Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
📢 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 from Monday 8 September reopening in late Autumn.
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.
- Carrickfergus Library will close at the earlier time of 5:30pm on Monday 3 November. Alternative libraries include Belfast Central and Ballymena Central.
- Warrenpoint Library will be closed on Monday 3 November due to essential building maintenance. Alternative libraries include Newry City and Kilkeel.
- Woodstock Library is temporarily closed for essential maintenance. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for reopening information. The nearest open libraries include Cregagh and Holywood Arches.
- We apologise but the disabled access to Waterside Library is temporarily unavailable, and we hope to get this issue addressed soon.
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE:
- Dungiven Library Out of Hours Service will be unavailable on Thursday 6 November.
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Carrickfergus Mobile Library will be unavailable from Tuesday 21 October until Monday 3 November inclusive.
- Craigavon Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- Bangor / Lisburn Mobile Library will be unavailable from Monday 3 until Friday 7 November inclusive.
- Ballymena Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is currently unavailable.
