Events

Events

Find events taking place at your local branch library
Find events taking place at your local branch library

There is an events timetable on each library page; click See Events below and then select your library.

The Big Family Switch Off
The Big Family Switch Off

This Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 12 May to Sunday 18 May 2025), Libraries NI is inviting families to join The Big Family Switch Off.

Online Yoga Sessions
Online Yoga Sessions

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

Go On
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.

Mindfulness online via Zoom
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.

Featured Events
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!

Rhythm and Rhyme
Rhythm and Rhyme

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

Storytime
Storytime

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

Knit and Natter
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.

Lego Club
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).

Mindful Colouring
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.

Tea and Newspapers
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.

Adult Reading Groups
Adult Reading Groups

Join one of our reading groups for free.

Junior and Teenage Reading Groups
Junior and Teenage Reading Groups

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

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

We have exhibitions that are open to the public and in various locations.

All Events



View all Virtual Library events

Event Name Event Details Library Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Go On - Newspaper Library One to One Sessions
Find out about our extensive collection in the Newspaper Library and how to use it.
 
Booking essential.
t:  028 9050 9150
Belfast Central Library 21/11/2024 9:30am 26/06/2025 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.
Go On 1-2-1 eClinic

Book in for a 1-1 session if you need help with your mobile device, general IT assistance, information about library e-services.

Sessions last 45 minutes.

 

Booking essential.

t: 028 8244 0733


 
Omagh Library 19/05/2025 10:00am 19/05/2025 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.
Go On - Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This session takes a look at Artificial Intelligence (AI), it's applications in everyday life and the benefits and challenges it brings.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 4063 0661

Rathfriland Library 23/05/2025 1:30pm 23/05/2025 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.