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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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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Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness Awareness Week

Join us at your local library for friendly events, activities, and opportunities to connect with others in a welcoming space.

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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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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
Knit and Natter

Every Tuesday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

 

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.

 Omagh Library 03/03/2026 6:30pm 30/06/2026 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.
Story Explorers

Like books?  Love reading?  Join us in Omagh Library for our new reading group, Story Explorers, for children in Years 5 - 6.

 

It will take place monthly on a Saturday 2:15pm - 3:15pm on:

 

25 April 
30 May 
20 June

 Omagh Library 25/04/2026 2:15pm 20/06/2026 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.
Afternoon Book Group
Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.

Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (excluding July and August)
 Omagh Library 19/05/2026 3:00pm 15/06/2027 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.
Storytime and Craft

Go football mad at this funtastic free Storytime and Craft Session.

For children aged 4 - 8 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential.
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 16/06/2026 4:00pm 16/06/2026 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.
Wellbeing Art Workshop with Maurice Shannon Art

Northern Irish artist, Maurice Shannon, will facilitate a free art workshop where adults can take time out to focus on creativity and wellbeing by learning new drawing and painting techniques whilst experimenting with colour.

Suitable for beginners as well as individuals with some painting experience.

This workshop is for adults.

Booking Essential.
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 24/06/2026 1:00pm 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.
PRONI On Tour

Join PRONI On Tour and Now We're Talking Project to celebrate over a century of collecting records that tell the story of our people and our place.

At this free event, you are invited to drop in between 10:00am - 4:00pm and ask PRONI staff any research questions you my have.

If you're making the visit, why not join the PRONI workshop or enjoy a special screening of films relating to the life and career of folklore collector Michael J Murphy courtesy of the Now We're Talking Project.

PRONI Workshop - an introduction to using PRONI's own online services and other resources for family and local history research
12:00pm - 1:00pm.  
Booking essential - http://bit.ly/3R2GSEP

Now We're Talking Project: Life and Career of Michael J Murphy - a special screening of films relating to Michael J Murphy, writer, broadcaster, and prolific folklore collector.  During his 34-year career with the Irish Folklore Commission, Murphy collected the folk stories, superstitions and customs of people all over the province of Ulster.  In 1949, Murphy and his family moved to Glenhull in the Sperrin Mountains.  Murphy wrote about his experiences in Glenhull in Tyrone Folk Quest, published in 1973.
2:00pm - 3:00pm.  
Booking essential - https://bit.ly/4tnbpdT

t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk


 

 Omagh Library 25/06/2026 10:00am 25/06/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - The Story Tree

Primary School Children are invited to come along to join up for The Story Tree, this year's Big Summer Read!  and it's all FREE!!!

There will be stories, crafts, and the opportunity to join in with fun activities with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's Tree Officer.

Booking Essential

t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 01/07/2026 2:00pm 01/07/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Clay Workshop with Kal

It's time to get creative with The Story Tree by joining Kal for a free 2-day Clay Workshop.

  

Day 1: Monday 6 July  11:00am - 12 noon
Kal will give hints and tips as you sculpt your very own keepsake heirloom.  What will it be?

 

Day 2: Friday 10 July  11:00am - 12 noon
Bring colour and life to your clay model as you decorate it your way.

 

The workshop is for children aged 9 - 11 years old.
Booking Essential.
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 06/07/2026 11:00am 10/07/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - The Story Tree Lego Event

Build your adventure and fantasy creation at this free Lego event as The Story Tree continues to grow children's imagination this summer.

For families with children up to 11 years old.
Booking advisable.

t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

 Omagh Library 16/07/2026 2:00pm 16/07/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Times Past, Times Present

The Ulster-American Folk Park will help bring the past to life at these free interactive events.  What was school like back then?  Why was the potato so important?  

Decorate your own time capsule.

For families with children aged up to 11 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Session 1: 11:00am - 12 noon
Session 2:  2:30pm - 3:30pm

Booking Essential
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 22/07/2026 11:00am 22/07/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Draw-a-long with Clive McFarland

Join illustrator, Clive McFarland, for a reading of his picture book, “Standing on One Leg is Hard”, discover fun animal facts, and learn how to draw your very own heron chick.  

Session 1: 11:00am - 12 noon
Session 2: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

This free event is for children aged 4 - 8 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential.
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 28/07/2026 11:00am 28/07/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Create your Own Comic

Whether you're into superheroes or cute animals you can create your very own comic to take home with you at this free event.

For children aged from 5 - 11 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 04/08/2026 2:00pm 04/08/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Mystery Monday

Calling all budding detectives!  
Can you help us solve the library mysteries?  
Drop in anytime between 9:30am - 5:00pm to crack the code, solve the clues, and earn your detective badge.

This free event is for children aged 4 - 11 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

No booking required.
t: 028 8224 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 10/08/2026 9:30am 10/08/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Go Fly Your Kite

Join us for a free STEM workshop where you will learn all about flying:
What flies?  
How do things fly?  
Who were the pioneers of aviation?  
How do you make a paper aeroplane?
And you will be able to trace, colour and build your own take home kite to reuse with family and friends!

For children aged 8 - 11 years old.
Booking Essential.
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk

 Omagh Library 20/08/2026 11:00am 20/08/2026 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.
Big Summer Read 2026 - Fabulous Fun Finale

Finish off the Big Summer Read with a Fabulous Fun Finale of Stories and Crafts.

For children aged 4 - 11 years old.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking Essential
t: 028 8244 0733
e: omagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 Omagh Library 28/08/2026 11:00am 28/08/2026 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.