Book Week NI Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Library | Booking |
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| Book Character Scavenger Hunt |
Find the characters from favourite books in the Children's Library. |
20/10/2025 9:00am | 25/10/2025 6:00pm | Lisburn City Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Character Scavenger Hunt |
Join us to celebrate Book Week NI by spotting all the different book characters in our special scavenger hunt.
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20/10/2025 9:15am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Finaghy Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Character Scavenger Hunt |
Find the book characters hidden in the Children's Library. |
20/10/2025 9:30am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Downpatrick Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Bookmark Craft Session |
Make a bookmark displaying your favourite quote from your favourite book. |
20/10/2025 10:00am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Newtownbreda Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Bookmark and Character Craft Sessions |
Strathfoyle Library will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Book Week NI with all our customers by making bookmarks and favourite book characters all week! Craft materials will be supplied by the library.
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20/10/2025 10:30am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Strathfoyle Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Read All About It! |
Explore some of the historic newspaper archives. |
21/10/2025 10:00am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Newtownstewart Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Character Scavenger Hunt |
Find favourite book characters hidden in the library! |
21/10/2025 10:00am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Newtownstewart Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| "What Character am I?" |
Book character Treasure Hunt. |
21/10/2025 12 noon | 25/10/2025 1:00pm | Randalstown Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Character Scavenger hunt |
Find favourite book characters hidden in the library! |
22/10/2025 10:00am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Maghera Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Escape the Library! |
During normal opening hours. |
25/10/2025 10:00am | 25/10/2025 5:00pm | Whitehead Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Week NI - Booked for a Story |
Storytime and craft session. Suitable for children aged 4 - 8 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is not required. |
25/10/2025 10:30am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Ballyhackamore Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| 'Illustrators in Action' - Design a Book Cover |
Family book cover craft session. Booking is not required. |
25/10/2025 10:30am | 25/10/2025 11:30am | Shantallow Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Week NI Storytime and Origami Bookmark Craft |
Storytime and craft session for children aged 4-10 years accompanied by an adult. |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12:30pm | Dungiven Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Miniature Book Origami |
Craft session for families. |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Enniskillen Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Storytime and Craft session |
Storytime and craft session, for children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Kilkeel Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Storytime and Craft Session |
Storytime and craft session. |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Lisnaskea Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Bookworms Character Scavenger Hunt |
A book based family scavenger hunt. |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Coleraine Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Storytime |
A special Storytime to celebrate 10 years of Book Week NI |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Crumlin Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Create your own wished for book cover |
Story time and craft on Saturday 25 October 11:00-12noon for ages 4-11 years Write a book review of a favoured book or book recommendation to be shared with library uses: Weeklong event 20th – 25th October |
25/10/2025 11:00am | 25/10/2025 12 noon | Newcastle Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Author visit and Storytime with Michelle Mullan |
Storytime session with local author Michelle Mullan. |
25/10/2025 11:30am | 25/10/2025 12:30pm | Killyleagh Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Grandparents’ Day Out |
Children are invited to bring their grandparents along for a morning of stories and crafts. Booking is not required. |
25/10/2025 11:30am | 25/10/2025 12:30pm | Ballymena Central Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Storytime and Craft |
Storytime and craft session, for children aged 4 and over accompanied by an adult. Booking not required. |
25/10/2025 11:30am | 25/10/2025 12:30pm | Cookstown Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Potato Book Character' - Children's Craft |
Potato craft session for children aged 4-10 years accompanied by an adult. |
25/10/2025 11:30am | 25/10/2025 12:30pm | Garvagh Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Kids 'Bring-A-Book-Along' |
Bring a book , our friendly library staff will encourage you to share why you love it! |
25/10/2025 12 noon | 25/10/2025 12:45pm | Kilrea Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| 'Zine Making Workshop |
Design a 'Zine in this fun, hands-on workshop for 11–15 year olds. Using collage, drawing, and writing, learn how to put together a mini magazine that expresses your ideas and style. |
25/10/2025 12 noon | 25/10/2025 1:00pm | Whitehead Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Librarian's Choice Storytime Book cover Craft |
Storytime and Craft session for children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. |
25/10/2025 1:00pm | 25/10/2025 2:00pm | Limavady Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Family Quiz and Games |
Book themed quiz and games day. Booking is essential. |
25/10/2025 1:00pm | 25/10/2025 2:00pm | Warrenpoint Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Meet the Author: Hannah King |
Local author Hannah King will read and discuss books and writing. Hannah’s work draws on the dark and twisting storytelling of her favourite writers Roald Dahl, Donna Tartt and Ian McEwan, and focuses on relationships, class, mental health and addiction… with a few murders thrown in for good measure. Hannah is the author of two novels She and I and Blindspot (2025).
t: 028 4062 3973 |
25/10/2025 2:00pm | 25/10/2025 3:00pm | Banbridge Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Children's Book Character Craft |
Craft Session for children aged 4-11 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
25/10/2025 2:00pm | 25/10/2025 3:00pm | Cushendall Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Week NI: Story and Craft |
Create a beautiful book-themed craft and share some library stories at Armagh City Library as part of Book Week NI. Suitable for 4 - 8 year olds; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. |
25/10/2025 2:00pm | 25/10/2025 3:00pm | Armagh City | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| It Would Be A Crime Not To' - Crime Writers Panel Event |
Crime panel event with Jo Spain, Elly Griffith and Steve Cavanagh. Panel to be interviewed by Kathy Clugston.
Three giants of crime fiction - Join forces for an unmissable panel interviewed by broadcaster Kathy Clugston, they will discuss crime characters and the addictive power of a good thriller.
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25/10/2025 2:30pm | 25/10/2025 3:30pm | Lisburn City Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Book Detective Family Scavenger Hunt |
Family book themed scavenger hunt and craft session. Everyone welcome from 2:30pm - 3:00pm.
Booking not required. |
25/10/2025 2:30pm | 25/10/2025 3:00pm | Ballymoney Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Home Grown Words: Our Town in Poetry |
A special two-part poetry event. Share poems written about the area, capturing the stories, places, and spirit of the town. Booking is not required. |
25/10/2025 3:00pm | 25/10/2025 4:00pm | Whitehead Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |