Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
Libraries NI Catalogue Availability
Our online Catalogue currently has a technical issue so the Catalogue service is intermittently available. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause; we are working on a fix. Please remember you can still use Libby and BorrowBox.
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 Computers Coming to Libraries – Phased Rollout Underway 📢
We’re installing brand new computers in all Libraries NI branches as part of the final stage of our e3 project. This upgrade includes new slimline PCs, modern monitors, updated keyboards and mice. The new design features a compact unit with the PC base unit attached to the back of the screen – giving a tidy, space-saving setup. USB ports and other access points remain available for external devices.
The new hardware will utilise Windows 11, which has a refreshed look and feel. Customers may notice some simple changes to layout and navigation, such as a centred Start button, Microsoft Office 2024 and new ways to manage open windows.
The rollout has already begun, with 20 libraries – including Carrickfergus, Banbridge, Greenisland, Whitehead, Larne and Cookstown – successfully upgraded during the pilot phase. Installation across all remaining branches is now underway and will continue on a phased basis over the coming months, with all libraries set to receive the new equipment.
There may be some disruption while the upgrades are carried out, and we thank you for bearing with us during this transition. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to speak to library staff if you need any help using the new system.
📢 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:
- Ballymena Central will be closed on Tuesday 24 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Broughshane and Kells and Connor.
- Ormeau Road Library will be closed on Wednesday 25 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Woodstock and Cregagh.
- Killyleagh Library will be closed on Tuesday 1 July due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Downpatrick and Saintfield.
- Antrim Library will be closed on Thursday 26 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Greystone and Kells and Connor.
- Belfast Central Library foyer is currently undergoing maintenance, all areas are still accessible. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
- Broughshane Library will be closed on Thursday 19 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Kells and Connor and Ballymena Central.
- Falls Road Library will be closed on Wednesday 18 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Shankill Road and Belfast Central.
- Comber Library will be closed on Friday 20 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Newtownards and Dundonald.
- Warrenpoint Library will be closed on Monday 23 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Newry City Library.
- Dundonald Library will be closed on Friday 20 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Ballyhackamore and Holywood Arches.
- Kilkeel Library will be closed on Monday 23 June due to essential IT maintenance. Alternative libraries include Newcastle.
- Greystone Library will be closed on Thursday 26 June due to essential staff training. Alternative libraries include Antrim.
- Saintfield Library will be closed from 6:00pm - 6:30pm on Tuesdays and closed from 1:30pm - 2:00pm on Fridays. Alternative libraries include Downpatrick.
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE:
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Newry Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- Tyrone Mobile Library will be unavailable from Monday 16 June until Friday 27 June inclusive.
- Armagh and Craigavon Mobile Library has a temporarily reduced service due to vehicle maintenance.
- North West Mobile Library will be unavailable from Monday 30 June until Friday 4 July inclusive due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is currently unavailable. Nearest libraries include Dungannon Library and Omagh Library.