Finglas Library

Informal referrals accepted: Yes

Formal referrals accepted: Yes

Centre Overview

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Key Aims & Objectives of Service

All our services are provided free of charge in support of opportunities for Life Long learning,
Literature and Reading, Information and Enterprise together with Heritage and Cultural services and programmes.

The library provides material in a range of formats that best reflect and support the social, cultural and educational needs of our users. We aim to select, stock and promote material that enhances the reading experience for our users.
The library hosts a broad range of activities and events, participating in programmes such as Bealtaine Festival, Heritage Week, Children’s Book Festival, Science Week etc.

Services Provided

Adult Library
Lending Services
- Fiction Books, with special collections in:
* Large Print
* Westerns
* Mills and Boon
* Young Adult Fiction
* Graphic Novels
- Non-fiction books
- Talking books on CD, Cassette & MP3
- Language Courses
- DVDs

- Reference Collection
* Atlases, Encyclopaedias and Almanacs
* Dublin Collection
* Local History collection

Junior Library
- Fiction and Non-Fiction Books
- Picture Books
- Talking Books on CD
- DVDs

- Learning Zone
- OPAC
- Book Display Area
- Exhibition Space

Computer Facilities
- OPAC
- OSI Historic Maps PC
- 8 Public Access Computers with Internet and MS Office applications
- Free Wi-Fi Access

General
- Photocopying Service
- Application forms ( Passport, Driving Test etc )
- Periodicals
- Study Area
- Exhibition Space
- Community Notice Board
- Library tours by appointment

Regular Events
Pre-school Storytelling : every Tuesday @ 11.30am
Parent and Toddler Group : every Thursday @ 11.15am ( during school term )
Junior Reading Group : every second Wednesday @ 3.15pm ( during school term )