Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
CUSTOMER NOTICE - Easter Bank Holidays Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Monday, 6 April and Easter Tuesday, 7 April 2026 and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road.
You can check out our eResources via our website or app.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the following notices.
UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE DATES:
Temporary Closure of Rathcoole Library for Refurbishment Work
Due to refurbishment work, Rathcoole Library is temporarily closed and expected to reopen in early April.
During this temporary closure, customers can visit any public library.
The closest libraries include:
Glengormley Library, 40 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6HP
t: 028 9083 3797
e: glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk
Cloughfern Library, 2A Kings Crescent, Newtownabbey, BT37 0DH
t: 028 9085 4789
e: cloughfern.library@librariesni.org.uk
The planned refurbishment will bring a fresh new look to the library, including new floor coverings throughout, redecoration in key areas, a reconfigured internal layout and the replacement of furniture to create a more modern, comfortable space for the local community to enjoy.
During the library closure, items can be renewed online with your library membership card and PIN number which is available from library staff. eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines can also be borrowed through our online library.
Belfast Central Library Service Update
Belfast Central Library is open to the public. However, the first-floor Reading Room remains closed while repair works continue in that area of the building. All other services, including the NI Writers’ Room and the Heritage Department, remain open as normal.
We would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding. Further updates will be provided as works progress and full services resume.
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE:
- Saintfield Library Out of Hours Service is temporarily unavailable due to essential maintenance.
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Causeway Mobile Library will be unavailable on Monday 30 March.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
UPDATES RELATING TO HOMECALL SERVICE:
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DIGITAL LIBRARY SERVICE CHANGES
Libraries NI’s digital library service will no longer be available through the Borrow Box app after 31 January 2026 at 11:59pm.
From 1 February 2026, Libraries NI’s digital library will be available through the Libby app only, bringing eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines together in one place.
What this means for you:
• If you use Libby, nothing changes — you can continue reading and listening as normal
• If you use BorrowBox, current loans or reservations may end when the app closes
If you have items borrowed through BorrowBox, you may wish to finish them before 31 January.
Getting started
Watch our short online video, which shows how to download Libby and start reading or listening. If you’d rather speak to someone in person, staff in your local library can help when you visit.
