Welcome to Carrickfergus Library’s Dungeons and Dragons club! We are a friendly, lively bunch who welcome players of all levels from total beginner to long-time veteran. We hope you have a wonderful time meeting and playing with us every fortnight.
 

Meeting every second Saturday first session from 9:30am - 1:00pm and second session from 1:00pm - 4:30pm.

Please contact the library for dates.

Contact:
Nicola Wharry
t: 028 9336 2261
e: Nicola.wharry@librariesni.org.uk

Every Friday from 10:00am to 10:30am.

Please ring the day before to book as numbers are limited.
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!

t: 028 9336 2261

Come along and join in the fun with our Duplo; release their inner builder. For children aged 1-4 years; children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Every Thursday and Friday from 11:45am - 12:15pm.

Contact:
t: 028 9336 2261
e: Carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk

Every Saturday.

Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo.

Julie-Anne Bainbridge
t: 028 9336 2261
e: Julie-anne.bainbridge@librariesni.org.uk

Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. No experience needed- just imagination and teamwork!

Suitable for children 6+ years and there is Duplo available for younger children.
Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Booking Required; t: 028 9336 2261
e: Carrickfergus.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Quiet time every Monday from 10:00-11:00am.

Lights will be dimmed and we will do our best to keep noise to a minimum and provide a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Material to promote calm and relaxation such as mindful colouring and puzzles will be available on demand.

Please help us to make Monday mornings special.

Memory Lane Café is a sociable event for people with dementia and their carers, as well as those who used to care for others with dementia. 

Meet new people and share your experiences. Join us for tea, coffee, biscuits and games.

Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month from 10:30am - 12 noon.

Last Wednesday of the month from 3:0pm - 4:30pm.

Join the Shelf Life Singers- a welcoming, feel-good choir that meets in the heart of the library. No audition, no pressure- just pure joy in singing together for fun, friendship and better mental health. Whether you’re a shower soloist or a seasoned songbird, everyone is welcome. 

Come raise your voice, lift your spirits and be part of something uplifting!

Step into the landscapes of Lough Foyle and Binevenagh and uncover the hidden traces of Ireland’s first comprehensive survey.

Mapping Monuments is a community heritage project that brings to life the people, places, and practices behind the original Ordnance Survey (OS) of Ireland, begun in the 1820s.

Tel: 028 9336 2261.

Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges—like housing worries, money struggles, managing long-term health conditions, or feeling lonely? Connect North could help. Join us for a friendly drop-in session with a Connect North Link Worker, who will be available to offer information and advice on Population Plus—a free online directory packed with local services and support options tailored to your needs.

No appointment needed – just come along for a chat and discover what support is out there for you, your family, or your community.

A joint project by Libraries NI and PRONI. It was done to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. However, the content is more than that and it focuses on documents and materials held by PRONI and items from the Fine Book Room in Belfast Central Library.

Available during library opening hours.

Half Hour Histories – a series of 3 guided walks around the town with local guide Adrian Hack. Adrian will deliver facts about the history of the town of Carrickfergus during each walk. 

Booking essential.

t: 028 9336 2261

Join Ulster Wildlife for an inspiring conservation talk on how we can help bring nature back into our local communities. Discover practical steps we can all take to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and create a greener, healthier future for people and nature alike.

Booking essential.
t: 028 9336 2261

Half Hour Histories – a series of 3 guided walks around the town with local guide Adrian Hack. Adrian will deliver facts about the history of the town of Carrickfergus during each walk. 

Booking essential.

t: 028 9336 2261