Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
Libraries across Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 25 August. Our online services will still be available on that date.
LIBRARIES NI SUMMER OPENING HOURS
Libraries NI’s Summer Opening Hours across the network of libraries will take effect from Monday 30 June until Saturday 30 August 2025. Many customers use the library differently over the summer period and therefore the opening hours have been adjusted accordingly. Libraries will be open to 6:00pm instead of 8:00pm during this period, late-night opening after 6:00pm will recommence from Monday 1 September.
Out of Hours libraries will continue to operate as normal during this period with the following exceptions:
- Banbridge Library Out of Hours service will operate from 6:00pm – 10:00pm on a Tuesday
- Omagh Library Out of Hours service will operate from 6:00pm – 10:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for further details.
📢 NEW MEMBERS 📢
New library members who join online should use their membership number “UNREGXXXXXXX” to access the Libby and BorrowBox apps. However, if you have called into a library and received a library card then please use the membership number on the card to log in, “1000XXXXXX”.
We also apologise for any inconvenience caused by the following notices.
UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES INCLUDING TEMPORARY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE DATES:
Temporary Closure of Ballycastle Library for Refurbishment Work
Due to refurbishment work, Ballycastle Library will be closed on Monday 8 September for a period of approximately four weeks.
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.
Newcastle Library Temporary Closure for Essential Maintenance
Due to essential maintenance works, Newcastle Library will be closed on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August. It will also be closed on Monday 25 August due to the Bank Holiday and will reopen at 1:00pm on Tuesday 26 August, with book loan periods extended until then to cover the temporary closure.
During the closure, customers can visit any public library.
The closest libraries include:
Castlewellan Library, BT31 9DA, Main Street, Castlewellan, Down, BT31 9DA
t: e: castlewellan.library@librariesni.org.uk
Downpatrick Library, Market Street, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 6LZ
t: e: downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk
Rathfriland Library, 12 John Street, Rathfriland, Down, BT34 5QH
t: e: rathfriland.library@librariesni.org.uk
We apologise to customers for any inconvenience caused and please note, 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, eMagazines and eNewspapers can also be borrowed through our online library.
- Antrim Library will be closed on Saturday 30 August due to roads surrounding the branch being closed. Alternative libraries include Greystone, Randalstown and Ballymena Central.
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE:
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Belfast Mobile Library will be unavailable from Friday 22 August - Friday 29 August inclusive.
- Bangor and Lisburn Mobile Library will be unavailable from Tuesday 26 until Friday 29 August inclusive.
- Causeway Coast Mobile Library will be unavailable from Monday 1 September until Friday 5 September inclusive.
- Fermanagh Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Tyrone Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Ballymena Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is currently unavailable. Nearest libraries include Dungannon Library and Omagh Library.
