Libraries NI

Highlights

Highlight tile 1 - Merry Christmas from Libraries NI

*Libraries NI Christmas Holiday Closure - click here for details* and remember to stock up on your holiday reading! Customers can now borrow up to 18 books and this increased borrowing will remain in place until 1 January. Find out more
Highlight tile 2 - Welcome to the new Fivemiletown Library

The brand-new Fivemiletown Library has now opened to the public from Thursday 12 December. This modern facility has been designed to support the community providing spaces for reading, studying and hosting events. More info

Bookcited! podcast - in our latest episode we’re counting down the most-borrowed books of the year from our library shelves! Will your favourites make the list? Listen here
Highlight tile 4 - Festive Events taking place in libraries 2024

Get festive! Our FREE Christmas events programme is packed with seasonal activities for all ages. Check out these events taking place in December

Features

Feature tile 1 - Learning Hub Grammar Matters course; photo of a teacher and student who is learning about English grammar

Learning Hub - grammar matters because, combined with vocabulary choice, it is our main way of making meaning. Register now for this free 'Grammar matters' course
Feature tile 2 - Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney was recently announced winner of Author of the Year at An Post Irish Book Awards. Borrow and read her books now
Feature tile 3 - titles by Martin Waddell

Northern Irish author, Martin Waddell, is best known for his books for children. Previously, Waddell had written thrillers and adult fiction. Well, Martin has now won the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award at An Post Irish Book Awards! Borrow his books here
Feature tile 4 - Go On IT sessions in libraries

Go On sessions during December to help you with your IT needs. These free sessions include how to use an iPad and 1-2-1 clinics. Find out more
Feature tile 5 - Heart, Be At Peace By Donal Ryan

Congratulations to Donal Ryan on winning the Novel of the Year Award at the Irish Book Awards for his book ‘Heart Be at Peace’. Borrow here
Feature tile 6 - Good Food digital magazine

eMag of the Week is Good Food; the UK's biggest selling food magazine. Recipes and practical ideas for every meal occasion. Borrow now for free!

Book Recommendations

Staff Picks, favourites and reviews!


Book cover of A Christmas Duet By Debbie Macomber

A Christmas Duet By Debbie Macomber

A Christmas Duet is a heartwarming and festive romance novel that showcases Debbie Macomber’s signature charm and storytelling prowess. The story centres on two main characters, Heather and Timothy, who reunite after many years apart. Their paths cross again in a small, picturesque town during the holiday season, rekindling old feelings and sparking new beginnings.

Heather, now a successful professional, returns to her hometown to help her family, only to find that Timothy, her high school sweetheart, is still there.…

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Hercule Poirot's Silent Night by Sophie Hannah

Hercule Poirot's Silent Night by Sophie Hannah

Hercule Poirot's Silent Night is a captivating addition to the Hercule Poirot series, skilfully written by Sophie Hannah. Set against the backdrop of the festive season, this novel brings the legendary detective into a new, intricate mystery that is both chilling and compelling.

The story kicks off with Poirot receiving an anonymous letter, inviting him to a secluded country house where a murder is said to occur. Upon arrival, Poirot encounters a variety of intriguing characters, each harbouring their own…

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