Garvagh Library

Garvagh 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.



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Events

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.
Dig This! Pasta Skeleton Dinosaur Fossil Craft  

Dig this! It’s Prehistoric week of our Big Summer Read, so come on down to Garvagh Library for our roaring Pasta Skeleton Dinosaur Fossil craft. 

 

Budding archaeologists aged 6-11 are invited to unearth the fossils of their favourite dinosaurs in this craft using our supplied craft resources. 

 

Booking advisable. 11:30am – 12:30 noon

t: 028 2955 8500

 05/07/2025 11:30am 05/07/2025 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.
Wimbledon Word Whizz Hour  

Game, match, set! Garvagh Library invites adults to get into the summer spirit by joining us for our Wimbledon Word Whizz hour. Relax with a cup of tea or coffee while completing some Wimbledon themed word puzzles. Everyone Welcome.  
 

 08/07/2025 3:30pm 08/07/2025 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.
Wimbledon Word Whizz Hour  

Game, match, set! Garvagh Library invites adults to get into the summer spirit by joining us for our Wimbledon Word Whizz hour. Relax with a cup of tea or coffee while completing some Wimbledon themed word puzzles. 

 

Everyone Welcome. 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

 08/07/2025 3:30pm 08/07/2025 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.
Laurel Wreath Craft  

Hear ye, hear ye! It is Ancient Civilizations week of our Big Summer Read, so gather citizens aged 4-11 in Garvagh Library. This week we shall be crafting Laurel Wreath crowns so you can all feel like victors in your time travelling reading adventures. 

 

Everyone welcome. 2:00pm – 4:00pm 

 10/07/2025 2:00pm 10/07/2025 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.
'Ferocious Fairytale Dragon' craft  

Once upon a time in Garvagh library, there was a mighty dragon hiding among the bookcases. That’s right, it’s Medieval and Fairytale week of our Big Summer Read.

 

We welcome all princes and princesses aged 4-11 to join us in creating your own pet dragon in our Ferocious Fairytale Dragon craft.

 

Children aged 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Tel: 028 2955 8500.  Booking advisable.

 19/07/2025 11:30am 19/07/2025 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.
'Say Cheese! Historical Style Selfie Props' Craft  

Say cheese! It is the Victorians and Industrial Age week of our Big Summer Read in Garvagh Library. 

 

To celebrate, we invite children aged 4-11 to create their own Historical Style Selfie Props in our craft event. Whether you want to don frilly collars or an old timey hat, our friendly library staff will help you craft up a suitable look for your time travel reading adventures. 

 

Everyone welcome. 11:30am – 12:30 noon

 26/07/2025 11:30am 26/07/2025 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.