Latest Service Updates

Libraries NI Latest Service Updates

LOCAL LIBRARIES RETURN TO WINTER OPENING HOURS FROM 1 SEPTEMBER

Winter opening hours will be in operation across all libraries from Tuesday 1 September, with late night opening available once again for customers.

For full details of your local library's opening hours, please keep an eye on our website or check local Facebook pages from Tuesday 1 September.


We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the notices below.

UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE DATES:

  • Belfast Central Library's front entrance will be unavailable from 7:00pm - 8:00pm on Thursday 17 September due to essential maintenance, access to the library will be via the side entrance only during this period.

  • Carnlough Library will open at the later time of 2:00pm on Tuesday 22 September. Alternative libraries include Larne.

  • Ballynahinch Library will be closed from Saturday 26 September until Thursday 1 October at 1:00pm due to essential Maintenance, the IT services will also be unavailable on Friday 25 September. Alternative libraries include Downpatrick.

  • 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 will close to the public from Monday 21 September 2026, with the last day of opening on Saturday 19 September. All events and activities planned for Saturday 19 September will go ahead as scheduled.

    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.

  • Bangor Carnegie Library: 
    Customers planning to visit Bangor Carnegie Library over the coming weeks should be aware of     resurfacing works on Hamilton Road/Park Drive, which may affect access and parking in the area.

Monday 7 – Friday 18 September
Night-time road closures will be in place from 7.00pm–6.00am, Monday to Friday.

Bangor Carnegie Library will remain open as usual, but if you're visiting us, please allow a little extra time for your journey and be aware that parking close to the library may be limited.
Also, Bangor Carnegie Library will temporarily close from 2:00pm - 3:00pm on Thursday 24 September.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you.

  • Belfast Central Library's customer lift is currently unavailable while essential maintenance work is carried out. Customers who require lift access can use the staff lift to access all floors of the library. Please speak to a member of staff who will be happy to assist. We apologise for any inconvenience.

  • 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.


UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE, AVAILABLE IN SOME LIBRARIES:


More information on the Out of Hours Service


UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:

UPDATES RELATING TO HOMECALL SERVICE:

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