Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
CUSTOMER NOTICE:
Customers using Libraries NI public access computers will have access to a range of built-in Microsoft 365 accessibility features, including Read Aloud, Magnifier, Dictation and Translations. These accessibility tools can help customers adjust and navigate online content to suit their needs.
Further guidance to help customers find and use the options that best meet their needs will be provided.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the notices below.
UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE DATES:
Enniskillen Library:
Libraries NI can confirm that a contractor has now been appointed and work will soon commence on the new Enniskillen Library.
In order for this work to proceed, Enniskillen Library has closed to the public from Monday 21 September 2026. There is a temporary events service available at Fermanagh House - click here to see the events timetable (or scroll to bottom of this page).
The closure marks an important stage in plans to provide a new, modern library for Enniskillen and the wider community. Customers are encouraged to keep an eye on the Libraries NI website and social media channels for the latest updates.
A mobile library service will be available from Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at Cornagrade Road Car Park, Enniskillen, opposite the Kilmacormick Road junction.Falls Road Library will have a temporarily reduced service to facilitate essential building maintenance to the adult floor area, there will be no access to the adult non fiction/Irish section and access to computers and study area will now be available on the first floor only. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Kilrea Library will be temporarily closed from 4:30pm - 5:00pm on Tuesday 20 October. Alternative libraries include Garvagh and Ballymoney.
Lisburn City Library's first to second floor escalator currently isn't working. However, there is access to the second floor via the lift and stairs.
Warrenpoint Library Temporary Closure
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Warrenpoint Library will be temporarily closed to allow for essential maintenance works to be carried out. We estimate that the library may be closed for a period of six weeks and during this time, a mobile library will be available.
*Warrenpoint Library – Temporary Service Update*The mobile library service will be available at the library venue every Thursday from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Warrenpoint Library customers can also use the nearby Newry City and Kilkeel libraries.
During the closure, items can be renewed online using your library membership card and PIN. Library members can borrow and return items at any public library across Northern Ireland and eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers can also be accessed as normal through our Online Library. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure. Please continue to monitor our website and social media channels for further updates. Click here for details of all libraries and opening hours
A temporary mobile library service will operate at the car park beside Warrenpoint Library on the following dates:
Date
Day
Times
22 October
Thursday
1:30pm - 4:30pm
29 October
Thursday
1:30pm - 4:30pm
5 November
Thursday
1:30pm - 4:30pm
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE, AVAILABLE IN SOME LIBRARIES:
More information on the Out of Hours Service
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
Carrickfergus Mobile Library will be unavailable from Monday 26 - Friday 30 October inclusive.
Causeway Mobile Library's stops schedule will be changing from Monday 7 September 2026; please click here for details. Also, the Causeway Mobile will be unavailable from Monday 26 until Wednesday 28 October inclusive.
Armagh Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance.
Dungannon Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
Down Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable (until at least the middle of November) due to essential vehicle maintenance.
Newry Mobile Library will be unavailable on Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October
North West Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance
Warrenpoint Mobile Library's Monday stop is cancelled until at least the middle of November; Thursday stops will continue as scheduled.
UPDATES RELATING TO HOMECALL SERVICE:
N/A
Temporary Events Service for Enniskillen Library
Location | Event Title | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 7HR | Rhythm and Rhyme | Takes place every Wednesday. Rhymes, songs and stories for children aged 0 - 4 accompanied by an adult. | 23/09/2026 | 27/11/2026 (TBC) 11:30am |
Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 7HR | Rhythm and Rhyme | Takes place every Friday. | 25/09/2026 | 27/11/2026 (TBC) 11:30am |



