Upcoming events

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 textile artist Lynn Haughton for a fun, creative workshop where you will learn how to turn old t-shirts into t-shirt yarn. This yarn can then be used for such things as crocheting, knitting, weaving, rope making etc. In this workshop, Lynn will teach you how to make t-shirt yarn, as well as how to make rope from the yarn. Each participant will also create a keychain to take home.

This is a skills for life 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.

Ullmhaígí linn don Réaltaí na tSamhraidh le ceardaíocht dhátheangach do theaghlaigh! Aoiseanna 4-8, tá fáilte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge.

Get ready for Summer Stars with bilingual family crafts! Ages 4-8, all levels of Irish welcome.

In this session neuroscientist and professional dancer Dr. Anusha Yasoda Mohan will explore how dance shapes our perception of the world. Dancing is a whole-brain activity which reduces stress and enhances our mood.

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.

To celebrate Bloomsday, Dalkey Library Colleague Brendan will be discussing Joyce’s French connections! From the student stay mocked in Ulysses through his decades living there with Nora and, of course, the publication of his masterpiece, Paris & France were integral to his life & work. Join us as we discuss the places and people that impacted this genius in self-imposed exile.

Booking essential as places are strictly limited. 

Is ceardlanna bíomar é “Let’s Explore” atá oiriúnach le haghaidh paistí bunscoile. Le linn an ceardlann cludaíotar imeachaí éagsúla cósuil le rithim, amhránaíocht, cluichí ceoil, cnaguirlisí agusa leitheid!

Fóirsteanach do pháistí, 9-12.

If you have ever wanted to knit yourself an Aran sweater you'll learn what's involved and how to get started in this taster session. It's a wonderful traditional craft that we are inn danger of losing as we can buy ready made garments in any number of shops for a fraction of the cost. But there's nothing like the sense of satisfaction from making your own sweater from good quality wool sourced here in Ireland.  Knitting is good for the soul, it's meditative, and calming, and learning the different patterns and stitches is actually good for the brain. You'll have a great send of achievement if you manage to tackle a project like this plus a unique piece of clothing that will last you for years. 

Join Mary Burnham for our taster session where you'll have a go at knitting the humble scarf using the blackberry stitch, moss stitch, plus a 9 stitch cable.

All you'll need to bring is a set of needles (no particular size), one cable needle, and a ball of Aran wool. Also, bring any Aran patterns you may have to discuss how to progress with your knitting project, and a notebook which will come in very handy.

We'll talk about how to tackle your project and give advice on materials to use and the various outlets in Dublin and online.