Lisburn City Library
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
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| Online Adult Reading Group |
Join us for our new monthly Online Reading Group from the comfort of your own home.
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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.
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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.
Tea and coffee provided |
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.
This group is currently fully booked |
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?
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.
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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 - BFI Replay |
Discover how to use BFI Replay and access over 60 years of digitised videos and television programmes from archives such as the BBC and ITV.
t: 028 9266 9345 |
08/10/2025 2:00pm | 08/10/2025 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. |
| "Connect' Storytime and Paper Chain Craft Session |
Brighten up the library with a special Storytime and paper chain craft session for Good relations week.
Booking not required. |
15/10/2025 2:30pm | 15/10/2025 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. |
| Lisburn City Yarnspinners with Maura Johnston |
Join us in Lisburn City Library for an afternoon of stories with Maura Johnston.
t: 028 9266 9345 |
15/10/2025 2:30pm | 15/10/2025 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. |
| Iran: A Fresh Perspective |
Celebrate Good Relations week with an illustrated talk by Sam Tavakoli.
Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 |
16/10/2025 6:00pm | 16/10/2025 7:30pm | 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. |
| Go On - Internet Scams (and how to avoid them) |
Tips on how to stay safe online. |
17/10/2025 11:00am | 17/10/2025 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. |
| Book Character Scavenger Hunt |
Find the characters from favourite books in the Children's Library. |
20/10/2025 9:00am | 25/10/2025 6:00pm | 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. |
| Meet the Author: Paul McVeigh |
Prize winning author Paul McVeigh reads from his newly published short story collection, 'I Hear You'.
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21/10/2025 6:30pm | 21/10/2025 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. |
| RNID - Hearing Aid Checks |
Hearing Aid User Support Service. Booking not required. |
22/10/2025 11:30am | 22/10/2025 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. |
| Love Your Library Day Storytime and Craft |
Storytime and craft session for children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. |
22/10/2025 2:30pm | 22/10/2025 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. |
| Go On - Kubo Meet Kubo the Robot! |
Meet Kubo the robot and learn the basics of coding.
t: 028 9266 9345 |
23/10/2025 11:00am | 23/10/2025 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. |
| Kubo Coding Workshop |
Meet Kubo the robot and get to learn the basics of coding. |
23/10/2025 11:00am | 23/10/2025 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. |
| Positive Ageing: Life Writing workshop |
Join Royal Literary Fund Fellow Sheena Wilkinson for a life writing workshop to celebrate Positive Ageing Month. Sheena has published 10 novels, many of which have won major awards. She has also won prizes for short fiction and memoir essays.
Booking essential. |
23/10/2025 6:00pm | 23/10/2025 7:30pm | 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. |
| It Would Be A Crime Not To' - Crime Writers Panel Event |
Crime panel event with Jo Spain, Elly Griffith and Steve Cavanagh. Panel to be interviewed by Kathy Clugston. |
25/10/2025 2:00pm | 25/10/2025 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. |
| Spooky Craft Activity |
Drop in Halloween Craft session, for children aged 4-10 years. |
28/10/2025 2:00pm | 28/10/2025 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. |
| 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. |
