Cushendall 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.
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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. |
| Elmer Day Craft and Activity |
Children aged 4-8 years are invited to come along and celebrate Elmer Day in Cushendall Library. Join our friendly staff and complete a colourful collage of everyone's favourite colourful elephant. 2:30pm - 3:30pm. |
24/05/2025 2:30pm | 24/05/2025 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. |
| Empathy Day Themed Storytime and Paperchain Craft |
Cushendall Library invites children aged 3-10 years to come along and help us take part in this year's Empathy Festival. Listen to our themed stories read by our friendly Library Staff and then help us create some special Empathy paperchains to celebrate how our differences can connect us - just like the links in our paperchains.
From 3:00pm - 4:00pm Booking advised. |
03/06/2025 3:00pm | 03/06/2025 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. |
| Loneliness Awareness Week - Mindful Tea Party |
Come along to Cushendall Library and join our staff who will guide you along a relaxing mindful colouring journey with tea and biscuits and a chat about how we can come together and help combat loneliness in our community.
Everyone Welcome 6:00pm - 7:00pm. |
10/06/2025 6:00pm | 10/06/2025 7:00pm | 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. |
