Welcome to Fingal County Libraries

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Best resolution you'll ever make, Join the library. Its' yours and it's free! For books, CDs, DVDs, Gaming and Internet access; children's and family events and programmes, database access, courses and workshops, public lectures, research, local studies, Free access for all.

Online Databases

Free access to Credo Reference, Grove Online Music, Grove Online Art, Britannica Online, Times Digital Archive and World Book Online.

Online Catalogue

The Library Catalogue lists all the items in stock and their location. You can also renew your loans online.

What’s On

Find out about all the huge range of free events and activities taking in Fingal County Libraries for both adults and children.

BorrowBooks.ie

BorrowBooks.ie allows you to search the online catalogues and websites of Irish public libraries to locate and request items not held in your own library service.

MusicPAL Access Card

Are you an Aspiring Composer?
Are you a Music Researcher? Are you a Musician?

Music PAL Access Card…opening doors to a wealth of music resources!
Imagine a card which gets you into some of the best music libraries anywhere in Ireland!
Think you need a Music PAL Access Card? Speak to the librarian at your library, talk about your music information or research needs and ask about the Music PAL Access Card.
Now available at all Fingal Libraries.

Click here for more details or email: musicpal@librarycouncil.ie

Byki Online language-learning program.

Login using your barcoded library ticket number and library PIN

Essentials Courses - 33 lessons to get every le arner started
• Byki Quick Start - 10 lists of key words and phrase for patrons with limited learning time
• Byki Vocabulary - a full library of supplemental vocabulary lists
• Language Reference - resources to explore higher-level language and culture elements
• Language and Culture Blogs - designed to add variety and depth to the learning experience
• Word of the Day - makes language learning part of patrons’ daily routines
• Online Social Communities - patrons can interact with Transparent Language’s online community of over 2 million fans, followers, and friends, all learning language together
• Pronunciation and Conversation Practice - record, playback, and compare speech to the pronunciation of real native speakers
• SlowSound Technology - slow down speech to hear every nuance
• Interactive games - including Four-Square, Game Show, Unscramble, and more!
• Byki Mobile for iPhone® and Android™ devices - allows for language learning on-the-go
• Proficiency tests

To set up your new library account join online here

Fingal Local Studies Journal- Volume II. Early Fingal Entrepreneurs.

The first edition of Fingal County Libraries local history journal was launched in 2010 and was an instant success. The second edition Fingal Studies – Early Fingal Entrepreneurs is now available for sale in all Fingal Branch Libraries. The journal is edited by Joseph Byrne and contains an eclectic collection of articles on a broad range of topics.

The main theme of the journal is early entrepreneurial activity in 18th century Fingal and the efforts of landlords George Hamilton (Balbriggan) and Richard Talbot (Malahide) to improve the local economy of their respective areas. Hard work and industrious activity is also explored in an article by Cepta Butler that tells the story of the brave seamen of Loughshinny who struggled to develop a fishing-based economy in their small coastal village.

From the Normans and lack of planning permission in 12th century Portmarnock to robbery and violence in 18th century Naul, Fingal Studies has something for everyone.

So if you want to read about a very insolent Fingallian with complete lack of respect for Lord Westmeath head to your nearest Fingal library and buy a copy for only 5 euro. Or call Jacinta in Fingal Local Studies and Archives 8704495 / 087 9213945.

If you were never interested in the local history of County Dublin before, you will be now.

eBooks coming soon-useful information and compatible devices

Fingal’s eBook lending service should be available early in the New Year. Everything is ready to go – stock selected/purchased and website designed and populated, just one more step to be completed. Don't buy an ereader for Christmas until you check this out http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/ for a list of compatible devices.