Cushendall Library
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.
Customer Notice
Cushendall Library will be closed from 5:00pm - 5:30pm on Tuesday 2 September. Alternative libraries include Ballycastle and Carnlough.
Library Location
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Reading Group |
First Tuesday of every month between 2:30pm – 3:30pm. This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free. Please contact the library for more information. |
06/05/2025 2:30pm | 02/06/2026 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Tuesday and Saturday between 2:00pm to 4:00pm. 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. |
13/05/2025 2:00pm | 26/06/2026 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 from 10:30am - 11:00am Booking is essential. 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! |
15/05/2025 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. |
| Conversation Station |
Weekly every Thursday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Come along to our weekly Conversation Station to socialise, chat, make friends and discuss community and local information over a nice cuppa. |
15/05/2025 2:30pm | 25/06/2026 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm Booking is essential. Come along to have Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. |
17/05/2025 11:00am | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Chatterbooks |
Chatterbooks is an exciting Junior Reading Group where children aged 7 - 11 years can come along to chat about their favourite books, enjoy fun activities and crafts and meet new friends.
t: 02821771297 |
01/09/2025 5:30pm | 02/06/2026 6:30pm | 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. |
| Junior 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.
Suitable for children aged 4-8 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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06/09/2025 12:30pm | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Roald Dahl Day - Character Lego Challenge |
In celebration of Roald Dahl Day, children aged 4-11 years are invited to join our staff in Cushendall Library and help us make 'Marvellous Creations' inspired by ideas from Roald Dahl's novels, using our Lego supplies. Will you succeed in making a giant peach or perhaps turn your Lego house upside down like the Twits?
From 11:00am - 1:00pm |
13/09/2025 11:00am | 13/09/2025 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. |
| Macmillan Coffee Morning |
Cushendall Library invites you to join us as we hold our Macmillan Coffee Morning, in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Come along and enjoy lots of good chat over a nice cuppa and help raise money to support those living with cancer. Everyone welcome. 11:00am - 1:00pm |
25/09/2025 11:00am | 25/09/2025 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. |
