Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland

The Reading Room at the National Library is included on the tour.
  • Free to visit

Thursday, 12 November 2026

Event times:

17:30 - 18:30

Event location:

National Library of Ireland

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

Dr Audrey Whitty, Director of the National Library of Ireland, leads a special guided tour of the Library’s historic Victorian building on Kildare Street.

Visitors will discover the history of this remarkable building, explore the iconic Reading Room, and learn about the Library’s connections with some of Ireland’s greatest writers and thinkers. The tour also includes visits to the Richard Hayes Room and the Art Room, offering a unique opportunity to experience spaces not usually explored in depth.

The tour will last from 5:30 - 6:30pm | Entry free but booking required. Meet in the Front Hall of National Library of Ireland, 7/8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

We welcome attendees of all ages!

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

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