Fingal Libraries announces extended opening times for Baldoyle and Rush libraries

Fingal County Council Libraries Department has announce increased opening hours at both Baldoyle and Rush public libraries commencing.

As part of the new schedule, Baldoyle Library will now open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:45am and Rush Library will open on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:45am.

The new opening hours will bring the average weekly branch hours up from 42.5 hours to 54.

Opening hours at both libraries are now:
Monday to Thursday: 9:45am to 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:45am to 1:00pm & 1:45pm to 5:00pm
Closed Sundays
Bank holiday weekends: Closed Saturday and Monday

The hours at Balbriggan Library were increased in May 2021 in line with the above opening hours.

Fingal Libraries County Librarian, Betty Boardman said: ‘The citizens of Fingal are using their local Fingal Library in more ways than ever before, enjoying the array of free programmes, services and resources.

“Increased hours allow us to offer the public even more of those essential and valued services, empowering the people of Fingal and their communities.’

Fingal County Council Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly added: “Libraries are an important frontline service of the Council and play a vital role in the community.

“I am delighted to announce the increased opening hours at Baldoyle and Rush Libraries which will enhance accessibility, allowing library staff to engage further with the communities they serve.”

Fingal Libraries operates 10 library branches, a mobile library and housebound service, as well as a Local Studies and Archives service.

For full details of opening hours for all our branches, please visit https://www.fingal.ie/fingallibraries or keep up to date by following Fingal Libraries on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.