Dlr Lexicon, Public library in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
The Dlr Lexicon is a public library in Dún Laoghaire that spans multiple floors with glass walls allowing natural light to reach reading and study spaces throughout. The building provides over 100 work areas and holds around 80,000 items including books and media resources.
The library opened in December 2014 following a multi-year construction and development project designed to revitalize the surrounding area. The opening marked an important moment in the neighborhood's renewal and brought a modern public facility to the district.
The library hosts rotating exhibitions and an art gallery that showcase work from local artists, offering visitors a chance to see what people in the community are creating. These spaces are woven into the everyday experience of using the library, making art part of the regular rhythm of the place.
The building provides access to free computers, Wi-Fi, and printing services, making it a practical place for digital work and study. Operating hours run Monday through Saturday, giving visitors flexibility to plan their visits throughout the week.
The building sits in Moran Park in a position that connects the seafront area with the George's Street shopping district, serving as a bridge between two different parts of the neighborhood. A café inside offers terrace seating with views, creating a space to pause between errands or browsing the collection.
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