Irvinestown Library

Irvinestown 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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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Knit and Natter  
Every Friday from 10:00am to 12 noon.

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.
30/05/2025 10:00am 26/06/2026 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.
Sensory Fridays  

Every Friday at 3:30pm. Come along for a free play session in our Sensory Space. 


Booking Essential. The Sensory Space can also be booked on other days (subject to availability), contact the branch for details.

 

t: 028 6862 1383

30/05/2025 3:30pm 26/06/2026 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.
Lego Club  
Every Saturday from 11:00am to 12 noon.

Come along to have Lego building fun with creative ideas for things to make and build. 
 
For children aged 4+ years; children must be accompanied by an adult.”

No booking required.

31/05/2025 11:00am 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.
Tea and Newspapers  
Every Monday from 10:00am to 12 noon.

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.
02/06/2025 10:00am 29/06/2026 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  

Every Tuesday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

 

Come along to have Lego building fun with creative ideas for things to make and build. For children aged 4+ years; children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

No booking required.

03/06/2025 2:00pm 30/06/2026 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.
Lego Club  

Every Wednesday from 3:15pm - 4:15pm.

 

Come along to have Lego building fun with creative ideas for things to make and build. For children aged 4+ years; children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

No booking required.
 

04/06/2025 3:15pm 24/06/2026 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.
Adult Reading Group  

Adult Reading Group on the first Wednesday of each month from 4.00pm-5.00pm.

 

t: 028 6862 1383

04/06/2025 4:00pm 03/06/2026 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.
Let Your Time Travel Adventure Begin!  

Join us for a Storytime followed by crafts making your own time travel machine and passport!
Make your own Bookmark for children aged 4-11 years accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 6862 1383

01/07/2025 11:00am 01/07/2025 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.
Prehistoric Times: Dinosaur Fun!  

Join us for a prehistoric Storytime followed by hatching your own baby dinosaur in a fun craft!

 

For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

t: 028 6862 1383
 

08/07/2025 11:00am 08/07/2025 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.
Out of this World!  

Join us for a story followed by making a fun alien mask and creating your own galaxy jar with glitter, cotton wool and paint!

Suitable for children aged 4 - 11 years; children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential.
t: 028 6862 1383

29/07/2025 11:00am 29/07/2025 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.

 

The Out of Hours Service allows adults (aged 18 years and over) controlled access to Irvinestown Library for an additional 36 hours per week outside of normal opening hours.
Registered members can access a limited but important range of services on a self-service basis, including broadband/Wi-Fi access, printing facilities, study space and book borrowing. To register, just call in or contact the library during normal opening hours and ask staff for details.

You can view the opening hours of the service on this web page.

You can download more information at the links below.

Out of Hours Induction Pack files

General Guidance for using the Out of Hours Service

How to use the Wi-Fi and print facilities

Irvinestown Library Fire Action Notice and Floor Plan

Byelaws and Terms and Conditions