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.