Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
📢 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:
- 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.
- Newry City Library will be closed on Monday 9 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Warrenpoint and Banbridge.
- Newtownstewart Library will open at the later time of 2:00pm on Thursday 5 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Strabane.
- Colin Glen Library will open at the later time of 1:00pm on Thursday 5 June. Alternative libraries include Suffolk and Finaghy.
- Kilkeel Library will open at the later time of 2:00pm on Monday 23 June due to essential IT maintenance. Alternative libraries include Newcastle.
- Newcastle Library will open at the later time of 5:00pm on Tuesday 10 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Downpatrick.
- Bessbrook Library will be closed on Wednesday 11 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Newry City and Warrenpoint.
- Creggan Library will be closed this Saturday 7 June due to unforeseen circumstances. Alternative libraries include Derry Central Library, Shantallow and Waterside.
- Derry Central Library will open at the later time of 10:00am (instead of 9:00am) on Tuesday 17 June.
- Castlederg Library will be closed on Thursday 5 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Strabane.
- Crumlin Library will be closed on Friday 6 June due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Antrim and Colin Glen.
- 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:
- Tyrone Mobile Library will be unavailable from Tuesday 3 June until Friday 13 June inclusive.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is currently unavailable. Nearest libraries include Dungannon Library and Omagh Library.
