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Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Polish Storytime / Bajki po Polsku  
Storytime in Polish for children aged 4 – 8 years accompanied by an adult.
Everyone welcome.
First Thursday of the month from 3:30pm - 4:00pm.

Bajki po Polsku dla dzieci w wieku 4 – 8
Zapraszam wszystkich
Pierwszy czwartek każdego miesiąca
01/05/2025 3:30pm 04/06/2026 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.
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

01/05/2025 7:00pm 25/06/2026 8:00pm 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.
Adult Reading Group  
Monthly on a Saturday from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Please contact staff for dates.
t: 028 9261 9330
 
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.
03/05/2025 2:00pm 27/06/2026 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.
Handicraft Club  

This group is for young people who enjoy knitting, crochet, sewing and other textile crafts. Come along and share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills.
Under 10s to be accompanied by an adult.

 

Held on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30am - 12 noon.

10/05/2025 10:30am 13/06/2026 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.
Storytime  
Every Thursday from 2:30pm - 3:00pm.
 
Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books and improve their listening skills, as well as inspiring creativity and feeding their imagination.

Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
 
No booking required. All welcome.
 
15/05/2025 2:30pm 25/06/2026 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.
Knit and Natter  
Every Thursday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm.

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 4:00pm 25/06/2026 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Friday from 10:30am - 11:00am.

Booking is essential. Telephone 02892 619330

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!
16/05/2025 10:30am 26/06/2026 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.
Tea and Newspapers  

Every Friday from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

 

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.

16/05/2025 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.
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!
 
Booking is essential.
 
t: 028 9261 9330
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.
Hands up who loves the library!  

Come and join us as we launch into our Big Summer Read! Create a piece of art to take home and leave a copy in the library to form part of our installation. All ages invited!

 

Booking not required.

26/06/2025 10:00am 25/07/2025 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.
Family Fun Day  

The “new” Moira Library is turning 10!


Celebrate the library building’s anniversary by joining us for a day filled with fun activities.

 

All ages welcome.

26/07/2025 10:30am 26/07/2025 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.
Illustration workshop  

Join us as we explore the creation of illustrations. Use a story inspired by one of the themes of the Big Summer Read and watch it come to life with your own illustrations.

 

For children aged 5-11 years.

Booking advised.

t: 028 9261 9330

05/08/2025 2:00pm 05/08/2025 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.
Time Capsules  

Come and join us as we fill our Time Capsule with memories from the 2025 Big Summer Read. Write yourself a reading goal to be kept safe until the next Big Summer Read!

Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is advisable; t: 028 9261 9330

26/08/2025 2:00pm 26/08/2025 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.