Lisburn City Library
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Customer update – Lisburn City Library
Lisburn City Library has now reopened on Thursday 26 February.
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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. |
| Junior Reading Group |
Like Books? |
30/09/2025 3:30pm | 29/06/2027 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. |
| 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. |
| Your Past in Print Touring Exhibition |
Showcasing our newspaper collections using images and articles from historical newspapers. |
02/03/2026 12:00am | 31/03/2026 12:00am | 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. |
| World Book Day Scavenger Hunt! |
Find your favourite characters hidden in Children's library. |
05/03/2026 9:00am | 05/03/2026 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. |
| Exploring Faith and Language: A Unique Talk on Presbyterianism and the Irish Language. |
A thought-provoking culturally rich event delivered by Jake Macandres. |
06/03/2026 2:00pm | 06/03/2026 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. |
| Voices from the War Memorial: Lisburn and the Second World War in Northern Ireland |
Each year, the Second World War becomes more distant as the voices of those who lived through it are lost to time. Oral history offers a powerful way to preserve these memories, giving us a unique insight into everyday life in wartime Lisburn. Booking essential |
10/03/2026 6:30pm | 10/03/2026 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. |
| Folk'd Up Saturday |
As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge; enjoy a morning of live Irish music. |
14/03/2026 10:30am | 14/03/2026 11:30am | 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 Yarnspinners with Marianne McShane |
Join storyteller Marianne McShane as she brings her spellbinding tales of Selkies, mermaids and fairy folk and transports her listeners to the magical otherworld of the Celts. Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 |
18/03/2026 2:30pm | 18/03/2026 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. |
| World Poetry Day |
Peace and Inclusion defined - |
24/03/2026 6:00pm | 24/03/2026 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. |
| RNID Hearing aid checks |
Free hearing aid checks |
25/03/2026 11:30am | 25/03/2026 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. |
| Lisburn City Yarnspinners with Olivia Armstrong |
Come along for an afternoon of stories of wonder and magic with Storyteller Olivia Armstrong.
Suggested donation £3 Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 |
15/04/2026 2:30pm | 15/04/2026 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. |
