Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
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:
- Chichester Library will be closed from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday 10 September. Alternative libraries include Shankill and Ardoyne.
- Colin Glen Library will open at the later time of 11:00am on Thursday 10 September. Alternative libraries include Suffolk and Lisburn Road.
- 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.
- Coleraine Library will be closed on Tuesday 15 September due to essential building maintenance. Alternative libraries include Ballymoney and Portstewart.
- 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.
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:
- Bangor and Lisburn Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- Causeway Mobile Library The Causeway Mobile stops schedule will be changing from Monday 7 September 2026; please click here for details.
- Craigavon and Armagh 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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