Irvinestown Library
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CUSTOMER NOTICE - Bank Holiday Closure
All public libraries in Northern Ireland will be closed on Monday 4 May and Mobile Libraries will not be on the road. The Out of Hours Service will be available in applicable libraries.
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Irvinestown Library Out of Hours Service is temporarily unavailable due to essential maintenance.
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Events
Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
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| 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 Room Sessions |
Come along for a free play session in our Sensory Space.
t: 028 6862 1383 |
30/05/2025 10:00am | 26/06/2026 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. |
| 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Tuesday from 10:30am - 11:00am. Booking not required.
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. |
25/11/2025 10:30am | 23/06/2026 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. |
| Mental Health Awareness Week - Time for Tea |
Join us in Irvinestown Library for a free adult event where we take time out of our busy schedules to connect with our community over a cuppa. Everyone welcome; booking not required.
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11/05/2026 10:00am | 11/05/2026 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. |
| Mental Health Awareness Week - Worry Monsters |
Join us in Irvinestown Library for a free kid’s craft event where we will be making Worry Monsters to feed our worries to. All materials provided. Suitable for children aged five to eight, accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
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11/05/2026 3:30pm | 11/05/2026 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. |
| Empathy Day Festival - Storytime and Craft |
Join us in Irvinestown Library for a free children’s event where we will celebrate the Empathy Day Festival by reading books that encourage us to jump into someone else’s story, followed by a feelings-focused craft project. Suitable for children aged four to eight years old, accompanied by an adult. |
08/06/2026 3:30pm | 08/06/2026 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. |
Out of Hours Service
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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