First Tuesday of every month from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

t: 028 9446 1942 

The Adult Reading Group for 16's and over gives an opportunity for adults to discuss their latest book.

Third Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

t: 028 9446 1942

1st Monday of the month 3:30pm—4:00pm.
 

Explore the characters and authors from a varied selection of comics. Pick a book from our Comic Book Box and then bring it on the day to discuss and swap with another member.  Stay after and create your very own comic with the resources provided. Perfect for children aged 9-11 years.
 

Booking essential.
t: 028 9446 1942

Wednesday’s 2:00pm—4:00pm
 

Sessions to help primary school children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills with a Storytime and inspire creativity that feeds their imagination with activities available on the day.
 

Booking advisable.
t: 028 9446 194
 

Join us at Antrim Library for our sensory Stay and Play Club.  Enjoy some sensory equipment and activity with your child and meet other parents, carers and guardians.

3rd Thursday of the month 10:30am—11:30am
 

Booking essential.

t: 028 9446 1942

Adult Board Games Club 

Friday’s 10:30am—11:30am.

Grab a board game at the desk or bring your own and enjoy a comfortable, yet lively atmosphere at the Adult Board Games Club. Everyone welcome.

Monday’s Tuesday’s and Friday’s from 2:00pm—4:00pm

Set up and complete your homework.  No homework? Then enjoy a variety of activities and resources. 
Everyone welcome.

Mindful colouring for adults every Wednesday - offering significant benefits, including reduced stress levels, and improved focus by encouraging a state of calm, present-moment awareness.
 

No Booking Required.

For children aged 1 – 6 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Come along to have some Duplo building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build.

Every Thursday from 11:00am - 12 noon.

Please note this event is now fully booked

Using nature and a few supplementary techniques you will learn how to create beautiful handmade prints using a gelatine or “gel” plate.  Have fun playing with print and creating your own mini collection.  Materials are provided and no experienced is required, but please bring a handful of gathered nature with you - such as different leaves, grasses, small stems (nothing thorny or spiky), to make your prints more personal.
 

Please use the link to book your place: 
https://forms.office.com/e/nhAPP2JEh2
 

Antrim Newtownabbey Loneliness Network, Action Mental Health Men’s Shed Antrim and Libraries NI are launching a Chatty bench at Antrim Library Garden on 22 April. Chatty benches are help combat loneliness and bring people together. Colourful signs added to the benches are letting everyone know that by sitting on them you're happy to chat with whoever joins you. The chatty bench plaques act as a talking point and encourage those who see them to reach out and spark up conversations with the people around them. There is also a QR code on the Chatty bench to direct people to more sources of support and connection in the community. The beautiful bench was expertly crafted by the men of Action Mental Health Men’s Shed Antrim and its placement in Antrim library garden will encourage people in the library garden to chat and make connections. 

For more information visit: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/residents/community-initiatives/antrim-and-newtownabbey-loneliness-network/
or https://www.facebook.com/ConnectedANLN
 

This training is aimed at anyone interested in leading short health walks within the Northern Trust Area either as a volunteer or through their work role.  The course covers health benefits of walking, physical activity recommendations, organising safe and enjoyable walks for people of all ages and abilities and motivating people to start and continue walking.  

Contact the library for more information or contact Nicola Arbuckle, Health and Wellbeing Manager by emailing nicola.arbuckle@northerntrust.hscni.net
Booking Essential.