County Library, Tallaght
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 [1] for people who are unable to visit the library. Please select the following link for more information on Access Features of the County Library [2] (pdf, 13Kb). Details of access features of all South Dublin Libraries including a video are available on our Access page [3].
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.
Take a virtual tour [4] of the library.
Events and Activities.
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| 04/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 23rd January to 4th February. All Welcome.
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| 04/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 04/02/2012 - 11:00am |
Junior Book Club for 9 - 12 year olds. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 05/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 06/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 6th to 18th February. All Welcome.
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| 06/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 07/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 6th to 18th February. All Welcome.
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| 07/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 07/02/2012 - 1:00pm |
Tuesdays, 1.00pm. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 07/02/2012 - 3:30pm |
Every Tuesday, 3.30pm. All Welcome.
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| 07/02/2012 - 6:30pm |
Tuesdays, 6.30 - 7.30pm. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073
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| 07/02/2012 - 6:45pm |
County Library Book Club. New members always welcome. Phone 01-4620073.
www.tallaghtbookclub.com
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| 07/02/2012 - 7:00pm |
Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 08/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 6th to 18th February. All Welcome.
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| 08/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 08/02/2012 - 10:30am |
Every Wednesday at 10.30am. All Welcome.
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| 08/02/2012 - 5:00pm |
Every Wednesday, 5.00 - 6.00pm. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073
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| 08/02/2012 - 6:00pm |
Every Wednesday, 6.00 - 7.00pm. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073
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| 09/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 6th to 18th February. All Welcome.
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| 09/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 09/02/2012 - 5:30pm |
Every Thursday from 5.30 - 6,30pm. Boards and pieces supplied. All Levels Welcome! Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 09/02/2012 - 6:00pm |
Every Thursday 6.00 - 8.00pm. Get together with like-minded people and start generating ideas. All Welcome.
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| 09/02/2012 - 7:00pm |
This is part of the Tallaght Historical Society Lecture Series 2012. All Welcome!
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| 09/02/2012 - 7:00pm |
Each Thursday 7.00 - 8.00pm. New members welcome. Phone: 01 - 4620073.
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| 09/02/2012 - 7:00pm |
Thursdays, 7.00pm. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 10/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 6th to 18th February. All Welcome.
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| 10/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 10th January to 16th February. All Welcome.
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| 10/02/2012 - 10:30am |
Satin Hearts For Decoration with Joan. Friday 10th February, 10.30am - 12.00noon. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 10/02/2012 - 10:30am |
Arts & Crafts for Adults with Joan. Booking Essential. Phone 01-4620073.
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| 11/02/2012 (All day) |
Exhibition on display from 6th to 18th February. All Welcome.
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Contact
Address:
County Library,
Library Square,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.
Tel: +353 1 462 0073
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
Senior Executive Librarian: Una Phelan
Senior Librarians: Rosena Hand, Siobhán Bermingham, Margaret Bentley
Library email: talib@sdublincoco.ie [6]
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Map and Directions
The library can be reached by bus or by the LUAS.
- The LUAS red line terminus 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, 49a, 50, 65, 75, 76, 77, 77a, 201 and 202. For details of routes, timetables and fares, see the Dublin Bus website.