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 are available for use in the library.
We also offer a number of groups and clubs that are open for anyone to join. Some of them are listed further below.
If you have any questions, contact us by emailing inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie or calling 01 222 8444.
Monday - 10 am to 5 pm
Tuesday - 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday - 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday - 10 am to 5 pm
Friday: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm
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)
Sunday - closed
The library will be closed on the following dates:
August bank holiday
Saturday 1 August to Monday 3 August (inclusive)
October bank holiday
Saturday 24 October to Monday 26 October (inclusive)
Enjoy our sensory space, filled with engaging toys and activities designed to encourage play, exploration and relaxation in a welcoming environment.
We offer a range of sensory resources, including a sensory mood egg, sensory circles, lock-and-latch boards, magnetic mazes, and beanbags.
We also have a Senso Cube which is an accessible, modular box designed to provide multi-sensory experiences. It is equipped with a variety of tools and objects that stimulate the senses, creating a calm and therapeutic environment, particularly beneficial for individuals with sensory processing needs.
Features include visual elements such as bubble tubes and fibre optic lighting to create soothing light displays, as well as auditory options like gentle music, nature sounds, and interactive sound panels.
All are welcome to use our Senso Cube and sensory space.
Our sensory services are located off the main library floor, providing a quieter, more private environment. The room is a flexible space and can be set up to suit the needs of the individual or group.
You can contact us to book a time slot, or you can come along to our Sensory Free Play Session which takes place every Monday from 11 am to 2 pm and every Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Please note these sessions are free play and all children will need to be supervised.
To find out more, please email us at inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie or call 01 222 8444.
Inchicore Library offers a number of groups and clubs that are open for anyone to join. Some of them are listed below.
A friendly space for short reads that open into discussion. We welcome people who read a little, a lot, or are just getting back into it. For more information you can contact the library by emailing inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie or calling 01 222 8444.
Come along every Wednesday from 10 am to 11.30 am for our Toddler Time. There will be stories, toys and plenty of fun.
No booking required, all ages welcome.
Come along for our next monthly movie on Saturday 15 August at 11 am.
No booking required.
Need a quiet place for your child to focus on schoolwork? Join us at the library every Monday and Wednesday from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm for our new Homework Club. A separate, quiet space for parents and children to work together.
No booking required.
The Knitting Club meets on Thursdays from 3 pm to 4.30 pm. Both experienced knitters and beginners are welcome to join in.
It is a drop-in event, no booking is needed.
We are delighted to host the Kilmainham Inchicore Heritage Group every month for an interesting talk of local interest.
The talks explore local history, heritage and stories from the past in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
You can contact KilmainhamInchicoreHeritage@gmail.com for more information.
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.
You can contact us by emailing inchicorelibrary@dublincity.ie or calling 01 222 8444.
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Page last updated: 30 July 2026