STEP INTO THE
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
Unchanged for three centuries, this perfectly preserved library of the early Enlightenment, with its original oak bookcases, houses more than 25,000 rare and fascinating books.
The library is open to the public and children are particularly welcome. Scholars may consult our holdings by arrangement.
OPENING HOURS
OPEN: 9:30am–5.00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 10.00am–5.00pm Saturday.
CLOSED: Tuesdays, Sundays and bank holidays, and at Christmas and New Year.
READING ROOM OPEN BY APPOINTMENT: 9:30am–5.00pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 9:30am–1.00pm Tuesday.
FIND US
Our visitors say:
"A hidden gem in Dublin"
"MAIS QUELLE BIBLIOTHEQUE!!!!!"
"Una visita emozionante"
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We are very proud of our Hebrew and Yiddish books…
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