Whitechurch
Whitechurch Library is a small part-time former Carnegie Library on Taylors Lane in Rathfarnham. It was opened in 1911 and has been in use since then. Still in its original condition, the library is open 16 hours a week, providing lending facilities for adults and children. The WEB Project (contact: 01-4957171 or email), a local community development project which co-ordinates community activities for the Ballydoden area, provides adult education classes, morning afternoon evening in Whitechurch Library. They can be contacted directly by telephone 4937218 or email thewagmag@hotmail.com. The library also facilitates HSE and MABS activities.
Whitechurch Library was opened in 1911 and has been in use since then. Still in its original condition, it is a Carnegie Library of architectural merit.
Events and Activities.
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| 11/03/2010 - 2:00pm |
Ballyboden Social History Group established since 2001, is open to all with an interest in historical and social issues. There are frequent guest lectures on a wide variety of topics, it features workshop type discussions and it is very informal. You can come for one session that is of particular interest to you, or attend on a reqular basis, In co-operation with the WEB Project who organise the outings and indeed the holidays away, refreshments always served in a friendly homely environment. All Welcome. The current work of the group includes helping the research on a book on the history of Whitechurch Library, and 'moments in your life', in conjunction with History Ireland.
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| 12/03/2010 - 10:00am |
MABS a confidential money advice and budgeting service, provide a clinic with friendly experienced staff from their Dundrum office every Friday by appointment only. Contact the library 4930199 or the WEB project 4937218 or MABS directly to arrange an appointment.
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| 15/03/2010 - 2:00am |
This project is in co-operation with the WEB Project. the women are making a patchwork quilt to reflect the centenary of Whitechurch Library in 2011. It hopes to reflect in this work of art, the ceativiity and energy of all those who have used this historic building since 1911. there will be some input from visiting craftswomen, historians and artists to help make this the centrepiece of an exhibition in March 2011 new members are always welcome, support and training in the project will be given. contact Whitechurch Library 4930199 or Meg Murphy telephone 4957171.
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| 15/03/2010 - 7:30pm |
informal meeting, talks, demonstrations and workshops organised on a regular basis.New members always welcome. contact Whitechurch Library - telephone 4930199 or the WEB Project 4957171
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| 15/03/2010 - 7:30pm |
MABSInformation evening
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| 16/03/2010 - 8:00pm |
Ceili Beag (Part of: Seachtain na Gaeilge)
Ceili Beag sa Leabharlann Whitechurch, le Aisling Aileann agus Alternative Entertainments.booking essential - tickets available in Whitechurch Library - 4930199
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Contact
Address:
Whitechurch Library
Taylor’s Lane,
Rathfarnham,
Dublin 16
Tel: +353 1 4930199
Opening Hours
The library closes annually for the month of August.
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 2-5pm and 6-8pm
- Wed: 10am-1pm and 2- 5 pm
- Thurs: 2-5pm and 6 - 8pm
- Fri: Closed
Librarian: Breda Bollard
Library email: whitechurch@sdublincoco.ie