"We are what we read"

- Alberto Manguel

Entrance to the Library
Art Room
Choosing a book
Reading room
Reading
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The Central Catholic Library is located in Dublin, Ireland. The Library was founded as a subscription library by the Irish Jesuit Fr. Stephen Brown, and first opened to the public on 25th June 1922.  The library is located at 74 Merrion Square, and we welcome enquiries about our collections and current services.

21 October 2026

Poetry Reading

On Wednesday 21st October @ 13.30 (1.30) Poet in Residence and volunteer librarian, Brid Fitzpatrick,                                                                     will delight us by reading selections from ... Read more

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