Celebrate Culture Night with Fingal Libraries

Fingal Libraries are delighted to switch on Culture Night with the rest of Ireland on September 21 with events expanding across two branches.

Returning for another year, the Blanchardstown Library Culture Night celebrations are set to be bigger and better, with magic, music, and a showcase of local talent.

As in previous years, the evening will open with the presentation of Summer Stars medals and certificates to our dedicated young borrowers, who have read eight or more books during the summer. This will kick off at 5:45pm, before Reuben the Entertainer returns for some comedy magical fun at 6:15pm. Reuben has helped us celebrate many momentous occasions in the past – most recently, he performed at our STEMfest science event – and he is always a hit with parents and children alike.

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Celebrate Culture Night 2018 at Dunsink Observatory

Fingal County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce another very exciting programme of free events taking place in Fingal at Dunsink Observatory, Ardgillan Castle, Dublin Airport, Swords, Blanchardstown and lots more locations to celebrate Culture Night 2018.

Culture Night is an annual national public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. For one night only on Friday 21 September, arts and cultural organisations, churches, castles and historic houses in Fingal will extend their opening hours to the public, highlighting a variety of local talent and fantastic cultural facilities. Join us for music, theatre, exhibitions, films, tours and talks specifically programmed for Culture Night at participating venues.

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€8 Million Investment in Library Service

Minister Ring has approved a major investment package for digital services and facilities in public libraries. The almost €8 million investment comprises of approximately €6 million from Minister Ring’s Department and a further €2 million contribution from Local Authorities.

Fingal County Libraries will receive €476,000 from the Department, which was the second highest grant awarded to a local authority by the Department. The remaining €235,000 will come from Fingal County Council itself.

This investment will enhance ICT infrastructure, create new meeting spaces with state of the art technology and provide dedicated digital learning suites. The new facilities and services will attract new users of all ages to our public libraries. This funding will transform our public library service across the country, benefitting 309 libraries, 10 of which are in Fingal,.

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