Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - LIBRARY OPENING HOURS:
Due to continuing considerable ongoing financial constraints and to stay within allocated budget, the Board at its meeting in October has reluctantly agreed to maintain temporary reduced opening hours until the 31 December 2023 when the situation will be further reviewed.
We again want to apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. Please check library opening hours before you visit.
CATALOGUE AVAILABILITY
The Catalogue may be intermittently unavailable from 4:30am - 5:00am on Wednesday 22nd November. This will affect the Libraries NI App and you may not be able to log into the Libraries NI website and Catalogue website. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Access to British Standards Online (BSOL)
Access to British Standards Online (BSOL) through Libraries NI is ending on the 11 November 2023. Due to ongoing financial constraints the difficult decision was taken not to renew the subscription to BSOL.
To mitigate the ending of this service a limited number of British Standards will be made available through Inter Library Loan free of charge. For further information please contact your local library.
LIBBY SERVICE
From the 6 September 2023, there is a new safety requirement for Libraries NI customers when logging in to either the Libby app or Libby online. All customers will be asked for their membership number as before but they will also be asked for their PIN number. Any customers already logged in to the app will only be asked for a PIN number if logged out.
If you have forgotten your PIN number you can use either the Libraries NI app or the Libraries NI website to reset your PIN. To find out more visit the FAQ section of our website.
NOTICE FOR NEW MEMBERS:
After the recent changes to the computer system (April 2023) 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”.
PURCHASE OF NEW BOOKS AND NEW BOOK REQUESTS
Regrettably due to funding constraints, Libraries NI is unable to purchase new books or take requests for new books at present. Should the current situation change, further information will be provided here.
We also apologise for any inconvenience caused by the following notices.
UPDATES RELATING TO LIBRARIES:
- Coleraine Library will close from 1:00pm - 1:45pm on Saturday 2 December. Alternative libraries include Portrush.
- Coleraine Library will close at the earlier time of 5:00pm on Thursday 30 November. Alternative libraries include Portstewart.
- Dromore Library will be closed on Thursday 30 November. Alternative libraries include Ballynahinch and Banbridge.
- Garvagh Library will be closed on Thursday 30 November. Alternative libraries include Kilrea and Limavady.
- Broughshane Library will open at the later time of 2:00pm Saturday 2 December. Alternative libraries include Ballymena and Kells and Connor.
- Ballymena Library will close at the earlier time of 5:00pm on Thursday 30 November.
Temporary Closure of Killyleagh Library for Refurbishment Work
Due to refurbishment work, Killyleagh Library will be closed from Monday 4 December until Spring 2024.
During this temporary closure, customers can visit any public library. The closest libraries include:
Downpatrick Library, 79 Market St, Downpatrick,
t: 028 4461 2895
e: downpatrick.library@librariesni.org.uk
Saintfield Library, Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield
t: 028 9751 0550
e: saintfield.library@librariesni.org.uk
The planned refurbishment work includes installing a new thermal efficient roof, new triple glazed windows and doors, along with new LED lighting for energy efficiency. The interior of the library will also be enhanced with a new ceiling, new floor covering, and re-decoration of internal walls.
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.
Bessbrook Library Temporary Planned Closure
Bessbrook Library will be closed temporarily from Wednesday 29 November until April 2024 due to essential building work.
During this temporary closure, customers can visit any public library. The closest libraries include:
Newry City Library, 79 Hill Street, Newry
t: 028 3026 4683
e: newrycity.library@librariesni.org.uk
Crossmaglen Library, 44 The Square, Crossmaglen
t: 028 3086 1951
e: Crossmaglen.library@librariesni.org.uk
The planned works include installing improved insulation in the roof along with new LED lighting for energy efficiency. The interior of the library will also be enhanced with a new ceiling, new floor covering, and re-decoration of internal walls.
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.
Coalisland Library Temporary Planned Closure
Coalisland Library will be closed temporarily from Monday 13 November until early in the New Year due to circumstances beyond our control.
During this temporary closure, customers can visit any public library. The closest libraries include:
Dungannon Library, The Square, Dungannon
t: 028 8772 2952
e: dungannon.library@librariesni.org.uk
Cookstown Library, 13 Burn Road, Cookstown
t: 028 8676 3702
e: cookstown.library@librariesni.org.uk
A Libraries NI Mobile will be available in the Carpark to the rear of Coalisland Library on the following dates and times: Thursday 16 November, Thursday 30 November and Thursday 14 December from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
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 and eMagazines can also be borrowed through our online and Mobile library.
Ballymoney Library Temporary Planned Closure
Ballymoney Library will be closed due to refurbishment work, from Monday 30 October until Spring 2024. During this temporary closure alternative libraries include Coleraine, Ballycastle and Kilrea.
There will be a public Mobile Library available fortnightly at the following location, Castle Street Car Park, Ballymoney from Tuesday 21st November 2023 until Spring 2024 from approx. 1:00pm – 4:30pm. The stop dates and times are as follows and all stop times are from 1:00pm - 4:30pm:
21st Nov 2023, 5th Dec 2023, 19th Dec 2023, 2nd Jan 2024, 16th Jan 2024, 30th Jan 2024, 13th Feb 2024, 27th Feb 2024, 12th March 2024, 26th March 2024.
- Newtownards Library will close at the earlier time of 5:00pm on Monday's from Monday 18 September until further notice. Alternative libraries include Bangor Carnegie.
- Creggan Library will be closed due to refurbishment work, from Monday 16 October until spring 2024. During this temporary closure, customers can visit any public library. Find out more. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Saintfield Library will be closed from 1:30pm - 2:00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays starting from Tuesday 8 August. Alternative libraries include Downpatrick.
- Fivemiletown Library is currently closed and during the closure customers can make full use of nearby Enniskillen, Lisnaskea and Fintona libraries including books, computers, Wi-Fi and children's activities. Also, there is a Mobile Library service in place on every Monday afternoon from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. The mobile will be parked in the Edfield Way Car Park and Charging Station, Fivemiletown, BT75 0PB.
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Ballymena Mobile Library will be unavailable from Wednesday 6 December until Wednesday 13 December inclusive.
- Bangor and Lisburn Mobile Library will be unavailable from Thursday 23 November until Friday 1 December inclusive.
