Dungiven Library
Holidays Notice and Latest Service Updates
Libraries NI Christmas Holiday period will run from Monday 22 December to Saturday 27 December 2025 inclusive. Libraries NI will reopen to customers on Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December with all libraries closing at 5:00pm on each of these days. Library opening hours vary, so please check our website for full details for your local library.
All libraries will be closed on Thursday 1 January 2026 and normal opening hours will resume on Friday 2 January 2026.
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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. |
| Board Game Club |
Come along and play games with friends, for children aged 5 and over accompanied by an adult. Every Monday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. |
01/09/2025 3:00pm | 22/06/2026 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. |
| Adult Chess Club |
Adult Chess Club- every Wednesday from 4:30 - 6:00pm.
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03/09/2025 4:30pm | 24/06/2026 6:00pm | 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. |
| Weekly Storytime |
Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am. t: 028 7774 1475 |
06/09/2025 11:00am | 27/06/2026 11:30am | 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 Tuesday from 11:00am to 12:30pm. 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. |
09/09/2025 11:00am | 23/06/2026 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. |
| Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group |
Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group- for ages 7 - 11- Second Tuesday of each month, 3:30pm - 4:00pm.
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09/09/2025 3:30pm | 09/06/2026 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. |
| SureStart Stay and Sing with Me |
SureStart led song and dance session for babies and toddlers, accompanied by a parent/carer.
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26/09/2025 12:15pm | 26/06/2026 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. |
| Christmas Family Fun Day with Snowman and Reindeer Origami Bookmark Craft |
As part of Dungiven Town's annual Christmas celebrations, supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Dungiven Library invites the local community to the second of our Christmas Fun Day events with children's themed storytelling between 11:00am - 11:30am, then Christmas Lego activities between 11:30am - 12:30 Noon.
Be sure to also take part in our Snowman and Reindeer Origami Bookmark Craft between 12:30 Noon - 1:30pm, led by our friendly Library staff, using our craft resources available.
Tea, coffee and juice will be available throughout the Fun Day and a selection of festive colouring and wordsearches for all the community and families to enjoy. Everyone Welcome. 11:00am - 1:30pm |
06/12/2025 11:00am | 06/12/2025 1:30pm | 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. |
| Christmas Jumper Day |
Join us in Dungiven Library as we get into the Christmas spirit and wear our festive Christmas Jumpers to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day 2025. Will you join our friendly library staff in donning your best Silly Santa's or Rocking Reindeers attire?
We look forward to seeing. Everyone Welcome. During Opening Hours. |
12/12/2025 10:00am | 12/12/2025 2:00pm | 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. |
| First Housing Advice Service - Outreach Clinic |
Dungiven Library is delighted to welcome a representative from First Housing Advice Service to host an outreach clinic. First Housing Advice Service aims to provide housing advice to individuals or families at risk of homelessness or facing housing-related issues. Support is delivered through their outreach clinics in community venues, helping to ensure housing services are accessible to those in need.
Everyone Welcome. 11:00am - 1:00pm Booking not required. |
12/12/2025 11:00am | 12/12/2025 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. |
| Christmas Family Fun Day with Christmas Card Making Craft |
As part of Dungiven Town's annual Christmas celebrations, supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Dungiven Library invites the local community to the first of our Christmas Fun Day events: Children's themed storytelling between 11:00am - 11:30am, Christmas Lego activities between 11:30am - 12:30pm. Children's Christmas Card Making craft between 12:30pm - 1:30pm, led by our friendly Library staff, using our craft resources available.
Tea, coffee and juice will be available throughout the Fun Day and a selection of festive colouring and wordsearches for all the community and families to enjoy. Everyone Welcome. 11:00am - 1:30pm |
13/12/2025 11:00am | 13/12/2025 1:30pm | 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. |
| Christmas Family Fun Morning with Christmas Activity Fun Pack Give Away |
As part of Dungiven Town's annual Christmas celebrations, supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Dungiven Library invites the local community to the final of our Christmas Fun Morning events with children's themed storytelling between 11:00am - 11:30am and then Christmas Lego activities between 11:30am - 12:30 Noon.
Be sure to also collect your Christmas Activity Fun Pack, to enjoy over the holiday period. Tea, coffee and juice will be available throughout the Fun Morning and a selection of festive colouring and wordsearches for all the community and families to enjoy.
Everyone Welcome. 11:00am - 12:30 Noon |
20/12/2025 11:00am | 20/12/2025 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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