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.

Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day

Libraries will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a range of free events and activities helping communities come together to learn, remember and reflect

NI Science Festival
NI Science Festival

Discover science with hands-on events in libraries or join Dr Jo Montgomery online for a science show from the comfort of your own home

Give It a Go
Give It a Go

Free events taking place in libraries across Northern Ireland, inviting people to try something new in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week with free events
Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week with free events

Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from 9 to 15 February and this year’s theme, This is My Place, focuses on the importance of belonging.

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!

Online Yoga
Online Yoga

Libraries NI’s online yoga sessions are back! These free, accessible classes take place on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 12 noon via Zoom.

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.
Library Lounge: Omagh Railway

Join us for a cuppa, a chat and today’s special feature -  
a talk on the Omagh Railway by local railway historian and author, Tony McGartland.  

For people aged 60 plus to share, create, and connect.

Booking advisable.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 02/02/2026 11:00am 02/02/2026 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.
Give It A Go - Miniature Crafts

Use up leftover wool to create some miniature hats and baskets.
Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 05/02/2026 2:00pm 05/02/2026 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.
Managing Worries with Nana Jean

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (9 -15 February), local author and play therapist, Paula O’Toole, will read from her new book, Let us in, Nana Jean, and help children discover ways of managing their worries through breathing techniques and art.

For children aged 6-10 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 10/02/2026 3:45pm 10/02/2026 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.
NI Science Festival - Dr Jo’s Paper Lab

As part of NI Science Festival, join Dr Jo for a fun, hands-on online science show exploring the surprising things paper can teach us. From experiments and optical illusions to engineering challenges and clever discoveries.


Children and families will take part in live demonstrations and mini-investigations using simple materials.

 

Register to join in at home or book a place to join in with the zoom session at Omagh Library. 

Omagh Library 13/02/2026 10:30am 13/02/2026 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.
Give it a go – Paint by Numbers and Scratch Art

Colour your day with a little art for adults.

Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 17/02/2026 11:00am 17/02/2026 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.
Give It A Go - Miniature Crafts

Use up leftover wool to create some miniature hats and baskets.
Booking essential.
t: 028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 20/02/2026 2:00pm 20/02/2026 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.
Give It A Go - Makaton

Learn some basic Makaton.
Booking advised.
t:  028 8244 0733

Omagh Library 20/02/2026 2:00pm 20/02/2026 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.