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Autumn Programme 2016 Clár an Fhómhair 2016

It’s back to school soon and to the usual routines so why not embrace Autumn with one of the learning programmes or events at Dublin City Public libraries?

Embracing lifelong learning, why not return to the classroom and sign up for the popular Lord Mayor ‘s Certificate in either Local Studies or in Oral History. Now in its fourth year, and featuring some 1916 centenary content, come to the Dublin Festival of History at the Printworks, Dublin Castle from the 23 - 25th September, continuing also in branch libraries until 8 October.

Learn to sing and use your voice to enhance your personal well being at a singing workshop for World Mental Health Day with Rachel Dempsey on Monday 10 October in the Music Library, ILAC centre. You can also learn to write and record a song in a songwriting workshop from the Music library’s New Emerging Artists Series on Saturday 5 November. Traditional music is also the theme of the City Archives’ talks in City Hall during October with a talk on one of Dublin’s legends, Luke Kelly, on Tuesday 25 October.

Libraries offer spaces to ponder and connect with other people in the community, through book clubs, writing groups, and conversation exchanges. New writing groups formed in Ballyfermot, Rathmines and Donaghmede libraries in the Spring with the help of “Fighting Words”. We plan to establish ones in Raheny, Pearse Street and Central Libraries with a special one for teenagers in Ballymun.

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An old concept that we would like to kick-start is that of ‘Conversation Salons’ offering opportunities to forge new friends through a facilitated open discussion on a range of topics. As usual, we celebrate the best of Irish and International writing with Childrens Book Festival in October where schoolchildren are invited to libraries to hear from authors and illustrators on how stories develop. During the Dublin Book Festival from 10 - 13 November, branch libraries can look forward to visits from Ger Siggins, Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Lauren O’Neill.

We are also pleased to share details of how to use exciting new online resources introduced this year for all library users accessed via our website. Workshops will help you to download an e-book via BorrowBox, read an e-magazine via Zinio, learn a new language via Mango or avail of a free course through Universal Class and all you need is your library card and password. As you can see, there is plenty to do, explore, hear and shape your world. All you have to do is show up or connect online at www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie!

Margaret Hayes, Dublin City Librarian

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Clár: Mí Lúnasa go Mí na Samhna Programmes: August to November ..........................................................................05Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Local Studies ......................................06Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Oral History .........................................06Music Library Programme ..............................................................07Career Direction and Development................................................11Start Your Own Business ...............................................................11Children’s Art in Libraries ................................................................11

Mí Lúnasa / August ................................................12Heritage Week ................................................................................13

Mí Mheán Fómhair / September ................18 Summer Reading Ceremony ..........................................................19Culture Night ...................................................................................19Dublin Festival of History ...............................................................19 Social Inclusion Week ....................................................................20Conversation Salons .......................................................................20Irish Conversation Circles ...............................................................21Creative Writing ..............................................................................21

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Mí Dheireadh Fómhair / October ............22City Hall Lecture Series ..................................................................23Children’s Book Festival .................................................................23 Digital History Programme on 1916 ...............................................24National Space Week ......................................................................24Zeminar: Dublin Youth Summit .......................................................24Open House ....................................................................................25Maths Week ....................................................................................25

Mí na Samhna / November ............................26Local History Day ............................................................................27Dublin Book Festival .......................................................................27 Science Week .................................................................................28Orchestra of St. Cecilia Collection ..................................................28Explore Your Archive ......................................................................29Home - Energy Toolkit ....................................................................29

Taispeántais / Exhibitions ................................30

Leabharlann Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath ag Cearnóg / Parnell Dublin City Library at Parnell Square .................................34

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Clár: Mí Lúnasa go Mí na Samhna

Programme: Autumn to November

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Clár: Mí Lúnasa go Mí na Samhna | Programme: Autumn to November

Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Local StudiesThe Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Local Studies is offered by Dublin City Council as part of its commitment to life-long learning. The course examines the local dimension of Ireland’s past and is presented in a lively and accessible manner. The course will appeal to people who have an active interest in local history and who would like to research a particular topic for a dissertation. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings to facilitate attendance by a broad range of people.

Commencing in September 2016, the course will be taught at Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 2 September.

For an application form and more information, please contact Tel: 674 4999 E. [email protected]

Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Oral HistoryThe Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Oral History is offered by Dublin City Council as part of its commitment to life-long learning. The course will equip participants with skills in the preparation and conduct of oral history projects, including best practice in the collection and archiving of oral history interviews. It examines the wealth of recorded oral narrative sources in Ireland in both oral history and folklore. Classes are held on Monday evening to facilitate attendance by a broad range of people.

Commencing in September 2016, the course will be taught at Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 16 September.

For an application form and more information, please contact Tel: 674 4999 E. [email protected]

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Dublin City Library and Archive When Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

T: 674 4999 E. [email protected]

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Dublin City Library and Archive When Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

Saor Cead Isteach Chuig Gach Imeacht; Moltar Áit a Cur in Áirithe sa Leabharlann Chuí Admission is Free to All Events; Booking Recommended at the Relevant Library

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Clár an cheoil: Music Library Programme at the Central LibraryOpera Librettists and Libretti, Reality and LegendA series of three illustrated talks by Michael Grant

Thursday 8 September at 1pmLorenzo da Ponte and Mozart

Thursday 15 September at 1pm19th Century Grand Opera (Including Salvatore Cammarano, Felice Romani, and Eugene Scribe) Thursday 22 September at 1pm The librettists of Verdi and Puccini (Including Francesco Maria Piave, Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa)

In the world of opera, the contribution of librettists to the operatic genre have tended in large measure to be sidelined. In these three talks, illustrated by musical examples, Michael will look at the lives and work of the literary artists who provided the plots and the libretti for many of the great opera composers. He will explore the historical and literary inspirations for these plots and in the process endeavour to sort out fact from fiction. He will also touch on some of the composers who wrote their own libretti including Wagner and the Russian and eastern European opera composers.

Feis Ceoil 1916: The show must go on!A talk by David Mooney, DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama The Feis Ceoil festival of 1916 was due to take place during the week after the Rising. Due to the tenacity of the Feis committee, rather than cancel, the festival was simply postponed until July. This is the story of the planning, the competitors, the event itself and the reactions of the time.

This event is organised as part of Dublin Festival of History 2016. For the full programme of events see [email protected]

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Central Library When 8, 15 & 22 Sept, 1pm


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Central Library When Tues. 4 Oct, 1pm


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Shira Brady Lunchtime recital The Music Library are delighted to welcome back Shira Brady(Contralto) and Lorna Breen(Soprano), accompanied by, Cormúin Ó’Raghallaigh,piano.

Shira Brady has studied voice at the Dublin Conservatory of Music over a ten year period and is currently furthering her studies with Mary Brennan.

Lorna Breen embarked on her Masters in Music Performance atthe Royal Irish Academy of Music, under the tutelage of Dr. Veronica Dunne and Dearbhla Collins in 2015. She recently graduated with a first class honours degree in Music Performance from the RIAM studying with Mary Brennan.

Both have competed and performed extensively countrywide.A recital not to be missed!

Singing Your Cares Away A singing workshop with Rachel DempseyThe Music Library have organised this event to coincide with World Mental Heath Day. Learn to sing a range of easy to learn, uplifting and inspiring songs from all over the world. You will also learn about some ways of using the voice to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing. There will be no solo singing and you don’t need to be able to read music. Participants will learn two or three exercises to take away and try at home on a regular basis. Rachel will emphasise the fun, joy and sense of being uplifted that singing can bring.

This event is supported by Dublin City Council, Central Area Office.

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Central Library When Thurs. 6 Oct, 1.00pm

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Central Library When Mon. 10 Oct, 1.00pm



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Lunchtime Recital with Mezzo-Soprano Eimear McCarthy Luddy and Violinist Naoise Dack. Accompanied on Piano by Seho LeeEimear McCarthy Luddy is an Irish mezzo-soprano currently studying her Masters in Music Performance at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and was recently awarded distinction in her Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance (RIAM).

She appeared as a soloist in Dublin Castle with the RIAM Chamber Orchestra as part of the Dublin City of Literature Festival. She also performed as a chorus member with the RTÉ Concert Chorus, Lyric Opera and Mid-West Opera.

Since 2014 Seho Lee has been Inaugural Accompaniment Teaching Fellow and International Relations Representative at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He combines roles of Artistic Director and Organist of Clontarf Coffee Concert Series in Dublin Ireland, Assistant Director at Jackdaws Opera Young Artist Programme and the Live Music Now Artist in the United Kingdom. Naoise Dack is a Dublin born violinist. He has recently completed a Bachelor of Music Education degree in the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Trinity College Dublin. He is an active orchestral musician playing with RIAM Symphony and Chamber Orchestra,Hibernian Orchestra, Orchestra of INYB and the recently formed City of Dublin Chamber Orchestra.


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Central Library When Thurs. 3 Nov, 1.00pm


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Emerging Artists Series: Songwriting WorkshopAcclaimed songwriter Niall Donnelly and musician-producer Gavin Ralston, in association with Waltons New School of Music’s Outreach Programme, will facilitate this exciting introduction to the art and craft of songwriting. Participants will work together as a team and actually write and record a song in just two hours!

The workshop includes:Songwriting (75 minutes)• Lyrics - choosing your subject and approach• Music - choosing a style and arranging music• Developing the song Recording & Production (45 minutes)• Preparing the song and musicians for recording; what

instruments and sounds to use• Arranging parts, harmonies, backing vocals,

instruments and solos• Developing dynamics and mood• Recording the backing track (guitars, drums, percussion,

etc.)• Recording vocals (lead and backing)• Recording soloist(s)• Mixing After the workshop, an mp3 track of the song will be produced for easy sharing.

All events are free. Booking is essential at 8734333 Ext. 5or e-mail [email protected]


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Central Library When Sat. 5 Nov, 2.30-4.30pm Cost Free


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Clár Forbartha agus Treorach Gairme: Career Direction and Development ProgrammeBusiness Information Centre, Central Library. T: 8733996 / 8734333 E: [email protected]

The Business Information Centre runs this series of free lectures, practical interactive workshops and Information & Advice Stands throughout the year to assist jobseekers gain first time employment, change careers, find worthwhile opportunities to use existing skills and talents and to appreciate the personal worth of volunteering work while actively seeking employment.

Get a Job in the Food & Drinks IndustryCareer in Culinary Arts and Hospitality with James Murphy, chairman & co-ordinator of Licensed Trade Development Programme, Dublin Institute of Technology

Do Ghnó féin a bhunú: Start your own businessStart Your Own Business Programme in association with The Local Enterprise Office, Dublin City and QED Training will take place during September and October.

The Programme starts on Thursday 15th September and runs for six weeks until Thursday 20th October. Topics include successful enterprise, market research skills, creating online presence and designing a business plan. Booking recommended for these lectures.

Clár Ealaíon do Pháistí sna Leabharlanna: Children’s Art in Libraries The bi-lingual play Stór by playwright Ciarán Taylor which has been commissioned by the Childrens Art in Libraries Programme will be produced by the Axis Arts Centre in the Autumn of 2016 and will tour to primary schools & library venues in the DCC area.

(Supported by DCC Commemoration Programme.)

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Central Library When Sept - Dec 2016

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Central Library When 15th Sept - 20th Oct, 6.30pm

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Selected Branch Libraries When Nov - Dec 2016


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Central Library When Wed. 31 Aug, 6.30-7.30pm


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Imeachtaí i Mí Lúnasa

Events in August

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Seachtain Oidhreachta: Heritage Week20 - 28 August

Harry Clarke; His Life’s Work Harry Clarke was Ireland’s most acclaimed stained glass artist. He was renowned for his imaginative genius and quality craftsmanship that he brought to his work. This presentation by Raymond McGovern will illustrate the beautiful works of art created by Clarke and examine his life and times.

T. 6269324 E. [email protected]

In Search of Sanctuary: Stories from the Wilds of Ireland A marine biologist and wildlife advocate, Brendan Price is the founder of the Irish Seal Sanctuary. Join Brendan as he shares a treasure trove of nature tales from his new book In Search of Sanctuary: Wildlife, My Teacher.

In the best tradition of storytelling, these timeless and universal tales will generate discussion on important issues for the planet, offering glimpses of Dublin and Ireland, of centuries old and new along the way.

T. 842 1890 E. [email protected]

Working on the railway. The Great Southern and Western Railway in Dublin, 1900-1925.In recent decades, rail transport has resumed its importance to Dublin city with the development of the DART, the LUAS and soon the re-opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel. In the early years of the 20th century, the Great Southern and Western Railway was the largest railway system in Ireland and it was a significant employer in Dublin. This talk will look at aspects of the lives of Dubliners who worked for the GS&WR, from the turn of the century to its reinvention by the Dáil in 1925.


Imeachtaí i Mí Lúnasa | Events in August

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Ballyfermot Library When Thurs. 25 Aug, 6.30pm

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Ballymun Library When Thurs. 25 Aug, 11.00am

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Cabra Library When Thurs. 25 Aug, 6.30pm


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Midland –Lár Tíre. Cycling the MGWR from Past to Present An illustrated talk by Pamela de Brí based on exhibition of the same name on display in the library. This multimedia project is the culmination of four years research and documentation, gathered when the artist cycled and explored the route of the former Midland Great Western Railway as it made its way across Ireland. The structure of the railway itself, rather than being the embodiment of the project, positions itself as the support and the host of this work, which allows for an exploration from the present to the past. It encapsulates a period when the railway meant freedom and mobility for the population of an area.

On Raglan Road; Great Irish Love Songs and the Women Who Inspired ThemBased on his forthcoming publication, writer and poet Gerard Hanberry explains the inspiration behind well known Irish songs and ballads. Have you ever wondered who the ‘Galway Girl’ was, or if there was a real-life ‘Nancy Spain’. Learn the often surprising, sometimes bittersweet but always absorbing stories of the real women who inspired some of the world’s finest love songs.


Blackpitts - the Industrial Past of Newmarket and the TentersLocated beside the Poddle, the areas around Blackpitts, Newmarket, Cork Street, Donore and the Tenters were once some of Dublin’s most industrialised areas. In Blackpitts, the tanning pits industry thrived from medieval times, contributing to the area’s name. Later, the Huguenot weavers settled in this area, with a ‘New Market’ for the trading of wool and cloth set out by Earl of Meath in the 1620’s. This fascinating story is brought together in this talk, giving an overview of the industrial past of the area around Blackpitts and Tenters - and the communities that lived here.

T. 4540681 E. [email protected]


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Central Library When Wed. 17 Aug, 1.00pm

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Central Library When Tues. 23 Aug, 1.00pm

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Dolphin’s Barn Library When Wed. 24 Aug, 6.30pm


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Family History Open DayTo celebrate Heritage Week, the Dublin & Irish Collections host an open day for the public in association with Find My Past and Irish Family History Centre.

Are you interested in tracing your family history? There will be free access to online resources, one-to-one consultations with experts, and a series of talks throughout the day, one each hour from 11.00am - 4.00pm


Kilmainham, Islandbridge and SCR on the eve of World War 1The South Circular Road (SCR) Dublin, is 2.5 miles long stretching from Heytesbury Street to the Phoenix Park. Originally a military road to carry heavy equipment and allow for marching troops from barracks around the city. The route links radial routes from Dublin, including James Street/Mount Brown, Kilmainham Lane and Conyngham Road near Islandbridge. Historian Cathy Scuffil traces the lives of some who lived on this road in 1911, and looks at how individual terraces of houses and parts of the road were named or renamed, as in the case of Richmond Hill and O’Connell Road near Kilmainham. The presentation ends with what happened next with references to events in WW1.


From Meath of the pastures: The Story of Smithfield, Dublin, and a family who lived thereAn illustrated presentation by Mary O’Connell on the founding of the cattle market in Smithfield. She relates the story of a family of drovers who settled there in 1823 and whose descendants stayed for over 100 years. Mary is a member of that family and of the Old Dublin Society.


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Dublin City Library & Archive When Tues. 23 Aug, 11.00am - 4.00pm

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Inchicore Library When Mon. 22 Aug, 6.30pm

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Pearse Street Library When Tues. 23 Aug, 6.00pm


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The Queen’s Theatre - an illustrated historyThe Queen’s Theatre, located in Pearse Street was originally built in 1829 as the Adelphi Theatre. From its earliest days the theatre celebrated Ireland’s heroes and her historical characters. Figures such as St. Patrick, Wolfe Tone and Robert Emmet were some of the subjects portrayed in her plays. Relive the history and drama of this famous theatre with award winning writer Cecil Allen.


Ireland - a thriving, socially inclusive sustainable haven?Presented by Manchán Magan, well known travel writer and documentary maker. This talk examines issues such as community supported farms and bakeries, woodlands for timber and flood prevention. Sure to provide much food for thought, based on Manchán’s extensive and varied travel experience.


People and Places; inspiring the work of renowned Irish artists Patrick Scott, Evie Hone and Gerard DillonArt historian Anne Callanan looks at the background and influential factors found in the artists’ work and practice. She will explore the subject matter and places of inspiration for their work. Learn about the techniques and styles used in this period of Irish art history. Discover the people, places and things that influenced the thoughts and methods of these wonderful artists.


O’Connell Street...the story of the street and its buildingsArchitects Klaus Unger and Stephen Kane present a history of Dublin City’s main thoroughfare, highlighting the unique design features of some of its famous landmark buildings. This presentation will discuss the architectural heritage and stories behind the buildings that all Dubliners know well.


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Pearse Street Library When Wed. 24 Aug, 6.30pm

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Pembroke Library When Tues. 23 Aug, 6.30pm

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Raheny Library When Wed. 24 Aug, 6.30pm

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Rathmines LibraryWhen Tues. 23 Aug, 6.30pm


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The Easter Rising - from A to ZHistorian Michael Barry presents an overview of the historical and cultural contexts leading up to and through the turbulent events of The Easter Rising and highlights the key characters involved that changed the course of Irish history.

May and James - a private love in a revolutionary yearTessa Finn reads from letters her grandparents wrote to each other during 1916, against a backdrop of unfolding events around The Easter Rising. The letters provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of two people growing in love, not involved in the conflict but touched by it in many ways.


Grave Matters: disease, death and Dublin from the middle ages to today. Death is all around us in Dublin but what did Dubliners from the past die of? What were their funerals like? Where were they buried and why? What put Dubliners in the grave and what took them out again? Presented by authors Lisa Marie Griffith and Ciarán Wallace, this talk will examine the history of death and disease and will cover such topics as grave robbers, epidemics and funerary fashions in Dublin from the 1500s to the present.


Seminar: Living in Georgian DublinA seminar which focuses on life in Georgian Dublin and will explore a wide range of topics including the architecture, shops, street paving and the politics of the period. The seminar will also raise awareness of two important collections held at Dublin City Archives: Dublin Paving Board archives and the Wide Street Commission archive.

Please note event venue. Admission Free. Booking is Required.To reserve your place to attend, please contact T. 674 4806 E. [email protected]


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Rathmines LibraryWhen Wed. 24 Aug, 6.30pm

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Rathmines Library When Thurs. 25 Aug, 6.30pm

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Walkinstown Library When Wed. 24 Aug, 7.00pm

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Council ChamberDublin City HallWhen Wed. 24 Aug, 9.00am


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Imeachtaí i Mí Mheán Fómhair Events in September

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Ceiliúradh léitheoireachta an tSamhraidh: Summer Reading CeremonyOver the summer, children and families got involved in ‘Be a Summer Star’, the national reading programme. Each child who read at least 6 books will be invited to a ceremony in their local branch to receive a certificate, medal and bag. Their names will also be entered into a special local draw for a prize. Come along to the ceremony to support children’s reading.

Oíche Chultúrtha: Culture Night Dublin City Library and Archive is delighted once again to open its doors to the public on Culture Night. Enjoy a mixed programme of live music, poetry, drama and exhibitions. Beidh imeacht trí mheáin na Gaeilge freisin. Please visit our website for further information on the programme schedule for the evening. A separate flier with full listings of Culture Night events and activities will be available in early September. All welcome. Beidh fáilte romhat, bígí linn.

Féile na Staire, Baile Átha Cliath: Dublin Festival of HistoryThe fourth annual Dublin Festival of History will take place from 23rd September until 8th October 2016 with a series of lectures taking place in Dublin Castle Printworks from 23-25 September. Join the mailing list to keep informed of the upcoming events:www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Imeachtaí i Mí Mheán Fómhair | Events in September

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Dublin City Libraries When Aug / Sept

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Dublin City Library & Archive When Fri. 16 Sept, 6.00pm - 9.00pm

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Dublin Castle Printworks When 23 Sept - 8 Oct


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An tSeachtain um Chuimsiú Sóisialta: Social Inclusion WeekThe purpose of Dublin City Council’s Social Inclusion Week is to highlight and promote the positive work that Dublin City Council does, in reducing social exclusion and poverty. There is a programme of events organised by the Social Inclusion Unit, to highlight the diversity and creativity of people in Dublin City .

Libraries will be promoting particular activities & groups during the week including many of our conversation exchange groups, creative writing groups, multi-cultural groups.

Seomraí Comhrá: Conversation Salons The French Enlightenment salons of the 18th century were attended by free thinkers, bohemians, artists, revolutionaries, eccentrics and philosophers of the day, who were at the cutting edge of cultural and social change. As part of Social Inclusion Week, Dublin City Libraries will have a couple of conversation salons facilitated by life coach, Heather Bourke, giving you a chance to talk openly about deep topics, burning issues, and what really matters to you The salons will be the perfect place to brainstorm, problem solve, ponder, discuss, philosophise and reflect on the issues and dilemmas that most fascinate and perplex you.

T. 6744843 for further information

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Selected Branch Libraries When 26 Sept - 2 Oct


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Dublin City Libraries When 26 Sept - 2 Oct


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Ciorcail Comhrá: Irish conversation circles“Fáilte isteach chuig ciorcail comhrá Ghaeilge na leabharlanna”Bailíonn an pobal le chéile gach seachtain ag na ciorcail comhrá éagsúla ar fud na cathrach.

Cuirtear fáilte roimh chuile dhuine chuig na ciorcail comhrá a bhíonn ar siúil i leabharlann Bhaile Munna, leabharlann na gCabraí, An Lárleabharlann, leabharlann na Cúlóige, leabharlann Dhomhnach Míde, leabharlann Pheambróg, leabharlann Ráth Éanaigh, leabharlann Thír an Iúir, leabharlann Bhaile Bhailcín. Ní gá go mbeadh Gaeilge líofa agat, tar isteach agus bain taitneamh as an gcomhluadar trí Ghaeilge. “

Scríbhneoireacht Cruthaitheach: Creative Writing Come along and see your writing flourish! If you have the writing bug, drop in to one of our creative writing groups. Members share tips and challenges on writing. There are currently six writing groups meeting in public libraries. This year, writing groups were established under the theme of ‘Dublin in the Coming Times’ and wrote about how they imagined Dublin in the Future. Groups were directed and supported by some of our library partners:-Fighting Words, The Irish Times, Dublin City of Literature Office, and Dublin City Council’s art office.

Writers groups meet at the following locations on Dublin’s northside at Ballymun, Cabra, Donaghmede and in the southside at Ballyfermot, Cuffe Street Community Centre (while Kevin Street is closed for renovations) Rathmines. New groups will start in Autumn at Central Library, Pearse street and Raheny.

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Leabharlanna tofa When Gach Seachtain

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Selected Branch Libraries When Sept & Oct



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Imeachtaí i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair Events in October

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Sraith Léacht Halla na Cathrach: Ceol Traidisiúnta i mBaile Átha Cliath City Hall Lecture series: Traditional Music in DublinThe popular series of City Hall Lunch-time Lectures returns each Tuesday in October from 1.10pm-1.50pm. Admission is free of charge, on first come first served basis. “Traditional Music in Dublin” will focus on history of traditional music in the City and will include talks on Dublin’s Piping Tradition, Luke Kelly, The Tradition Club and Fiddle Music. Each talk will conclude with an element of live performance. This series has been arranged by Dublin City Archives in partnership with Francis Devine and Comhairle Bhéaloideas Éireann - The Folklore of Ireland Council. Doors open from 12.30 pm. Details of talks as follows:

4 October – Fiddle Music in Dublin with Liam O’Connor11 October – Na Píobairí Uilleann (The Piper’s Club) and Dublin’s

Piping Tradition with Terry Moylan (NPU)18 October – The Tradition Club, 1967-1989 with Seán Corcoran

(Crann)25 October - Dublin’s Voice: Luke Kelly with Francis Devine

Féile Leabhar na bPáistí: Children’s Book Festival

The Children’s Book Festival is a nationwide celebration of children’s books and reading, held each year in October. Join us to celebrate the very latest in children’s literature as our branch libraries host author visits and storytelling sessions together with illustration and creative writing workshops. One of your favourite authors may be visiting your local library so check our website for full programme listing.

For further information check www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ieT. 01 674 4842 E. [email protected]

Imeachtaí i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair | Events in October

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City Hall When 4, 11, 18 & 25 Oct 1.10pm - 1.50pm

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Dublin City Libraries When Oct


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Clár Staire Dhigiteacht faoi 1916: Digital History Programme on 1916This library project is aimed at “digital natives” - children aged 10-13. It will link literature, creative writing and technology through the medium of storytelling on the subject of 1916.

Public libraries provide an invaluable space for members of the public to conduct their own research in local history. This workshop at the Central and Dolphins Barn Libraries will give the opportunity for children to be creative and actively produce new digital material relating to the chosen topic.

Seachtain an Spáis: National Space WeekDiscover your universe Space Week is Ireland’s newest national STEM week in parallel with World Space Week.

Space Week will enable all people to explore how, as 21st century citizens under one sky, we can use the power of critical thinking, science, technology, engineering and maths to shape our understanding of life on Earth and our place in Space. Our libraries will celebrate this week with film screenings and book displays.

ZEMINAR: Cruinniú Mullaigh na nÓg Bhaile Átha Chliath ag RDS ZEMINAR: Dublin Youth Summit at RDS ZEMINAR is Ireland’s largest and most inclusive Youth Summit and will happen in the RDS from 11 to 13 October. Look out for Dublin City Public Libraries’ stand and find out about all the new and interesting services provided by the city’s libraries including E-books and magazines, research facilities and online courses, and of course information for careers and leisure too.


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Central Library &Dolphins Barn Library When 13-20 Nov

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Selected Branch LibrariesWhen 3 - 8 Oct

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RDS When 11 - 13 Oct


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Teach ar Oscailt: Open House Open House Dublin is a unique event from 14 - 16 October, presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Over one weekend, buildings of all types and periods will open up their doors to allow citizens and visitors to explore the architecture of their city, with special tours by hundreds of professionals and enthusiasts, completely for free.

Open House at Dublin City Library & Archive, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 will participate in Open House Dublin on Saturday 15 October. Visitors will be brought on a 30 minute guided tour of the library and archive complex to view the 1909 original building, and the 21st century library extension, which boldly stitches together ‘old ‘ and ‘new’. The original building has many fine architectural features including a Mount Charles sandstone façade, portico, a Palladian window and triangular pediment. Other highlights which visitors will see include our World War 1 exhibition “Stories from the Great War”, Nelson’s Head perched in the historic reading room, a contemporary art work by Rachel Joynt and a “behind the scenes look” at the semi-circular glazed atrium extension and the purpose built strong rooms for the storage of specialist collections.

Tours every 30 minutes, last entry at 4.30 pm

Seachtain Mhatamaitice na hÉireann: Maths Week Maths Week Ireland is an annual all-island event and the largest festival of its kind in the world with over 1 million people attending events over the first 10 years. World renowned and locally acclaimed mathematicians will enlighten and entertain people of all ages in the joys of maths and numeracy. Our programme will include talks, workshops, games, puzzles, challenges and magic maths shows.


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Dublin City Library & Archive When Sat. 15 Oct, 11.00am - 5.00pm

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Selected Branch Libraries When 15 - 23 Oct


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Imeachtaí i Mí na Samhna

Events in November

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Lá na Staire Áitiúil: Local History Day Speakers include: Joe Connell, on Herbert Victor Fleming’s 1916 diary; Pól Ó Duibhir, on Gordon Brewster and his cartoons; Michael Corcoran, on transport in 1916; James Scannell, 75th Anniversary of the Belfast Blitz in which fire fighters from Dublin Fire Brigade and the Dún Laoghaire Fire Brigade took part; Brian White, on 1916 in North Wicklow; and Pearl Walsh, on St Kevin’s Park based on her photographs.

Féile na Leabhar Bhaile Átha Cliath: Dublin Book FestivalThis year we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Dublin Book Festival 2016 - ten years of celebrating Ireland’s writers and publishers. The Dublin Book Festival offers four days of readings, public interviews, debates, book launches, workshops and more. The festival celebrates Irish published authors across the whole range of genres, from literary fiction, business and cookery, to poetry and Irish language events.

Dublin City Libraries are delighted once again to feature a children’s and schools programme. This year selected libraries will host visits by favourite authors including Ger Siggins, Gabriel Fitzmaurice and award winning illustrator Lauren O’Neill. It promises to be a festival of words and ideas, laughter and imagination.

For more details, please contact T. 674 4842 E. [email protected]

Imeachtaí i Mí na Samhna | Events in November

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Dublin City Library & Archive When Sat. 5 Nov, 9.30am - 4.30pm

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Dublin City Libraries When 10 - 13 Nov


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Seachtain na hEolaíochta Science Week Science can help us to answer the what, the why and the how, while also setting new questions. Science Week Ireland celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has grown to a programme of over 800 events scheduled across the country. It aims to make science more interesting and accessible to children and adults alike. It highlights how science, technology and engineering are hugely relevant to us all in our everyday lives and can lead to interesting and exciting career options. The growing impact of Irish scientific achievement will make a difference in people’s lives, support industry investment, future proof our skill base and involve everyone in the potential of science and innovation.

Dublin City Libraries will run an extensive Science Week events programme.

#ScienceRising supporting Innovation 2020 - a campaign that creates the connection for industry and individuals with science and innovation in Ireland

For further information check www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie or contact: The Development Office, Dublin City Libraries

T: 6744842 E: [email protected]

Cnuasach nua de chuid Cheoilfhoireann San Cecilia Orchestra of St Cecilia CollectionDublin City Libraries will host an event to celebrate the donation of the Orchestra of St Cecilia Collection to Dublin City Library & Archive.


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Dublin City Libraries When 13 - 20 Nov

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Dublin City Library & Archive When Sat. 22 Nov, 6.00pm


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Cuir eolais ar do chartlann Explore your archive

‘Explore Your Archive’ campaign is an initiative of the Archives and Records Association of Ireland and UK which aims to raise awareness of archives, their value to society and the impact they have on individual lives. Dublin City Archives will organise a number of events during the campaign including “A trip down Theatre’s memory lane” and an “Introduction to the Near FM Community Radio archive”. We will also participate in #explorearchives social media activity using our twitter handle @dclareadingroom . For full programme details, please email [email protected]

Foghlaim faoi fuinneamh i do leabharlann áítiúil Learn about energy-saving through your local library!

Did you know that your local library branch is a great place to learn about saving energy? Not only do we stock a great range of books on this topic, you can also borrow a Home Energy Saving Kit free of charge from 10 of our branches. This kit has been developed by Dublin’s energy agency Codema and contains 6 key tools to help you make sense of the energy you use at home every day!During the autumn and winter months, make sure to drop into your local library where Codema will have a range of awareness-raising initiatives and information available, such as information on lighting and heating your home and top tips to reduce your energy bill.For further information on this and the Home Energy Saving Kit, visit www.codema.ie/thinkenergy.


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Dublin City Archives When 19 - 27 Nov

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Selected Branch LibrariesWhen Oct & Nov


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Dublin Camera Club Exhibitions Commemorative Exhibition on 1916Dublin Camera Club photographers’ response on perspectives of The Easter Rising 1916. On display from 5 September to 17 October.

Dublin Camera Club’s members Annual ExhibitionAn exhibition featuring the work of the members throughout the year and photo books to celebrate their 75th anniversary as a creative club.

Stories from the Somme A 1916 ExhibitionThe Battle of the Somme began on 1st July 1916 and lasted until November 1916. Over a million soldiers from both sides were killed during the carnage, including approximately 3,500 soldiers from the island of Ireland.

The Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Archive held at Dublin City Library and Archive, includes the personal papers of soldiers who experienced the Battle of the Somme and all of its horrors. An exhibition based on these resources and supported by the Dublin City Council Decade of Commemoration committee will be launched at Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, D2 from mid- October 2016 and will run until end of 2016. For further information, please email [email protected]

Where

Dublin City Library and Archive When Mid Oct - End of 2016

Taispéantais | Exhibitions


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Dublin City Library and Archive When 5 Sep - 15 Oct

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Citizens in Conflict: Dublin 1916Citizens in Conflict: Dublin 1916 is a historic touring exhibition researched and produced by Dublin City Public Libraries which includes eye witness accounts and sources such as Dublin Fire Brigade logbook.

It has a particular focus on the Pearse Street area of the city (formerly Great Brunswick street) where Patrick and Willie Pearse grew up and where Boland’s Mill garrison was commanded by Eamon de Valera. It also remembers the 257 civilians who were killed during the rising including 40 children.

W & R Jacob and the 1916 RisingJacob’s Biscuit Factory on Bishop Street was seized by a group of Irish volunteers under the command of Thomas MacDonagh as part of the armed insurrection against British Rule during Easter 1916. This six panel exhibition takes a unique slant as it considers how factory workers were effected by the Rising & also how the Company Directors reacted in the aftermath. It draws on the primary source material from the Jacobs Biscuit Factory Archive which is now open to public access in Dublin City Library and Archive. The exhibition was produced by Dublin City Archives in collaboration with the Business Information Centre on behalf of Dublin Public Libraries and funded by DCC Decade of Commemoration Fund.

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Walkinstown Library When Aug

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Finglas Library When Sept

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Charleville Mall Library When Oct

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Ballyfermot Library When Nov

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Raheny Library When Aug

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Walkinstown Library When Sept

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Terenure Library When Oct



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Surgeons and Insurgents RCSI holds a special position in the historical events of the 1916 Easter Rising. The College’s occupation by insurgents under the command of Michael Mallin is a well known aspect of the Easter Rising. However, few will be aware of the role RCSI surgeons played in surrounding hospitals, as they worked tirelessly treating the injured during the rebellion. This exhibition provides fascinating insights into the stories of the surgeons and insurgents and how their lives were remarkably intertwined.

Little Stories, Little PrintsFifty Printmakers from eight printmaking studios around Ireland were invited by The Leinster Printmaking Studio, Clane, Co. Kildare to create ‘little prints’ on ‘little known events or incidents’ during or around the time of the 1916 Rising. Through a variety of organised events the artists were encouraged to research incidents and aspects of life at the time of the Rising and to create little prints in response to their research.

The result is an eclectic mix of interpretations of both the brief and of the artists’ research.


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Dublin City Library & Archive When Aug

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Finglas Library When Dec

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Ballyfermot Library When Sept


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Leabharlann Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath ag Cearnóg Parnell Dublin City Library at Parnell Square

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Learn, Create, ParticipateDublin City Public Libraries is developing a vibrant new destination for learning, literature, information and culture in Dublin, a new City Library at the heart of a new Cultural Quarter for Dublin at Parnell Square a partnership project between Dublin City Council and Kennedy Wilson first announced in April 2013.

Parnell Square will be a dynamic cultural quarter, inclusive and open, with places for literature, visual arts, music, media and design over a new 11,000sqm complex, with activities and cultural events spilling out to a new south-facing civic plaza at Parnell Square North.

The City Library will be alive with events, performances, readings and exhibitions. Shared spaces in the Quarter will include an Education Centre, providing high quality workshop space for ‘making’ activities of many kinds. The Music Centre will offer purpose-built performance rehearsal and practice spaces. A Design Space will house a gallery focused on showcasing emerging trends and research in design thinking and practice. An Intercultural hub will act as a national and city wide space and resource for information, interconnection, assistance and inclusion. The design team of Grafton Architects and Shaffrey Associates Architects are working with the project team towards submission of a planning application in 2017.

More information about Parnell Square Cultural Quarter can be found at: Web: www.parnellsquare.ie Twitter: @ParnellSqCQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParnellSquareConsultation

Planning a new city library at Parnell Square


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For further information on events in Dublin City Public Libraries for Autumn please check our website at ww.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

Ballyfermot Library, T. 6269324. E. [email protected] Library, T. 8421890. E. [email protected] Library, T. 8691414. E. [email protected] Central Library, T. 8734333. E. [email protected] Mall Library, T. 8749619. E. [email protected] Library, T. 8477781. E. [email protected]’s Barn Library, T. 4540681. E. [email protected] Library, T. 8482833. E. [email protected] Library, T. 8377206. E. [email protected] City Library and Archive. T. 6744873. E. [email protected] Library. T. 8344906. E. [email protected] Library, T. 4533793. E. [email protected] St. Library - currently closed for necessary structural work.Marino Library, T. 8336297. E. [email protected] St. Library, T. 6744888. E. [email protected] Library, T. 6689575. E. [email protected]’ Library, T. 8304341. E. [email protected] Library, T. 8315521. E. [email protected] Library, T. 4973539. E. [email protected] Library, T. 6680063. E. [email protected] Library, T. 4907035. [email protected] Library, T. 4558159. [email protected]

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For further information: Please contact Library Development Section, Dublin City Public LibrariesT: 6744842 E: [email protected]

Learn, Create, Participate

www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

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