Dublin City

Phibsboro Library, Dublin City - entrance

The facade of Phibsboro Library, Dublin City is an example of neoclassical architecture.

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Cabra Library, Dublin City - information desk

Cabra Library in Dublin City

Cabra Library, Dublin City - information desk -

Cabra Library, Dublin City

Cabra Library, Dublin City is a modern, purpose-built library, located on the Navan Road. Access is by steps or a mobility ramp.

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Dolphins Barn Library, Dublin City

The spacious interior of Dolphins Barn Library, Dublin City.

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Reading Groups in Dublin City Libraries

Reading groups are a popular way for book lovers to discuss books, both fiction and non-fiction, in an informal friendly setting. Some groups meet in libraries or each other's homes, some in pubs or restaurants.

The following is a list of libraries that host groups:

Ballyfermot
01 6269324 meets every second Monday of month 2.30pm

Ballymun

01 8421890 the Afternoon Reading Group meets on first Tuesday of the month from 3pm to 5pm. The Evening Reading Group meets on the last Monday of the month from 6.30pm - 8pm

Cabra

01 8691414 "Bookends" Reading Group, first Tuesday of each month, 7pm. 'Points of View' book club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12pm. Wednesday evening readers group (for adults) meet at 6.30pm

Central Library,

ILAC Shopping Centre 01 8734333
'Page Turners' Readers' Group, first Monday of each month, 6.30pm (contact Beata Molendowski 01 8734333)
Sci-Fi Book Club, second Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm (contact Barry Meggs 01 8734333)

Charleville Mall

01 8749619 meets on the first Thursday of each month, 11.30am

Coolock

01 8477781 meets on the first Thursday of each month, 11.30am

Dolphin’s Barn

01 4540681 meets on the second Monday of each month, 7pm

Donaghmede

01 8482833 meets on the last Thursday of each month, 7pm

Finglas

01 834 4906 Morning reading group, first Thursday of each month, 11.30am

Inchicore

01 4533793 meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 6.30pm

Kevin Street

01 4753794 meets on the first Monday of each month, 2.30-3.30pm

Marino Library

01 8336297 meets fortnightly on Saturdays at 3pm - phone library for information

Pearse Street

01 6744888 Morning Readers' Group, first Thursday of each month, 11.30; Evening Readers' Group, last Tuesday of each month, 7pm

Pembroke

01 6689575 Two groups. Group I meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm and group II meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm

Phibsboro

01 8304341 Wednesday Readers – meet on the third Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm. New members welcome!

Raheny

01 8315521 meets every second Monday, 11am

Rathmines

01 4973539, Two groups. Group 1 meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3pm and group 2 meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm

Terenure

01 4907035 Two groups. Group I meets on the first Monday of each month, 7pm; Group II meets on the first Wednesday of each month, 7pm

Walkinstown

01 4558159 meets on the second Thursday of each month, 2.30pm

Dates and times may vary, so check with the library in advance if interested in participating in one of the reading groups.

There are a number of reading groups that are also affiliated to branch libraries.

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Leabharlann Ráth Eanaigh 01 8315521
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