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.

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!

Events this Easter
Events this Easter

From colourful craft sessions and creative workshops to Storytimes and scavenger hunts. There’s something for children of all ages to enjoy.

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.

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


Event Name Event Details Library Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Mindful Colouring
Every Thursday from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Colin Glen Library 24/04/2025 10:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 11:30am until 12:30pm. Please contact the library for the date of the next meeting.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Fintona Library 30/04/2025 11:30am 24/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Saturday from 10:00am - 12 noon.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
 
Resources and refreshments provided. Booking not required.
 
 
Banbridge Library 03/05/2025 10:00am 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Come and enjoy some meditative Mindful Colouring in the relaxing environment of the library. Available every Tuesday from 9.00am- 12 noon.
Ballyhackamore Library 06/05/2025 9:00am 23/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Tuesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

Open.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Shankill Road Library 06/05/2025 3:00pm 23/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Wednesday 11:00am - 12 noon.

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Grove library 07/05/2025 11:00am 24/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring

Every Wednesday from 11:30am - 2:30pm.


Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.


Relax as well with a cuppa.

Tullycarnet Library 07/05/2025 11:30am 24/06/2026 2:30pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Mindful Colouring
Every Wednesday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Booking not required.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Falls Road Library 07/05/2025 2:00pm 24/06/2026 3:00pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Mindful Colouring
Every Thursday from 10:00am - 11:30am.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Suffolk Library 08/05/2025 10:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Daily from 10:30am to 4:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Broughshane Library 08/05/2025 10:30am 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Thursday 10:30am-12:00pm.

Everyone welcome.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Belfast Central Library 08/05/2025 10:30am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Thursday from 11:00am to 12 noon.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Ballymoney Library 08/05/2025 11:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

Every Thursday during Library opening hours.
Chichester Library 08/05/2025 12:30pm 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring

Every Friday from 10:00am - 12:00noon.

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

Ballyclare Library 09/05/2025 10:00am 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Monday from 10:00am - 12noon.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Finaghy Library 12/05/2025 10:00am 22/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Monday from 10:00am - 12:00noon.

Contact staff for details. Booking not required.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Lisburn Road Library 12/05/2025 10:00am 22/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Monday from 10:30am - 12 noon.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
 
Booking not required.
Carrickfergus Library 12/05/2025 10:30am 22/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
On Mondays from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Woodstock Library 12/05/2025 11:00am 22/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Tuesday from 10:00am - 12:00noon.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Portadown Library 13/05/2025 10:00am 23/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Tuesday from 10:30am - 11:30am.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Brownlow Library 13/05/2025 10:30am 23/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00pm.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Newry City Library 13/05/2025 11:00am 23/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Wednesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

Please call the branch for details.

t: 028 9083 3797
Glengormley Library 14/05/2025 10:00am 24/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Thursday from 10:00am to 12 noon.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Rathcoole Library 15/05/2025 10:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Thursday from 10:30am to 1:00pm.
 
Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Kells and Connor Library 15/05/2025 10:30am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring/Cryptic Corner
Weekly on a Thursday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring and puzzles. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs and solving puzzles.
Portglenone Library 15/05/2025 11:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Available during library opening hours.
 
Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Omagh Library 16/05/2025 9:00am 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
 
Every Friday and Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm.
 
Holywood Library 16/05/2025 11:00am 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring and Family colouring
Takes place every Friday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Killyleagh Library 16/05/2025 2:00pm 26/06/2026 3:00pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Mindful Activities
Spend a relaxing hour with colouring and other mindful activities.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
 
 
Comber Library 16/05/2025 3:00pm 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Saturday from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Greystone Library 17/05/2025 10:00am 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Weekly on a Saturday from 12 noon until 1:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
Keady Library 17/05/2025 12 noon 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
No booking required.
Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Kilkeel Library 17/05/2025 2:00pm 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
 
All welcome booking not required.
Carryduff Library 19/05/2025 10:00am 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Tuesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm.
Open to all, booking not necessary.
 
Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Donaghadee Library 20/05/2025 2:00pm 23/06/2026 3:00pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Mindful Colouring

Every Tuesday from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

 

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

Downpatrick Library 20/05/2025 6:30pm 23/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring

Every Friday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.


Drop into the branch between the hours above to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while doing some mindful colouring. Everyone welcome, booking is not required. 

Fivemiletown Library 23/05/2025 2:00pm 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring for Adults
Available at any time during library opening hours.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Newtownards Library 27/05/2025 10:00am 30/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring Art Group
Every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

Booking is essential.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Maghera Library 27/05/2025 1:30pm 23/06/2026 3:00pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Mindful Colouring
Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Magherafelt Library 28/05/2025 11:30am 24/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
 
Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.
 
Booking not required.
Rathfriland Library 28/05/2025 3:00pm 24/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring

Available during library opening hours.


Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.

Dungannon Library 30/05/2025 9:30am 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Friday from 11:00am to 12 noon; booking is not required.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Lisnaskea Library 30/05/2025 11:00am 26/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
Warrenpoint Library 31/05/2025 11:00am 27/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

 

For adults from Wednesday from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.

Whiterock Library 23/07/2025 12:30pm 24/06/2026 1:30pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Mindful Colouring

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

 

Every Tuesday from 10:00am - 12 noon.

Ormeau Road Library 02/09/2025 10:00am 23/06/2026 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.
Adult Mindful Colouring

Adult mindful colouring, daily 1:00pm – 3:00pm. 


Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring.  They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.

Coalisland Library 15/12/2025 1:00pm 26/06/2026 3:00pm See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, simply call into the library at the time of the event.
Junior Mindful Colouring

Junior mindful colouring, daily 2:00pm – 4.00pm.


Mindfulness colouring sheets are a great way of focusing children's minds to help get them ready to learn.

Coalisland Library 15/12/2025 2:00pm 26/06/2026 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.
Kids Mindful Colouring

Every Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm. After school mindful activities for younger kids with puzzles and colouring in.
 

t: 028 9187 2610

Comber Library 10/03/2026 3:00pm 30/06/2026 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.
Mary's Mindful Moments

Every Thursday 11:00am - 12:30pm.

Join us for a morning of mindful meditation and craft activities for adults. Take some time out to unwind, relax and explore your creative side. 

Comber Library 12/03/2026 11:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Mindful Colouring

Mindful colouring for adults offers significant benefits, including reduced stress levels, and improved focus by encouraging a state of calm, present-moment awareness.
 

No Booking Required.

Antrim Library 01/04/2026 11:00am 24/06/2026 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.