Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 25 May and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road. The Out of Hours Service will be available in applicable libraries.
You can check out our eResources via our website or app.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the notices below.
UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE DATES:
- Dungannon Library: Temporary Study and Library Space Opens in Dungannon
Dungannon Library customers can access a temporary study and borrowing space in Ranfurly House from Monday18 May, while repair works continue following recent flooding damage to the library.
From Monday to Saturday, local students and library users are able to use the space for studying, independent work and browsing a selection of library books to borrow and return.
We know how important Dungannon Library is to the local community, especially at this busy exam time, and we are very grateful to Mid Ulster District Council and the team at Ranfurly House for supporting this temporary arrangement.
Opening hours:
Ranfurly House, Dungannon
Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pm
Late night opening Thursday until 7:30pm
Customers can also continue to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers online through our digital library services.
Thank you for your continued patience and support while works take place in Dungannon Library. Please keep an eye on our social media channels and website for further updates.
- Crumlin Library will be closed all day on Friday 22 May. Alternative libraries include Antrim Library and Colin Glen.
- Portaferry Library will be closed from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Wednesday 20 and Wednesday 27 May. Alternative libraries include Downpatrick.
- Donaghadee Library will be closed from 12:30pm - 1:00pm on Friday 26 June and all day Wednesday 27 May. Alternative libraries include Bangor Carnegie and Newtownards.
- Bangor Carnegie Library will be closed from 1:00pm - 2:00pm on Wednesday 20 May. Alternative libraries include Newtownards and Donaghadee.
- Ballycastle Library will be closed from 1:00pm - 2:00pm on Thursday 21 May. Alternative libraries include Ballymoney and Coleraine.
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:
N/A
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Causeway Mobile Library will be unavailable on Tuesday 26 May.
- Belfast Mobile Library will be unavailable on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 May.
- Down Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Tyrone and Fermanagh Mobile Library will be unavailable on Wednesday 20 May.
- Newry Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- 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.
