Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
Libraries NI Christmas Holiday Closure
Libraries NI Christmas Holiday period will run from Monday 22 December to Saturday 27 December 2025 inclusive.
Libraries NI will reopen to customers on Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December with all libraries closing at 5:00pm on each of these days. Library opening hours vary, so please check our website for full details for your local library.
All libraries will be closed on Thursday 1 January 2026 and normal opening hours will resume on Friday 2 January 2026.
The Mobile and Homecall Services will be off the road from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 inclusive.
Out of Hours Service will close from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Saturday 3 January 2026 inclusive.
To stock up on Christmas holiday reading, from Monday 24 November, customers can borrow up to 18 books with this increased borrowing remaining in place until Thursday 1 January. Standard loan limits resume on Friday 2 January.
Return dates for books borrowed from Monday 24 November will be extended to account for library holiday closures.
Throughout the holiday period, customers can continue to enjoy immediate and free access to thousands of eBook and eAudiobook, eNewspaper and eMagazine titles through our online library. Up to 36 eBooks can be borrowed at a time (18 from Libby and 18 from BorrowBox).
We also apologise for any inconvenience caused by the following notices.
UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE DATES:
Due to the Weather Warning for strong winds, Dungiven and Castlederg Libraries will be closing at 4:00pm, Suffolk and Omagh Library will close at the earlier time of 5:00pm.
Nearest branches open for Dungiven customers will be Garvagh Library (open until 8:00pm) and Limavady Library (open to 5:00pm).
Nearest branches open for Castlederg customers will be Newtownstewart Library (open until 5:00pm) and Strabane Library (open until 5:00pm).
We apologise for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe.
Woodstock Library Reopening on Friday 5 December
Following a temporary closure for essential maintenance, Libraries NI is pleased to confirm that Woodstock Library will reopen to customers on Friday 5 December at 9:30am.
Visitors will notice fresh new carpet throughout the public areas, helping to create a brighter, more welcoming space in time for the festive period.
A programme of festive events for children and families will be taking place over the coming weeks, adding a bit of seasonal cheer to the newly refreshed space.
Thank you to all customers for their patience during the closure, we look forward to seeing you in Woodstock Library again soon. For details of all that is coming up, visit librariesni.org.uk or contact the library on t: 028 9050 9239 or e: woodstock.library@librariesni.org.uk.
- We are delighted to announce that Warrenpoint Library will reopen tomorrow Thursday 4 December at 10:00am. Once again, we apologise for the extended closure but we are looking forward to seeing people so, as always, there will be a warm welcome for all.
- We apologise that the disabled access to Waterside Library is temporarily unavailable, and we hope to get this issue addressed soon.
Temporary Closure of Ballycastle Library for Refurbishment Work
Due to refurbishment work, Ballycastle library is currently closed and will reopen in the Winter.
During this temporary closure, customers can visit any public library.
The closest libraries include:
Ballymoney Library, Rodden Foot, Queen Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6JB
t: 028 2766 3589
e: ballymoney.library@librariesni.org.uk
Cushendall Library, Mill Street, Cushendall, BT44 0RR
t: 028 2177 1297
e: cushendall.library@librariesni.org.uk
The planned refurbishment includes refreshed interiors, including updated décor, new flooring, improved ceilings and enhancements to staff facilities. These improvements are designed to create an even more welcoming and comfortable space for everyone 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.
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE:
- Due to the Weather Warning for strong winds, the Out of Hours service in the libraries scheduled to open this evening (Tuesday 9 December) will be unavailable from 5:00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe.
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Causeway Mobile Library will be unavailable from Tuesday 9 December until Friday 12 December inclusive.
- Craigavon and Armagh Mobile will operate a limited service from Tuesday 18 November.
- Ballymena Mobile Library Timetable is now available.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is currently unavailable.
