Castlewellan Library

Castlewellan Library

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CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closures

All Libraries NI’s public and mobile libraries will be closed on Saturday 12, Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 July. Libraries will reopen on Wednesday 16 July. 

The Out of Hours service will be closed from Friday 11 July until Tuesday 15 July inclusive reopening on Wednesday 16 July 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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Customer Notice

Castlewellan library have SAD boxes and a Home Energy Saver Kit available to borrow, please ask staff for details.

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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Adult Reading Group  
First Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Regular Group.
Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.
The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.
07/05/2025 2:00pm 03/06/2026 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.
Irish Language Reading Group  
Every Tuesday from 11:00am - 12:00 noon.
 
Club Leabhar is private book club who meet every Tuesday. New members welcome, please ask staff for details.

Adult Reading Groups are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure, share their enthusiasm and express opinions about books and their authors.
The group meets on a regular basis and the book the group will be discussing can be borrowed from the library catalogue for free.
13/05/2025 11:00am 23/06/2026 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.
Lego Club  

For children aged 6 - 10 years.  Must be accompanied by an adult.

Come along to have Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build.

Every Friday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

16/05/2025 3:00pm 26/06/2026 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Saturday from 10:30am - 11:00am.

Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories.

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!
17/05/2025 10:30am 27/06/2026 11:00am 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  
Takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, for children aged 9-11 years of age.

Junior Reading Groups are a fun way for children to be introduced to a wide range of new books, authors and to make new friends along the way. Members are asked to read a chosen book before each meeting, which will be available to borrow for free from the library catalogue.

Contact:
Catherine Beresford-Green
 
21/05/2025 4:00pm 17/06/2026 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.
Irish Language Rhythm and Rhyme  
Irish language Rhythm and Rhyme in partnership with Glór Uachtar Tíre for children aged 0-5 years accompanied by an adult. 
 
Last Saturday of the month from 11:30am - 12:00noon.
 

No booking required.
31/05/2025 11:30am 27/06/2026 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.
Irish Language Storytime Am Scéalaíochta  
Irish language Storytime takes place on the last Saturday of every month after Irish Language Rhythm and Rhyme. In partnership with Glór Uachtar Tíre. 
With themed Lego.
 
For children aged 4-8 accompanied by an adult.
 
t: 028 4377 8433
31/05/2025 12 noon 27/06/2026 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.
Job Support Workshop (every two months)  
In partnership with Newcastle Job Centre – these workshops will run every other month (the next workshop event will take place on Friday 20 June 2025) and are open to anyone looking for work or to change their job, help with benefits or general advice in the job market.
 
No booking necessary unless you think you need a longer session. 
20/06/2025 10:30am 26/06/2026 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.
Art Exhibition – Jenny Bailie  

Jenny has been exploring colour and texture through collagraphy, a method of creating intaglio prints using card, paper, and fabric.  The exhibition is the result of several weeks of printing, exploring, and trying out new things.  Explorations are not finished pieces, but opportunities for new directions.

 

Available during library opening hours.

01/07/2025 10:00am 30/07/2025 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Wednesday from 5:00pm -6:00pm in July and August.

No booking necessary.

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.
02/07/2025 5:00pm 27/08/2025 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.
Storytime and Craft Session  

Creating Roman and Egyptian masks and themed stories.
For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.
 

08/07/2025 2:00pm 08/07/2025 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.
Themed Lego Session  

Build castles out of Lego.

 

For ages 4-10.

 

Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Tel: 028 4377 8433.

18/07/2025 3:00pm 18/07/2025 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.
Themed Lego Session  

Build castles out of lego.
 

Suitable for children aged 4-10 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is not required.

18/07/2025 3:00pm 18/07/2025 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.
Irish language Rhythm and Rhyme  

Irish language rhythm and rhyme.
For children aged 0-5 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

26/07/2025 11:30am 26/07/2025 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.
Irish language Storytime and themed Lego  

Irish language Storytime and themed Lego.
For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking not required.

26/07/2025 12 noon 26/07/2025 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.
Board Games  

Board games session including Jenga, Snakes and Ladders, 6 Stay Safe board games, a Horrible Histories Board Game, Chess and Draughts for children aged 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Come along and join in the fun.

 

Last Wednesday of the month from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

27/05/2026 3:00pm 24/06/2026 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.