Dolphin's Barn Library

44 reviews

Parnell Rd, Saint James, Dublin, D12 ET22, Ireland

www.dublincity.ie

+35312228455

About

Dolphin's Barn Library is a Public library located at Parnell Rd, Saint James, Dublin, D12 ET22, Ireland. It has received 44 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday1-8PM
Tuesday10AM-5PM
Wednesday10AM-5PM
Thursday10AM-5PM
FridayClosed
Saturday1-8PM
Sunday10AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Dolphin's Barn Library: Parnell Rd, Saint James, Dublin, D12 ET22, Ireland

  • Dolphin's Barn Library has 4.6 stars from 44 reviews

  • Public library

  • "Dolphin's Barn Library like the entire Dublin City Library service is greatly underused and wrongly undervalued by some"

    "In a world that sometimes seems to be drowning in technology-fuelled toxicity there is a place for pleasant positivity ,libraries are remarkable places and something we should cherish and support in every convievable sense"

    "Reserved a book about 2 weeks ago"

    "Helpful staff, nice atmosphere"

    "I was in here a few weeks ago,The computers were not good very slow but I went back in last Monday and the computers were working very well,Staff were very friendly and helpful"

Reviews

  • Liam O' Ceallaigh

Dolphin's Barn Library like the entire Dublin City Library service is greatly underused and wrongly undervalued by some. I used it on 3 occasions when I was staying nearby. The staff were efficient and friendly and proactively helped me

  • Francis O'Toole

In a world that sometimes seems to be drowning in technology-fuelled toxicity there is a place for pleasant positivity ,libraries are remarkable places and something we should cherish and support in every convievable sense.

  • des carroll

Reserved a book about 2 weeks ago....I'm 132nd in the queue for it.....I went into Easons and just bought the book instead....25/11/23.....it'll be 2024 by the time it will be available from the library.....

  • Una Vejsbjerg

Helpful staff, nice atmosphere. Being able to order books online and pick them up locally is fantastic, the library system puts a huge range of books and resources at your fingertips.

  • ruairi coburn

I was in here a few weeks ago,The computers were not good very slow but I went back in last Monday and the computers were working very well,Staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • Amilah Ali

Library of my childhood. I bring my own kids there now. Staff lovely. Good selection of books. All health and safety measures in place. So happy we can visit again.

  • Edel Reilly

This is a fantastic local resource. Not just books but printing/copying facilities & internet resources. So amazing! The staff could not be more helpful and kind.

  • Paul Traynor

Needed help today in the library, Bernard and another male member of staff ( I didn't get his name ) were very helpful. Thank you.

  • Tracey kinsella

I go here regularly with my children, staff are always friendly and patient with the kids and their endless questions, thank you.

  • Barry O'Mahony

Friendly staff, they will help you find books on any subject. The 1hour Story Time classes are really great too

  • willie Gallagher

Staff are very friendly especially the young lad on the door very helpful with information you may need.

  • Trisha Reynolds

Friendly helpful staff. Great for use of printer, scanner etc as well as books and newspapers.

  • Christine Byrne

Very noisy, staff and people chatting loudly frequently. Vary hard to study with the noise

  • Lianne Rooney

Small library with a very good children's section and a weekly toddler group on Tuesdays.

  • Laura Dennis

Lovely friendly staff perfect for my little girl she loved the library

  • Nickie Rowley

Great spot for quiet time, browsing, printing. Staff are so helpful.

  • Leigh Surgeon

Great little library with very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Mark Burke

Brilliant library with best staff, so helpful.

  • Maurice Doran

My favourite place

  • Nellar Keane

Very slow

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