Garvagh Library

Garvagh Library

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Event Name Event Details Start Date and Time End Date and Time Booking
Tea and Newspapers  

Every Thursday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
 

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.
 

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2955 8500
e: garvagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

29/05/2025 2:00pm 25/06/2026 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.
Seed Social  

Garvagh Library invites you to come along to our monthly Seed Social Club to learn and share tips on seeds and gardening and to socialise with friends while enjoying a nice cuppa together.

 

Everyone Welcome
Last Thursday of each month from2:30pm – 3:30pm.

 

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2955 8500

29/05/2025 2:30pm 25/06/2026 3:30pm 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Saturday from 10:00am to 10:30am.
 
Everyone welcome.

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!
31/05/2025 10:00am 27/06/2026 10:30am 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.
Duplo Club  

Every Saturday from 10:30am to 11:30am.

 

For children aged 1 – 6 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Come along to have some Duplo building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build.

 

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2955 8500
 

31/05/2025 10:30am 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 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
 
Everyone welcome.

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.
03/06/2025 2:30pm 30/06/2026 3:30pm 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 Tuesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

For children aged 4 - 10 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Come along to have some lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build.
 

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2955 8500
e: garvagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

03/06/2025 4:30pm 30/06/2026 5:30pm 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.
Storytime  

Weekly, every Saturday from 2:30pm to 3.00pm. Suitable for ages 4-8 years; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Storytime sessions help children 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.

 

t: 028 2955 8500

06/09/2025 2:30pm 20/06/2026 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.
Chatterbooks  

Chatterbooks is an exciting Junior Reading Group where children aged 9 - 11 years can come along to chat about their favourite books, enjoy fun activities and crafts and meet new friends.

 

The third Tuesday of the month (Dates will vary – please ask staff) from 5:30pm-6:30pm  
t: 028 2955 8500

16/09/2025 5:30pm 16/06/2026 6:30pm 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.
Earth Day - 'Blooming Plant Pot' Craft  

Ahead of Earth Day, Garvagh Library invites all children aged 4-10 years old to come show their love for our Earth with our Blooming Plant Pot craft. Using our array of craft resources, you can decorate your very own plant pot. There will also be seeds available to take home so you can try your hand at growing something! 11:30am – 12:30pm.

Booking not required.

18/04/2026 11:30am 18/04/2026 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.
London Marathon - 'Wheels on the London Bus' Craft  

All aboard! It’s London Marathon weekend, and to celebrate we in Garvagh library invite all little runners aged 4-8 years old to join us for our London Bus craft. The wheels on the bus go round and round in this craft where you will make a recreation of London’s iconic red double decker bus. 

From 11:30am – 12:30pm
Booking not required.

25/04/2026 11:30am 25/04/2026 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.
Go On - Internet Scams  

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Booking essential.
t: 028 2955 8500
e: garvagh.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

30/04/2026 11:30am 30/04/2026 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.