Featured Events
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time | Library | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Central Library Tour |
Join us for a tour of one of Belfasts most iconic buildings. Find out the history (and the secrets!) of Northern Irelands oldest public library.
Booking not required. |
17/11/2023 10:30 AM | 14/06/2024 11:30 AM | Belfast 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. |
| Belfast Central Seed Library |
Monday - Saturday, free admission. During normal opening hours.
All age groups welcome, although the supervision of children is recommended due to the small seeds contained in the packets. The Belfast Central Seed Library is situated beside the counter in our 1st floor reading room. It is very easy to take part:
- Simply take a packet or 2 of seeds from our seed catalogue drawers. We have a large selection of flower, plants, herb and vegetable seeds to choose from.
- And before you leave don’t forget to also check our A - Z of gardening related book subjects listed in the catalogue drawer. You might just find a book to help you with your planting!
- Then take your seed packets home, plant them and enjoy watching them grow and don’t forget to let us know how you get on.
- Finally, if you know of anyone else who would interested in our Seed Library please let them know about it. The more budding gardeners we can get the better as it will help our Seed Library continue to grow! For more information contact Leslie Anderson on: t: 028 9050 9150 e: Information.belfast@librariesni.org.uk |
20/11/2023 09:00 AM | 15/06/2024 05:30 PM | Belfast 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. |
| Belfast Central Seed Library |
The Belfast Central Seed Library is situated beside the counter in our 1st floor reading room.
It is very easy to take part: Simply take a packet or 2 of seeds from our seed catalogue drawers. We have a large selection of flower, plants, herb and vegetable seeds to choose from. And before you leave don’t forget to also check our A - Z of gardening related book subjects listed in the catalogue drawer. You might just find a book to help you with your planting! Then take your seed packets home, plant them and enjoy watching them grow and don’t forget to let us know how you get on. Finally, if you know of anyone else who would interested in our Seed Library please let them know about it. The more budding gardeners we can get the better as it will help our Seed Library continue to grow! Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:00 AM | 15/06/2024 05:30 PM | Belfast 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Antrim Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 12/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Greystone Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 12/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Randalstown Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 12/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Rathcoole Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 16/12/2023 05:15 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Ballyclare Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 16/12/2023 05:00 PM | Ballyclare 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Ballyclare Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 16/12/2023 05:30 PM | Ballyclare 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Glengormley Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 09:30 AM | 12/12/2023 05:30 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas. Drop in your donation at one of our Kindness Post-boxes in Crumlin Library.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 10:00 AM | 12/12/2023 05:00 PM | Crumlin 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. |
| Christmas Kindness Post-box |
Join the community on gathering cards, stories, drawings, etc for the local people this Christmas.
Available during library opening hours. |
20/11/2023 10:00 AM | 16/12/2023 05:00 PM | Carnlough 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. |
| Quiet Hour |
Quiet hour every Wednesday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Escape the hustle and bustle in Bessbrook Library.
Expect lower lighting levels and lower noise levels.
All welcome. |
22/11/2023 04:00 PM | 12/06/2024 05:00 PM | Bessbrook 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. |
| Book Buddies |
Find your book buddy in our box of cuddly toys or dress up from our fancy dress box to help you find your books to read.
Cuddly toys and fancy dress clothes stay in library until your next visit. Available during library opening hours. |
23/11/2023 10:00 AM | 14/06/2024 04:00 PM | Larne 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. |
| Belfast Central Library Tours |
Join us for a tour of one of Belfasts most iconic buildings. Find out the history (and the secrets!) of Northern Irelands oldest public library.
Every Friday at 10:30am. No booking required. |
24/11/2023 10:30 AM | 14/06/2024 11:30 AM | Belfast 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. |
| Pancake and Poetry |
Last Friday of the month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Bring your favourite poem and come and enjoy the pancakes.
Everyone welcome. |
24/11/2023 12:00 PM | 31/05/2024 01:00 PM | Portadown 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. |
| Secret Santa Stories |
Santa has been busy wrapping some special recommended reads for you. Come along to Antrim Library and check out the Secret Santa Stories Display and choose from a variety of mystery books for your Holiday Time reads.
Available during library opening hours. |
01/12/2023 09:30 AM | 22/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Oh Christmas Tree! |
Come along to Antrim library and decorate our handmade Christmas Tree.
Available during library opening hours. |
01/12/2023 09:30 AM | 21/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Secret Santa Stories |
Santa has been busy wrapping some special recommended reads for you. Come along to Antrim Library and check out the Secret Santa Stories Display and choose from a variety of mystery books for your Holiday Time reads. |
01/12/2023 09:30 AM | 22/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Treasure Hunt |
Join the hunt for all things Christmasy at Cloughfern Library. Free fun for all the family.
Available during library opening hours. |
01/12/2023 10:00 AM | 23/12/2023 04:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Quiz |
Fancy a quiz? Pop in to Crumlin Library and grab one of our Christmas Fireside quizzes for you to do in the library or take home to enjoy.
Available during library opening hours. |
01/12/2023 10:00 AM | 20/12/2023 04:00 PM | Crumlin 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. |
| Christmas Quiz |
Fancy a quiz? Pop in to Randalstown Library and grab one of our Christmas Fireside quizzes for you to do in the library or take home to enjoy.
Available during library opening hours. |
01/12/2023 10:00 AM | 20/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Treasure Hunt |
Join the hunt for all things Christmasy at Cloughfern Library. Free fun for all the family.
Available during library opening hours. |
01/12/2023 11:00 AM | 23/12/2023 05:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Storytime |
Christmas storytime for children aged 4 – 8 years; accompanied by an adult.
Held on Wednesday 6, 13, and 20 December, first session from 2:30pm - 3:00pm, second session from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. Ask staff for more details. t: 028 9266 9345 |
06/12/2023 02:30 PM | 20/12/2023 04:00 PM | Lisburn City 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. |
| Universal Credit and Job Club |
Universal Credit Drop-In sessions and Job Club
Facilitated and delivered by Knockbreda Jobs and Benefits Centre Are you out of work or on low income?
This monthly drop-in session can offer advice, help with a CV and offer support for new claims of Universal Credit and/or those who have encountered a change in circumstances First Thursday each Month from 2:00-4:00pm Why not drop in?
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07/12/2023 02:00 PM | 06/06/2024 04:00 PM | Ormeau Road 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. |
| Author Visit |
Glengormley Library is welcoming Linda Cooper, one of the authors of "Positively Palliative - The Stories of Care Loss and Love" in Partnership with Voices4Care and AIIHPC. Come along and meet Linda as she shares her inspirational and personal stories to celebrate the books launch.
Monday 11 December from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. |
11/12/2023 02:30 PM | 11/12/2023 04:30 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Craic |
Crumlin Library are welcoming Digital Film Archive for Christmas. Come along for this enjoyable session taking a stroll down memory lane.
Booking is essential.
t: 028 9442 3066 |
12/12/2023 02:30 PM | 12/12/2023 03:30 PM | Crumlin 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. |
| Ballyeaston Project Talk with Family History and DNA expert |
Come along to Ballyclare Library to hear a talk delivered by Martin Mc Dowell from North of Ireland Family History Society on their local Ballyeaston project.
Mr McDowell is a local historian and the leading specialist in tracing family through DNA testing.
If you love hearing about local history, the stories of people that made up our community, and how to trace family roots, be sure to attend this amazing event.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9335 2269 |
12/12/2023 04:00 PM | 12/12/2023 05:00 PM | Ballyclare 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. |
| Christmas Tunes with St. Eugene's Brass Band |
Enjoy some Christmas Tunes at Omagh Library featuring St. Eugene's Brass Band Omagh.
Booking not required everyone welcome. |
12/12/2023 07:30 PM | 12/12/2023 08:00 PM | Omagh 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. |
| Dementia Choir |
Dementia choir – choir will be singing Christmas music from 1:30pm - 2:30pm. |
13/12/2023 01:30 PM | 13/12/2023 02:30 PM | Larne 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. |
| Dogs Trust Community Hub |
Join us in Larne Library for an afternoon with Dogs Trust, connect with other dog owners, discuss dog training and general advice and make a toy for your dog.
Please note this event is for adults only.
Booking essential.
t: 028 2827 7047 |
15/12/2023 02:00 PM | 15/12/2023 04:00 PM | Larne 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. |
| Christmas Sing Along |
Come along to Antrim Library and join in with staff for a special time of festive singing and fun for all the family.
Everyone welcome.
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15/12/2023 03:00 PM | 15/12/2023 04:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas in Days Gone By |
Join us as we rummage through NI Screen's Digital Film Archive for some Christmas treasures. Visit old time Santa's Grottos, see how we used to decorate our Christmas trees and relive memories of your favourite childhood presents. A collection of beautiful Christmas films presented by Bronagh Mc Atasney from NI Screen.
Booking essential.
t: 028 4176 2278 |
16/12/2023 11:00 AM | 16/12/2023 12:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Carol Singing |
Christmas Carols and Songs performed by pupils from Brownlee Primary School. Everyone welcome. |
18/12/2023 01:45 PM | 18/12/2023 02:30 PM | Lisburn City 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. |
| Universal Credit and Jobs Advice Session |
Come along to Cloughfern Library for free advice and support on: Universal Credit, CV and interview skills, job searching and applying for jobs. In partnership with the Newtownabbey Jobs and Benefits Office.
Booking not required. |
19/12/2023 02:00 PM | 19/12/2023 04:00 PM | 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. |
| Christmas Choir |
Join us in Magherafelt Library to enjoy some Christmas songs performed by the pupils of Holy Family primary school along with their traditional group.
Everyone welcome. |
20/12/2023 11:00 AM | 20/12/2023 12:00 PM | Magherafelt 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. |
| A visit by the Choir of Ballykeel Primary School |
Ballykeel Primary's Choir will be visiting Ballymena Central Library to deliver songs of Christmas cheer!
Admission is FREE. Contact: t: 028 2563 3950 e: ballymena.library@librariesni.org.uk |
20/12/2023 01:30 PM | 20/12/2023 02:30 PM | 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. |
| Give it a Go |
Please note this event has now been rescheduled to Tuesday 13 February 2024 from 11:00am - 12 noon.
Do you have any spare time? Like to learn about volunteering? Come and find out at an interactive workshop in Lisburn City Library. Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 |
13/02/2024 11:00 AM | 13/02/2024 12:00 PM | Lisburn City 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. |