Childrens Mental Health Week events

Join us for a fun session of story yoga: re-enacting a popular short story with simple yoga movements that help bring stories to life.
For children aged 0-4 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9188 2507

Drop into Dundonald Library and take part in this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week art activity “This is my place”. Use your imagination and artistic licence to create a map of all the places that give you a sense of belonging.  Materials provided.

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

Booking not required.
 

Come along to Rathcoole Library to mark Children’s Mental Health Week with a special relaxing craft afternoon.  

For children aged 4 and over accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing, meditative crafts at Glengormley Library. Make your own therapeutic ‘Calm Down’ Jar.

For children aged 4 and over accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9083 3797
 

Join Move to the beat with Justin Logue for a sensory story time full of music and movement.

For children aged 0-4 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Join move to the beat with Justin Logue for sensory story time full of music and movement. 
For children aged 0-4 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 8772 2952

Let's talk about emotions during this craft class to mark Children's Mental Health Week.  Join us as we make happy and sad emotion clouds.

Booking advised.
t: 028 9446 3891

Enjoy some of your favourite board games at Glengormley Library and learn to play some great games you haven’t discovered yet.

Booking essential.
t: 028 9083 3797

Come along and unwind at Rathcoole Library as we “swim” through the “sea” using our imagination. What will you find? 

For children aged 4 and over accompanied by an adult.
Booking advised.
t: 028 9085 1157

Create a bookmark with an encouraging message you would like to give to a friend.
For children aged 6-10 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

We will be hosting a mindful colouring event for children as part of Children's Mental Health Week.
 

Everyone Welcome.

In support of 'Children's Mental Health Week', Dungiven Library invites children aged 7 - 11 years to come along and enjoy a selection of feelgood stories, read by our friendly Library Staff. Be sure to also join us for our fun filled 'Friendship Bracelet Making Craft' afterwards where you will make your very own bracelet from our craft resources to give to your friend. 

Booking Essential. 11:00am - 12:30 Noon
t: 028 7774 1475

In support of Children's Mental Health Week, Ballymoney Library invites families to join Squiggles and Giggles for a brilliant session of music and movement! Enjoy singing, parachute play, musical instruments, puppets and sensory props in an inclusive, energetic and exciting workshop suitable for babies - preschool age and their adults! 

Booking Essential. 1:30pm - 2:00pm and 2:30pm - 3:00pm.
t: 028 2766 3589

Make an island and add in your favourite people and things that make you happy.
For children aged 3-10 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Available during library opening hours.

Pick a positive statement from our affirmation box each day during Children's mental health week to help help manage emotions, build confidence, and understand self-worth.

For children aged 5 and over accompanied by an adult.
Available during opening hours.

Join us during Children's Mental Health Week and decorate a leaf to put on our Finaghy Family Tree.

Available during library opening hours.

A treasure hunt of feelings hidden around the library, 
For children aged 3-10 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Available during library opening hours.

Come along to Falls road library and create your own mindful colouring dream catcher, relax and recharge.

For children aged 6-9 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9050 9212

Healthy Me Bitesize explores the ‘Take 5’ through a range of activities that seek to improve the emotional wellbeing and resilience of children aged 8 - 11.

t: 028 9266 9345

Children aged 8-11 are invited to Irvinestown Library to try their hand at some crocheting. All abilities welcome from complete beginners to experienced hands. This is a safe space to try something new or share your love of crocheting over a glass of juice and some biscuits. 

For children aged 8-11 years.
Booking essential.
t: 028 6862 1383

Join us for another cosy board games session as part of Children’s Mental Health Week. Enjoy screen-free fun, friendly competition, and a hot chocolate while relaxing and chatting with other young people.

For children aged 10-14 years.
Booking not required.

Play Board Games.

Valentine card making and writing.

Hot chocolate in a fun, relaxed session for children to enjoy and unwind.

For children aged 8-12 years.

Monday 9 February, Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February.

Booking not essential.

As part of Children's Mental Health Week, children aged 3 - 10 years are invited to join us at Lisnaskea Library on Tuesday 10 February from 2:00pm - 3:00pm for a free mindful colouring/craft session themed around the Colour Monster. 
Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking advisable.
t: 028 6772 1222
 

Join us for Children's Mental Health Week where we will be exploring our place in the world around us - through an immersive storytelling experience inspired by Dr Seuss's "Oh the Places You'll Go"

Booking advised.
t: 028 9261 9330

In support of Children's Mental Health Week, Cushendall Library invites children aged 4-11 years to come along and unwind in our 'Quiet Time' Mindful Colouring Hour. 

Guided by our friendly Library Staff, children will be encouraged to relax and avail of a variety of mindful colouring images, using our craft resources to create and design a piece of tranquil art from 2:30pm - 3:30pm
 

Children are invited to get creative during Mental Health week. Mindful colouring is an outlet for self expression allowing children to stay present, build confidence through completing tasks and helps develop their fine motor skills.

For children aged 5-10 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

To promote Children's Mental Health Week take time out to try some mindful colouring, word puzzles and  board games.
For children aged 7-11 years.
Booking not required.

Join us this Children's Mental Health Week for a special stone painting activity! We invite children to explore what "belonging" means to them by decorating their unique stone with scenes from the local Mourne Area.

For children aged 6-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required,

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

In support of  Children's Mental Health Week, Kilrea Library invites children aged 4 - 8 years to come along and enjoy an hour of relaxing children's mindful colouring. Relax, unwind and most importantly have fun in your local library as we raise awareness on Children's Mental Health. 

From 4:00pm - 5:00pm.

Let the artist within come out as we design stones with an empathetic message!
For children aged 5-9 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential. 
028 3026 4683

As part of Children's Mental Health Week, Ballymoney Library is delighted to welcome local author, Jordan Campbell to deliver a sensational reading of her new publication 'My Mum has ADHD'. We invite families to attend this event, where Jordan will provide a reading of her publication 'My Mum has ADHD' - a heartwarming children’s story about love, understanding, and embracing differences even when every day looks a little different. 

Then afterwards, there will be an opportunity to engage in a group discussion segment with those in attendance to learn more and better understand families and ADHD. 

Everyone Welcome. 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Booking essential.
t: 028 2766 3589
 

Join us at Carrickfergus Library for a special Children’s Mental Health Week event! Home-schooled children are invited to a fun and relaxed morning of board games, Lego building, and creative play. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, unwind, and enjoy some screen-free fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. All materials will be provided—just bring your imagination! 

Booking not required.

Come and join us for a fun afternoon of  board games, Lego creating, mindful colouring, big games and a community puzzle.
For children aged 4-10 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Come along to Falls Road library and listen to the story of Billy who worries and his grandmother who helps him overcome them.

Booking essential.
028 9050 9212

For Children's Mental Health week make your own Jellyfish breathing tool and learn how to take deep calm breaths for emotional regulation and better focus. 
For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.
 

No booking required. 
 

As part of Children's Mental Health Week, Coleraine Library is delighted to welcome local author, Jordan Campbell to deliver a sensational reading of her new publication 'My Mum has ADHD'. We invite families to attend this event, where Jordan will provide a reading of her publication 'My Mum has ADHD' - a heartwarming children’s story about love, understanding, and embracing differences even when every day looks a little different. 

Then afterwards, there will be an opportunity to engage in a group discussion segment with those in attendance to learn more and better understand families and ADHD. 

Everyone Welcome 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Booking essential.
t: 028 7034 2561
 

Join us for a fun and creative session this Children’s Mental Health Week! Kids will learn the ancient craft of French Knitting, exploring creativity, focus and mindfulness in a playful and supportive environment. A perfect way to unwind, express themselves and celebrate well-being!

Suitable for children age 6-10 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

t: 028 9336 2261

e: carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk   

Your teddies can come and treat our place like your place and spend the night all tucked up after a bedtime story.
For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Come along to fill the branches of Warrenpoint's Kindness Tree with the things that make you happy. 
For children aged 4-11 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4175 3375

In support of Children's Mental Health Week, Portstewart Library invites children aged 5-11 years to come along and unwind with our 'Creative Collaboration Lego' Event. Using our selection of Lego resources, we encourage you to collaborate with other children in attendance and see what wonderful Lego masterpieces you can build, as you come together over your shared love of Lego and libraries.

From 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us with your little ones as we share comforting stories about belonging, kindness and togetherness.

For children aged 3-6 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

To acknowledge Children’s Mental Health Week, Garvagh Library invites children aged 6-10 to our Friendship Board Game Session. Come along and have a chat and play some games with your friends. 

From 3:00pm – 4:00pm.
Booking not required.

Wellbeing fun with Antoinette for Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.
For children aged 6-11 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9756 4282

Come along to our creative Lego event and collaborate with other children in the library to build some wonderful masterpieces for a display.
For children aged 6-11 years, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required.

Haiku session that will  allow children describe their feelings in seventeen syllables!

For children aged 8-12 years.
Booking essential.
t: 028 3026 4683

Haiku session that will  allow children describe their feelings in seventeen syllables!

For children aged 8-12 years.
Booking essential.
t: 028 3026 4683

Get creative and spread a little kindness by making your own Valentine cards. This calm, friendly session encourages creativity, positive messages, and connection, with hot chocolate provided.

For children aged 10-14 years.
Booking not required.

Join us in Killyleagh Library for a full day of children's activities as we celebrate Children's Mental Health Week. All events are designed to promote positive mental health in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Activities include stories about friendship and belonging, family themed Mindful Colouring, This is My Place - map craft session and songs and rhymes to keep you smiling. 

Contact the branch for individual times and to find out more.
For children aged 0-11 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

Unwind with a fun word search challenge and enjoy a hot chocolate in a relaxed library setting. A gentle, social activity designed to help young people switch off, focus, and enjoy time together.

For children aged 10-14 years.
Booking not required.

It's a triple celebration in Portrush Library, as we invite children aged 4-11 years to join us on Valentine's Day, in support of Children's Mental Health Week and NI Science Festival for our 'Hearts on Sleeves' Science Experiments Event. Become Junior Scientists for an hour as we explore heart themed science experiments and take part in heart warming crafts using our selection of craft resources available! 

From 12:15 Noon - 1:15pm
Booking not required.

In support of 'Children's Mental Health Week', Limavady Library invites children aged 7 - 11 years to come along and enjoy a selection of feelgood stories, read by our friendly Library Staff. Be sure to also join us for our fun filled 'Friendship Bracelet Making Craft' afterwards where you will make your very own bracelet from our craft resources to give to your friend. 

From 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Booking not required.