| Event Name | Event Details | Library | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Lane |
For adults diagnosed with early onset dementia – a chance to meet and talk.
Meeting fortnightly from 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Booking essential. |
Omagh Library | 01/05/2025 1:30pm | 27/06/2026 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 |
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. |
| Cryptic Corner |
Available during opening hours. There will be puzzles available in the Cryptic Corner of the library. Everyone is welcome to call in and have a go at solving them. |
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. |
| Board Game and Jigsaw Saturday |
Don’t be bored! Get a board!
Drop in and challenge yourself, a friend or family member to one of our board games or jigsaws.
Everyone welcome. |
Omagh Library | 16/05/2025 10:00am | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Everyone welcome. Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new. |
Omagh Library | 16/05/2025 10:30am | 26/06/2026 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. |
| Lego Club |
Blocks of fun for all the family!
Unleash your child’s imagination through building blocks - Duplo for the younger children and Lego for the older children.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/carer. |
Omagh Library | 16/05/2025 3:30pm | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Monday from 10:00am to 11:00am. Everyone welcome. 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. |
Omagh Library | 19/05/2025 10:00am | 29/06/2026 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Weekly:
Booking essential. Ring from Saturday to book a session for the following week. t: 028 8244 0833
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Omagh Library | 20/05/2025 9:30am | 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. |
| 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 | 20/05/2025 3:00pm | 16/06/2026 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Wednesday from 10:00am to 11:00am. Everyone welcome. 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. |
Omagh Library | 21/05/2025 10:00am | 24/06/2026 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Thursday from 10:00am to 11:00am. Everyone welcome. 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. |
Omagh Library | 22/05/2025 10:00am | 25/06/2026 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. |
| People and Poems, Here and There |
Meeting fortnightly - first meeting Saturday 8 November
Read together, talk about, enjoy and share inspiring poems from across the world. |
Omagh Library | 08/11/2025 11:00am | 20/06/2026 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. |
| 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 |
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. |
| Game On! Whist and More |
Fancy a game of whist? Drop in and enjoy a game (beginners are welcome). Other card and board games are also available. For adults aged 60 plus. Everyone welcome, no booking required. Supported by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and South-West Age Partnership. |
Omagh Library | 27/04/2026 1:00pm | 29/06/2026 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. |
| Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 - Time for Tea |
Take a little time out this Mental Health Awareness Week Monday 11 - Sunday 17 May. Drop in, enjoy a cup of tea and spend some time in conversation in a relaxed and welcoming space. This a free event. |
Omagh Library | 11/05/2026 10:00am | 11/05/2026 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. |
| Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 - Ballads and Yarns to Lift the Heart |
Local entertainer, Tom Sweeney, will help lift our hearts and minds with a free session of uplifting songs at Library Lounge. |
Omagh Library | 11/05/2026 11:00am | 11/05/2026 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. |
| Meet the Author - Bernie McQuillan |
Local Author, Bernie McQuillan, will read from, and talk about her debut novel, The Lobster Pot. Longlisted for the Caledonian Novel Award and highly commended in the Irish Writer Centre's Novel Awards, Bernie will also discuss her journey to getting published. Take advantage of this free event to ask questions about writing and getting published. |
Omagh Library | 12/05/2026 7:00pm | 12/05/2026 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. |
| Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 - Well-Being Art Workshop |
This workshop is for adults. Booking is essential. t: 028 8244 0733 |
Omagh Library | 13/05/2026 1:00pm | 13/05/2026 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. |
| Empathy Day Festival 2026 - Storytime and Craft |
Celebrate Empathy Day with a free Storytime and Craft session. |
Omagh Library | 11/06/2026 4:00pm | 11/06/2026 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. |
Events
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
Libraries host a wide variety of events so check out what's on offer for free and maybe give something new a go!
Time For Tea
Libraries NI is inviting people to take some time out and visit their local library during Mental Health Awareness Week, 11–17 May.
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
For children aged up to 4, fun free sessions with nursery rhymes, singing and play to build language and literacy.
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 groups for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and crafts. Share tips, learn skills and meet people. Everyone is welcome.
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
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 groups for adults provide the opportunity to meet people, socialise and discuss the news while enjoying tea/coffee and biscuits.
Adult Reading Groups
Join one of our reading groups for free.
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
We have exhibitions that are open to the public and in various locations.