Featured events

Carrickfergus Library is excited to present the Memory Lane Café! This relaxed gathering takes place every third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30am to 12 noon starting on Tuesday 20 February 2024.

Visit the Ballyclare Library and donate your old uniforms in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Uniform Scheme.  The scheme will be running June, July and August helping pre-loved clothing get re-loved.

Visit the Glengormley Library and donate your old uniforms in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Uniform Scheme.  The scheme will be running June, July and August helping pre-loved clothing get re-loved.

In partnership with Newcastle Job Centre – this workshop is open to anyone looking for work or to change their job and general advice in the job market. No booking necessary unless you think you need a longer session. 

Last Friday of the month from 10:30am - 12:30pm.
 

The Empowering Impact of Refugee Talents on Our Community - Provided by Conway Education and supported by Belfast City Council, the Empowering Impact of Refugees project is a testament to the belief that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. Refugees are not just defined by the hardships they endure, more importantly, they are defined by the strength, resilience, and untapped potential that each of them has. 

This project aims to increasing awareness of the fact that refugees and newcomers bring skills and talents that our society and labour force needs, that they can be an inspiration and role models: inspiring others to strive for excellence and overcome challenges. 

Available during library opening hours.

Turn your summer reading into a game of bingo this year. Come along and browse our books to complete the bingo board. Adult and child bingo boards are available.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge?

For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? 

For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

In partnership with Causeway Museum Services, are you ready to accept the Museum Services Colouring Challenge? For children aged 3 – 11 years old, your challenge is to select at least 10 images from the ‘Colour the Collections’ series. For every image you colour, your local library or Museum will stamp your challenge card. Complete 10 images to collect 10 stamps and then bring your stamped challenge card back to your local library or Museum to win your certificate. 

Ready, set, COLOUR! Available During Opening Hours.

Gateway to choices is a service for residents living in Belfast and aged 18 or over. Gateway to choices provides tailored advice and guidance to help you find the right support you need to progress towards employment, education or training. This scheme offers; information on citywide training opportunities, advice to access training or employment and ongoing access to experienced advisors. Provided by Belfast City Council. 

Booking not required.

Running on Tuesday 2, 16 and 30 July from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Come along and bring your favourite teddy to join us for stories in the sunshine this Summer. Bring your own picnic and enjoy it together in the library garden (weather permitting). Children should be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Booking essential.
t: 028 9050 9223

Come along to Rathcoole Library and discover birds in our junior book display and activity table all about going outdoors. Stay a while and enjoy an activity sheet or grab one to take home.

Booking advised.

t: 028 9085 1157

Join us at the explorers table and use your skills to identify the different animal tracks!

Booking not required.

Join us for a fun afternoon of murder and mystery.

Booking advisable.
t: 028 2888 5552

In partnership with the Dog’s Trust, this workshop is a dog themed activity for children aged 7-11 (accompanied by and adult) to learn about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy with games and fun (but no real dogs!)

Booking essential.
t: 028 4377 8433

On the fiftieth anniversary of the Ulster Workers Council strike, this talk recalls what happened and its political impact.

Don Anderson, (author of Fourteen May Days: The Inside Story of the Loyalist Strike of 1974) &Councillor Sammy Douglas, High Sheriff of Belfast, will recall how events unfolded and how they were experienced across communities and sectors.

Learn how to do visible repairs to mend rips/tears with Sashiko, Boro and embroidery. 

t: 028 9266 9345

Guest Speaker Johnny Gogan will talk about:
Ruth Ormsby: Ireland and International Medical Aid in The Spanish Civil War.

Kubo Coding is an exciting way for kids to learn about coding and programming through play. With Kubo, children can control a friendly little robot that follows their commands. It’s like teaching a robot to dance, draw, or explore new places!

This event is perfect for children ages 7-11, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

t: 028 2827 7047

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Grab your favourite teddy and join us for a special Teddy Bear's Picnic.  Enjoy some time together and stories. Stay a while and explore the books on offer.

Booking essential.
t: 028 9083 3797

As part of Whitehead Music and Mind Festival, local artist Steve Diamond will be giving talks in Whitehead Library about local people who followed pioneering paths. 
Subjects include a female Spitfire pilot, a vegan wrestler, a jailed suffragette, and a captain who saved a train.

Friday 23 August from 2.00pm – 2.45pm
Saturday 24 August from 2.00pm – 2.45pm

Everyone is welcome to attend.