Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is an Arts and Crafts style Carnegie building located on Monastery Road, complete with its own Tower and (reputed) ghost! It was built in 1911, refurbished in 1972 and opened as a full-time library in December 1972. The library is on two floors, with the adult library on the ground floor and a children's section upstairs. A Noah's Ark sculpture, created by the children of South Dublin for the Mosaic Quake project in 1998 is on permanent display. Regular storytimes, arts and craft activities, and the junior bookclub are held in the junior library.
In keeping with our service commitment to promote access to our services for all customers, the library counter has a loop hearing system and assistive technologies are available for computer users. Access to the building is facilitated by a ramp and automatic doors. There is no access to the junior library for wheelchair users or for those with mobility problems as the building does not have a lift. Some tactile signage is provided. The library operates a Home Delivery Service for people who are unable to visit the library. Please select the following link for more information on Access Features of Clondalkin Library (pdf, 13Kb). Details of access features of all South Dublin Libraries including a video are available on our Access page.
Clondalkin village is an historic village in South Dublin, containing one of Ireland's best preserved Round Towers, the Irish cultural centre of Áras Chrónáin and Tully's Castle. The library is a local amenity and focal point, working closely with local schools and community groups, aiming to give a friendly welcome to all.
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Events and Activities.
Date
Title
07/02/2012 - 6:30pm
07/02/2012 - 6:30pm
08/02/2012 - 10:30am
09/02/2012 - 5:30pm
Contact
Address:
Clondalkin Library,
Monastery Road,
Clondalkin,
Dublin 22
Tel: +353 1 4593315
Fax +353 1 4595509
Opening Hours
Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends
- Mon: 9.45 - 8.00
- Tues: 9.45 - 8.00
- Wed: 9.45 - 8.00
- Thurs: 9.45 - 8.00
- Fri: 9.45 - 4.30
- Sat: 9.45 - 4.30
Acting Senior Librarian: Catherine Gallagher
Library email: clondalkin@sdublincoco.ie
Map and Directions
The Red Line LUAS Red Cow stop is approximately a ten minute walk from Clondalkin library, from the LUAS stop walk over the blue bridge and towards the village.
The library can also be reached using the following bus services:
- Route 68 Aston Quay to Newcastle / Greenogue Business Park (accessible)
- Route 69 Aston Quay to Rathcoole (accessible)
- 51B Aston Quay to Grange Castle (accessible)
- 51C Aston Quay to Grange Castle (accessible)
- 76 A/B which connects Clondalkin, Tallaght and Ballyfermot (accessible)
- 210 Tallaght (The Square) to Liffey Valley Centre (accessible)
For details of timetables and fares, see the Dublin Bus website. Carparking facilities are not provided at the library.
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Clondalkin Library is an Arts and Crafts style Carnegie building located on Monastery Road, complete with its own Tower and (reputed) ghost! It was built in 1911, refurbished in 1972 and opened as a full-time library in December 1972. The library is on two floors, with the adult library on the ground floor and a children's section upstairs. A Noah's Ark sculpture, created by the children of South Dublin for the Mosaic Quake project in 1998 is on permanent display. Regular storytimes, arts and craft activities, and the junior bookclub are held in the junior library.