Cookstown Library
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| Event Name | Event Details | Start Date and Time | End Date and Time | Booking |
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| Story, Tea and Chat |
Third Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Join us for a shared reading session where a story will be read aloud and discussions had over a cup of tea or coffee. Booking advisable. t: 028 8676 3702 |
21/05/2025 2:00pm | 17/06/2026 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Held every other Saturday from 10:30am - 11:00am, booking not required. |
24/05/2025 10:30am | 27/06/2026 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. |
| Board Games Afternoon |
Roll the dice and join in on the fun with an afternoon of Board Games in Cookstown Library with Scrabble Snakes and ladders and much more.
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27/05/2025 4:00pm | 23/06/2026 5:00pm | 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. |
| Knit and Natter |
Cookstown Library is delighted to launch a new Community Knit and Natter group on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Why not come along for a cup of tea, a friendly chat in a relaxed and welcoming environment, and to avail of the chance to learn new skills! Everyone welcome. |
28/05/2025 2:00pm | 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Friday from 10:30am to 11:00am. Booking is essential, ring on Thursday morning to book a place. 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! |
30/05/2025 10:30am | 26/06/2026 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. |
| Rhythm and Rhyme |
Every Friday from 11:15am to 11:45am. Booking is essential, ring on Thursday morning to book a place. 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! |
30/05/2025 11:15am | 26/06/2026 11:45am | 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 Monday of the month from 10:30am - 11:30am, commencing on Monday 7 October 2024. This group meets on a monthly basis to discuss local history and share memories, with the aim of providing opportunities to reminisce. There are also guest speakers invited to some of the sessions to inspire discussion on a variety of reminiscence topics. |
02/06/2025 10:30am | 01/06/2026 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. |
| Empathy Day Storytime and Craft |
A heartfelt crafting session were children are invited to create friendship bracelets and design cards to give to give to someone special as well as a story on kindness and understanding.
Booking essential. t: 028 8676 3702
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10/06/2025 4:00pm | 10/06/2025 5:00pm | 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. |
| Thrive on Thursday for Loneliness Awareness Week |
Cookstown Library invites all members of the community to join us for a Wellbeing Walk and Mindfulness moment back at the library followed by refreshments.
Booking not required. |
12/06/2025 11:00am | 12/06/2025 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. |
| Hi-Vis Awareness week |
We invite you to join us for Hi-Vis Awareness Week event that includes information sharing from members of RNIB as well as a Read-Aloud Story followed by a group discussion.
We will also hear from people living with sight loss as they share their day-today experiences and challenges. |
18/06/2025 2:00pm | 18/06/2025 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. |
