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Monday 10am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Thursday 10am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Friday 10am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Saturday 10am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm

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Charleville Mall Library in the north inner-city opened in 1900 & is the oldest working public library in Dublin City.
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It was damaged by fire in 1987 & refurbished & restocked in 1990. Automatic doors, a public toilet & fresh paintwork were added in 2023.

04/11/2026

I've been meaning to read that! Check out our new display with some great books that definitely should be on your to-be-read pile! Have we missed any that you think should be here?

29/10/2026

🚫 Event Cancellation 🚫

The Coffee, Crafts, and Chat with Mums Hub session on Monday 2nd November will not go ahead. We apologise for any inconvenience, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 9th November!

27/10/2026

What do Marina Carr and Euripides have in common? Who are the French and Italian playwrights behind some of Lady Gregory's most enduring adaptations? Which major Irish novelist fell under Homer's spell long before IMAX screens were a thing?

The answers to these questions (and more) can be found in our new display - Ireland in Europe, part of Dublin City Libraries's initiative celebrating Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Explore Ireland's place in Europe's literary tradition, and Europe's role in Irish culture.

Dublin City of Literature

Find out more about EU Reads here: https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/eu-reads-discover-europe-through-books

23/10/2026

Wonderful timing for the 2026 Teen Citywide Reading Campaign as Charleville Mall unveils a revamped Young Adult section!

Delivered by Dublin City of Literature from October to December, the programme features two books by Irish authors, "Something Terrible Happened Last Night" by bestselling author Sam Blake, and "Mixed Up: An Irish Boy's Journey to Belonging" by writer, activist and speaker Leon Diop.

Grab your copies in Charleville Mall and check out some exciting new reads!

Find out more about here: https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/citywide-teen-read-2026

23/10/2026

🎧 Lend us your ears as we introduce a brand-new selection of audiobooks! 🎧

Adjust narration speed, rewind, and fast-forward - all you need is your own set of wired earbuds or headphones to plug into one of these nifty little portable books. Why not grab one to keep you company for the long weekend?

22/10/2026

Snuggle up with your favourite reads this bank holiday weekend, but don't forget to pick them up by Friday 5pm!

Dublin City Council Libraries will close from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October 2026 (inclusive).

Branch libraries will reopen on Tuesday 27 October.

Don't forget you can access our collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, comics, graphic novels, language courses, databases and more besides over the October bank holiday weekend!

22/10/2026

We have recently acquired an exciting selection of popular titles in a dyslexia-friendly format!

These editions feature increased spacing and font sizes, left-justified text, and bold font in place of italics.

20/10/2026

We have some great brand new books that have landed in Charleville Mall Library. New fiction (including the latest novels by Kate Atkinson & Irvine Welsh), graphic novels and manga, non-fiction, and poetry. And a huge amount of books for kids.

15/10/2026

🎃 👻 By the pricking of our thumbs, something spooky this way comes!👻 🎃

As shadows lengthen and nights darken, what better way to spend a chilly afternoon than to check out Charleville Mall's Halloween collection? Get your fill of ghostly tales before they all vanish!

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Address

Charleville Mall, North Strand
Dublin
D01AX99

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm

Website

http://www.dublincity.ie/charleville-mall-library

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