Operated by Dublin City Libraries, the newly expanded Inchicore Library is now open at Richmond Barracks. This vibrant and modern space offers a welcoming environment for readers of all ages.
Enjoy a dedicated adult seating area, study desks, and an enhanced Young Adult collection. Daily newspapers are available for browsing, along with a wide selection of adult fiction, non-fiction, and junior books.
Discover local history in the Dublin Collection, featuring a range of titles focused on the city’s rich heritage.
Books can be reserved online and picked up at your convenience from Inchicore Library.
Self-service printing and photocopying facilities are also available for public use. Laptops will soon be available for use in the library.
If you have any questions, contact the library at inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie.
Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm
(The library closes for lunch between 1 pm and 2 pm on Friday and Saturday)
Each month Inchicore Library runs a number of groups that are open for anyone to join. Details of special events and workshops at Inchicore Library can be found on their Facebook page.
The Toddler Group meets Wednesday mornings from 10 am - 11 am. There is also a Sensory Playtime Session on the second Monday of every month from 11 am - 12 pm. No booking is required for either of these activities, just come along.
The Knitting Club meets on Thursdays from 3 pm - 4.30 pm and both experienced knitters and beginners are welcome to join in. It is a drop in event, no booking needed.
The Movie and Book Club meet on the third Monday of the month at 2.15 pm to discuss a book and its film adaptation.
The junior book club for budding readers aged 7 to 9 meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
Are your children curious about the architecture and history of Dublin’s buildings, streets and bridges? If so, they might enjoy the ‘Hidden Histories Hunt’, a self-guided treasure hunt for children in Dublin City.
Find the details and download the map here, then follow the trail and solve the clues to find the name of a long-lost treasure.
Page last updated: 31 July 2025