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.

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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.

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Online Yoga Sessions
Online Yoga Sessions

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Adult Reading Groups
Adult Reading Groups

Join one of our reading groups for free.

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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.

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Exhibitions
Exhibitions

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

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Event Name Event Details Library Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Chatterbooks Reading Group

First Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

 

For children aged 7-9 years accompanied by an adult.

 

Ask staff for further details.

t:  028 9266 9345

 Lisburn City Library 05/11/2024 3:30pm 03/06/2025 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.
Lisburn City Library Jigsaw Table

Call in and help complete our Library jigsaw.


Available during library opening hours.

 Lisburn City Library 25/11/2024 9:30am 27/06/2025 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme (Monday)
Every Monday from 10:00am - 10:30am.

Booking is essential; phone from 9:00am on the Friday before event.

Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories; children must be accompanied by an adult.
 Lisburn City Library 25/11/2024 10:00am 23/06/2025 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.
Online Adult Reading Group

Join us for our new monthly Online Reading Group from the comfort of your own home.
Like any other Reading Group a book is selected each month then participants are invited to join the meeting on Zoom for an hour each month to discuss the book.


Please email Heather to book your place Heather.McConaghy@librariesni.org.uk

 Lisburn City Library 25/11/2024 7:00pm 26/06/2025 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.
Junior Reading Group

Like Books? 
Love Reading? 
Are you aged 9-11?
Join our Reading group, ask staff more more details.
t: 028 9266 9345

 Lisburn City Library 26/11/2024 3:30pm 24/06/2025 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.
RNID Near You - Hearing Aid User Support Service

RNID in partnership with the Department of Health are holding a free walk in Support service for NHS hearing aid users in Lisburn.

 

4th Wednesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

 

Contact: Louise Montgomery 
Louise.montgomery@rnid.org.uk
020 3227 6089

 Lisburn City Library 27/11/2024 11:30am 28/05/2025 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.
Storytime (Wednesdays)
Takes place on Wednesday each week. Booking is essential.
 
First session: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Second session: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
 
Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
 
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
 Lisburn City Library 27/11/2024 2:30pm 25/06/2025 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme (Thurs)
Booking is essential; phone from 9:00am on Wednesday before event.
Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories; children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun!
 Lisburn City Library 28/11/2024 10:00am 19/06/2025 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.
Knit and Natter (Friday)
Takes place every Friday from 10:00am - 12 noon.

A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project.
 Lisburn City Library 29/11/2024 10:00am 27/06/2025 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.
Tea and Newspapers

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

 

Tea and Newspapers groups give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.

 Lisburn City Library 29/11/2024 10:00am 27/06/2025 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.
Lift the Lid (Saturday)
Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Join us to play some music on our Piano.
 Lisburn City Library 30/11/2024 2:00pm 21/06/2025 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.
Inspired Touring Exhibition

This exhibition will be available to view during normal opening hours.
Inspire, the mental health and wellbeing charity, is marking its 65th anniversary with a poignant and powerful exhibition, INSPIRED, bringing together the stories of its service users and staff.
The multi-media exhibition consists of everyday items, each belonging to one individual and prompting a story or memory of a specific point in their life. Each seemingly mundane article (a set of car jump leads, a 1970s iron, a pair of running shoes, a front door key) has a deeply personal story conveyed through audio narration by the story-tellers themselves. Each shares intimate reflections on their experiences, reflects on their past and, with support from Inspire, looks ahead to the future. 

 Lisburn City Library 25/04/2025 9:00am 27/05/2025 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.
Feeding the Imagination Word Forms

Celebrate Poetry Day Ireland with an evening of poetry and music with Roland A.D Inman, local artist poet and musician.


Booking Essential.

t: 028 9266 9345
Ask staff for details 

 Lisburn City Library 01/05/2025 6:00pm 01/05/2025 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.
Big Family Switch Off Mental Health Awareness week

Come along and enjoy a range of digital free activities

Coffee Morning with Action Mental Health information stand 10:00am – 12 noon.

 

Relaxation session with Belfast Works Connect 
11:45am – 1:00pm.

 

Jigsaws, board games and mindful colouring available all day.


Switch off from social media for the day.

 Lisburn City Library 16/05/2025 10:00am 16/05/2025 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.
Busy Bee Storytime and Craft Session

Buzz down to  Lisburn City Library to celebrate World Bee day, with a special Storytime and Craft session for children aged 4 - 10 yrs. 

Booking not required; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 Lisburn City Library 20/05/2025 3:30pm 20/05/2025 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.
Lisburn City Library Yarnspinner with Catherine McGuiness

Originally from Meath, Catherine is the Research and education Officer at Cavan County Museum, where she spends her days uncovering history and sharing incredible stories. Growing up on Irish legends and family anecdotes, she has a deep passion for storytelling  - bringing to life tales steeped in Irish folklore, both ancient and recent.

Booking is advisable. t: 028 9266 9345

 Lisburn City Library 21/05/2025 2:30pm 21/05/2025 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.
Lisburn City Yarnspinners

Join us in Lisburn City Library for this months Yarnspinners event with Storyteller Catherine McGuiness.

 

Wednesday 21 May from 2:30pm - 4:00pm.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9266 9345

 Lisburn City Library 21/05/2025 2:30pm 21/05/2025 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.
Elmer Day

Celebrate Elmer Day with an Elmer themed character Hunt and other Elmer activities. All welcome.

During normal opening hours; booking not required.

 

 Lisburn City Library 24/05/2025 10:00am 24/05/2025 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.