Newcastle Library
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Customer Notice
Weather Warning
The safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers is our top priority, therefore, due to the unprecedented red weather warning due to come into force across Northern Ireland, all public libraries, mobile libraries, and administration centres will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January. There will also be no Homecall Service. Out of Hours services will not be operational from Thursday evening through to Monday morning, due to possible disruption.
As a result, all planned events and activities will be cancelled, however, customers can still access our online resources as normal.
Potential disruption to services may continue into the weekend, so please keep an eye out on our Facebook pages for further updates.
Stay safe and hope to see you soon
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knit and Natter |
Every Thursday from 11:00am - 12:00noon 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. |
05/12/2024 11:00 AM | 26/06/2025 12:00 PM | 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 Tuesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm for children aged 7 - 11 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
ASD friendly sessions will be available every second Monday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm for children aged 4 and over.
t: 028 4372 2710 |
05/12/2024 03:30 PM | 19/06/2025 04:30 PM | 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 10:45am - 11:15am. Booking is essential and opens on Wednesday from 11:30am for each week’s session as places are limited. Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Each session provides an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, and offers a foundation for developing reading, listening and language skills in a fun and entertaining way. |
06/12/2024 10:45 AM | 20/06/2025 11:15 AM | 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 |
To celebrate Burns night and the revival of Scots culture the Schomberg Society is providing a childrens Rhyme Time.
Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise.
Booking advised. t: 028 4372 2710 |
25/01/2025 10:45 AM | 25/01/2025 11:15 AM | 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. |
