Libraries NI Latest Service Updates
📢CUSTOMER NOTICE: Local Libraries Return to Winter Opening Hours📢
Winter opening hours will be in operation across the network of libraries from Monday 1 September, with late nights available once again for customers.
Please keep an eye on our website and local Facebook pages from Monday 1 September for more information.
📢 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.
- Kilrea Library will close at the earlier time of 1:00pm on Thursday 4 September. Alternative libraries include Coleraine and Garvagh.
- Portstewart Library will be closed from 5:00pm - 5:30pm on Thursday 4 September. Alternative libraries include Coleraine.
- The main entrance of Lurgan Library will be closed on Thursday September 18 for maintenance work. During this time, customers should use the previous old entrance instead.
UPDATES RELATING TO OUT OF HOURS SERVICE:
UPDATES RELATING TO MOBILE LIBRARIES:
- Belfast Mobile Library will be unavailable on from Monday 15 to Tuesday 23 September inclusive.
- Bangor Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- Armagh Mobile Library will have a temporary limited service from Monday 1 September due to essential vehicle maintenance.
- Causeway Coast Mobile Library will be unavailable from Monday 1 September until Friday 5 September inclusive.
- Fermanagh Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Ballymena Mobile Library is temporarily unavailable.
- Dungannon Mobile Library is currently unavailable. Nearest libraries include Dungannon Library and Omagh Library.
