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Big Summer Read Events

Join in the fun this summer! There are many free events suitable for children.

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Online Yoga Sessions

Weekly online sessions, designed for all levels. Suitable for beginners & experienced practitioners. Register now!

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Go On

Computer and tablet skills classes for adults to help with every day tasks. Go Ons usually take place in libraries; click See Events for more info.

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Mindfulness online via Zoom

Our mindfulness programme aims to improve your mental health, reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. Join us on Tuesdays from April to October.

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Featured Events

Libraries host a wide variety of events so check out what's on offer for free and maybe give something new a go!

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Rhythm and Rhyme

For children aged up to 4, fun free sessions with nursery rhymes, singing and play to build language and literacy.

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Storytime

Storytime sessions help children aged 4-8 yrs develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination.

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Knit and Natter

Knit and Natter groups for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and crafts. Share tips, learn skills and meet people. Everyone is welcome.

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Lego Club

Lego building fun! Children can boost their problem solving, focus, spatial and social skills. Suitable for 5+ yrs (must be accompanied by an adult).

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Mindful Colouring

Improve your well-being and free your mind from anxiety and stress. Enjoy meditative colouring of intricate patterns and designs; suitable for adults.

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Tea and Newspapers

Tea and Newspapers groups for adults provide the opportunity to meet people, socialise and discuss the news while enjoying tea/coffee and biscuits.

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Adult Reading Groups

Join one of our reading groups for free.

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Junior and Teenage Reading Groups

A great way to improve literacy and make friends. Children can join one of our reading groups for free.

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Event Name	Event Details	Library	Start Date and Time	End Date and Time	Booking
Read Aloud	An introduction to reading poetry aloud and discussing in a relaxed atmosphere. Fortnightly from Wednesday 5 October. Booking advisable. t: 028 7188 3686	Strabane Library	05/10/2022 12 noon	19/10/2022 1:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Creative Crafts	Come and see the fantastic knits and crafts created by the Craft and Chatter group. Available during library opening hours.	Banbridge Library	17/10/2022 9:30am	17/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
A cup of Inspirational tea!	Enjoy a cuppa and be inspired! with our display of people who have inspired and those who continue to inspire. Available during library opening hours.	Ormeau Road Library	17/10/2022 9:30am	17/10/2022 5:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Age NI Information	Age NI Community Navigator Pop Up Information event. Available during library opening hours.	Maghera Library	17/10/2022 10:00am	22/10/2022 4:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Age NI Drop-in session on Health and wellbeing	Join local Age NI My life, My Wellbeing co-ordinator for advice on how to support your health, wellbeing and access to services. In support of Positive Ageing Month. Contact: Allison Milligan 028 9050 9228 Ormeauroad.library@librariesni.org.uk	Ormeau Road Library	17/10/2022 10:00am	17/10/2022 12 noon	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Craft with Michelle Anderson	Recycle, Reuse - craft ideas using everyday items for adults. Booking essential. t: 028 9042 4232	Holywood Library	17/10/2022 10:30am	17/10/2022 12 noon	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Fantastic Fairy Tales Rhythm and Rhyme	Rhymes and Story with Fairy Tale Theme. For children aged 0 - 4 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Greenisland Library	17/10/2022 10:30am	17/10/2022 11:00am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Community Navigator Talk	Stephen Gourley the Community Navigator in AANC will come in the branch to talk to our groups about keeping older people connected. Booking not required.	Rathcoole Library	17/10/2022 10:30am	17/10/2022 11:30am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Book Week NI - Csilla Toldy: My Past and My Writing	Csilla Toldy will read from her own work and then host a creative writing session to encourage others in Warrenpoint library on Monday 17 October from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. Admission is free, booking is essential. To book a place in the audience; t: 028 4175 3375 or email e: Warrenpoint.library@librariesni.org.uk Author Csilla Toldy	Warrenpoint Library	17/10/2022 1:30pm	17/10/2022 3:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Do You Remember?	Exhibition of old school milk bottles and reminiscence session with local expert John Robinson. Booking not required.	Greystone Library	17/10/2022 2:15pm	17/10/2022 3:15pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Scrabble for Adults	Scrabble for adults for Positive Aging month. Monday 17 October from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.	Ballycastle Library	17/10/2022 2:30pm	17/10/2022 3:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Inspiring Innovators - Story and STEM Activity	Stories of innovators and innovations in renewable energy and a workshop demonstrating how solar energy works. For children aged 9 - 11 years. Booking essential. t: 028 3752 4072	Armagh City	17/10/2022 3:45pm	17/10/2022 4:45pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
BNA Bookmarks make Bookmarks	Junior reading group making personalised laminated bookmarks. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Ballymena Central Library	17/10/2022 4:00pm	17/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Adult Discussion Group	Adult Discussion Group - Talking about our love of books and those that have inspired us. Booking not required.	Strathfoyle Library	17/10/2022 6:30pm	17/10/2022 7:45pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Midnight Again	Talk on the war time diaries of Helen Ramsey Turtle. Booking not required.	Newtownards Library	17/10/2022 6:30pm	17/10/2022 7:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Book Week NI - SERENA TERRY in conversation with Richard O’Reilly	The hilarious Serena Terry will be talking with Richard O’Reilly (BBC) about how her book ‘Mammy Banter’ came about, how she got started on TikTok and why cold water swimming is so important to her. This FREE library event will be in person and livestreamed. Booking is essential for both. To book a place in the audience t: 028 7122 9990 or e:derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk To book a place for the live stream e: events@librariesni.org.uk Author Serena Terry Richard O'Reilly (BBC)	Derry Central Library	17/10/2022 6:45pm	17/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Childhood Memories	C19th & C20th childhood books on display from our Archive Collections. Available all day no booking required.	Belfast Central Library	18/10/2022 9:00am	18/10/2022 5:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Recapture your Youth Party	Kids party for adults with pass the parcel, pin the parcel, pin the tail on the donkey and kids food. Positive aging event and Children's theme for Book Week NI. Booking not required.	Rathcoole Library	18/10/2022 10:00am	18/10/2022 12 noon	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Age NI Information Morning	Age NI Community Navigator Pop Up Information event/talk. Tuesday 18 October 10:15am - 1:00pm.	Dungannon Library	18/10/2022 10:15am	18/10/2022 1:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Stories to Share	Come along and hear some short stories with William McAleese and maybe tell a few of your own. Booking essential. t: 028 9442 3066	Crumlin Library	18/10/2022 10:30am	18/10/2022 11:30am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Broughshane Community Early Learning Stories and Rythm and Rhyme	Stories and Rhythm and Rhyme for Book Week. Children aged 4 -8 years must be accompanied by an adult.	Broughshane Library	18/10/2022 10:30am	18/10/2022 11:00am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Book Week Stories and Book Marks	Broughshane Community Early Learning Book Week Stories and Book Mark Colouring. For children aged 2 - 4 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Broughshane Library	18/10/2022 10:30am	18/10/2022 11:00am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Visit from Local Author Simon Maltman	Join us for an interview with Author Simon Maltman. Simon will be reading from his latest book: The wolf is at your door. Booking essential. t: 028 9127 0591	Bangor Carnegie Library	18/10/2022 11:00am	18/10/2022 12 noon	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Bookweek NI	Bookweek NI – Get Creative – make a bookmark with us on 18, 20 and 22 October 2022. Contact staff for more details. t: 028 9085 4789	Cloughfern Library	18/10/2022 11:00am	22/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Book Week NI - LEESA HARKER in conversation with Cate Conway	Theatre, film and TV writer and producer Leesa Harker will be in conversation with Cate Conway to talk about how she became an award winning author, how she dealt with the obstacles in her way and why the Open University contributed to her success. For this FREE event, booking is essential. To book a place in the audience t: 028 9050 9150 or e: belfast.central@librariesni.org.uk Writer and Producer Leesa Harker Cate Conway	Belfast Central Library	18/10/2022 12:30pm	18/10/2022 2:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Children's Stories Read Aloud	Coleraine Library staff will be reading out 1 or more chapters of their favourite children's novels throughout the day: 12.30pm, 13.30pm, 14.30pm, 15.30pm. Booking not required.	Coleraine Library	18/10/2022 12:30pm	18/10/2022 3:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Express Your Love - Love your library day	Come and help us create a wall of flowers, wildlife and characters from your favourite books. Available during library opening hours.	Carnlough Library	18/10/2022 1:00pm	18/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Guess the title?	Have fun matching the book covers on display with their title - a challenge for all ages. Available during library opening times.	Carnlough Library	18/10/2022 1:00pm	18/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Design your own Book Cover Craft Session	To celebrate Bookweek NI come along and design your own book cover. It could be your favourite book or you can make up your own. For children aged 4 - 11 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required. Contact: Leanne Lamont t: 028 2766 3589 e: Ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk	Ballymoney Library	18/10/2022 2:00pm	18/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Intergenerational Lego Club	Lego lovers of all ages come together to celebrate Positive Ageing. Booking advisable. t: 028 9261 9330	Moira Library	18/10/2022 3:00pm	18/10/2022 4:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Bookweek Stories and Crafts	Bookweek themed stories & craft session. For children aged 5 - 10 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Saintfield Library	18/10/2022 3:00pm	18/10/2022 4:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Children's stories and crafts	Bookweek themed children's stories and crafts. For children aged 4 - 8 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Downpatrick Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Bookweek NI Storytime and Craft	Linked to Tuesday's Bookweek NI theme. For children aged 4 - 8 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: 028 3026 4683	Newry City Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Librarians Love Storytime	Listen to some of our favourite stories and get involved in something crafty at this special Book Week NI storytime. For children aged 4 - 8. Children aged 8 and under to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Please call the branch to book a place. t: 028 9083 3797	Glengormley Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Characters, Costumes and Craft Storytime	Stories and Craft - Children dress up as favourite book character. For children aged 4 - 8 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: 028 9086 5419	Greenisland Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:15pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Favourite Children's Stories	Storytime dedicated to childhood favourites. For children aged 4 - 8 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Newtownbreda Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Childrens Favourite Fables	Meet some of our favourite storybook characters at our special Book Week storytime and craft session. For children aged 4 - 8 years; must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Ormeau Road Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:15pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Character colouring	Design and draw your favourite character from you favourite book. For children aged 6 - 10 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required.	Falls Road Library	18/10/2022 3:30pm	18/10/2022 4:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Spooky Movie Night	Come and watch a spooky classic Movie (Rating: PG). (please contact the library for more details). For children aged 6 - 11 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. t: 028 9050 9216	Holywood Arches Library	18/10/2022 4:30pm	18/10/2022 6:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Poetry, Prose and Pancakes	Read your own poem or prose, read your favourite poem or come along and listen. Booking advisable. t: 028 9261 9330	Moira Library	18/10/2022 6:15pm	18/10/2022 7:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Irish Language Talk	A talk on speaking Irish in the home for Adults. Booking not required.	Downpatrick Library	18/10/2022 6:30pm	18/10/2022 7:15pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Stories and Poetry	Come and relax listening to favourite stories and poems and maybe tell some of your own. Booking not required.	Ballynahinch Library	18/10/2022 6:30pm	18/10/2022 7:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Book Week NI - COLIN BATEMAN in conversation with Kathy Clugston	Local author Colin Bateman will be in conversation with Kathy Clugston (BBC) about his career and his new memoir ‘Thunder and Lightning, A Memoir of Life on the Tough Cul-de-Sacs of Bangor’. For this FREE event booking is essential for both the livestream and attendance in the audience. To book a place in the audience t: 028 9335 2269 or e: ballyclare.library@librariesni.org.uk To book a place for the live stream e: events@librariesni.org.uk Author Colin Bateman Kathy Clugston (BBC)	Ballyclare Library	18/10/2022 6:45pm	18/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Poetry evening with Ellen Morren	Enjoy a poetry reading and refreshments with local and recently published Maghera poet Ellen Morren, Tuesday 18th October from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Everyone welcome.	Maghera Library	18/10/2022 7:00pm	18/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Love Your Library Day	Customers are invited to complete heart shaped comment cards for display. Booking not required.	Belfast Central Library	19/10/2022 9:00am	19/10/2022 5:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Tea and Coffee - Book Week NI	All customers can enjoy a Tea or Coffee whilst choosing their next book. Available during library opening hours.	Newry City Library	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 6:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Tea and Coffee - Book Week NI	All our customers can enjoy a Tea or Coffee whilst choosing their next book. Available during library opening hours.	Randalstown Library	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 5:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Library Showcase: Taster Event day	Core events to be held every hour as taster sessions for Love Your Library Day. Community groups are invited and hourly slots for the core events. This event will run all day but the library will close for lunch from 1:00pm until 1:30pm. Booking not required.	Rathcoole Library	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 5:15pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Rhythm and Rhyme - Book Week NI	Kick start Love Your Library Day with a visit to a local nursery group for stories, songs and rhymes. For children aged 0 - 4 years; must be accompanied by adult. Booking not required.	Portaferry Library	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 10:30am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Love Your Library Voting	Customers (adults and children alike) are invited to cast their vote on why they love their library. Choices will be placed on the lobby wall. Available during library opening hours.	Coleraine Library	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Stories we love to share	On this love your library day be inspired to read with Ormeau book group picks from over the years. Booking not required.	Ormeau Road Library	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 5:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Love Your Library Tea Party	Drop-in tea, coffee and cake to celebrate Love Your Library Day. Includes display of Staff recommendations. Available during library opening hours. Booking not required.	Armagh City	19/10/2022 9:30am	19/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Bookweek NI - Inspiring Stories	As part of Book Week NI - come along to our inspiring stories. Available all day; Booking not required.	Keady Library	19/10/2022 10:00am	19/10/2022 8:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Love your library day - blind date with a book	Take a chance on a mystery book to celebrate Love your library day. Booking not required.	Ballycastle Library	19/10/2022 10:00am	19/10/2022 2:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Give your Library a Hug	Customers are encouraged to share their love for their library by completing our hug template with their special stories. Available during library opening hours. Booking not required.	Newtownbreda Library	19/10/2022 10:00am	19/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Bookweek NI – Love Your Library Coffee morning	A special Bookweek NI celebration of books and libraries all served up with tea or coffee. Booking not required.	Suffolk Library	19/10/2022 10:00am	19/10/2022 12 noon	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Love your library day - Coffee and Tea Morning	Tea and coffee for love your library day with a Love your library poster with reasons why customers love the library. Booking not required.	Falls Road Library	19/10/2022 10:00am	19/10/2022 12 noon	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Love your Library Coffee Day	Come and relax in the library with a cuppa and discover all we have to offer. Everyone welcome.	Ballynahinch Library	19/10/2022 10:00am	19/10/2022 5:00pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Book Week NI - Fiction/Love Your Library Day	Creative Writing themed around Libraries, how and why we love them... display of work around the library. Booking essential. t: 028 71 229990	Derry Central Library	19/10/2022 10:30am	19/10/2022 11:30am	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
A Stroll Down Memory Lane	An opportunity to stroll down memory lane with postcards photographs and memory boxes and conversations about days gone by. A chance to revisit people, places and objects from our everyday past. A chance to enjoy the session and then reminisce together over tea and coffee. This suits the older generation. Christine Finlay is speaking. You can register by contacting Christine at local Studies Omagh Library 028822440732 or main Branch at 028822440733.	Omagh Library	19/10/2022 10:30am	19/10/2022 12:30pm	See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.