Ballynahinch Library
CUSTOMER NOTICE – July Holiday Closures
All Libraries NI’s public libraries will be closed on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July 2026.
The Mobile Library service will be off the road from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2026 inclusive.
The Out of Hours service will be closed from Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14 July 2026 (inclusive), reopening on Wednesday 15 July 2026 in Out of Hours libraries.
Please remember that eServices (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers) are available during this period, and joining online is free.
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Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch of our Quiet Hour |
Launch of a quiet hour in Ballynahinch library. Come and read together or enjoy quiet colouring in with sensory toys available. |
01/05/2026 5:00pm | 30/06/2027 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. |
| 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. |
06/05/2026 10:15am | 30/06/2027 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. |
07/05/2026 11:00am | 24/06/2027 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. |
| 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! |
11/05/2026 11:00am | 28/06/2027 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 |
11/05/2026 3:30pm | 28/06/2027 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Ballynahinch Jokes 2026 |
When you call into the library add a joke to our Joke board and lets see if we can make a booklet of jokes by the end of the summer. |
01/07/2026 10:00am | 08/07/2026 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. |
| Amazon Jungle Show |
Join Catherine and the Amazon Jungle show to meet and learn all about Amazon reptiles. |
07/07/2026 2:00pm | 07/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Football Craft Fun |
Call in and make your own football themed finger puppets to be ready for the World Cup final.
t: 028 9756 4282 |
09/07/2026 2:00pm | 09/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 10/07/2026 10:30am | 10/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Build a Story with Lego |
Join us to listen to a story and then use your imagination to build with our Lego or Duplo. |
15/07/2026 2:00pm | 15/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 17/07/2026 10:30am | 17/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Teddy Bear Storytime and Teddy Sleepover |
Come along with your Teddy for a Teddy Bear Storytime and then leave Teddy in the library for a special teddy bear sleepover then call back tomorrow to collect them and see what they have been up to when the library was closed!! |
21/07/2026 3:30pm | 21/07/2026 4:15pm | 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Fairytale Fun |
Join us for some Fairy tales and then make your own Fairy tale castle to take home. |
22/07/2026 11:00am | 22/07/2026 11:45am | 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 24/07/2026 10:30am | 24/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Design a Comic Book Strip |
Call in and design your own comic book strip or make a flick book - staff will be on hand to show you how. |
28/07/2026 2:00pm | 28/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Kinedale Donkeys Come to Visit |
Please note this event is now fully booked.
Join us as we welcome Kinedale Donkeys to the library and find out how to care for them. |
29/07/2026 2:00pm | 29/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 31/07/2026 10:30am | 31/07/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Magic Family Trees |
Come along and listen to excerpts from the Magic Faraway Tree and then make your own Family Tree to take home, for children aged 7-10 years, children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. |
03/08/2026 3:00pm | 03/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - A Sticky Mystery |
Help us solve the clues to work out the answer to our escape room style mystery. |
05/08/2026 10:00am | 05/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 07/08/2026 10:30am | 07/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Science Madness |
Enjoy some exciting science experiments and then decorate a cup to plant some seeds and see how they grow! |
13/08/2026 2:30pm | 13/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 14/08/2026 10:30am | 14/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Sports Day fun |
Call in and have fun on our indoor games course including ring toss, egg and spoon, pin the tail on the donkey and more. |
19/08/2026 2:00pm | 19/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 21/08/2026 10:30am | 21/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read - Summer Bubble Fun Party |
Join us for lots of bubble fun with Antoinette to celebrate the Big Summer Read. |
25/08/2026 3:00pm | 25/08/2026 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. |
| Big Summer Read 2026 - Family Fun Morning | Join us every Friday for a scavenger hunt, board games and Lego fun. Booking not required. | 28/08/2026 10:30am | 28/08/2026 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. |