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)  
*Please note this event is cancelled for Saturday 6 July 2024
 
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.
All At Once - Exhibition by Lauren Martin  

Come along and enjoy Lauren Martins artwork in Lisburn Library as she uses the stories of others filled with courage, bravery and endurance to create her work.

 

Available during library opening hours in July.

 01/07/2024 09:00 AM 31/07/2024 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.
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
 30/07/2024 10:00 AM 30/07/2024 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.
Go On - Kubo  

Kubo: Meet Kubo the robot!  Learn the basics of coding with an interactive game that helps Kubo get to school, play football and go to the shops.  

Suitable for 4-10 year olds.

 

Sessions available from 10:00am - 11:00am, 12:00noon - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

 

t: 028 9266 9345

 31/07/2024 10:00 AM 31/07/2024 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.
Community Connections – Tackling Textiles Talk and Visible Mending Workshop  

Learn how to do visible repairs to mend rips/tears with Sashiko, Boro and embroidery. 


t: 028 9266 9345

 02/08/2024 11:00 AM 02/08/2024 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.
Go On - Family History  

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.  

 

t: 028 9266 9345

 06/08/2024 11:00 AM 06/08/2024 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 - 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

 22/08/2024 02:00 PM 22/08/2024 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.
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
 27/08/2024 10:00 AM 27/08/2024 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.