Central Library
City-centre public library in the Ilac Centre with a children’s area, study spaces, sensory supports, and free family events.
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Dublin City’s Central Library is inside the Ilac Centre, with a dedicated children’s area, study spaces, and free events. Families usually drop in to pick books, sit for storytimes, or get homework done at the tables. There are sensory supports you can borrow in the library (like ear defenders and sensory toys), plus a few memorable bits for kids such as the Tovertafel magic table. It suits toddlers who’ll happily browse picture books, right up to teens who need a quiet place to read or study.
- Dedicated Children’s Library area
- Creative Studio soundproof recording booth
- Sensory Cubbie
- Sensory toys and ear defenders available to use in the library
- Tovertafel magic table
Where to find it
Good to know
About
Dublin City’s Central Library is inside the Ilac Centre, with a dedicated children’s area, study spaces, and free events. Families usually drop in to pick books, sit for storytimes, or get homework done at the tables. There are sensory supports you can borrow in the library (like ear defenders and sensory toys), plus a few memorable bits for kids such as the Tovertafel magic table. It suits toddlers who’ll happily browse picture books, right up to teens who need a quiet place to read or study.