County Library, Tallaght
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ContactCounty Library, Tel: +353 1 462 0073 Senior Executive Librarian: Una Phelan Library email: talib@sdublincoco.ie |
Events and Activities.
Click here for this month's activities (pdf)
Healthy Food Made Easy - 6 sessions commencing April 2013
Click to see a list of events for the next 7 days
| Date | Title |
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| 21/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
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| 21/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 21/05/2013 - 3:30pm |
Storytime for children (Part of: )
Every Tuesday at 3:30 pm in the Junior Library.
All welcome
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| 21/05/2013 - 6:30pm |
TTRS (Part of: )
Touch-Type-Read-Spell -
A computer based package aimed at individuals with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia takes place every Tuesday@ 6.30pm -
Enquiries welcome
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| 21/05/2013 - 7:00pm |
Lecture: Electing the Popes (Part of: Bealtaine Festival)
Talk by Dr. Miriam Moffitt, Dept. of History, N.U.I. Maynooth;
Tuesday 21st May from 7 pm to 8 pm;
All welcome
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| 22/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
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| 22/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 22/05/2013 - 10:30am |
Toddler Time (Part of: )
Every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 in the Junior Library -
All welcome
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| 22/05/2013 - 11:00am |
Wel-being for the Active Retired (Part of: Bealtaine Festival)
Workshop;
Wednesday 22nd May from 11 am to 1 pm;
To book contact Maria Flynn, Social Inclusion Unit, South Dublin County Council (Tel: 4149270)
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| 22/05/2013 - 5:00pm |
Guitar Club with Ian (Part of: )
Every Wednesday from 5 pm to 6 pm -
All welcome
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| 22/05/2013 - 5:00pm |
English Language Classes (Part of: )
Every Wednesday from 10th April to 29th May -
Beginners: 5pm to 6pm - Class full -
Intermediate: 6pm to 7pm - Class full
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| 22/05/2013 - 5:30pm |
TTRS (Part of: )
Touch-Type-Read-Spell -
A computer based package aimed at individuals with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia takes place every Wednesday @ 5.30pm -
Enquiries welcome
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| 23/05/2013 - 10:00am |
IE Business Network (Part of: )
Meet and network with like-minded business people in the community -
Meets every Thursday @ 10am -
All welcome
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| 23/05/2013 - 10:30am |
Come, Share a Story - Storytelling Workshop (Part of: Bealtaine Festival)
An inter-generational feast of storytelling with a creative twist. Facilitated by Carmel Maginn;
Thursday 23rd May from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm;
Booking essential
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| 23/05/2013 - 4:00pm |
Next Steps Computer Skills Course (Part of: )
Thursdays 23rd May to 20th June from 4 pm to 6 pm -
Booked out
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| 23/05/2013 - 5:30pm |
Junior Chess Club (Part of: )
Can you play chess? Are you aged between 8 and 15 years? Then why not join our weekly chess club? -
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 -
Booking essential. Phone 01-4620073
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| 23/05/2013 - 6:45pm |
Poetry Circle (Part of: )
Facilitated by Davnet Denneghy;
Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm. (Except June, July and August);
Booking essential
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| 24/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
|
| 24/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 24/05/2013 - 1:00pm |
Irish Conversation Group (Part of: )
This informal group meets every Friday in the library from 1 pm to 2 pm
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| 25/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
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| 25/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 26/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
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| 26/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 27/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
|
| 27/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 27/05/2013 - 4:00pm |
Basic Computer Skills Course (Part of: )
Mondays 13th May, 20th May, 27th May and Tuesday 4th June from 4 pm to 6 pm -
Booked out
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| 28/05/2013 - 9:45am |
CRAFTed Exhibition (Part of: )
Exhibition by the Crafts Council of Ireland;
From Tuesday 7th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours;
All welcome
|
| 28/05/2013 - 9:45am |
Aylesbury Art Group Exhibition (Part of: )
Monday 13th May to Friday 31st May during library opening hours.
All welcome
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| 28/05/2013 - 3:30pm |
Storytime for children (Part of: )
Every Tuesday at 3:30 pm in the Junior Library.
All welcome
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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
About the County Library
The County Library, Tallaght, which reopened in April 2008 following a major refurbishment programme, is in the heart of the cultural quarter of the Tallaght Town Centre, which includes the Civic Theatre, the Big Picture and Rua Red Art Centre. The Library is located adjacent to the Square Shopping Centre and at the terminus of the Luas Red Line.
In keeping with our service commitment to promote accessibility for all citizens, access to the building is facilitated by automatic doors and movement within the building is facilitated by a lift and a ramp. The library provides a wide range of stock in a variety of formats including large print books, talking books on CD and online access to our download zone. The library counters and the conference room have a loop hearing system and a number of computers are provided with assistive technologies. Both counters have low-level sections. An accessible toilet is available. Some tactile signage is provided on both the ground floor and on the upper floor. 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 the County Library (pdf, 13Kb). Details of access features of all South Dublin Libraries including a video are available on our Access page.
The County Library is a light filled, spacious and customer-orientated building which provides a large and up-to-date book stock, free state of the art computer faculties, self service terminals, printing and photocopying systems, a digital training and a conference suite, a teen zone, a children’s library and a local studies area, a download zone where customers can download audio books directly to their mp3 player or iPod from our award winning on-line service and assistive technologies for people who have visual or reading difficulties. The County Library delivers open and welcoming access to leisure, information and educational opportunities
The multi award winning County Library is now included in a European database for inspirational libraries.
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Map and Directions
The library can be reached by bus or by the LUAS.
- The LUAS red line terminus (Direction: Tallaght) is located on Blessington Road between the Square Shopping Centre and the rear of the County Library. For routes, timetables and fares information see luas.ie
- Any bus routes that go to Tallaght Hospital or to the Square Shopping Centre including 49, 54a, 65b, 75, 76a, 76b, 77a, and 210. For details of routes, timetables and fares, see the Dublin Bus website.


