Kilrea Library

Kilrea 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
‘What’s Your Story’ Writing Group  

First Thursday of every month between 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

 

You are invited to come along to our monthly What’s Your Story’ writing group to share you story.

 

Please contact the library for more information.
t: 028 2954 0630

01/05/2025 2:00pm 04/06/2026 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.
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Thursday from 10:15am to 10:45am.

Booking is essential.
t: 028 2954 0630

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!

Contact:
Ita McNicholl
t: 028 2954 0630
e: kilrea.library@library@librariesni.org.uk
29/05/2025 10:15am 25/06/2026 10:45am 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.
Reminiscence Group  
First Saturday of every month beginning from 10:30am – 11:30am.
 
You are invited to come along to our Reminiscence Group held in Kilrea Library on the first Saturday of every month.
 
Please contact the library for more information.
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.
Lego Club  

Every Saturday from 11:30am to 12:30pm.
 

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 2954 0630
e: kilrea.library@librariesni.org.uk

31/05/2025 11:30am 27/06/2026 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.
Tea and Newspapers  

Every Saturday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
 

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 2954 0630
e: kilrea.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

31/05/2025 2:30pm 27/06/2026 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.
Big Summer Read Launch  

Kilrea Library invites children aged 4-11 years  to come along for the Big Summer Read launch, where they will be able to learn about Libraries NI Big Summer Read Challenge, how to get a certificate and find out about the Craft Activities they will be able to take part in during July and August. 

 

From 12:00pm - 6:00pm, booking not required.

01/07/2025 12 noon 01/07/2025 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.