Ballynahinch Library
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Monday from 11.00am - 11:30am. Please contact the library to book in advance. Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session lasts 30 minutes and 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! |
12/05/2025 11:00am | 22/06/2026 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. |
| Lego Club |
Every Monday from 3:30pm. For children aged 6 - 11 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking advisable. t: 028 9756 4282 |
12/05/2025 3:30pm | 22/06/2026 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. |
| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Wednesday from 10:15am to 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. |
14/05/2025 10:15am | 24/06/2026 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Every Thursday from 11:00am - 12:30pm. Knit and Natter groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new. |
15/05/2025 11:00am | 25/06/2026 12:30pm | 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. |
| Kaleidoscope Fun |
Join us for some stories and to make your own Kaleidoscope. |
24/07/2025 2:30pm | 24/07/2025 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. |
| Summer Family Lego - Inventions |
Drop in and let your imagination fly to invent something fabulous. |
25/07/2025 10:30am | 25/07/2025 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. |
| Family Fun Wednesday - Space |
Drop in and join us for family fun Wednesdays with board games and colouring fun with a space theme. Booking not required. |
30/07/2025 10:30am | 30/07/2025 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. |
| Summer Family Lego - Space |
Drop in and build amazing spaceships
For all the family.
Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tel: 028 9756 4282. |
01/08/2025 10:30am | 01/08/2025 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. |
| Family Fun Wednesday - Around the world |
Drop in for Family Fun Wednesday with board games, themed colouring pages. Find the landmarks hidden in the library.
Booking not required. |
06/08/2025 10:30am | 06/08/2025 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. |
| BElieve in YOUrself with Mary the Pony |
Come and meet Mary the miniature Shetland Pony and have a go at grooming and leading her in the library.
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07/08/2025 2:30pm | 07/08/2025 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. |
| Summer Family Lego - Around the World |
Drop in and build famous landmarks from around the world. |
08/08/2025 10:30am | 08/08/2025 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. |
| Summer Bubble Fun |
Join Toni for Summer Bubble fun.
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12/08/2025 2:30pm | 12/08/2025 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. |
| Family Fun Wednesday - Reading through the ages |
Drop in for Family Fun Wednesday with board games, colouring and make a lantern for your midnight reading
Tel: 028 9756 4282. |
13/08/2025 10:30am | 13/08/2025 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. |
| Summer Family Lego - Reading through the ages |
Drop in and build your favourite book characters in Lego. |
15/08/2025 10:30am | 15/08/2025 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. |
| Pippa Pig Rhythm and Rhyme |
Come and join Pippa for Rhythm and Rhyme fun. |
18/08/2025 11:00am | 18/08/2025 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. |
| Family Fun Wednesday - Jump through the Year |
Drop in for Family Fun Wednesday with board games and Christmas crafts in August. |
20/08/2025 10:30am | 20/08/2025 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. |
| Summer Family Lego - Jump through the Year |
Drop in and build things from your favourite season. |
22/08/2025 10:30am | 22/08/2025 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. |
| Family Fun Wednesday - Imagination Station |
Drop in for Family Fun Wednesday with board games, find our favourite children's books around the library and use our story cubes to write your own story.
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27/08/2025 10:30am | 27/08/2025 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. |
| Summer Family Lego - Imagination station |
Drop in and enjoy Lego building fun to close our Summer Reading challenge
Family event.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tel: 028 9756 4282. |
30/08/2025 10:30am | 30/08/2025 12:30pm | 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. |
