July In-Person Tours | Welcome Tour

This tour includes an introduction to the history and work of the National Library of Ireland, as well as information on the library services available to the public and a tour of the publicly accessible areas of the building.

Concluding with an introduction to the Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats exhibition, visitors are invited to finish their visit with an audio highlights tour to further explore the poetry of William Butler Yeats. 

This tour is suitable for new and regular library users and lasts approximately 30 minutes with the opportunity for questions throughout. Meet your tour guide in the entrance hall of the main building on Kildare Street. 

Register your interest here.

Please note: A visit to the main reading room is not included as part of this tour.

List of tour dates: Tuesday 2nd of July, Thursday 4th of July, Tuesday 9th of July, Thursday 11th of July, Tuesday 16th of July, Thursday 18th of July, Tuesday 23rd of July, Thursday 25th of July and Tuesday 30th of July.