Dungiven 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.
Click here to get the latest information about our library services and opening times
Customer Notice
Dungiven Library Out of Hours Service will resume on Thursday 17 July at 10:00am after the Bank Holiday on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 July.
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Events
| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
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| Tea and Newspapers |
Every Friday from 10:30am 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. |
30/05/2025 10:30am | 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Monday from 10:30am to 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! |
02/06/2025 10:30am | 29/06/2026 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. |
| Adult Reading Group |
First Tuesday of every month. This group aims to allow everyone’s reading experiences to be shared and enjoyed. Participants don’t have to be library members but if you join, you can borrow the book the group will be discussing for free. Please contact the library for more information. t: 028 7774 1475 e: dungiven.library@librariesni.org.uk |
03/06/2025 3:00pm | 02/06/2026 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 Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Suitable for age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come along to have some Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. |
04/06/2025 3:00pm | 24/06/2026 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. |
| Greek Myths and Legends Storytime and Crafts |
As part of Big Summer Read, we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along and join us for Greek Myths and Legends themed stories and crafts 11:00am - 12:30pm.
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11/07/2025 11:00am | 11/07/2025 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. |
| Fairytale Themed Storytime and Crafts |
As part of Big Summer Read, we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along and join us for Fairytale-themed stories and crafts.
Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tel: 028 7774 1475. |
18/07/2025 11:00am | 18/07/2025 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. |
| Fairytale Themed Storytime and Crafts |
As part of Big Summer Read, we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along and join us for Fairytale themed stories and crafts. |
18/07/2025 11:00am | 18/07/2025 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. |
| Holiday Reads Community Book Swap |
Dungiven Library invites adults to join in all the fun and bring along your favourite holiday reads for other library users to take home, and choose one for yourself. If there's nothing you fancy, you can always borrow one of ours! Everyone Welcome. |
19/07/2025 11:00am | 19/07/2025 1:00pm | 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. |
| Paper Aeroplane Competition |
It's the Industrial Age this week in the Big Summer Read - try your hand at building a paper aeroplane and see how far it can fly!
Ages 4-11.
Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tel: 028 7774 1475. |
22/07/2025 11:00am | 22/07/2025 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. |
| Train Themed Storytime and Crafts |
As part of Big Summer Read, we invite children aged 4-11 years to come along and join us for Train themed stories and crafts. From 11:00am - 12:30pm.
Booking not required. |
25/07/2025 11:00am | 25/07/2025 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. |
| Alien Slime Workshops |
It's Science-Fiction week in the Big Summer Read - join us at 2 special Alien Slime Making workshops- Places are limited so booking is essential.
From 11:00am - 12:30pm. For children aged 7-11 years. Booking essential. t: 028 7774 1475 |
29/07/2025 11:00am | 29/07/2025 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 Dungiven Library for an additional 34 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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