Portstewart Library

Portstewart Library

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Customer Notice

Weather Warning

The safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers is our top priority, therefore, due to the unprecedented red weather warning due to come into force across Northern Ireland, all public libraries, mobile libraries, and administration centres will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January.  There will also be no Homecall Service. Out of Hours services will not be operational from Thursday evening through to Monday morning, due to possible disruption.

As a result, all planned events and activities will be cancelled, however, customers can still access our online resources as normal.

Potential disruption to services may continue into the weekend, so please keep an eye out on our Facebook pages for further updates.

Stay safe and hope to see you soon

 

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Events

Event Name Event Details Start Date & Time End Date & Time Booking
Rhythm and Rhyme  
Every Monday and Tuesday from 11:00am to 11:30am.
 
Songs, Rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers.
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!

Please ask staff for details.
t: 028 7083 2712
 02/12/2024 11:00 AM 24/06/2025 11:30 AM 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 Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am

 

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 7083 2712
e: portstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

 04/12/2024 10:30 AM 18/06/2025 11:30 AM 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 & Natter  
Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:30pm
 
A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project.
 04/12/2024 11:00 AM 18/06/2025 12:30 PM 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  

Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project.

 05/12/2024 06:30 PM 19/06/2025 08:00 PM 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 Friday of every month between 10:30am to 11:30am.

 

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 7083 2712
e: portstewart.library@librariesni.org.uk

 06/12/2024 10:30 AM 06/06/2025 11:30 AM 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 Friday from 2:15pm - 2:45pm. Suitable for ages 3-6 years.
 
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.
 
Please ask staff for details.
t: 028 7083 2712
 06/12/2024 11:00 AM 20/06/2025 11:30 AM 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 11:00 am – 12 noon.
For children aged 5 - 10 years; all children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Come along to have some Lego building fun. Booking is essential
t: 028 7083 2712
 07/12/2024 11:00 AM 21/06/2025 12:00 PM 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.
Cúpla Focal & Cupán Tae  

Come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some Irish conversation (as part of Give it a Go week)


No booking required. All welcome.

 14/02/2025 10:30 AM 14/02/2025 11:30 AM 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.
Be my Valentine Craft Session  

Valentine’s day papercrafts for ages 4 years to 9 years accompanied by an adult.

 

All welcome.

 14/02/2025 02:30 PM 14/02/2025 03:30 PM 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.