Dublin City Libraries

It is largest library authority in the Republic of Ireland, serving over half a million people[1] and around 2.6 million visits annually[2] through a network of 21 branch libraries and a number of specialist services.

The Pearse Street branch had a difficult start as it was closed shortly after opening because of a lack of financial support for staff or books.

These branches ran as independent libraries until the 1930s when Dublin's first Chief Librarian, Roisin Walsh was appointed in 1931 and organisational restructuring established the Dublin City Libraries as a centralised service.

The Dublin City Archives contains records of the civic government of Dublin from 1171 to the late 20th century including Dublin City Council and committee minutes, account books, correspondence, reports, court records, charity petitions, title deeds, maps and plans and drawings all of which document the development of Dublin over eight centuries.

These were: Since 2006, Dublin City Libraries have promoted a particular book with a series of public events.