Cloughfern Library
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📢 CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure 📢
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on the Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 26 May and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road on that date. The Out of Hours Service will remain available on 26 May in appropriate libraries. Remember that members have free access to eServices during this period. Register to become a Member.
Customer Notice
Cloughfern Library will open at the later time of 1:00pm on Thursday 8 May due to essential IT upgrades. Alternative libraries include Glengormley and Grove.
Library Location
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Tuesday from 11:00am 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. |
06/05/2025 11:00am | 23/06/2026 1:00pm | 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. |
| Storytime |
Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
06/05/2025 2:15pm | 23/06/2026 2:45pm | 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 Tuesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm. All Welcome! For ages 4+ children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Come along to have Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. |
06/05/2025 3:00pm | 23/06/2026 4:00pm | 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 Thursday 10:30am - 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! |
08/05/2025 10:30am | 25/06/2026 11:00am | 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. |
| Crochet Club |
Why not come down to our Intergenerational Crochet club available every Saturday. Beginners Welcome.
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10/05/2025 2:30pm | 27/06/2026 3:30pm | 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. |
| Elmer Day |
It is Elmer the Elephant Day. Why not come along to Cloughfern Library for a special Saturday Storytime and Craft to celebrate Elmer's 35th Birthday!
Booking not required. |
24/05/2025 11:00am | 24/05/2025 12 noon | 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. |
| Universal Credit and Jobs Advice Session |
Come along to Cloughfern Library for free advice and support on: Universal Credit, CV and interview skills, job searching and applying for jobs.
In partnership with the Newtownabbey Jobs and Benefits Office. |
27/05/2025 2:00pm | 27/05/2025 4:00pm | 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. |
| VIP Adult Reading Group |
Join our Visually Impaired Reading Group with Cloughfern Library online on the last Thursday of the month. Booking is essential. t: 028 9085 4789 |
29/05/2025 3:30pm | 25/06/2026 4:30pm | 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. |
