SDCC Libraries Tallaght

20/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of refugees who have made Ireland their home.
Your stories matter.
Your cultures enrich our communities.
You belong here.
At Tallaght Library, our doors are open to everyone - always.
Whether you’re looking for books in your language, a welcoming space for your family, or community, connection and learning, this is your library too.

We are proud to be a community where everyone feels seen, heard and at home

19/06/2026

‘We had a fantastic turnout for our Pride badge making event at Tallaght library on Thursday evening. We made over 100 badges celebrating diversity, equality, and self-expression. Many of the participants created their own designs in an extremely fun and safe environment. Well done to all our participants for an extremely enjoyable evening at the library! Here is a selection of some of the designs created’

19/06/2026

We are only half way through the year, so there is still plenty of time to read 24 books and get your D24 Reads Challenge prizes!

Here’s how it works:
👉1. Pop into Tallaght or Castletymon Library
Collect your D24 Reads bookmark and trendy tote-bag.

👉2. Read at your own pace
There’s no set list - you choose what you read! Fiction, non fiction, poetry, graphic novels… all library books count.

👉3. Track your reads
For each book you finish, get your bookmark stamped at the library desk.

👉4. Collect your prizes
Collect stamps and earn prizes along the way including a National Book Token when you complete the challenge.

👉5. Join the community!
Share your recommendations, discover new books, and chat with fellow readers throughout the campaign.

Whether you read one book or twenty, this is all about celebrating reading in our community.

19/06/2026

Mind Your Skin and Stay safe this summer with Amanda Gordon,
Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist 😎🌞

Tuesday at 7 pm in Tallaght Library

Booking at:

Get advice on how to keep your skin safe and protected just in time for the summer.

19/06/2026

D24 Ag Léamh

Is dúshlán léitheoireachta do dhaoine fásta é D24 Ag Léamh atá ar siúl i Leabharlanna Thamhlachta agus Chaisleán Thigh Motháin.

Is é an aidhm ná 24 leabhar a léamh in 2026 agus stampaí a bhailiú ar an mbealach. Tá go leor duaiseanna ann chun thú a choinneáil spreagtha!

Bíodh 2026 ar do bhliain is mó leabhar fós!

18/06/2026

Check out our Super Summer Series of Health Events at Tallaght Library!

Summer Sláinte is a series of events for children, teens and adults taking place throughout the month of July. From mindful reading to line dancing and smoothie battles, we will have something of interest to everyone!

Places are limited so booking is essential on talib.eventbrite.ie

18/06/2026

Tallaght Library is delighted to announce a series of creative writing workshops for teenagers, which will be ran over the 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th of July at 3pm.

Each session will cover a different subject including character creation, plot development and how to perfect a finished piece. The sessions will be hosted by Claire Hennessy, an award-winning YA author who has published over 12 books for teens.

You do not have to attend all workshops! However, each session will cover a new topic so feel free to attend them all. Every teen writer is welcome, whether experienced or just starting out!

This event is for anyone from ages 13 – 16. The first session will focus on “breaking the blank page”. Claire Hennessy will help teen writers brainstorm new ideas and develop the start of their creative writing projects.

To book a ticket to the first session, click here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/breaking-the-blank-page-teen-creative-writing-workshop-tickets-1991986600545?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/06/2026

We were very lucky to have Eamonn Moran in Tallaght Library this morning playing us some wonderful chilled out mood music! 🎸

18/06/2026

Blinkist summarises key insights from bestselling books, helping you discover big ideas in just 15 minutes.

👉 Available now for all SDCC Libraries members.
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18/06/2026

Ever wanted to research and write about local history and heritage? Join us in Tallaght Library this July for our Local History Summer School with historian Cathy Scuffil. Combining historical content, practical skills, library sources and direct engagement with the locality, this 4 week course will give practical advice in carrying out research through the history and heritage of local places. Places limited. Adults only. To book please email [email protected] or phone 01 4620073.