 2026

Learn to make a small basket, using a natural willow branch frame, in a workshop presented by "Wicklow Willow".This project is a great opportunity to learn basic basket-making techniques and to take home a finished piece. 

Booking essential!

This is a series of 4 mindfulness workshops on 13th May, 20th May, 3rd June and 10th June 10.30am-11.30am.Participants should be available to attend all four workshops.

This 4-week series is open to anyone who would like to explore mindfulness, whether they have tried it before or not. Each session will involve guided practices, led by Sally Dunne who is trained by The Sanctuary, Dublin and The Mindfulness Assoc. UK. There will also be some gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing. Audio recordings will be shared with participants to use between sessions. Establishing a home practice is encouraged so that you can gain as much as possible from this short course.

This is a Healthy Ireland at your library event.

• Bookings will open from Tuesday 5 May 2026
  

• Bookings will open from Tuesday 5 May 2026

• Bookings will open from Tuesday 5 May 2026

Social scientist and advocate Gráinne McGettrick will be joined by her colleague Natasha Sinnot and Artists Rachel Fitzpatrick, Paul O’Brien and Denise Lawler to discuss ABI rehabilitation. This session includes an exhibition of works created by people with lived experience of ABI.

This is a series of 4 mindfulness workshops on 13th May, 20th May, 3rd June and 10th June 10.30am-11.30am.Participants should be available to attend all four workshops.

This 4-week series is open to anyone who would like to explore mindfulness, whether they have tried it before or not. Each session will involve guided practices, led by Sally Dunne who is trained by The Sanctuary, Dublin and The Mindfulness Assoc. UK. There will also be some gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing. Audio recordings will be shared with participants to use between sessions. Establishing a home practice is encouraged so that you can gain as much as possible from this short course.

This is a Healthy Ireland at your library event.

For Bealtaine, join Dalkey Library colleague Roisin for a friendly introduction to Acorn Tablets - Ireland's first smart tablet created with older adults in mind.

These tablets are simple to use, with large text, clear buttons and an uncluttered screen. They're designed to help you feel confident using technology, stay in touch with family and friends, and enjoy the online world without any fuss.

Best of all, Acorn Tablets are available to borrow, for free, from all dlr Library Branches. 

Come along to Dalkey Library, give them a try, and discover how easy and enjoyable technology can be! (Booking essential)

This is a series of 4 mindfulness workshops on 13th May, 20th May, 3rd June and 10th June 10.30am-11.30am.Participants should be available to attend all four workshops.

This 4-week series is open to anyone who would like to explore mindfulness, whether they have tried it before or not. Each session will involve guided practices, led by Sally Dunne who is trained by The Sanctuary, Dublin and The Mindfulness Assoc. UK. There will also be some gentle mindful movement which can be done seated or standing. Audio recordings will be shared with participants to use between sessions. Establishing a home practice is encouraged so that you can gain as much as possible from this short course.

This is a Healthy Ireland at your library event.

Join us at Dalkey Library for our Lego Challenge Club - a fun, creative session where imagination takes the lead! Explore and free‑play with our huge Lego collection and see what amazing creations you can build.

Explore the power of community singing in choirs with Hilda Chan, the Executive Director of Newpark Academy of Music. During this session there will be opportunities to sing together and enjoy this collective experience.