Level 5 - October 2020 -Covid-19 Restrictions for Ireland
Due to current government restrictions, the libraries will not be open during this current lockdown period.
However, staff will be available Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm to answer your telephone calls and respond to emails if you have any queries about your library card, online events and online services.
You will find the phone number and email address of your local South Dublin Council library here.
Stewart's Library in Palmerstown will only be contactable by email
Unfortunately, we will not be operating a Call and Collect service at this time.
All online services will continue to be available 24/7. You will need a valid South Dublin library card, PIN and in some cases an email.
For online collections - eBooks,, eMagazines and eNewpspaers - click here
For online learning - transparent languages and Universal Class - click here
At this time, it is not possible to enter the library to browse books, to study, or to use computers or the printing service.
Thank you for your patience as we operate this skeleton system for the duration of level 5.
Social media - Over the past few months South Dublin Libraries have been running online events, uploading online Storytime for children and increasing engagement with following through our social media platforms and websites with podcasts , blogs, and videos promoting the range of eservices we have. Keep an eye on our social media Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates and online events.
Contact details for our libraries are in the table below.
There are 7 branch libraries, as well as 4 mobile libraries providing a wide range of stops across South Dublin County.
For Children's and Schools Library Services, please visit this page.
For our Home Delivery Service, please visit this page.
Opening Hours
All library will operate an email and telephone service only during level 5 October 2020 from 9.30-5pm Monday to Friday. The hours below operate only outside the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Our branch libraries are open a total of 54.5 hours per week. Click a library link to get opening hours, contacts, maps, directions and events at an individual library.
| County Library, Tallaght |
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| Ballyroan Library, Rathfarnham |
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| Castletymon Library, Tallaght |
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| Clondalkin Library |
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| Library Headquarters |
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| Lucan Library |
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| North Clondalkin Library |
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| Stewarts |
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| Palmerstown Library Digital Hub |
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| Mobile Libraries |
Services
Each branch library hosts:
- a wide range of items to borrow, for both adult and junior patrons, free of charge
- an ongoing programme of talks, workshops and events
- Public Access PCs, as well as printing and scanning services
- Study Spaces
- Magazines, Leaflets and Community Information
To see the specifics of what each library branch holds and offers, please visit that library's page.