Events in libraries this Easter
Libraries NI is offering a fantastic range of free events in libraries right across Northern Ireland this Easter.
From colourful craft sessions and creative workshops to Storytimes, scavenger hunts and hands-on activities, there’s something for children of all ages to enjoy.
Many events are designed to get little ones making, exploring and learning in a relaxed and welcoming environment, while also encouraging a love of books and reading.
Perfect for days out, keeping the kids entertained over the holidays or trying something new, your local library is a great place to visit this Easter.
Check out the events below to find out what’s happening in your area.
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Library | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Scavenger Hunt |
Have fun and find the hidden eggs around the children's library. |
30/03/2026 10:00am | 11/04/2026 5:00pm | Newcastle Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Hunt the Egg Scavenger Hunt |
Get ready for a cracking good time at Hunt the Egg! Kids will follow fun clues on an exciting scavenger hunt, searching high and low to discover colourful hidden eggs along the way. With surprises around every corner and plenty of Easter magic, it’s the perfect adventure for little explorers to enjoy, play, and celebrate the season together. |
30/03/2026 10:00am | 11/04/2026 5:00pm | Carrickfergus Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt |
Hop along to the library for an egg-citing Easter scavenger hunt. Children will search for hidden eggs and follow the clues as they explore the library in a fun and interactive way.
For children aged 5-11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
t: 028 2565 3950 |
01/04/2026 9:30am | 18/04/2026 5:30pm | Ballymena Central Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Scavenger Hunt |
Find all the hidden Easter related items around the library and claim your little treat. |
01/04/2026 10:00am | 10/04/2026 5:00pm | Cregagh Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Decorate the Downpatrick Easter Tree |
Colour in Easter egg pictures and see them displayed on our Easter tree. Available during library opening hours. |
02/04/2026 9:30am | 11/04/2026 5:00pm | Downpatrick Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Scavenger Hunt |
Why not check out the new library décor as you take part in our Easter Scavenger Hunt. |
08/04/2026 9:30am | 08/04/2026 5:00pm | Rathcoole Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Chalk Art Garden Fun |
Come along to Antrim Library and help us decorate the Garden patio with lovely Easter drawings. Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. |
08/04/2026 10:00am | 08/04/2026 1:00pm | Antrim Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Sensory Storytime and Craft |
Join us for sensory Storytime and Easter craft. |
08/04/2026 10:30am | 08/04/2026 11:30am | Lurgan Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Hop little bunnies! Easter Rhythm & Rhyme |
Spring has sprung here in Enniskillen Library. Join us for a special Rhythm & Rhyme during the Easter Holidays and we can hop, tweet, dance and sing our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs. |
08/04/2026 11:00am | 08/04/2026 11:30am | Enniskillen Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Break Lego club |
Hop into Dungannon library and use your imagination to showcase your brick-building skills. |
08/04/2026 1:00pm | 08/04/2026 4:00pm | Dungannon Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Children's Easter Themed Crafts Session |
To celebrate Easter, Dungiven Library invites children aged 4-11 years to come along and join our friendly Library Staff, who will be hosting an Easter themed crafts session for you to enjoy, using our selection of craft resources. |
08/04/2026 2:00pm | 08/04/2026 3:00pm | Dungiven Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| The Enchanted Easter Fairy Workshop |
Join us for a world of springtime magic. Design and draw your very own fairy, unleashing your creativity creating their outfits, wings and magic powers. Perfect for little creators, this enchanting workshop is filled with imagination and creativity.
Aged 7+; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
t: 028 2563 3950 |
08/04/2026 2:00pm | 08/04/2026 3:00pm | Ballymena Central Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Storytime and Crafts |
Join us for a seasonal Storytime with Easter and Spring themed crafting activities. |
08/04/2026 2:00pm | 08/04/2026 3:00pm | Comber Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Holidays Fun |
Come along and play board games, Lego, colouring in or complete our Scavenger hunt. |
08/04/2026 2:00pm | 08/04/2026 4:30pm | Ballynahinch Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Hop into Lego Fun! |
Build, create and celebrate with us at our Easter-themed LEGO session! What will you design? |
08/04/2026 3:15pm | 08/04/2026 4:15pm | Portaferry Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Scavenger Hunt |
Pop into Enniskillen Library during opening hours for this free children's activity during the Easter Holidays. Our chicks have escaped and are hiding around the library! Pick up your clues from the Customer Service Desk here in Enniskillen Library and see if you can find all the cheeky chicks who are hiding in the Children's Area. |
09/04/2026 9:00am | 09/04/2026 5:00pm | Enniskillen Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Treasure Hunt |
Come along for a day of treasure hunting. Bring the whole family. |
09/04/2026 11:00am | 09/04/2026 4:00pm | Kilkeel Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Scavenger Hunt |
Join us in Cloughfern Library for a fun Easter Scavenger Hunt, where you can pick up your clue sheet from the customer desk and explore the children’s area to find the hidden Easter surprises. |
09/04/2026 11:00am | 11/04/2026 5:00pm | Cloughfern Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Colouring and Board Games |
Relax in Fivemiletown Library over the Easter holidays with some colouring in and board games. |
09/04/2026 11:00am | 09/04/2026 12 noon | Fivemiletown Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Kubo's Space Adventure |
Create a ‘Kubo in Space’ story and code our friendly robot to re-create the adventure. Suitable for ages 7-11. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. |
09/04/2026 11:00am | 09/04/2026 12 noon | Magherafelt Library | Book online |
| Easter Craft and Stories |
Spring is in full swing, so why not join Strabane library in decorating your own flower pot and grow something special. |
09/04/2026 11:30am | 09/04/2026 12:30pm | Strabane Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Sensory Storytime |
Come along to Glengormley Library and enjoy an Easter themed Sensory Storytime. Stay a while and check out the activities laid out for you to enjoy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
09/04/2026 11:30am | 09/04/2026 12:30pm | Glengormley Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Trail |
Follow the clues and see how many Easter images you can find hidden around the library. |
09/04/2026 12 noon | 09/04/2026 4:00pm | Lurgan Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Spring Craft-time |
Come along to Finaghy Library and enjoy a Spring craft-making session. |
09/04/2026 2:00pm | 09/04/2026 3:00pm | Finaghy Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Holidays Fun |
Come along and play board games, Lego, colouring in or complete our Scavenger hunt. |
09/04/2026 2:00pm | 09/04/2026 4:30pm | Ballynahinch Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Junk Journaling |
Create your own junk journal expressing your creativity and feelings through colours, textures and images. |
09/04/2026 2:00pm | 09/04/2026 3:00pm | Lurgan Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Crafts and Storytime |
Easter fun and crafts at Ballyhackamore. Come along! |
09/04/2026 2:00pm | 09/04/2026 3:00pm | Ballyhackamore Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Bunny Bricks and Easter Builds |
Get creative with Lego bricks and build your own bunnies, eggs, and Springtime creations. |
09/04/2026 2:30pm | 09/04/2026 3:30pm | Holywood Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Break Story and Craft |
Spring is in full swing, so why not join Dungannon library in decorating your own flower pot and grow something special. |
09/04/2026 2:30pm | 09/04/2026 3:00pm | Dungannon Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Hop, Roll and Play! Family Easter Holiday Board Games |
Hop in for an afternoon of playful challenges and memory-making moments. Bring the whole family and enjoy classic favourites like Jenga, Snakes and Ladders, Mouse Trap, as well as Easter-themed games. Adults and children aged 4-11 years; children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Booking not required. t: 028 9086 5419 |
09/04/2026 3:00pm | 09/04/2026 4:00pm | Greenisland Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Egg-Stravaganza Storytime and Easter Craft |
Join the fun in Ardoyne this Easter with a special Easter Egg-Stravaganza Storytime and Craft event. |
09/04/2026 3:30pm | 09/04/2026 4:15pm | Ardoyne Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Lego Club |
Looking for something creative to do during the school Easter Holidays? Why not drop into our free Easter Lego Club here in Enniskillen Library! We will be designing and building Lego Easter Eggs in lots of interesting patterns. With Duplo available for younger children this is an activity suitable for the whole family. |
09/04/2026 3:30pm | 09/04/2026 4:30pm | Enniskillen Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Scavenger Hunt |
Join us in Glengormley Library for an Easter themed Scavenger Hunt! Pick up your activity sheet from the front desk and explore the library to find all the hidden Easter images. |
10/04/2026 10:00am | 10/04/2026 12 noon | Glengormley Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Family Funday Egg’stravaganza |
Friday 10 April 10:00am – 4:00pm |
10/04/2026 10:00am | 10/04/2026 4:00pm | Holywood Arches Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Coffee Morning Event |
Join us for some Easter treats and a springtime themed quiz. |
10/04/2026 10:30am | 10/04/2026 1:00pm | Donaghadee Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Lego Club |
Hop into Dungannon library and use your imagination to showcase your brick-building skills. |
10/04/2026 1:00pm | 10/04/2026 4:00pm | Dungannon Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Extravaganza |
Hop into spring at the library as we enjoy creating something “Eastery” with an afternoon of Easter Crafts. t: 028 9085 1157 |
10/04/2026 2:00pm | 10/04/2026 4:00pm | Rathcoole Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Sunflower Planting |
Join us in Irvinestown library for a free children's event where we will decorate our own flower pots and plant a sunflower to take home. |
10/04/2026 2:30pm | 10/04/2026 3:30pm | Irvinestown Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Storytime and Craft |
To celebrate Easter, come and join us for an Easter-themed Storytime and craft. |
10/04/2026 2:30pm | 10/04/2026 4:00pm | Downpatrick Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| 'Spring Has Sprung!' - Junior Plant Pot Craft Activity |
Join us for our fun plant pot craft session where you'll get to decorate your very own plant pot and take seeds home. |
11/04/2026 10:30am | 11/04/2026 11:30am | Shantallow Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Easter Storytime and Craft |
Come along for a special morning of Easter stories and make a craft to keep! |
11/04/2026 10:30am | 11/04/2026 11:00am | Maghera Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Hippity Hop, Beats and Bop |
Come along for a special morning of Easter themed activity. Enjoy a story, activity, and a scavenger hunt. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. |
11/04/2026 11:00am | 11/04/2026 12 noon | Randalstown Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Origami Spring Butterfly Bookmarks Craft - Adult Craft |
Back by popular demand, we are enjoying spring with a special Origami Workshop for adults, where we can create our very own Spring Butterfly Bookmark. |
21/04/2026 10:30am | 21/04/2026 11:00am | Greystone Library | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
