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!

Christmas Programme - Festive Events!
Christmas Programme - Festive Events!

Discover the seasonal magic at your local library with crafts, storytimes, Rhythm and Rhyme sessions, carol singing, reminiscence events and much more

Learn @ Lunch
Learn @ Lunch

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 18 November to 18 December. A free ten-part series invites participants to explore screenwriting.

Pilates online via Zoom
Pilates online via Zoom

Join us for a series of FREE online Pilates classes every Wednesday from 10 September. Register one time to attend any session in the series.

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 - classes run until January 2026.

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
Memory Lane

For adults diagnosed with early onset dementia – a chance to meet and talk.  

 

Meeting fortnightly from 1:30pm - 3:00pm.

Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

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 3:45pm 27/06/2026 4:45pm 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:
Tuesday 9:30am – 10:00am
Wednesday 11:00am – 11:30am
Thursday 11:00am – 11:30am
 


Rhymes and stories for children aged 0 – 4 years old (accompanied by a carer).

 

Booking essential.

Ring from Saturday to book a session for the following week.
t: 028 8244 0833

 

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.
Game On!

Don’t let the Monday blues get you down…drop into Omagh Library and meet up with friends to have a game of cards or challenge them to one of our many board games over a cup of tea or coffee.

 

Everyone welcome, no booking required.

Supported by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and South-West Age Partnership.

Omagh Library 07/07/2025 2:00pm 22/06/2026 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.
People and Poems, Here and There

Meeting fortnightly - first meeting Saturday 8 November


A multi-cultural poetry group for adults.

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.
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 from 2:15pm - 3:15pm on:

 


6 December
14 January
11 February
11 March
8 April
6 May
3 June

Omagh Library 06/12/2025 2:15pm 03/06/2026 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.
It’s Christmas with St Eugene’s Band

Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas music with St Eugene’s Brass Band.

 

Everyone welcome.

Omagh Library 09/12/2025 7:30pm 09/12/2025 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.
Christmas Storytime and Craft

Enjoy some Christmas stories and a festive craft. For Children in Primary School Years 1 - 3.

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 10/12/2025 4:00pm 10/12/2025 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.
Christmas Bedtime Rhymes and Stories

Come along dressed for bed to our Christmas Bedtime Rhymes and Stories.
For children up to 8 years old (accompanied by a parent / carer).

 

Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 16/12/2025 7:00pm 16/12/2025 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.