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.

Suitable for children aged 4 - 11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 9756 4282

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.

Families welcome.
Booking not required.

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.
For children aged 4-11 years accompanied by an adult.


Booking essential.
t: 028 9756 4282

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.
Booking not required.

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.
For children aged 4-11 years.


Booking essential.
t: 028 9756 4282

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

Family event.

 

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.

Suitable for families and children aged 4-11 years; children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is not required. 

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.
For children aged 0-4 years.
Booking not required.
 

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. 
Booking not required.

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.
Booking not required. 

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.


Booking not required.

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.