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Blanchardstown Library

   Blanch lib    

 Civic Centre                                                
 Blanchardstown Centre 
 Fingal 
 Dublin 15

 Contact

    Telephone: (01) 8905560/8905563
    Fax: (01) 8905574
    Email: blanchlib@fingalcoco.ie  

 Senior Executive Librarian: Yvonne Reilly

Map & Directions

Where is Blanchardstown Library?


Blanchardstown Library , the largest Public Library in Ireland is situated opposite Blanchardstown Shopping centre and beside the Draoicht Theatre.

Train service:  to Coolmine Station. Approx 10 minutes walk from the station to the library
Bus service:  39, 39A, 37,70 from city centre, 76A from Tallaght,17A from Finglas, local buses 236,237, 239 and 270.

Dublin Bus Timetable

Urbus from Swords access Urbus timetable

 

Opening Hours 

Please note:With effect from Wednesday 1st of February, Blanchardstown library will close at 8 pm Monday to Thursday inclusive. All other branch libraries are unaffected by this change. 
 

Monday to Thursday: 10.00am-8.00pm    
Friday & Saturday:     10.00am-5.00pm
Closed Saturday and Monday of Bank Holidays


Services:    

  • Fiction and Non fiction books
  • Young Adult lending for 12-15 years
  • Young children's area with a broad range of books, picture books, games, jigsaw puzzles and other educational toys
  • Gaming Resources: Xbox, DS Lite, Playstation and Wii Games
  • Audio books, DVDs, language courses and CD-ROMs, large print books
  • Free Wifi and Internet access
  • Fax, photocopying and printing services (charge applies)
  • A self service system: which allows you to borrow, renew and return your loans
  • Digital Books: Download free digital books to your laptop, iphone, ipad, smartphone via the internet
  • Exhibition space
  • Lecture and meeting rooms
  • Cyber skills room with assistive technology
  • Adult study spaces
  • Activities, exhibitions and events for adults and children
  • Reference books: general and specialist dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, yearbooks and atlases
  • CD ROM: The Official Driver Theory Test (for loan and for use in the library)
  • Language learning facilities
  • Periodicals and magazines
  • Daily and Sunday newspapers
  • Official publications including Government reports
  • Microfilm reader and printer for Irish Times and Irish Independent
  • Application forms: passport, social welfare, driving licence, motor tax
  • Local History collection
  • Local information on Dublin 15
  • Europe Direct Centre

 

 

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Library on the Radio         

                                           radio show

The Blanchardstown Library Show is broadcast every Friday evening at 7.30pm on Phoenix 92.5FM with a new edition on the last Friday of every month. If you have missed past broadcasts you can listen to them here on our podcasts