Irvinestown Library
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📢 CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holidays Closure 📢
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on May Day, Monday 5 May and on the Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 26 May and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road on those dates. The Out of Hours Service will remain available on 5 May and 26 May in appropriate libraries. Remember that members have free access to eServices during this period. Register to become a Member.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
02/12/2024 10:00am | 23/06/2025 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Tuesday from 10:30am - 11:00am. During term time only. 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! |
03/12/2024 10:30am | 24/06/2025 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. |
| 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. |
03/12/2024 2:00pm | 24/06/2025 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. |
| 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. |
04/12/2024 3:15pm | 18/06/2025 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 |
04/12/2024 4:00pm | 04/06/2025 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. |
| 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. |
06/12/2024 10:00am | 20/06/2025 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. |
| Sensory Fridays |
Every Friday at 3:30pm. Come along for a free play session in our Sensory Space.
t: 028 6862 1383 |
06/12/2024 3:30pm | 20/06/2025 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 12:00pm. 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. |
07/12/2024 11:00am | 21/06/2025 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 Big Family Switch Off and Purple Picnic |
Switch off from your digital devices and join us in Irvinestown Library for our coffee morning in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week. We will be fundraising for Libraries NI's official charity, Action Mental Health.
Everyone is welcome to drop in, relax over a cup of tea or coffee (and some sweet treats!), and you are encouraged to wear purple to raise awareness of Mental Health! This will be an opportunity to relax, chat, and connect with others.
Booking not required. |
13/05/2025 10:00am | 13/05/2025 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. |
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 |
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