Carnlough Library
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Customer Notice
Weather Warning
The safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers is our top priority, therefore, due to the unprecedented red weather warning due to come into force across Northern Ireland, all public libraries, mobile libraries, and administration centres will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January. There will also be no Homecall Service. Out of Hours services will not be operational from Thursday evening through to Monday morning, due to possible disruption.
As a result, all planned events and activities will be cancelled, however, customers can still access our online resources as normal.
Potential disruption to services may continue into the weekend, so please keep an eye out on our Facebook pages for further updates.
Stay safe and hope to see you soon
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Reading Group |
Second Tuesday of every month from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Numbers limited please contact staff for details. Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors. The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free. |
12/11/2024 02:00 PM | 10/06/2025 03:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new. |
26/11/2024 03:30 PM | 24/06/2025 04:30 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Thursday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Tea and Newspapers groups give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits. |
28/11/2024 10:00 AM | 26/06/2025 01:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Mindful Colouring |
Every Thursday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in. |
28/11/2024 10:00 AM | 26/06/2025 01:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Lego Club |
Every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Suitable for children aged 5 and over; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
28/11/2024 02:00 PM | 26/06/2025 04:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Saturday from 10:30am to 11:00am. Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun! |
30/11/2024 10:30 AM | 21/06/2025 11:00 AM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| Lego Club |
Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Suitable for children aged 5 and over; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
30/11/2024 02:00 PM | 21/06/2025 04:00 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
| STEM and Robotics workshop - NI Science Festival |
If you haven’t met Kubo™ the little robot yet – here is your chance to get some hands-on fun coding experience: Give the library a call and register to be there. Registration contact: |
20/02/2025 02:30 PM | 20/02/2025 04:30 PM | See event details to check if booking is essential (phone/email). Otherwise, if the event is not virtual (via Zoom) then simply call into the library at the time of the event. |
