Lisburn City Library

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Event Name Event Details Start Date & Time End Date & 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

25/04/2024 07:00 PM 19/12/2024 08:00 PM 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.
20/05/2024 10:00 AM 16/12/2024 10:30 AM 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 (Wed)  
Takes place on Wednesday each week.
First session: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Second session: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
 
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.
22/05/2024 02:30 PM 18/12/2024 04:00 PM 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!
23/05/2024 10:00 AM 19/12/2024 10:30 AM 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.
24/05/2024 10:00 AM 20/12/2024 12:00 PM 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.
25/05/2024 02:00 PM 14/12/2024 03:00 PM 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.

13/08/2024 09:30 AM 20/12/2024 05:00 PM 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.

16/08/2024 10:00 AM 20/12/2024 12:00 PM 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 Near You - Hearing Aid User Support Service  

RNID in partnership with the Department of Health are holding a free walk in Support service for NHS hearing aid users in Lisburn.

 

4th Wednesday of every month from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

 

Contact: Louise Montgomery 
Louise.montgomery@rnid.org.uk
020 3227 6089

28/08/2024 11:30 AM 27/11/2024 01:30 PM 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? 
Love Reading? 
Are you aged 9-11?
Join our Reading group, ask staff more more details.
t: 028 9266 9345

24/09/2024 03:30 PM 27/05/2025 04:30 PM 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 beginning 1st October from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

 

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

 

Ask staff for further details.

t:  028 9266 9345

01/10/2024 03:30 PM 03/12/2024 04:30 PM 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 - Family History - Irish 1901 and 1911 Census for Beginners  

Learn how to use the 1901/1911 census of Ireland for your family history research, as well as tips and tricks for how to search when you can’t find someone on the census.  

Contact:
Susan Browne
t: 028 9266 9345
e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

11/10/2024 02:30 PM 11/10/2024 04:30 PM 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 - Family History  

Family History: Irish birth, death and marriage civil records for beginners. Learn how to use the free website Irish Genealogy to research your family history.  


t: 028 9266 9345

25/10/2024 11:00 AM 25/10/2024 01:00 PM 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 - 1-2-1 eClinic  
1-2-1 eClinic - IT help for beginners: help with your mobile device, general IT assistance, information about library e-services. 

t: 028 9266 9345
29/10/2024 10:00 AM 29/10/2024 04:00 PM 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.
Planning Ahead  

Help us to remove the barriers to talking about death and dying by joining us for a day of informative talks and practical advice.

Meet with service providers and support organisations to better understand and prepare for the challenges and decisions that we will all face in the future, whether emotional, medical, legal or financial

Everyone welcome.
No booking required.

01/11/2024 11:00 AM 01/11/2024 03:00 PM 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.