Lisburn City Library

Lisburn City Library

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Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Online Adult Reading Group  

Join us for our new monthly Online Reading Group from the comfort of your own home.
Like any other Reading Group a book is selected each month then participants are invited to join the meeting on Zoom for an hour each month to discuss the book.


Please email Heather to book your place Heather.McConaghy@librariesni.org.uk

 01/05/2025 7:00pm 26/06/2026 8:00pm 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.
Chatterbooks Reading Group  

First Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

 

For children aged 7-9 years accompanied by an adult.

 

Ask staff for further details.

t:  028 9266 9345

 06/05/2025 3:30pm 02/06/2026 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme (Thurs)  
Booking is essential; phone from 9:00am on Wednesday before event.
Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories; children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
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 10:00am 25/06/2026 10:30am 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.
Lisburn City Library Jigsaw Table  

Call in and help complete our Library jigsaw.


Available during library opening hours.

 12/05/2025 9:30am 26/06/2026 5:00pm 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 (Monday)  
Every Monday from 10:00am - 10:30am.

Booking is essential; phone from 9:00am on the Friday before event.

Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories; children must be accompanied by an adult.
 12/05/2025 10:00am 22/06/2026 10:30am 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 (Wednesdays)  
Takes place on Wednesday each week. Booking is essential.
 
First session: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
 
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.
 14/05/2025 2:30pm 24/06/2026 3:00pm 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.
Knit and Natter (Friday)  
Takes place every Friday from 10:00am - 12 noon.

A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project.
 16/05/2025 10:00am 26/06/2026 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.
Tea and Newspapers  

Every Friday from 10:00am - 12:00noon.

 

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.

 16/05/2025 10:00am 26/06/2026 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.
Lift the Lid (Saturday)  
Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Join us to play some music on our Piano.
 17/05/2025 2:00pm 27/06/2026 3:00pm 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.
Saturday Reading Group  

Join us once a month to discuss your favourite books with fellow enthusiasts.


First Saturday of every month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm 
Booking essential.
t: 028 9266 9345

Tea and coffee provided 
Ask Staff for details 

 06/09/2025 2:00pm 06/06/2026 3:00pm 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.
Thursday Evening Reading Group  

Join us once a month to discuss your favourite books with fellow enthusiasts.


Second Thursday of every month from 6:45pm – 7:45pm

This group is currently fully booked 
But please ask Staff for more details. 

 11/09/2025 6:45pm 25/06/2026 7:45pm 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.
Teenage Reading Group  

Like Books? 
Love reading? 
Are you aged 12- 15?


Join our Teenage Reading group

Thursday evenings 6:45pm – 7:45pm

Monthly (Dates will be confirmed one month in advance)

Ask Staff for details.

 11/09/2025 6:45pm 25/06/2026 7:45pm 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.
Art Exhibition  

An Exhibition by Hillsborough Art Society.


Available during library opening hours.

 01/10/2025 10:00am 31/10/2025 5:00pm 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.
Go On - Art on the iPad  

Find your inner artist using apps to create artwork on an iPad.

 

t: 028 9266 9345

 07/11/2025 11:00am 07/11/2025 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.
Lisburn City Library Tuesday Afternoon Reading Group  

Join us once a month to discuss your favourite books with fellow enthusiasts

Starting Tuesday 11 November 2025.

 

If you are interested in joining this new group contact Alastair

t: 028 9266 9345

 11/11/2025 2:00pm 23/06/2026 3:00pm 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.
Lisburn City Yarnspinners with Dominic Bennett  

Dominic Bennett draws on the rich storytelling and bardic traditions of his native south Armagh to create comical tales of colourful characters and memorable mishaps.

 

Booking advised.

t: 028 9266 9345

 19/11/2025 2:30pm 19/11/2025 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.
RNID - Hearing Aid Checks  

Hearing Aid User Support Service 
Booking not required.

 21/11/2025 11:30am 21/11/2025 1:30pm 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.