SDCC Libraries Tallaght

We had lots of fun in our Summer Stars keyring workshop in Tallaght Library yesterday, when library staff helped children to design and create their own small personalised wooden keyring using our Makerspace equipment.

Well done everyone on all the creativity!

We are excited to announce that Tamara Johnny is our next artist on display in the Junior Exhibition Space in Tallaght Library!

Tamara is a 9-year-old artist with a vibrant and colourful collection of artwork using a range of mixed media. She finds inspiration in her beloved teddy bears, her two dogs, from walks in nature, and from the fun adventures she has with her best friend.

We are grateful to have Tamara’s work in Tallaght Library and her artwork will be on display in our Junior Exhibition space from 3rd to 28th of August.

Fond of films? Mad about motion pictures?

Join the always entertaining author Alan Nolan as he talks about the inspirations behind his latest children’s book The Grand Central Cinema Club, set in the cinemas of Dublin in 1937.

Learn how to draw fictional film idol Tripp Hazzard, the Lonesome Yodelling Cowboy™, and test out your movie mastery in the Slightly Spectacular Grand Central Cinema Quiz. YIP-YIP-YEEEE-HAAWWW!

Suitable for ages 8-12 years.

Book a FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1995693002493?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are celebrating Heritage Week in Tallaght Library from 15th - 23rd August 2026!

National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. It brings together volunteers, community groups and heritage enthusiasts to share their experience and knowledge of culture and practices.

Check out our fantastic events below for both adults and children, from arts and crafts to family trees and memoirs, and book a FREE TICKET on talib.eventbrite.ie

We had an amazing visit from Dave's Jungle in Tallaght Library yesterday! 🐍🦎

We got to meet some incredible reptiles and exotic animals up close. There were lots of smiles, a few brave hands and plenty of excitement all around!

Thank you to Dave and all his friends! 🐍🐊

The Summer Stars sticker theme for this week is Oceans!

Don't forget to pick up an Oceans sticker for your Summer Stars sticker card. Fill the card and you can pick a prize from our Lucky Dip!

An bhfuil páiste agat atá ag tosú ar scoil i mí Mheán Fómhair?

Cuir leis an sceitimíní a bhíonn orthu le cuairt a thabhairt ar an leabharlann chun a Mála Leabharlainne Beag saor in aisce a bhailiú!

Agus mura bhfuil cárta leabharlainne acu cheana féin, anois an t-am iontach chun ceann a fháil dóibh.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?!

Join us for a screening of The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants in Tallaght Library on Wednesday, 12th August at 3pm.

Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea.

For ages 7+ and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please book one ticket per person attending here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1993328584455?aff=oddtdtcreator

We have another full house for week 2 of our 4 week Digital Fabrication course for adults with Genevieve Howard at Tallaght library. This course is part of our Makerspace programme and participants are learning to create and print their own modular jewellery using the library’s laser wood cutter. Keep your eyes peeled for future Makerspace events at Tallaght Library!