Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland
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Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland occurs on 18 September 2026 at the National Library of Ireland in Dublin. Attendees can explore the library with Director Dr Audrey Whitty during this Culture Night event.
Explore the National Library of Ireland with Director Dr Audrey Whitty. This Culture Night, 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 6–7pm | Entry free but booking required. Meet in the Front Hall of National Library of Ireland, 7/8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. For more information regarding accessibility in our buildings please see here .
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Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 19:00.
Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland is held at National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638 in Dublin.
Entry to Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland is free.
Tickets for Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland can be booked via nli.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland
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Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland occurs on 18 September 2026 at the National Library of Ireland in Dublin. Attendees can explore the library with Director Dr Audrey Whitty during this Culture Night event.
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Explore the National Library of Ireland with Director Dr Audrey Whitty. This Culture Night, 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 6–7pm | Entry free but booking required. Meet in the Front Hall of National Library of Ireland, 7/8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. For more information regarding accessibility in our buildings please see here .
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland?
Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland taking place?
Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland is held at National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638 in Dublin.
How much are tickets for Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland?
Entry to Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland is free.
How do I get tickets for Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland?
Tickets for Culture Night | Director's Tour of the National Library of Ireland can be booked via nli.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Friday, 18 September 2026
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feels like 14°C · chance of rain 18% · wind 24 km/h
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